Dr. Mathieu D’Hondt
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon, AZ Groeninge Hospital
About the Masterclass
A 2-day advanced masterclass focused on robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure). The course combines expert-led theoretical sessions with extensive hands-on training on synthetic and human cadaver models, emphasizing both resection and reconstruction techniques.
Who Should Attend
- Surgeons with basic robotic system knowledge
- Familiarity with liver and pancreas surgery
- Experience in at least 15–20 robotic-assisted liver resections
What You Will Learn
- Advanced robotic techniques for the Whipple procedure
- Robotic OR setup and necessary instruments
- Anatomical review of the pancreas to enhance dissection/transection
- Step-by-step guidance on reconstruction techniques
Date & info
- 21 Aug – 22 Aug '26
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📅 2 days
👥 Max 14 seats
🏫 Orsi Academy
🏥 Hepatobiliary & General Surgery
This course operates on a waiting list. Submit your application below.
Faculty
Prof. Dr. Marc Besselink
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery at Amsterdam UMC Hospital, NL
Dr. Melissa Hogg
Surgical oncologist at Endeavor Health, Illinois, USA
Dr. Mohammad Abu Hilal
Chief of the Department of Surgery at Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero Multispecialistico
Prof. Dr. Gregory Sergeant
HPB surgeon at Jessa Hospital, BE
