Call for Applications: ESTS Robotic Discovery Course - Amsterdam Skills Centre

Call for Applications: ESTS Robotic Discovery Course

The ESTS Robotic Working Group is pleased to announce the upcoming Robotic Discovery Course to be held at the Amsterdam Skills Centre on 14–15 September 2025.

The two-day course begins with lectures on robotic thoracic surgery fundamentals, including port placement strategies, the standard RATS lobectomy approach, and an introduction to the KindHeart model. Day two is dedicated to hands-on wet lab training focused on port placement, dissection, vascular control, suturing, and practical surgical tips under expert supervision.

Faculty:

• Pr. Martin EICHHORN, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany;

• Pr. Maria Teresa GOMEZ HERNANDEZ, Salamanca University Hospital, Spain;

• Dr. Rune EGGUM, Akershus University Hospital, Norway;

• Dr. Niek HUGEN, Rijnstate Hospital, Netherlands;

• Dr François MONTAGNE, Valenciennes General Hospital, France

Please visit the news page for the program and application details: Call for Applications: ESTS Robotic Discovery Course | European Society of Thoracic Surgeons  

How to Apply

Send your application by 1 July 2025 to Zlatka Mitreva at: zmitreva@kenes.com

Your application must include:

- A statement confirming you meet the eligibility criteria

- A current CV

- Any relevant supporting documents

Support Provided

The course will provide:

High-quality educational content

Up to two nights’ accommodation

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

This course is kindly supported by a grant from Intuitive.

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