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General info

This intensive one-day training program provides urologists and surgical trainees with foundational knowledge and practical skills in in robotic surgery on Single Port. Designed to build confidence from the ground up, the course combines essential theoretical insights with highly relevant repeatable exercises in a safe environment.

Participants will strengthen their core robotic surgery skills through focused exercises - such as anastomosis, skin dissection, and vessel dissection - allowing them to master the fundamental techniques required for safe and effective robotic procedures.

 

🏷️ Exclusive benefit for EAU members

Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) receive a 15% discount on the course fee with the code EAUMEMBER2026. A valid EAU membership ID is required.

 

🏷️ Exclusive benefit for SIU members

Members of the Società Italiana di Urologia (SIU) receive a 10% discount on the course fee with the code SIU10.

What you will learn

  • Understand the principles and advantages of single-port robotic surgery compared to multi-port and laparoscopic approaches.
  • Demonstrate correct patient positioning and trocar placement and system docking for single-port.
  • Recognize intraoperative challenges (e.g., limited triangulation, ergonomics, CO₂ insufflation management) and apply practical troubleshooting strategies.
  • Develop familiarity with the robotic console interface and instrumentation specific to single-port systems.

Faculty

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Orsi Academy Robotic Experts

PBP-certified trainers, skilled in Proficiency-Based Progression methodology.

Program

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Welcome & Introduction

  • Course overview, objectives, and safety briefing
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Lecture: Fundamentals of Single-Port Robotic Surgery

  • System design and workflow
  • Ergonomics, instrumentation, and docking principles
  • Comparison with multi-port robotic and laparoscopic approaches
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Basic device training on a da Vinci Single Port platform

  • Ergonomics, instrumentation and docking
  • Hands-on demonstration of robot positioning and trocar placement
  • Participants perform docking under supervision
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Hands-on training on chicken model according to PBP based metrics

  • Suturing & knotting practice
  • Dissection and coagulation practice
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Lunch Break

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Continue hands-on training on chicken model according to PBP based metrics

  • Suturing & knotting practice
  • Dissection and coagulation practice
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Troubleshooting & Common Pitfalls Discussion

  • Managing limited working space and visualization
  • Tips for optimizing dissection angles and trocar trajectory
  • Common complications and how to prevent them
  • Managing bleeding and ischemia time
  • Tips and tricks
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End of the course

Prices

Standard fee (incl. VAT)

Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) benefit a 15% discount on the course fee using the code EAUMEMBER2026. EAU member ID is required!

 

Members of the Società Italiana di Urologia (SIU) receive a 10% discount on the course fee with the code SIU10.

€1.625,00

Resources

Flyer Basic Skills Course - Single Port Urology

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3 Nov - 3 Nov '26

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