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Basics in Liver Surgery

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When

19-20.11.2026

Where

Liverpool, UK

Level

Level 1

Aim of the course

This 2-day course provides a comprehensive exploration of liver surgery, seamlessly blending theory with hands-on practice. Each morning, participants will delve into essential theoretical concepts, while afternoons are dedicated to guided, practical sessions using surgical tools, techniques, and realistic models — reinforcing and applying the knowledge gained earlier in the day.

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Educational methods

Practical sessions with virtual planning tools

Practical sessions on basic liver ultrasound techniques on modelsor training simulators

Practical sessions on basic liver resection on models/animal liver

Video-based sessions

MDT case discussion sessions

Plenary lectures

Main topics

Liver anatomy

Liver physiology and function

Diagnosis imaging for liver pathologies

Intraoperative ultrasound for liver surgery

Preoperative planning for liver surgery

Principles of liver resection and surgical techniques

Complications and management in liver surgery

target participants

Surgical residents

General surgeons

Early-career specialists interested in hepatobiliary surgery

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

08:30 - 09:00 Introduction & Welcome R. Díaz-Nieto

09:00 - 09:30 Liver Anatomy: Segmentation, Vascular and Biliary Anatomy & Variations S. Stättner

09:40 - 10:00 Practical Cases: CT/MRI Liver Anatomy R. Díaz-Nieto

10:00 - 10:30 Liver Physiology and Function. Regeneration and Reserve Assessment F. Primavesi

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:30 Diagnostic Imaging for Liver Pathologies C. Dopazo

11:30 - 12:00 Practical Cases: MDT Format/Group Decision Making L. Carrion-Alvarez

12:00 - 13:00 Preoperative Planning for Liver Surgery

Integrating Diagnostic Imaging Findings into Surgical Planning - D. Martinez-Cecilia
Practical Cases & Hands-on Practice with Virtual Planning Tools - L. Carrion-Alvarez

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00 Intraoperative Ultrasound for Liver Surgery

Principles of Intraoperative Ultrasound - A. Serrablo
Integrating Intraoperative Ultrasound into Liver Resections - P. Parra

15:00 - 16:30 Hands-On Liver Ultrasound A. Serrablo – P. Parra (+ All faculty)

16:30 - 17:00 Q&A and Wrap-Up Participants &All faculty

09:00 - 13:00 Basic Liver Resections and Intraoperative Skills

09:00 - 10:00 Principles of Liver Resection and Surgical Techniques in Open Surgery R. Díaz-Nieto

10:00 - 11:00 Surgical Technique Videos for Basic MIS Resections F. Primavesi

11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:30 Complications and Management in Liver Surgery -

Intraoperative Complications: Bleeding, Bile Duct Injury - S. Stättner
Postoperative Complications: Bile Leakage, Liver Failure, Infection - C. Dopazo

12:30 - 13:00 MDT Case Discussion L. Carrion-Alvarez

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00 Practical Skills – Hands-on session: Basic Resections on Models/Animal Liver All faculty

16:30 - 17:00 Wrap-Up and Assessment R. Díaz-Nieto

ESSO Member Fee

€ 550

Non-Member Fee

€ 700

Before applying, please read carefully the ESSO Terms and Conditions regarding reimbursement in case of cancellation and ESSO Privacy Policy.

Venue &
accommodation

Venue

Broadgreen Kent Lodge

South Rd, Liverpool L14 3LD, United Kingdom

accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

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