General info
The world's first validated training curriculum in urological robotic surgery!
Are you a robot-naïve urology fellow, resident or urologist eager to master robotic surgery? This 5-day intensive course at Orsi Academy will give you the skills and confidence to performe either a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy or a robot-assisted partial nephrectomy independently and effectively.
What to expect
- Hands-on training for basic and procedural skills on live animal tissue
- Interactive theoretical lectures
- Live surgery broadcast for real-life insights
- A proven proficiency-based progression methodology, ensuring you acquire not just knowledge, but true surgical competence
Choose your pathway
Participants can select one of two training tracks:
- Option A: Prostate (robot-assisted radical prostatectomy)
- Option B: Upper Urinary Tract (robot-assisted partial nephrectomy)
⚠️ Please note: The Upper Urinary Tract (Option B) pathway is only available on the following dates:
- 23 – 27 February 2026
- 15 – 19 June 2026
- 24 – 28 August 2026
- 16 – 20 November 2026
- 7 – 11 December 2026
When applying for the course, please make sure to indicate your track.
What you will learn
- Develop robotic skills: Gain hands-on experience and master the fundamental techniques of robot-assisted prostatectomy or partial nephrectomy through structured, proficiency-based training.
- Translate skills in to clinical practice: you will learn to perform robotic urological procedures safely and effectively.
Tailored to your progress
If you do not reach proficiency level by the end of the 5th day, an additional remediation day will be arranged at no extra course fee (travel & accommodation costs excluded).
Exclusive benefit for EAU members
Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) receive a 25% discount on the course fee with the code EAUMEMBER2026. A valid EAU membership ID is required.
Faculty
Program
Welcome at Orsi Academy
Hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
- Basic device training on da Vinci platform
- Practical activity
- Docking and undocking/emergency docking
Lunch at the Orsi restaurant
Hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
- Introduction to proficiency-based progression training
- Presentation of the chicken model
- S&KT task, dissection & coagulation task
End of day 1 - transfer to hotel
OPTION A: Live surgery broadcast at Orsi Auditorium
- Live surgery broadcast of RARP cases
- From AZORG Hospital Aalst to Orsi Auditorium
OPTION B: Hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
- S&KT task, dissection & coagulation task
- Proficiency demonstration
Lunch at the Orsi restaurant
OPTION A: Hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
- On chicken model
- S&KT task, dissection & coagulation task
- Proficiency demonstration
OPTION B: Live surgery broadcast at Orsi Auditorium
- Livestream from a European centre
- Possible remediation opportunity on the chicken model for who was not able to reach proficiency.
End of day 2 - transfer to hotel
Theoretical lectures
OPTION A:
- Presentation on canine model
- Presentation on RARP metrics on the canine model
- Possible remediation opportunity on the chicken model
OPTION B:
- Presentation of metrics on the kidney model
Hands-on training by PBP methodology
OPTION A:
- RARP on canine cadaver model (different steps of the anatomy)
OPTION B:
- RAPN on the kidney model with pseudo-tumors
Lunch at the Orsi restaurant
Continuation hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
OPTION A:
- RARP on canine cadaver model (different steps of the anatomy)
OPTION B:
- Robot-assisted pyeloplasty - focus on spatulating renal pelvis and ureter, posterior wall of UPJ anastomosis, stenting, closure of anterior wall
- Kidney model with different tumor locations (upper, lower pole, hilium)
- Possibility to do remediation for proficiency on kidney model
Introduction of Histolog® scanner
- The 'Histolog® Scanner': Principles and clinical role
- How to acquire images (step-by-step workflow)
End of day 3 - transfer to hotel
Theoretical lectures & hands-on training
OPTION A:
- Theoretical lectures: presentation on porcine model & nerve sparing technique
- Hands-on training: on live animal tissue for RARP based on PBP methodology
OPTION B:
- Theoretical lectures: presentation on pig anatomy and different procedure steps
- Hands-on training: on porcine model - use of image guidance by ICG - simulation of difficult case - pyelic flap (1 per station) - perform of RAPN
Lunch at the Orsi restaurant
Hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
OPTION A:
- Porcine model for RARP based on the PBP methodology
OPTION B:
- Porcine model for multiple RAPN and Robot-assisted Nephro-ureterectomy
End of day 4 - transfer to hotel
Social dinner for faculty & participants
Hands-on training at Orsi Skills Lab
OPTION A:
- Porcine model for RARP (1 per individual)
- PBP assessment
OPTION B:
- Porcine model for RAPN (1 per individual)
- PBP assessment
Lunch at the Orsi restaurant
Continue hands-on training
OPTION A:
- Porcine model for RARP (1 per individual)
- PBP assessment
OPTION B:
- Porcine model for RAPN (1 per individual)
- PBP assessment
Final evaluation & certification
In case of not reaching proficiency level, an extra remediation day a few weeks later, taking the availability of the participant into account, will be organised. No additional fee will be charged. Any travel & accommodation costs are at own expense.
Prices
Standard Fee – Prostate Pathway
Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) benefit a 25% discount on the course fee using the code EAUMEMBER2026. EAU member ID is required!
Standard Fee - Upper Urinary Tract Pathway
Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) benefit a 25% discount on the course fee using the code EAUMEMBER2026. EAU member ID is required!
Standard Fee – Prostate Pathway
Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) benefit a 25% discount on the course fee using the code EAUMEMBER2026. EAU member ID is required!
Standard Fee - Upper Urinary Tract Pathway
Members of the European Association of Urology (EAU) benefit a 25% discount on the course fee using the code EAUMEMBER2026. EAU member ID is required!
Resources
Robotic urology - From basic to procedural skills 2026.pdf
Videos
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