Robotic Bariatric Surgery Advanced Course (Dec 14 - 15, 2026)

Robotic Bariatric Surgery Advanced 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 Dec 14 - 15, 2026 at IRCAD France, Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.

Full immersion in Robotic Bariatric Surgery:

• Join us for a full week of bariatric courses dedicated to robotic, endoluminal and minimally invasive surgery.
• These full immersion workshops are intended for bariatric surgeons, fellows, and residents in training across the world.
• They have been structured to provide didactic lectures, surgical video demonstrations, and hands-on practice in standard bariatric surgery on ex vivo models, live tissue, or anatomical specimens.
• In addition to the endoluminal and laparoscopic training, this 2-day course will provide a unique opportunity to discover or improve skills in robotic bariatric surgery.
• It is a perfect way for surgeons already familiar with endoluminal and laparoscopic techniques to complete their skills.
• A panel of world-renowned leaders in this field of expertise will deliver lectures focusing on bariatric surgery including standard techniques, pitfalls, complications, and redo surgery.

Course Objectives:

• To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in robotic bariatric surgery
• To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
• To highlight technicalities of robotic surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
• To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in robotic surgery through practice on live tissue or anatomical specimen under expert tutorial
• To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine

Educational methods:

• Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
• Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
• Training on live tissue / anatomical specimens under expert tutorial