The aim is to comprehensively cover advanced robot techniques in transoral robotic thyroidectomy. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Özer Makay you will learn to perform a TORT from A to Z through lectures & hands-on wetlab training.
Hands-on, Cadaver, Simulation, Video, Lectures, On-site
The trainees must have previous experience on a robotic platform & familiarity with endoscopic endocrine surgery & conventional thyroid surgery.
DAY I
Morning
Lecture - TORT from A to Z (part 1)
Afternoon
Console & computer simulation
Hands-on wetlab training on pig model
DAY II
Morning
Lecture - TORT from A to Z (part 2)
Afternoon
Hands-on wetlab training on human tissue
- Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Xi
- Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci X
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, +32 495 57 27 21 or via [email protected]
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.
Proefhoevestraat 12
9090 Melle, Belgium