ESCP CRS Novice Workshop

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The second workshop is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 29 - Wednesday 30 October at IRCAD in Strasbourg, France. 

This workshop is designed for residents/fellows and junior consultants only.

The ESCP Colorectal Robotic Surgery (CRS) Novice Workshop is transformative journey in the field of colorectal surgery. This workshop is designed for residents/fellows and junior consultants who have access to a robotic platform and are early in their robotic colorectal surgery experience. This immersive course offers a comprehensive learning experience like no other.

The next course will be led by esteemed trainers Carmen Cagigas, Marek Zawadzki, Rogier Crolla and Paolo Pietro-Bianchi. The workshop will delve into the latest evidence in index colorectal procedures, showcased video operations of key colorectal techniques, and focused on the development of non-technical skills essential for successful robotic surgery. Participants also had the invaluable opportunity to engage in small group hands-on training in simulation and wet lab settings, using an animal model.

This workshop is aimed to equip participants with a deep understanding of the indications and rationale behind robotic colorectal procedures, while honing their fundamental skills in a safe and structured training environment. By the end of the course, participants were empowered to apply their newfound knowledge and skills to enhance their robotic surgery practice.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 July

Number of Spaces: 10

Registration Fee: €150

Eligibility Criteria: Please ensure you meet all of the Eligibility Criteria before applying

  • Open to Junior Consultants and Residents in a Hospital with robotic system (DaVinci)
  • Able to provide experience as a bedside assistant in the OR
  • Able to provide experience of simulation exercises with console 
  • Submit the number of colorectal procedures as a bedside assistant in 2023
  • Submit a letter of support by the supervisor / head of department confirming that the trainee is not on call or on duty for the dates of the workshops and observership day.
  • Submit a short cv (max. one page)
    • All documents must be submitted at the time of application.
    • If you have an issue with your application or your file sizes are too big to upload, please submit all documents to theThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Submit your application here

 


Programme Day 1

TimeSession
12:00 - 13:00

 Meeting at the Lab

  1. Presentations and review of the agenda
  2. Workshop objectives

Introduction to Colorectal Robotic Surgery

  1. Latest evidence and Indications in the CR field: TME & CME + ICA
  2. Current platforms
  3. ESCP ColoRobotica
13:00 - 14:00

Robotic Sigmoid Resection (video presentation)

  1. In-depth anatomy review of the left side
  2. Instrument selection and energy use
  3. Patient positioning
  4. Port placement
  5. Docking
  6. Step-by-step technique
  7. Procedure techniques and tips
  8. Managing difficult scenarios (obese patients, bleeding…)
14:00 - 14:30

Lunch Break

Discussion with the Surgeon

  • Comments and questions
14:30 - 15:30

 Robotic Intracorporeal Anastomosis (video presentation)

  1. Patient positioning
  2. Port placement
  3. Docking
  4. Step-by-step technique
  5. Procedure techniques and tips
15:30 - 16:00

Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS)

  1. Concept
  2. Examples in robotic surgery (videos) 
16:00 - 16:30

Debriefing and Wrap-up

  1. Debriefing

Programme Day 2

TimeSession
08:00

Meeting at Training Center

  1. Presentations and review of the agenda
  2. Workshop objectives
08:30 - 10:00

Simulation Exercise

Basic Skills - four modules

10:00 - 13:00

Robotic Sigmoid Resection (Lab - Pig model)

  1. Instrument selection and energy use
  2. Patient positioning
  3. Port placement
  4. Docking
  5. Step-by-step technique
  6. Procedure techniques and tips
  7. Managing difficult scenarios (obese patients, bleeding…)
13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break

Discussion with the Surgeon

  • Comments and questions
14:00 - 16:00

Simulation Exercise

Intracorporeal Anastomosis Module

Robotic Intracorporeal Anastomosis (Lab – Pig Model)

  1. Patient Positioning
  2. Port Placement
  3. Docking
  4. Step-by-Step Technique
  5. Procedure Techniques & Tips
 
16:00 - 16:30

 Debriefing and wrap-up

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