Robotic Kidney Transplantation - Advanced 3-Day Course
ORSI Academy
See more- Urology, Robotic Surgery
Training details
Orsi Academy offers an Advanced 3-Day Course in Robotic Kidney Transplantation for urologists with advanced robotic skills who want to master the robotic surgery approach in renal transplantation.
Proctored by top-experts Dr. Alberto Breda, Dr. Angelo Territo and Prof. Dr. Karel Decaestecker.
The 3-day masterclass consists of hands-on wet-lab training (2 days) and one day of procedure-specific live case observations at UZ Gent Hospital.
After completion, participants receive a Orsi Academy certificate endorsed by ESU and acknowledged by NASCE/UEMS.
What will you learn?
- You will learn how to properly prepare the kidney for transplantation.
- You will learn how to position the patient and how to place the trocars.
- You will learn how to prepare the iliac vessels and the bladder for anastomosis.
- You will learn how to prepare the retroperitoneal pouch.
Educational methods
Live case observation, Hands-on, Simulation, Video, Lectures, On-site
Program
Click here to see the course program.
Price categories
Medical devices
- - Conmed AirSeal Insufflator
- - Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si
Videos
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Logistics data
Getting there
Once your registration is confirmed by Orsi Academy and/or Invivox, please contact our Hospitality Officer to arrange your accommodation & transfers. Unfortunately, Orsi Academy is very difficult to reach by public transport. The nearest train station is a 35 min walk. We strongly advise you to come by car or taxi.
If you are coming to an Orsi training, you can enjoy a free pick-up from one of our partner hotels. Upon request, our Hospitality Officer can arrange a pick-up from your hotel to Orsi Academy. Also the transfer back to the hotel is included in the course price, except from the last day of the training. Transfers from a non-partner hotel or from/to the airport are not included but can be offered at favorable prices.
Orsi has a cooperation with taxi company 'Limo Saelens'. For urgent matters, you can reach them 24/7 on +32 475 27 89 36 or via [email protected]
Where to stay?
Click here to have a look at our partner hotels in Ghent and in Aalst. Each location offers fixed prices or discounts. If you are interested in making a reservation, please ask for a room with Orsi-rates or contact our Hospitality Officer. The fixed prices can vary depending room availability. There is an additional fee of 3 euros city tax per person per night. Group reservations apply different prices that differ upon request.
Place
ORSI Academy
Proefhoevestraat 12
9090 Melle, Belgium