Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course (Nov 02 - 06, 2026)

Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course is organized by Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer / Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif (IRCAD) and will be held from Nov 02 - 06, 2026 at IRCAD France, Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.

Course objectives:

• To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in laparoscopic, transanal, flexible endoscopy and robotic colorectal surgery
• To highlight technical aspects of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
• To provide proper indications for surgical and non-surgical treatments of malignant colorectal disease
• To discuss how to prevent and manage intraoperative and postoperative complications
• To allow real-time discussion between operators and trainee surgeons
• To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic, transanal, flexible endoscopy and robotic colorectal surgery through practice under expert tutorials

Educational methods:

• Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
• Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
• Practical training on live tissue, virtual simulators and pelvic trainers