Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course 2026

Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course 2026 is organized by Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer / Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif (IRCAD) and will be held from Feb 23 - 27, 2026 at IRCAD France, Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.

Description:
Full immersion in colorectal surgery

• In the colorectal field, no-scar surgery through natural orifices has created the perfect balance between safety, efficacy, and patient benefits, especially in rectal cancer treatment.
• IRCAD’s model of international education and hands-on training
  exemplifies the most innovative method of learning modern surgery in a safe, cost-effective, and enjoyable way.
• Leading surgeons from around the world share their expertise through live surgery, educational videos, and lectures, both online and on-site and are happy to assist participants during hands-on training sessions on live tissue and anatomical specimens.
• Since 2022, the IRCAD has been offering a unique intensive and comprehensive one-week course that can also deliver a university diploma.

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