Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 18 CME credits and endorsed by EAES, this hands-on workshop is addressed to resident physicians and specialists in general surgery, gynecology, with basic or medium experience in laparoscopic surgery.

During the event, the attendants:
- will develop the ability to recognize laparoscopy instruments and will be able to decide what techniques to use;
- will learn to safely establish the pneumoperitoneum;
- will handle the camera so that it can provide optimal images;
- will practice the handiness of the right hand and of the left hand, in order to learn the correct gestures for: manipulation of abdominal structures, sharp and blunt dissection, diathermic coagulation, clipping, sectioning, inserting drain tubes, extracting parts, closing trocar holes;
- will learn the necessary knowledge for the correct use of electrosurgical instruments;
- will learn the simple modalities to perform laparoscopic nodes;
- will have the necessary knowledge in the field of laparoscopic surgical anatomy of pelvis;
- will have the necessary knowledge for the correct positioning of the patient in gynecological laparoscopic surgery, as well as the positioning of trocars, the organization of the operating room for gynecological laparoscopic surgery;
- will learn about the accidents and incidents that may occur during a laparoscopic intervention and the best modalities to resolve them;
- will learn the modality of performing the techniques for laparoscopic adnexectomy, hysterectomy and myomectomy.

This workshop comprises live surgery, theoretical lectures, case discussions, comments, video films, practice on pelvitrainer and POP-trainer, practice on functional tissues.

At the end of the event you will be more confident in your possibilities and your practical skills concerning the application of elementary techniques concerning gynecological laparoscopic surgery and you will be able to start using the minimally-invasive approach in your practice.

Endorsed by EAES | Under the auspices of RAES | Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 12 CME credits

Who should attend?
This workshop is addressed to residents and specialists in general surgery with basic or intermediate experience in laparoscopic surgery.

Learning objectives
During the 2-day training, participants will:
- Acquire the knowledge required for the correct interpretation of surgical anatomy in laparoscopic approaches (both transperitoneal and totally extraperitoneal).
- Practice ambidexterity and master the correct surgical gestures for safe manipulation of funicular structures, sharp/blunt dissection in the preperitoneal space, and mesh insertion, positioning, and fixation.
- Gain insights into intraoperative incidents and complications during laparoscopic hernia repair, and learn the best strategies for preventing and managing them.

Teaching methodology
The workshop includes:
- Live surgery demonstrations
- Theoretical lectures & video presentations
- Case-based discussions and expert commentary
- Hands-on practice with pelvitrainer, POP-trainer, and functional tissue training

Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, participants will be more confident in their theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the laparoscopic management of inguinal hernias, enabling them to safely integrate these techniques into their daily practice.