Programme

EACTS/Intuitive Discovery Course

This EACTS/Intuitive Discovery Course will be held on 8 December 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to take a deep dive into the telemanipulation of thoracic surgery. Through high-quality lectures and focused training sessions, delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques and best practices.
  • 8 Dec 2025
  • Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • In Person
Thoracic Disease

Event Information

  • Date/Duration

    8 December 2025 (1 day)

  • Location

    Amsterdam Skills Centre
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Course Director

    M Durand, Paris

  • Course Registration

    This course is available to EACTS members ONLY and is free of charge.

    Attendees’ economy travel, accommodation, dinner on the Sunday night and course material are included in the registration.

    Due to limited available spaces, an application process is applicable. Kindly ensure you meet all essential criteria before applying.

    Closing date, Sunday 19 October*

    *Please note, if you are a French or Belgium applicant and require documents  to be sent to CNOM, please ensure you apply by Monday 22 September

    EACTS Academy terms and conditions.

  • Target Audience

    Surgeons wanting to start a robotics programme within their hospital
    Beginners
    Non-robotically trained

Applications Now Open!

Closing date, Sunday 19 October*

*Please note, if you are a French or Belgium applicant and require documents  to be sent to CNOM, please ensure you apply by Monday 22 September

Essential Application Criteria

  • Be an EACTS Member.
  • Participants have a da Vinci surgical system in their hospital and are interested in RAS.
  • Single surgeon experience in thoracoscopic procedures.
  • Simulator training recommended before the course if possible.

    Kindly note there are limited spaces available – 8 participants


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Course Programme

08:00Arrival at the training centre & change into scrubs
08:30Introduction
M Durand, Paris
08:40Objectives for the day
08:45Basics of robotic assisted surgery: anatomy, docking, step by step procedure
09:00Wetlab
– Port placement
– Surgeon-led mobilisation and dissection
– Safe and effective energy and stapler
All faculty
12:00Lunch
13:00Wetlab
– Port placement
– Surgeon-led mobilisation and dissection
– Suturing
– Procedural techniques and tips
All faculty
16:00Course wrap-up and debrief
M Durand, Paris
16:15Departure
Programme and faculty subject to change

Faculty