Endorsed by EAES | Under the auspices of RAES | Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 18 CME credits

This hands-on workshop is designed for residents in general surgery, gynecology, and urology with little to no prior experience in laparoscopic surgery, who wish to build a strong foundation in minimally invasive techniques.

Throughout the 3-day training, participants will:
- Learn the principles of laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic imaging fundamentals, ergonomics, operating room safety, basic laparoscopic equipment, and safe use of surgical energy.
- Receive training in the safe creation of pneumoperitoneum.
- Develop camera navigation skills to ensure optimal intraoperative visualization.
- Acquire and practice essential laparoscopic techniques such as object grasping and manipulation, bimanual coordination, hand–eye coordination, dissection, cutting, clipping, use of endo-loops and endo-bags, insertion and extraction of materials, tissue handling, laparoscopic needle handling, suturing, and knot tying.
- Gain insight into the principles of teamwork and communication in the operating room.
- Understand how to recognize and manage incidents and adverse events in laparoscopic surgery.

The program includes:
- Limited theoretical lectures, video sessions, and case discussions
- Intensive hands-on training under direct supervision of the faculty

By the end of the event, participants will:
- Feel confident in initiating their careers in minimally invasive surgery.
- Have mastered foundational laparoscopic skills required for safe clinical practice.
- Strengthen both their theoretical and practical knowledge to ensure safer, more precise, and individualized surgical procedures.

Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 12 CME credits, this hands-on workshop is designed for resident physicians and specialists in general surgery, gynecology, and oncological surgery who are interested in the modern diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to neoplasia.

The workshop includes live surgical demonstrations, theoretical lectures, video presentations, case discussions, and hands-on practice using models and functional tissue. Participants will perform tracer injection techniques (ICG, Patent Blue) as well as sentinel lymph node identification, dissection, and excision on functional tissues.

By the end of this two-day workshop, participants will:
- Understand the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the staging and treatment of breast cancer, melanoma, and gynecological and gastrointestinal neoplasms;
- Have the knowledge to interpret histopathological results from sentinel lymph node analysis and understand how these findings influence oncological treatment decisions;
- Be able to determine indications and contraindications for the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy;
- Be equipped to select the appropriate tracer for identifying sentinel lymph nodes in the staging of cutaneous, gynecological, or gastrointestinal neoplasms;
- Gain practical experience in identifying anatomical areas injected with radioactive tracers and detecting sentinel lymph nodes with radioactive uptake;
- Practice ICG injection techniques, and perform classical or laparoscopic identification and dissection of sentinel lymph nodes;
- Acquire the knowledge required to apply sentinel lymph node excision protocols, including indication, patient preparation, surgical technique, and postoperative care;
- Learn how to recognize and manage potential complications and intraoperative incidents related to sentinel lymph node biopsy.

By the end of the workshop, you will feel more confident in your ability and practical skills to apply fundamental techniques for sentinel lymph node detection and biopsy. You will be ready to implement this modern diagnostic method, primarily used in breast cancer and melanoma surgery, with potential applications in other oncological contexts as well.