Advanced Course in Robotic Gynaecological Oncology Surgery

  • Overview

  • Scientific Programme

  • Chairs & Faculty

  • Registration

  • General Information

  • Travel & Accommodation

Intuitive Surgical has provided an independent medical educational grant towards this course.

The design, content, and ownership of the course belong to ESGO and SERGS.

When: November 12-13, 2025
Where: Ghent, Belgium

Learn more about the application process and apply today!

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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.

Chairs & Faculty

Ane Gerda

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

Vanna Zanagnolo

SERGS Past President

Co-Chair of the Course

Mini-invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Unit, Milan, Italy

Berta Diaz

Berta Diaz - Feijoo

Faculty of the Course

Clic Hospital of Barcelona, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Barcelona, Spain

Marielle

Marielle Nobbenhuis

SERGS Vice President

Faculty of the Course

The Royal Marsden Hospital
London, UK

Zoltan

Zoltan Novak

ESGO Council Member

Faculty of the Course

Hungarian National Institute of Oncology
Budapest, Hungary

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

In registering for the course participants agree that the organizer is not responsible for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. Participants are requested to arrange their own travel and health insurance. The organizer cannot assume liability for changes in the program due to external circumstances.

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.