Program Overview

Program Overview

The Corso di alta formazione in Chirurgia gastro-intestinale ed epatobiliopancreatica mini-invasiva, con Focussulla chirurgia robotica is a high-level training course offered by the University of Bologna. The course has a duration of eight months and is taught in Italian, awarding 15 university training credits (CFU). The primary objective of the course is to deepen the theoretical and practical foundations of gastro-intestinal and hepato-bilio-pancreatic surgery with a mini-invasive approach and a specific focus on robot-assisted techniques.

Course Details

• Code: 6169
• Academic Year: Not specified
• Course Type: High-Level Training
• Area of Interest: Medical
• Teaching Location: Forlì
• Director: Giorgio Ercolani
• Duration: 8 months
• Cost: €1,200.00
• Selection Process: Yes
• Application Deadline: November 22, 2024 (Expired)
• Enrollment Period: From December 2, 2024, to December 19, 2024

Presenting Structure

The course is proposed by the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC).

Presentation

The course aims to develop advanced competencies in gastro-intestinal and hepato-bilio-pancreatic surgery with a mini-invasive approach, focusing on robot-assisted techniques. It is designed for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 participants.

Admission Requirements

• Degrees: Master's degrees in Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) or equivalent foreign degrees in the specified disciplinary areas.
• Specialization: Enrollment in the School of Specialization in General Surgery or specialists in General Surgery.

Selection Criteria

Admission to the course is subject to the selection process based on titles and curriculum vitae.

Educational Plan

The course includes the following modules:

• Introduction to Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery - SSD: MED/18 - taught by Giorgio Ercolani
• Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Procedures Part 1 - Colon-rectum - SSD: MED/18 - taught by Davide Cavaliere
• Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Procedures Part 2 - Stomach - SSD: MED/18 - taught by Leonardo Solaini
• Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Procedures Part 3 - Pancreas - SSD: MED/18 - taught by Giorgio Ercolani
• Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Procedures Part 4 - Liver/biliary tract (indirect interventions) - SSD: MED/18 - taught by Giorgio Ercolani
• Case-observation in the operating room - SSD: MED/18 - taught by Giorgio Ercolani

Attendance Requirements

80% attendance is mandatory.

Additional Information

For further details, refer to the attached operational instructions (in Italian).