Skills Development Program in
HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SURGERY
ND ROBOTIC SURGERY
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: OCTOBER 8 AND 9, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Robotics has been expanding the possibilities of hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery, especially in procedures that require precision, a refined understanding of anatomy, and safety in complex situations.
At Scolla, the training program was designed to familiarize surgeons with robotic surgery in a structured environment, featuring a simulator and a surgical robot located within the training center itself. This integration allows for a more focused, hands-on training experience that is closely aligned with the real-world demands of HPB surgery.
During the program, participants go through the main stages of robotic training, including console training, bedside training, simulation, and hands-on practice in the animal lab, with a focus on developing technical skills, understanding the platform, and applying robotics to more complex procedures.
What You'll Find
SCHEDULE
Dr. Cassio Olivera and Dr. Mariano Palermo
Dr. Marcelo Loureiro
Advantages and limitations of the robotic approach, patient selection, setup, positioning, and docking.
Dr. Leandro Totti
Dr. Mariano Palermo
Dr. Pablo Barros Schellotto
Dr. Cassio Olivera
Dr. Eduardo Ramos
Dr. Antonio Cury
Complex choledocholithiasis, biliodigestive reconstructions
Dr. Eduardo Ramos
• "The Future of HPB Robotic Surgery" - Dr. Mariano Gimenez
• Intraoperative artificial intelligence
• Augmented reality
• Digital twins
• 3D navigation
• Telementoring and telesurgery
• Robotic automation
Realistic simulation stations, intensive hands-on training on the robotic platform, and case discussions.
FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION
Learning guided by experts with extensive practical experience.
Oliveira
Palermo
Teachers
Loureiro
Totti
Barros Schellotto
Ramos
Cury
Gimenez
OUR COURSE GALLERY
Concept, Practice, & Specialized Training Environment
INVESTMENT
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Complete Combo
Training for Certification in Robotic Surgery + Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Robotic HPB Surgery
For physicians seeking a full-time program that combines training for certification with technical development in the field of HPB surgery.
- 30 hours of online theory classes + 30 hours of recorded surgeries with commentary
- 20 hours of simulation on a robotic simulator at Scolla
- In-person training at Scolla in Campo Largo, Paraná
- PDH in HPB Surgery with a total course load of 20 hours
- Practical Sessions in the Animal Lab with the MP1000 Robot - Edge Medical
PDH HPB
Skill Development Focused on Robotic HPB Surgery
For physicians who wish to further their expertise in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery using minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
- Course focused on HPB surgery with a total course load of 20 hours
- Training focused on the development of surgical skills
- Animal-lab practice focused on precision and surgical strategy
- Experience in simulation and advanced training environments
- Recommended for those seeking technical growth within the field
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- Bachelor of Medicine from the Federal University of Paraíba (1990) and residency in General Surgery and Gastroenterological Surgery at HSPE-SP (1996).
- Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from the University of São Paulo (2020).
- Adjunct Professor I at UFPB and Professor in the Medical Program at FAMENE.
- Coordinator of the Liver Transplant Service at Unimed-JP Hospital and of the Surgery Residency Program at CCM-UFPB.
- President of the Brazilian College of Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Surgery (CBCHPB) — 2026–2027 term.
- Full Member of the CBCD and CB-IHPBA, and member of the AHPBA. Scientific Director of the Paraíba Chapter of the SCD.
- Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery.
- He is currently the Bariatric Surgery Coordinator at CIEN – DIAGNOMED Center and leads the multidisciplinary bariatric team focused on treating obese patients.
- A graduate of the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, he is a specialist in general and gastrointestinal surgery. He is a physician at the Prof. A. Posadas National Hospital and a professor of surgery at the University of Buenos Aires.
- Postdoctoral research under the supervision of Professor Michel Gagner in the U.S.
- Author of 12 books, including *Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery, Novel Techniques, Extending the Limits*. He has given more than 500 presentations, authored more than 80 book chapters, and has 79 articles indexed in PubMed.
- President of the ICYLS (International Club of Young Laparoscopic Surgeons) from 2011 to 2019 and a member of the American College of Surgeons and the IFSO.
- He earned his medical degree from UFPR and completed his residency in General Surgery at Nossa Senhora das Graças Hospital in Curitiba.
- Specialization in Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Bordeaux, France.
- Master’s degree from FEMPAR and Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the University of São Paulo (USP).
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Montpellier, France (2015).
- Professor in the Master's Program in Biotechnology at Positivo University and coordinator of the graduate program in Minimally Invasive Surgery.
- Bachelor of Medicine from UFRGS, with a specialization in General Surgery at the Hospital de Clínicas in Porto Alegre.
- Master's and Doctorate in Surgery from UFRGS.
- Postdoctoral fellowship in NOTES (Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery) and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
- Specialist in laparoscopic pancreatic surgery.
- Doctor of Medicine from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
- Certified instructor and academic member of the Argentine Academy of Surgery.
- Head of the HPB Department at Rivadavia Hospital.
- Associate Professor at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR).
- Master's and Doctorate in Surgery from UFPR.
- Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Surgeon at Nossa Senhora das Graças Hospital in Curitiba.
- Former Research Fellow at the State University of New York (USA) and Former Clinical Fellow at the Mayo Clinic (USA).
- Bachelor of Medicine from the Evangelical University of Paraná (1996) and Master’s in Surgery from Fepar (2004).
- Specialist in Videosurgery from Louis Pasteur University and the University of Bordeaux (France).
- Coordinator and Professor of the Graduate Program in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Positivo University.
- Partner at the Brazilian Institute of Advanced Videosurgery, with extensive experience in oncologic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.
- He holds a bachelor's and a doctoral degree in medicine from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
- Recipient of the “Legado Peruilh” research fellowship for training at the Mayo Clinic (U.S.).
- Full Professor of Surgery at the UBA School of Medicine.
- Visiting Professor at universities in Spain, the U.S., and Paraguay.