Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery & Uretero-Neo-Cystostomy Course
Start Date
February 24, 2023
End Date
February 24, 2023
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Introducing components of Da Vinci surgical robotic system, lectures and video presentations on robotic radical prostatectomy with NVB sparing and extended pelvic LN dissection, practicing with Da Vinci robotic simulators and performing robotic radical prostatectomy with NVB sparing and extended pelvic LN dissection on human fresh frozen cadavers, Performing uretero-neo-cystostomy.
COURSE CONTENT
Lectures on components of Da Vinci surgical robotic system
Lectures on robotic instruments used
Video presentations of robotic radical prostatectomy & robotic cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal loop procedures
Training on Da Vinci robotic simulators
Hands-on training on human fresh frozen cadavers:
Performing abdominal port placement
Identification of Douglas’ pouch
Dissecting seminal vesicles & vas deferences
Opening Denonvillier’s fascia
Taking down anterior abdominal peritoneum
Periprostatic fat dissection
Opening endopelvic fascias
Deep dorsal vein suturing
Identification of bladder neck & sparing
Opening bladder neck, dissection plane between prostate & bladder
Performing NVB sparing
Performing prostatic pedicle dissection
Performing apex dissection & preserving a long urethra
Completing radical prostatectomy
Performing extended pelvic LN dissection
Performing urethro-vesical anastomosis
Performing major vessel injury repair
Learning how to use the 4th arm effectively
Interactive training with learning tips & tricks
Performing uretero-neo-cystostomy.
PROGRAM
13.30 Welcome
13.30-14.00 Lectures & video presentations
14.00-17.30 Hands-on training on human fresh frozen cadaver
17.30 End of course, closing remarks, presenting certificates