Aim of the course
This course is a hands-on workshop on surgical anatomy of the abdominal organs and vessels. Interactive discussions will complete each session so that practical/anatomical and management issues will be integrated. Pearls and pitfalls of oncological surgery of every abdominal organ will be put into practice on specially embalmed bodies.
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Main topics
target participants
Full course programme
Programme & faculty members
13:00 -
13:15
Welcome and introduction
A. Baranski, D. D’Ugo, P. Gobée
13:15 -
13:35
Surgical access to thorax and abdomen through median laparotomy and thoracotomy (sternotomy)
- 13:15-13:25 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 13:25-13:35 Theory: Surgical technique – A. Zeyara
13:35 -
13:55
Surgical access to the abdominal wall
- 13:35-13:45 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 13:45-13:55 Theory: Surgical technique – A. Baranski
13:55 -
17:40
Kocher and retro-peritoneal right-sided medial visceral rotation, Cattel- Braasch manoeuvre
- 13:55-14:15 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 14:15-14:25 Theory: Surgical technique – A. Baranski
- 14:25-16:30 Hands-on session – A. Biondi, F. Tirelli, T. Hackert, S. van Laarhoven, S. Mieog, A. Zeyara, K. Polom, HD Lam, N. Bouvy, Z. Galazka, D. D’Ugo, A. Baranski
- 16:30-16:45 Coffee break
- 17:00-17:40 What do you need to become a good (oncologic) surgeon--Advices given with the help of 10 great European minds – J. Lerut
09:00 -
09:20
Mobilization of the right and the left liver lobe, access to the IVC behind the liver, liver veins, vascular exclusion technique, and access to the hepatoduodenal ligament
- 09:00-09:10 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 09:10-09:20 Theory: Surgical technique – S. van Laarhoven
09:20 -
09:40
Surgical access to the esophagus
- 09:20-09:30 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 09:30-09:40 Theory: Surgical technique – A. Biondi
09:40 -
11:15
Surgical access to the stomach
- 09:40-09:50 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 09:50-10:00 Theory: Surgical technique – F. Tirelli
- 10:00-11:15 Hands-on session – A. Biondi, F. Tirelli, T. Hackert, S. van Laarhoven, S. Mieog, A. Zeyara, K. Polom, HD Lam, N. Bouvy, Z. Galazka, D. D’Ugo, A. Baranski
11:15 -
11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 -
12:30
Left-sided medial visceral rotation with and without mobilization of the left kidney-access to the abdominal aorta, coeliac trunk and superior mesenteric artery-Mattox maneuver
- 11:30-11:40 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 11:40-11:50 Theory: Surgical technique – Z. Galazka
- 11:50-12:30 Hands-on session – A. Biondi, F. Tirelli, T. Hackert, S. van Laarhoven, S. Mieog, A. Zeyara, K. Polom, HD Lam, N. Bouvy, Z. Galazka, D. D’Ugo, A. Baranski
12:30 -
13:00
Lunch Time
13:00 -
13:20
Surgical access to the pancreas body, tail and the spleen
- 13:00-13:10 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 13:10-13:20 Theory: Surgical technique – S. Mieog
13:20 -
15:00
Surgical access to the colon – sigmoid
- 13:20-13:30 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 13:30-13:40 Theory: Surgical Technique – K. Polom
- 13:40-15:00 Hands-on session – A. Biondi, F. Tirelli, T. Hackert, S. van Laarhoven, S. Mieog, A. Zeyara, K. Polom, HD Lam, N. Bouvy, Z. Galazka, D. D’Ugo, A. Baranski
15:00 -
15:15
Coffee Break
15:15 -
15:35
Surgical access to the rectum
- 15:15-15:25 Theory: Anatomy – M. de Ruiter
- 15:25-15:35 Theory: Surgical Technique – K. Polom
15:35 -
17:15
Surgical access to the abdominal aorta and other arterial vessels – above and below the renal arteries
- 15:35-15:45 Theory: Anatomy – P. Gobée
- 15:45-15:55 Theory: Surgical technique – Z. Galazka
- 15:55-17:15 Hands-on session – A. Biondi, F. Tirelli, T. Hackert, S. van Laarhoven, S. Mieog, A. Zeyara, K. Polom, HD Lam, N. Bouvy, Z. Galazka, D. D’Ugo, A. Baranski
08:25 -
09:30
Hands-on session
A.Biondi, F. Tirelli, T.Hackert, S.van Laarhoven, S. Mieog, A. Zeyara, K. Polom, HD Lam, N. Bouvy, K.Polom, Z. Galazka, D. D’Ugo, A. Baranski
09:45 -
10:15
Oesophagus surgery. Pearls, tricks and tricks
A. Biondi/ F. Tirelli
10:15 -
10:20
Discussion
10:20 -
10:50
Stomach surgery. Pearls tips and tricks
D. D’Ugo
10:50 -
10:55
Discussion
10:55 -
11:25
Liver surgery. Pearls, Tips and Tricks
11:25 -
11:30
Discussion
11:30 -
11:45
Coffee Break
11:45 -
12:15
Pancreas Surgery: Pearls, Tips and Tricks
T. Hackert
12:15 -
12:20
Discussion
12:20 -
12:50
Colon and Rectum Surgery. Pearls tips and tricks
K. Polom
12:50 -
12:55
Discussion
12:55 -
13:25
Radiological access to the abdomen and abdominal organs, Abdominal intervention radiologist
M. Burgmans
13:25 -
13:30
Discussion
Registration fees
For members
For non-members
Only fee
€ 1100
Only fee
€ 1300
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Venue &
accommodation
Venue
Leiden University Medical Centre
Albinusdreef, 2
2333 ZA
2333 ZA
Leiden, The Netherlands
accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
Suggestions:
We recommend the Hotel Ibis Leiden Centre (Stationsplein 240, 2312 AR Leiden, Netherlands), just a 5-minute walk from the venue and next to the main train station.
Of course, you are free to choose from the many other hotels located nearby.
Travel
The nearest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol. From there, a direct train to Leiden Centraal takes about 30 minutes.
ESSO has negotiated discounted fares and conditions with Lufthansa, Airwings, Swiss, Austrian and Brussels Airlines. The discount is between 5% and 10%, depending on the booking class. Please, click here to book your flight.
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