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Workshop Highlights


  • Fundamentals of Robotic-Assisted Surgery and Platform Navigation
  • Understanding Console, Instrumentation, and Robotic Ergonomics
  • Case-Based Learning for Clinical Application of Robotic Systems
  • Over 2 Hours of Hands-On Training with Simulated Robotic Surgery
  • Expert-Led Guidance on System Optimization, Safety, and Best Practices
  • Live Surgery Stream: Real-time procedure from Gdańsk with expert commentary and mixed reality headset access
  • Hands-On Training: Dual simulation stations for laparoscopic and open techniques using TachoSil®
  • Expert Faculty: Close interaction with international surgical leaders
  • Focus on Hemostasis: Practical skills in tissue sealing and intraoperative bleeding control
  • Exclusive Format: Limited to 10 participants for personalized, high-impact learning

 

September 11, 2025
12:00 - 17:30
Registration
12:00 - 17:30
Pre-Congress Workshops

Robotic Skills Practical Training - Edge Medical MP1000. Focused, hands-on training designed to build essential robotic surgical skills (room B09)
12:00 - 12:15
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Faculty panel: Vashist, Kozłowski, Marano, Pietruszka, Singh
12:15 - 12:30
Case-Based Discussion: Clinical Applications in Digestive Surgery
Rajneesh Singh
12:30 - 17:30
60-minute sessions (5), designed for small-group learning (2 participants per session):
  • 10 min – Introduction to the Edge Medical MP1000 system and key functions
  • 40 min – Hands-on practical training at the surgeon’s console
  • 10 min – Debrief, Q&A, and completion of the competency checklist
Faculty panel: Vashist, Kozłowski, Marano, Pietruszka, Singh
17:30 - 17:45
Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution
Faculty panel: Vashist, Kozłowski, Marano, Pietruszka, Singh

Hemostasis and tissue sealing in innovative surgery (room C204)
12:00 - 12:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Faculty panel: Skokowski, Marano, Cwaliński, Girnyi, Calu
12:30 - 13:00
Introductory Lecture - TachoSil matrix in Digestive Surgery
Adam Brzęczek, Medical Science Liaision
13:00 - 15:00
Streaming Live from Copernicus – St. Wojciech Hospital, Gdańsk: Real-Time Operative Commentary with Świerblewski
Operator: Świerblewski, Krajewski, Jemielity
Faculty panel: Skokowski, Marano, Cwaliński, Girnyi, Calu
15:00 - 15:40
Faculty panel: Q&A Session and Hands-On Preparation
15:40 - 17:15
Parallel Rotating Hands-On Sessions (Group Rotation): Participants will be divided into groups and rotate between two hands-on stations.
Session A
Hands-On Training: Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator Training on the Application of TachoSil®, Suturing Techniques, and Advanced Task Exercises
Expert Trainers: Marano, Girnyi, Dambrauskas
Session B
Hands-On Training: Open Surgery Simulator Training on the Application of TachoSil®, Suturing Techniques, and Advanced Task Exercises
Expert Trainers: Skokowski, Cwaliński, Bausys, Calu
17:15 - 17:30
Faculty panel: Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution


Workshop Regulations

 
  1. Participant Limit
    • The Pre-Congress Workshopis limited to a maximum of 30 participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience and personalized instruction during hands-on sessions.
  2. Registration and Fees
    • The registration fee for the workshop is 100 euros for students and 200 euros for residents and specialist surgeons.
    • Registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of the full payment.
    • Due to the limited number of seats, early registration is strongly recommended.
  3. Hands-On Training Format
    • Hands-on activities will be conducted in small-group sessionsto allow participants to engage in practical training under close supervision.
    • Each participant will have the opportunity to perform key exercises on robotic surgery and fluorescence-guided imaging simulators.
  4. Workshop Certification
    • At the conclusion of the workshop, each participant will receive an official certificate of attendance, endorsed by the European Federation of International Societies of Digestive Surgery (EFISDS) and AMiSNS.
  5. Cancellations and Refund Policy
    • Any cancellation request must be submitted in writing at least 1 month before the workshop start date.
    • Refunds may be subject to an administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for late cancellations.
  6. Code of Conduct
    • Participants are expected to follow all safety protocols and guidelines provided by the instructors.
    • Respectful behavior towards faculty, trainers, and fellow participants is mandatory.
    • Any participant violating the workshop rules may be asked to leave without a refund.
  7. Liability Disclaimer
    • The organizing committee and sponsors are not responsible for personal injuries, lost belongings, or damages incurred during the workshop.