Robotic Upper Urinary Tract Surgery Human Fresh Frozen Cadaver Course

Date: 25 February 2023, Saturday // 08.30-12.30
Venue: RMK AIMES & Koç University Hospital

COURSE SUMMARY

Prof.A.Erdem Canda
Koç University Hospital
Department of Urology
Director, RMK AIMES Surgical Training & Convention Center
Istanbul, TR

Robotic Upper Urinary Tract Human Fresh Frozen Cadaver Course was organised on 25 February 2023 in the morning. Faculty included Mr. Mark Sullivan, Dr. Tarık Esen and Dr. Yakup Kordan. We had 2 trainees for this course. Information about ports sites and robot docking was given. Trainees step-by-step performed taking down the colon, identification of the kidney and ureter, hilar dissection, transperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy and nephrectomy procedures.

PHOTOS

General Info

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Introducing components of surgical robotic system, lectures and video presentations about upper urinary tract robotic urological procedures, practicing with robotic simulators and performing robotic upper urinary tract surgery procedures on human fresh frozen cadaver.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Lectures on components of surgical robotic system
  • Lectures on robotic instruments
  • Video presentations of the robotic upper urinary tract procedures
  • Training on robotic simulators
  • Hands-on training on human fresh frozen cadaver (depending on time):
    • Performing abdominal port placement
    • Performing robotic partial nephrectomy
    • Performing robotic nephrectomy & nephroureterectomy
    • Performing pyeloplasty
    • Performing robotic adrenalectomy

FACULTY

PROGRAM

08.30Welcome
08.30-09.00Lectures & video presentations
09.00-12.30Hands-on training on human fresh frozen cadaver
12.30End of course, closing remarks, presenting certificates

Registration Fee

Robotic upper urinary tract surgery human fresh frozen cadaver course:30.000 TL

Course Registration fees include:

  • Scientific Sessions
  • Lunches and coffee breaks during the event

The prices do not include VAT of 18%