Workshops
Basic
Aesthetic Surgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Focusing on the essentials of aesthetic practice, this session presents the instruments and operative techniques that shape modern cosmetic surgery, including blepharoplasty, otoplasty and liposuction. Supported by pre- and postoperative imagery, the workshop also offers the chance to practice different injection methods on suitable biological material.
Basic Skills in Breast Surgery
Basic Skills in Breast Surgery
This workshop introduces you to breast reconstruction principles, blending theoretical insight with practical training. You will gain hands-on experience by performing a breast augmentation procedure on biological material.
Basic Skills in Interventional Radiology
Basic Skills in Interventional Radiology
This immersive workshop takes you through the high-stakes cardiac and neurovascular networks, translating delicate anatomy into actionable endovascular strategy. Handling true clinical-grade instrumentation side by side with specialists, you will master the full sequence of endovascular intervation: gaining stable vascular acces, selectively catheterising complex branches, and delivering definitive therapies, from balloon angioplasty to therapeutic embolisations and emergency thromboaspiration.
Basic Skills in Laparoscopy
Basic Skills in Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic surgery has redefined operative care, replacing large incisions with minimal scarring, reduced pain and faster recovery. Designed for aspiring surgeons, this hands-on workshops turns theory into practical finesse, covering core fundamentals, perioperative workflow and ergonomic strategies for the OR table. At our pegboard simulation stations, you will train camera handling, dual-hand dexterity, dissection and 2D knot-tying.
Basic Skills in Obstetrics
Basic Skills in Obstetrics
You'll build your foundation in obstetrical practice step by step, from normal pregnancy assessment and fetal monitoring to delivery room procedures and the management of common obstetrical scenarios. Working on simulators and biological materials, you'll practice the essential obstetrical skills that turn knowledge into confidence.
Burn management
Burn management
You'll gain a solid foundation in the assesment and treatment of burn patients, starting with essential first-aid principles and progressing through modern surgical bandaging techniques and innovative methods for covering skin defects, including the use of xenografts.
Casts and Splints
Casts and Splints
Centered on the orthopedic management of limb fractures, this workshop will guide you through the most common fracture types and the appropriate use of casts and splints for each. You will strengthen their practical skills by applying casts and splints for various upper limb fractures.
E. R. Surgery
E. R. Surgery
Through case-based discussions, you will explore how to approach and manage patients presenting to a surgical emergency department. The hands-on component will focus on key practical skills, including wound decontamination, administration of local anesthesia and suturing techniques for asymmetric lesions and defect corrections.
Mini Knots and Sutures
Mini Knots and Sutures
Tailored for beginners or those looking to reinforce their basic competencies, this workshop combines theoretical insight with hands-on training. You will gain a foundational overview of the core skills required in surgical practice, including suturing techniques, knot tying, aseptic protocols and familiarity with surgical instruments.
Radius Fractures
Radius Fractures
This workshop is designed to provide a solid foundation in the management of radial fractures and their most common surgical tratments. You will examine various fracture patterns, review operative techniques and discuss key aspects of post-operative care. The practical session will focus on stabilizing a radial shaft fracture using plates and screws.
Septoplasty
Septoplasty
Perfect for those curious about ENT, this workshop introduces the techniques and instruments used in septoplasty. You will simulate the procedure and practice correcting defects and deformities of the nasal septum on biological material.
Intermediate
Basic Skills in Gastric Surgery
Basic Skills in Gastric Surgery
This workshop invites you to refine your approach to fundamental gastric techniques. With an emphasis on clinical relevance, you will explore key procedures suc as Nissen fundoplication, gastrotomy with gastrorrhaphy and pyloroplasty.
Basic Skills in Gynaecology
Basic Skills in Gynaecology
You'll explore the most frequent gynaecological surgical interventions, learn your way around the specific instruments and take part in an open conversation about the principles and approaches of Gynaecological Surgery. Once the foundations are in place, you'll step up to the table and perform an ovariectomy, an excision of a uterine fibroid and a hysterorrhaphy, turning theory into skill you can feel in your own hands.
Basic Skills in Microsurgery
Basic Skills in Microsurgery
This workshop introduces you into the world of the rapidly expanding field of microsurgery. You will benefit from discussing basic microsurgery notions and specific instruments, as well as performing sutures under the microscope on a range of materials, such as Sun Lee discs, leaves and petals.
Basic Skills in Thoracic Surgery
Basic Skills in Thoracic Surgery
This workshop offers an introduction to thoracic anatomy and the key procedures commonly performed in thoracic surgery. You will begin with a theoretical session covering essential concepts in surgical anatomy, radiology and thoracic surgical approaches. This will be followed by a hands-on practical component focused on thoracotomy and thoracentesis.
Broncho-Tracheal Surgery
Broncho-Tracheal Surgery
Bronchotracheal pathology is a complex and significant area within the pulmonary system, offering a wide range of surgical solutions. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of these conditions and to provide hands-on experience with key procedures, including tracheo-tracheal termino-terminal anastomosis and carinal resection with reconstruction.
Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
In this workshop, you will focus on surgical techniques for the large bowel. You will get hands-on experience with bowel resections and practice several anastomosis methods: side-to-side, side-to-end and end-to-end.
Craniotomy
Craniotomy
A comprehensive introduction to craniotomy techniques, covering both the theory and practical steps. Learn the applications of different craniotomies in conditions like tumors and traumatic brain injuries. In the hands-on part, you will perform a scalp flap, remove an intraparenchymal tumor, and practice the craniotomy procedure itself.
Echo-guided Procedures
Echo-guided Procedures
Gain confidence in the fundamentals of sonographic intervention through this structured workshop. You will develop key operational skills in ultrasound image optimization, transducer manipulation, and acoustic landmark identification, alongside the core principles that govern minimally invasive procedures under continuous imaging. Applying these concepts directly in the simulation lab, you will practice reliable needle tracking and alignment techniques across practice models.
Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal Atresia
Step into the shoes of a pediatric surgeon in this intensive, hands-on workshop dedicated to correcting one of the most complex congenital anomalies in neonatal surgery. You will practice delicate tissue handling and learn the step-by-step surgical mechanics required to correct Esophageal Atresia, perform an actual end-to-end esophageal anastomosis, and refine your suturing dexterity, knot-tying skills, and precision with specialized surgical instruments under direct expert guidance.
Femur Fractures
Femur Fractures
In this workshop you will explore various fracture patterns, learn the step-by-step approach to operative treatment and gain insight into essential post-operative care. The hands-on component will allow you to apply your knowledge by practicing osteosynthesis techniques for femur stabilization.
Flaps and Plasties
Flaps and Plasties
Focusing on some of the most common and effective skin repair techniques, you will work with specialized instruments, learn proper wound management and practice esential procedures such as Z-plasty and advancement flaps.
Forearm Fractures in Children
Forearm Fractures in Children
You will learn to recognize fracture patterns, understand treatment options and review the surgical approach. The highlight of the session is the hands-on practice, where you will train to stabilize radius and ulna shaft fractures using elastic nailing techniques.
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Deve into the intricate biliary architecture and its clinical management. In this high-yield operative session, you will tackle reconstructive challenges by performing an open cholecystectomy alongside a hepaticojejunostomy to restore biliary-enteric continuity.
Intestinal Anastomoses
Intestinal Anastomoses
This workshop introduces you to the basics of bowel surgery. You will learn the principles of mesenteric dissection and enterectomy and practice different types of intestinal anastomoses. In the practical session,you will perform a termino-terminal anastomosis.
Laminectomy
Laminectomy
Discover the spinal anatomy, explore common conditions such as kyphosis, spine trauma, compression syndrome, and gain practical experience performing skeletonisation, unilateral laminectomy, and extensive laminectomy.
Lower Urinary Tract Surgery
Lower Urinary Tract Surgery
Following an in-deph overview of ureeral and bladder pathology, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge by performing two key procedures: ureteral reimplantation and cystorrhaphy.
NAC and Dermatome Grafting Techniques
NAC and Dermatome Grafting Techniques
Restoring the nipple-areola complex (NAC) is a crucial step in reestablishing natural appearance after mastectomy or trauma. This workshop provides practical training in NAC reconstruction and skin grafting, including harvesting grafts with a dermatome and recreating the nipple-areola complex with aesthetic balance.
Pulmonary Surgery
Pulmonary Surgery
This workshop provides an in-deph exploration of pulmonary anatomy and physiology, tracing the structure down to the smallest bronchial branches. You will gain a solid understanding of foundational thoracic surgical techniques and will have the opportunity to perform both a wedge resection and a total pneumonectomy.
Pyeloplasty
Pyeloplasty
Congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction represents one of the most frequent malformations encountered in pediatric urology, corrected by pyeloplasty, restoring the continuity between the renal pelvis and ureter. In this workshop, you will be guided step by step through the operation, beginning with the excision of the obstructed segment and concluding with the reconstruction of the junction.
Stomas in Digestive Surgery
Stomas in Digestive Surgery
This workshop teaches you how to correctly create a stoma in digestive surgery. You will discuss bowel diseases, types of stomas and the different techniques used. During the practical part, you will train on biological material with specialized instruments.
Surgical Procedures in Emergency Medicine
Surgical Procedures in Emergency Medicine
Focusing on critical life-saving intervations in emergency scenarios, this workshop will guide you through the indications, relevant anatomy, and surgical techniques required for urgent airway and chest management. You will gain hands-on experience and exercise your practical skills by performing surgical tracheostomy and pleural drainage (chest tube insertion), learning the essential steps to manage acute respiratory failure and thoracic trauma.
Tenorrhaphy
Tenorrhaphy
Unlock the finesse of tendon reconstruction by exploring specialized instruments, learning to manage surgical wounds and mastering tendon suturing techniques. With precise end-to-end and side-to-side tenorrhaphies, this workshop will help you refine your skills!
Upper Urinary Tract Surgery
Upper Urinary Tract Surgery
The session begins with a discussion on common urological interventions with a focus on renal pathology. You will then gain hands-on experience by performing both partial and total nephrectomies, followed by key steps of kidney dissection.
Vascular Anastomoses
Vascular Anastomoses
You will learn the key principles behind vascular surgery, practice arteriotomy, arteriorrhaphy, angioplasty and vascular anastomoses, and understand the main indications for vascular surgery.
Advanced
Advanced Skills in Gastric Surgery
Advanced Skills in Gastric Surgery
Reserved for those aiming to push their boundaries, this session offers an immersive look into complex gastric resections. The spotlight falls on 2/3 and 3/4 gastric resections and gastric anastomoses, guiding you though performing Billroth I and Billroth II techniques.
Advanced Skills in Gynaecology
Advanced Skills in Gynaecology
This workshop takes you into one of the most commonly performed procedures in gynaecology: vaginal hysterectomy. You'll understand why it matters, as a key treatment for endometriosis, fibroids and prolapse. You'll perform the techniques involved step by step and simulate the transvaginal approach, gaining the kind of experience that sharpens both your skills and your surgical judgment.
Advanced Skills in Microsurgery
Advanced Skills in Microsurgery
If you are initiated into the art of microsurgery, this workshop is the right choice for you. Further practice your dexterity, focusing on the techniques required in dissecting blood vessels, nerves and graft harvesting. The practical section will challenge your dexterity and fine motor skills, given that you'll be working with vessels under 1 mm diameter.
Basic Skills in Ophtalmology
Basic Skills in Ophtalmology
Ophthalmology is one of the better known specialties of the microsurgical field. From eye anatomy and specific instruments to clinical evaluation techniques and basic ophthalmic surgery skills, this workshop will guide you through all. You will perform comprehensive eye examinations, as well as scleral and sclero-corneal sutures, as a peek into Ophthalmology Trauma.
Basic Skills in Vascular Surgery
Basic Skills in Vascular Surgery
You will gain hands-on experience in procedures such as arteriovenous fistula creation and endarterectomy with angioplasty, building a strong foundation for a career in vascular surgery.
Coronary Bypass
Coronary Bypass
During this workshop, you will discuss the surgical approach to the heart, become familiar with the specialized instruments of cardiovascular surgery, learn about extracorporeal circulation and bypass procedures, and perform a coronary bypass simulation.
Face Reconstruction Surgery
Face Reconstruction Surgery
Dedicated to advanced reconstructive principles, this workshop explores flap techniques such as the Indian, rhombic and bilobate designs. You will not only learn the theoretical basis of these methods, but also practice them directly, gaining an appreciation and precision that underpin facial reconstruction.
Pulmonary Autograft Root Replacement
Pulmonary Autograft Root Replacement
Few procedures demand as much courage and finesse as the legendary Ross operation. Crack open the chest blueprint, get your fingers around real cardiac hardware, and feel the raw tension of rebuilding an outflow tract from scratch. You will harvest, transpose, and stich a pulmonary autograft directly into the aortic root- an uncompromising, millimeter-obsessed run where anatomy, flow dynamics, and pure craft collide.
Renal Transplant
Renal Transplant
In this workshop, you will follow the complete sequence of a kidney transplant, beginning with donor organ retrieval and continuing through implantation in the recipient. It will also include hands-on experience in performing ureteral reimplantation and end-to-side vascular anastomosis.
Valve Replacement
Valve Replacement
Master the hallmark procedures of cardiovascular surgery, with a dedicated focus on heart valve repair and replacement. In this workshop, you will explore the primary surgical approaches to the heart, gain confidence handling specialized cardiovascular instrumentation and understand the critical mechanics of extracorporeal circulation. Bringing theory directly to the operative field, you will examine prosthetic valve designs before taking the needle holder to perform an aortic valve implantation yourself.
Ventricular Septal Defects
Ventricular Septal Defects
When the anatomy is measured in millimeters, congenital repair becomes the ultimate test of surgical finesse. Step into the operating theater where structural defects meet definitive correction. Following a targeted briefing on pediatric cardiac anatomy and bypass principles, you will take up the needle holder to perform the intricate patch closure of a Ventricular Septal Defect (VDS) firsthand.
