Aim of the course
Led by an international faculty of well-known experts in the field, this course will be an introduction to minimally invasive oesophagectomy and gastrectomy (including robotic surgery). Several lectures will show the vast possibilities as well as potential pitfalls of these procedures. Participants will be divided into subgroups amongst endoscopic and robotic systems during the hands-on sessions in the cadaver lab. Finally, tips will be given on how to implement minimally invasive gastrectomy and oesophagectomy in your own centre.
If you wish to attend the course, please complete and send this questionnaire to ana.galan@essoweb.org. Only 24 candidates will be selected. The deadline for submission is 30 November. Results will be informed by before 25th December 2025.
Before registering, please read the terms and conditions.
Educational methods
Main topics
target participants
Full course programme
Registration fees
ESSO Member Fee
Non-Member Fee
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Venue &
accommodation
Venue
University Medical Centre Utrecht
Heidelberglaan 100 3584 CX
Utrecht, The Netherlands
accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
Suggestions:
Hotels near the venue are within a 30–45 minute walk (or about 15 minutes by public transport):
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Stayokay Utrecht Bunnik – approximately 30 minutes on foot from the venue
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Star Lodge Hotels – approximately 40 minutes on foot
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Hotel Mitland Utrecht – approximately 45 minutes on foot
We also recommend staying in Utrecht city centre, as public transport is excellent and makes it easy to reach the venue.