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Train Your Single Port Procedure at Orsi Academy

Get Trained on the da Vinci Single Port System

Discover the potential of Single Port (SP) robotic surgery through dedicated hands-on training at Orsi Academy. Surgeons and surgical teams will learn how to safely and efficiently work with the da Vinci Single Port system, gaining practical insights into the latest single-port surgical techniques.

This page is intended for surgeons who have a strong interest in learning how to work with the da Vinci Single Port system, but who did not find the specific procedure or training of interest listed among our currently available courses.

If you are looking to explore or train a particular Single Port procedure, you are invited to submit your request so that we can evaluate the possibility of organizing a dedicated training session tailored to your needs.

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Training Periods

Single Port training sessions can be organized at Orsi Academy during the following periods:

29 June – 31 August
11 October – 13 November

Courses are scheduled within these periods depending on participant requests, procedural focus, and faculty availability.

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Faculty

Participants may train with experienced surgeons specialized in Single Port procedures across different fields.

Get to know a few key experts we work with in different disciplines.

Dr. Simone Crivellaro

Single Port Urology

Prof. Filip Muysoms

Single Port Hernia Surgery

Dr. Tom Vauterin

Single Port Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)

Training Format

Most Single Port trainings are organized as 1-day hands-on cadaver courses.

Participants train directly on the da Vinci Single Port system under expert supervision in the Orsi Academy cadaver lab.

Typical training setup:

1 cadaver station
3 participants per station
1 expert faculty member guiding the training

This structure with small groups allows participants to benefit from intensive hands-on experience and direct feedback with the experts.

Pricing

A typical 1-day Single Port cadaver training at Orsi Academy costs approximately: €2,300 per participant (excl. VAT)

This includes:

Access to the da Vinci Single Port system
Cadaver lab training
Expert faculty guidance
Use of Orsi Academy training facilities

Final pricing may vary depending on the course format, number of participants, and procedural focus.

Example program

08:00 - 08:15

Welcome & Introduction

Course overview and learning objectives
Introduction of faculty and participants
Safety briefing and logistics for the training day

08:15 - 08:45

Lecture: Fundamentals of Single-Port Robotic Surgery

Overview of single-port robotic platform design and workflow
Ergonomics, instrumentation, and docking principles
Comparison with multi-port robotic and laparoscopic approaches
Indications, advantages, and limitations of single-port surgery

08:45 - 10:15

Hands-on Training on human cadaver: Basic Skills Training

Basic device training on the da Vinci SP Surgical System.

Exercises may include:

Instrument control and camera navigation
Suturing and knot-tying techniques
Tissue handling and precision dissection
Energy application and coagulation techniques

Training is conducted using validated simulation or biological training models under faculty supervision.

10:15 - 10:30

Coffee Break & Networking

10:30 - 11:15

Lecture: Procedure-Specific Surgical Strategy

Depending on the course focus, this session may include:

Relevant anatomy and surgical landmarks
Patient selection and preoperative planning
Port placement and workspace creation
Step-by-step procedural workflow
Key technical steps and safety considerations

11:15 - 12:15

Lecture / Demonstration: Surgical Demonstration (Live or Recorded)

A faculty-led procedure demonstrating the application of single-port robotic techniques.

Includes:

Step-by-step expert commentary
Discussion of operative decision-making
Identification of key anatomical landmarks
Interactive Q&A with participants

12:15 - 13:00

Lunch Break at Orsi Restaurant

13:00 - 16:30

Hands-on Training on human cadaver model: Advanced Procedural Training

Advanced practical training focusing on procedure-specific skills.

Participants practice:

Procedural dissection techniques
Suturing and reconstruction steps
Tissue handling and exposure strategies
Workflow optimization in confined spaces
Training may involve:
Biological models
Synthetic procedural models
Procedure-specific simulation setups

Faculty provide continuous feedback and coaching.

16:30 - 17:00

Discussion: Troubleshooting & Common Pitfalls

Interactive session covering:

Managing limited working space and visualization
Optimizing instrument angles and trocar trajectory
Avoiding common technical errors
Managing intraoperative complications
Tips and tricks from experienced surgeons