General info
Master laparoscopic and robotic skills in bariatric surgery!
Are you a bariatric or general surgeon aiming to enhance your laparoscopic and robotic expertise while deepening your understanding of metabolic procedures? This intensive hands-on course at ORSI Academy offers a unique opportunity to master the step-by-step laparoscopic approach to sleeve gastrectomy, one-anastomosis gastric bypass, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, while gaining practical experience in robotic-assisted surgery under expert guidance.
🏷️ Exclusive benefit for IFSO members
Members of IFSO receive a 20% discount on the course fee with the code IFSOMEMBER20.
What you will learn
- Understand the step-by-step laparoscopic technique for sleeve gastrectomy, one-anastomosis gastric bypass, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- Identify the key steps, technical tips, and practical insights for performing a safe and effective sleeve gastrectomy.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the one-anastomosis and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass techniques, including indications, key differences, and surgical decision-making.
- Apply these principles in a robotic setting, gaining hands-on experience to enhance precision and surgical confidence in robotic bariatric procedures.
Faculty
Program
Arrival at Orsi Academy
Introduction to the course - Prof. Dr. Lainas
Theoretical session: Objectives within Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass & Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass
- Patient installation and port placement - Prof. Lainas, Dr. Chiappetta
- Exposure and landmarks - Dr. Chiappetta
- Overview of the procedures steps - Dr. Pascotto, Dr. Vladimirov
- Learning curve - Dr. Vladimirov
- Pitfalls within the sleeve gastrectomy, OAGB and Roux-en-Y bypass - Dr. Pascotto
- Pig anatomy overview - Prof. Lainas
Coffee break and change into scrubs
Hands-on training on live animal tissue
- Step by step sleeve gastrectomy
- Port placement
- Exposure and landmarks
- Dissection and mobilization of the greater curvature
- Stomach preparation for division
- Gastric stapling
- Leakage test
Lunch at Orsi restaurant
Hands-on training on live animal tissue
- Step by step Roux-en-Y gastric bypass/one-anastomosis Gastric bypass
- Creation of the gastric pouch
- Size estimation
- Laparoscopic stapling
- Opening pouch
- Gastrojejunostomy
- Jejunum loop (estimation and mobilization)
- Gastrojejunostomy creation
- Closure of small enterotomy
- Jejunojejunostomy
- Identification of separation of jejunum
- Side to side jejunostomy by stapler
- Closure of small enterotomy
- Leak test by methylene blue
Discussion and wrap-up of day 1
Faculty dinner
Arrival at Orsi Academy
Theoretical session: Introduction of robotic surgery in Bariatrics
- "Why Robotics? Evolution and Rationale in Bariatric Surgery" - Prof. Lainas
- Understanding the Robotic Platform: Ergonomics, Instruments, and Setup - Dr. Vladimirov
- Step-by-Step Approach to Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass - Dr. Pascotto
- Building Competence in Robotic Bariatric Surgery: Training Pathways and Next Steps - Dr. Chiappetta
Coffee break and change into scrubs
Hands-on training on live animal tissue
Overview of da Vinci Xi platform
- Different components
- Port placement
- Docking process
- Instrument insertion
Break out sessions with simulation exercises and hands-on tasks - Participants rotate between stations every 30 minutes.
Break out session 1 - Console 1: Surgical platform with pelvic trainer and isolated stomach
- Basic suturing on stomach
Break out session 2 - First assistant position: surgical platform with pelvic trainer
- FA support of console surgeon - role play and communication
Break out session 3 - Console 2: SimNow simulator
- Exercises on:
- Camera control
- Using the 4th arm retraction
- Endowrist manipulation
- Energy pedal selection
- Needle driving
Lunch at Orsi restaurant
Break out sessions with simulation exercises and hands-on tasks - Participants rotate between stations every 30 minutes.
Break out session 1 - Console 1: Surgical platform with pelvic trainer and isolated stomach
- Simplified Nissen fundoplication – upgrading suturing skills
Break out session 2 - First assistant position: surgical platform with pelvic trainer
- Instrument exchange - Role play and communication
Break out session 3 - Console 2: SimNow simulator
- Exercises on:
- Camera control
- Using the 4th arm retraction
- Endowrist manipulation
- Energy pedal selection
- Needle driving
Break out sessions with simulation exercises and hands-on tasks - Participants rotate between stations every 30 minutes.
Break out session 1 - Console 1: Surgical platform with pelvic trainer and isolated stomach
- Use of robotic stapling
- Simplified sleeve
Break out session 2 - First assistant position: surgical platform with pelvic trainer
- Instrument exchange - Role play and communication
Break out session 3 - Console 2: SimNow simulator
- Exercises on:
- Camera control
- Using the 4th arm retraction
- Endowrist manipulation
- Energy pedal selection
- Needle driving
Wrap up of the course
End of the course
Prices
Standard fee
Incl. of VAT
Resources
Flyer Laparoscopic and Basic Robotic Techniques in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2026
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