Advanced Course in Robotic Gynaecological Oncology Surgery
When: November 12-13, 2025
Where: Ghent, Belgium
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Overview
» An Exclusive Robotic Surgery Course in Gynaecological Oncology designed by ESGO in scientific cooperation with SERGS
Aim/rationale
The course aims to improve the knowledge and skills of surgeons on procedures in gynaecologic cancer by robotic approach.
Target audience
The ideal profile of the course candidate is a robotic surgeon with advanced experience in robotic surgery that meets the following requirements:
- Has performed at least 40 robotic cases in Gynaecological Oncology (console surgeons)
- A member of an active robotic program at his/her hospital
- Fluent in English
Teaching Format
The robotic course is a 2 day workshop in Robotic Surgery, offering candidates a unique opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills, including:
- Advanced Theoretical Lectures and Tutorial Videos.
- Training on Da Vinci Xi. Simulation, virtual surgery.
- Hands-on Training on live tissue - Animal Model.
- Dissection on Cadaveric Model.
Advanced programme will include following procedures:
- Pelvic and para aortic lymph node dissection trans and retroperitoneal approach
- Sentinel lymph node dissection with icg
- Radical hysterectomy and omentectomy
- Management of complications
- Specific benefits of robotic approach in gynaecologic oncology
Participation is compulsory throughout the course. The course will be conducted entirely in English.
Scientific Programme
Chairs & Faculty

Ane Gerda Eriksson
ESGO Council Member
Chair of the ESGO Guidelines Committee
Co-Chair of the Course
Dep. of Gynaecological Oncology, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway

Vanna Zanagnolo
SERGS Past President
Co-Chair of the Course
Mini-invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Unit, Milan, Italy

Berta Diaz - Feijoo
Faculty of the Course
Clic Hospital of Barcelona, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Barcelona, Spain

Marielle Nobbenhuis
SERGS Vice President
Faculty of the Course
The Royal Marsden Hospital
London, UK

Zoltan Novak
ESGO Council Member
Faculty of the Course
Registration
Attendance to the course is limited to 12 participants.
Applications will be selected based on the documents provided, with respect to geographical balance of countries and regions as well as the level of experience judged by the committee.
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The candidates are required to send us following application documents:
- Short CV
- Motivation letter describing incentives for attending the event
- Provide number of robotic surgeries you've performed
Please send the application documents via email to education@esgo.org
Applications close on September 19, 2025
View the ESGO membership renewals and application.
Course package fee
Individual registration – ESGO member | 300 EUR | |
Individual registration – Non-member | 500 EUR | |
Fee includes:
- Admission fee to the course
- Accommodation for up to 2 nights in a single room, in a standard hotel in Ghent
- Transportation form the hotel to the Course venue and back
- Coffee breaks, lunches and scientific dinner
Cancelation and Refund Policy
Before September 30th, 2025 | Refund of 50% |
Starting October 1st, 2025 | Non-Refundable |
General Information
Venue
ORSI Academy
Proefhoevestraat 12
9090 Melle
Belgium
Insurance
Certificate of attendance
Participants will be asked to fill in an online evaluation form shortly after the course. Providing the feedback is mandatory to obtain a course certificate of attendance and we thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Acknowledgement
ESGO gratefully acknowledges Intuitive Surgical for a generous educational grant supporting this course.
Course Secretariat
For more information and the status of your application, please contact us at education@esgo.org
Travel & Accommodation
Travel
- Transportation form the hotel to the Course venue and back will be arranged by ESGO
- INTUITIVE Surgical will arrange flights from main European airports upon request
Accommodation
Accommodation for up to 2 nights in a single room in Ghent, Belgium will be arranged by ESGO.