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ESSO Course on Basics in Liver Surgery

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When

19-20.11.2026

Where

Liverpool, UK

Level

Level 1

Shuang Gao

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

The target audience includes surgical residents, general surgeons, and 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