Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 18 CME credits and endorsed by EAES, this hands-on course is designed for residents in general surgery, gynecology, and urology with little to no prior experience in laparoscopic surgery.

Throughout the course, participants will:
- learn the principles of laparoscopic surgery, including the fundamentals of laparoscopic imaging, ergonomics, operating room safety, as well as basic knowledge of laparoscopic equipment and the 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 course includes a limited number of theoretical lectures, video sessions, and case discussions, but its primary focus is intensive hands-on training under the direct supervision of the faculty, led by EAES expert Assoc. Prof. Marek Soltes, MD, PhD, Hon. FEBS/MIS.

By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident in initiating their careers in minimally invasive surgery, having mastered the foundational skills required. The program concludes with an assessment module in which participants' newly acquired skills are evaluated against validated performance benchmarks.

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.