Immersion in

Colorectal Surgery

March 10-16, 2025.

The 3rd Edition of the Immersion Course in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery is dedicated to training surgeons and resident physicians in the detailed techniques and standard maneuvers for performing colorectal resections, as well as observing surgical procedures. In addition to offering theoretical classes online, the course gives students the opportunity to take part in hands-on training, focused on improving advanced laparoscopic techniques, using simulators and live models. The practical sessions will take place at the Scolla Surgical Training Center, where participants will have an immersive experience, performing exercises on laparoscopic surgery simulators and practicing on live models, accompanied by experienced coordinators. In addition, students will be able to attend laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries, making it easier to consolidate the knowledge acquired.

MENTORS

COORDINATORS

Teachers

GALLERY

METHODOLOGY

The training is theoretical and practical in order to get to know the workings and components of the technological platform to be used in surgery.

All face-to-face training will involve the use of:

Simulation center and in the operating room, focusing on normal operation and problem solving.
Complementary pre-clinical training that will involve the development of motor skills based on simulation of the surgical techniques that are the focus of the training.
Surgical techniques will also be combined with the observation of surgical cases, giving the student experience as an assistant in procedures, as well as carrying out procedures in training and under supervision.

All these steps will be overseen by a preceptor surgeon with extensive practical experience and consolidated knowledge in the technical area being trained.

Classes will take place as follows:

EAD lectures given by leading professionals in the field, presentation of live surgeries and discussion of clinical cases.
Practical training on living and inanimate models.

DYNAMICS

Total of 40 H/A

Duration of one week

Online

10 hours of theoretical classes

In person

10 hours of live surgery
20 hours of hands-on practice

PROGRAMMING

Monday | March 10, 2025

Online classes - 19:00 to 21:30

Lap generalities
Positioning and right colectomy portals
Step-by-step right colectomy technique
Intracorporeal anastomosis

Tuesday | March 11, 2025

Online classes - 19:00 to 21:30

Total Excision of the Mesocolon in Right Colectomy
Left colectomy positioning and portals
Complete mobilization of the splenic angle
Left colectomy step by step

Wednesday | March 12, 2025

Online classes - 19:00 to 21:30

Transverse colon tumors
Sigmoid tumors = Sigmoidectomy (without release of the splenic angle, with or without preservation of the left colic)
Tumors of the upper rectum = Retosigmoidectomy with partial excision of the mesorectum

Friday | March 14, 2025

Theoretical classes in person at Scolla - 08:00 to 12:00

Tumors of the middle and lower rectum = Retosigmoidectomy with total excision of the mesorectum
Positioning and portals
Operative sequence
Anastomosis
Edited surgeries
Intraoperative complications
Relaparoscopy
Analysis and discussion

Live surgery broadcast for Scolla - 13:00 to 18:00