Annual European Federation — International Society for Digestive Surgery (EFISDS) Congress
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease,
Esophagogastric Junction Cancer and Beyond:
Multidisciplinary Innovations
and New Technologies
GERD & beyond
September 11, 2025
12.00-17.30 Registration
13.00-17.15: Pre-Congress Workshops
Workshop Highlights:
- Fundamentals of Robotic-Assisted Surgery and Platform Navigation
- Understanding Console, Instrumentation, and Robotic Ergonomics
- Case-Based Learning for Clinical Application of Robotic Systems
- Over 2 Hours of Hands-On Training with Simulated Robotic Surgery
- Expert-Led Guidance on System Optimization, Safety, and Best Practices
Workshop Highlights:
Comprehensive Introduction to Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
ICG-Based Imaging for Minimally Invasive Procedures
Hands-On Training with Simulators for Realistic Skill Development
Case Discussions on General and Oncologic Surgery
Expert-Led Guidance on Clinical Application and Troubleshooting
Robotic Surgery Bootcamp: Fundamentals, Training, and Beyond
13.00–13.20 Tomasz Cwaliński: A Beginner’s Guide to Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Technology, Setup, and Execution
13.20–13.40 Robotic Surgical Platforms: Overview of Technologies and Capabilities
13.40–14.00 Sergii Girnyi: Ergonomics and Instrumentation in Robotic Surgery
14.00-14.20 Rajneesh Singh: Case-Based Discussion: Clinical Applications in Digestive Surgery
14.20-14.40 Safety, Learning Curve, and Troubleshooting in Robotic Surgery
14.40-15.00 Q&A Session and Hands-On Preparation
15.00-17.15 Expert Trainers (Faculty Panel): Hands-On Training: Console Control, Suturing, and Task Exercises
17.15-17.30 Faculty Panel: Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution
Fluorescence-Guided Image Surgery – Hands-On with Laparoscopic Simulators
13.00–13.20 Syed Nusrath: Fluorescence-Guided Surgery: Principles, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications
13.20–13.40 Karol Połom: Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Surgery – Dosage, Timing, and Safety
13.40–14.00 Fluorescence Imaging Systems: Current Technologies and Optimization
14.00-14.20 Case-Based Discussion – Fluorescence-Guided Digestive Surgery
14.20-14.40 Srijan Shukla: ICG-Guided Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping and Tumor Visualization
14.40-15.00 Q&A Session and Hands-On Preparation
15.00-17.15 Expert Trainers (Faculty Panel): Hands-On Training: Console Control, Suturing, and Task Exercises
17.15-17.30 Faculty Panel: Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution
14.40-15.00 Safety, Learning Curve, and Troubleshooting in Robotic Surgery
Workshop Regulations
- Participant Limit
- The Pre-Congress Workshopis limited to a maximum of 25 participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience and personalized instruction during hands-on sessions.
- Registration and Fees
- The registration fee for the workshop is 100 euros per participant.
- Registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of the full payment.
- Due to the limited number of seats, early registration is strongly recommended.
- Hands-On Training Format
- Hands-on activities will be conducted in small-group sessionsto allow participants to engage in practical training under close supervision.
- Each participant will have the opportunity to perform key exercises on robotic surgery and fluorescence-guided imaging simulators.
- Workshop Certification
- At the conclusion of the workshop, each participant will receive an official certificate of attendance, endorsed by the European Federation of International Societies of Digestive Surgery (EFISDS).
- Cancellations and Refund Policy
- Any cancellation requestmust be submitted in writing at least 1 month before the workshop start date.
- Refunds may be subject to an administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for late cancellations.
- Code of Conduct
- Participants are expected to follow all safety protocols and guidelinesprovided by the instructors.
- Respectful behavior towards faculty, trainers, and fellow participants is mandatory.
- Any participant violating the workshop rules may be asked to leave without a refund.
- Liability Disclaimer
- The organizing committee and sponsorsare not responsible for personal injuries, lost belongings, or damages incurred during the workshop.
CONTACT
Regarding to the program: Professor Luigi Marano l.marano@amisns.edu.pl +39 392 352 05 89
For organizational matters, sponsorship: Katarzyna Kania, katarzyna.kania@asteriamed.com.pl 668009955