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General info

A 1-day advanced course for experienced robotic surgeons transitioning to the Single Port (SP) platform. It focuses on robotic TAPP inguinal and non-complex ventral hernia repair, with intensive hands-on cadaveric training.

What you will learn

  • Understand Single Port vs multi-port workflow differences
  • Optimize docking, access, and suturing on Single Port
  • Perform key steps of Single Port inguinal and ventral hernia repair
  • Manage common technical challenges

Prerequisites

  • Experienced robotic surgeons
  • Prior multi-port robotic experience
  • Background in hernia surgery

Faculty

Prof.-Filip-Muysoms

Dr. Filip Muysoms

Abdominal Wall Surgeon, AZ Maria Middelares Gent

Program

Full day of hands-on training on first-use human cadaver at Orsi Academy

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Welcome & Introduction to Single Port Abdominal Wall Surgery

  • Evolution of robotic platforms: from multi-port to Single Port
  • Why Single Port makes sense for hernia surgery
  • Indications and current limitations
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Lecture - Platform Fundamentals: What Changes in Single Port?

  • Articulating instruments & elbow mechanics
  • Camera control strategies in confined spaces
  • Energy delivery considerations in inline working
  • Workflow differences: docking & arm choreography
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Lecture - Access, Docking & Operative Strategy for Single Port Hernia Repair

  • Patient selection 
  • Port placement and docking
  • Working space creation
  • Suturing mechanics
  • Mesh introduction and positioning strategies
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Coffee break and change in to OR scrubs

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Part 1: Hands-on training on human cadaver

  • Robot-assisted groin hernia (left and right TAPP)
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Lunch at Orsi restaurant

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Part 2: Hands-on training on human cadaver

  • Robotic suprapubic ventral hernia and diastasis repair
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End of the course

Prices

Standard Fee

Incl. of VAT

€3.212,00

Resources

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1 session available

12 Aug - 12 Aug '26

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