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Continuing professional development

Masterclass

Observational training in the operating theatre and consultations, covering robot-assisted surgery and the urological oncology care pathway.

Participants observe procedures and do not perform any procedures on patients. Patients are informed and consent to observers being present. A named certificate of attendance is issued at the end of training.

2027 calendar

One session, Tuesday to Friday

The courses run during the same week. Venue: Hôpital Privé Toulon Saint Jean.

2027 session: 8–11 June 2027, Tuesday to Friday

Provisional dates, to be confirmed when registration opens.

An additional session in autumn 2027 may be scheduled depending on demand.

Three courses

Programmes and fees

Urologists

4 days (Tuesday to Friday) · 5 places · 5 oncological procedures observed

€1,790 · early rate €1,590 until 8 March 2027 · Residents and fellows: €990

Meals included.

Learning objectives

Select patients
Understand the key stages of robot-assisted surgery in urological oncology
Integrate medical oncology into the pathway

Programme

Day 1: Welcome; multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) and treatment strategy (prostate, kidney, bladder, upper urinary tract); imaging (prostate MRI, PET) with the radiologist; theoretical workshop: indications, patient positioning, port placement and docking principles.
Day 2: Operating theatre: robot-assisted radical prostatectomy; commentary on surgical video; workshop: surgical anatomy, nerve preservation and lymph node dissection.
Day 3: Operating theatre: partial nephrectomy and radical cystectomy; workshop: clamping and reconstruction, ileal conduit (Bricker) urinary diversion and orthotopic neobladder; management of complications.
Day 4: Operating theatre: radical cystoprostatectomy with orthotopic neobladder; medical oncology (immunotherapy, antibody–drug conjugates, perioperative treatments); day-care unit and the advanced practice nurse's role; simulated MDT meeting; assessment; certificate of attendance.

Operating room nurses (IBODE) and advanced practice nurses (IPA)

3 days (Wednesday to Friday) · 6 places · 3–4 procedures observed

€690 · early rate €590 until 8 March 2027

Meals included.

Learning objectives

Understand theatre preparation and instrumentation for robot-assisted surgery
Understand the oncology care pathway
Understand the role of the advanced practice nurse

Programme

Day 1: Principles of the da Vinci X robot, ergonomics, asepsis and draping, patient positioning and docking; theatre preparation workshop.
Day 2: Operating theatre observation (robot-assisted procedures); role of the operating room nurse, management of incidents and conversion to open surgery.
Day 3: Patient pathway: preoperative day-care unit, advanced practice nurse consultation, recognising medical treatment toxicities, stoma care (stoma, orthotopic neobladder), patient education; assessment; certificate of attendance.

General practitioners

2 days (Thursday to Friday) · 8 places · 3 procedures observed on rotation

€420 · early rate €360 until 8 March 2027

Meals included.

Learning objectives

Identify and refer
Provide coordinated follow-up

Programme

Day 1: Screening and early diagnosis (PSA, haematuria, renal mass, testicle), when and how to refer, centre pathway; operating theatre observation.
Day 2: Operating theatre observation; coordinated follow-up: treatment side effects, warning signs, supportive care, fertility, sexuality and postoperative follow-up; discussion with the team; assessment; certificate of attendance.

Teaching team

Faculty

Dr Pierre MunierUrological surgeon, coordinator. DESC in urological surgery and oncology (medical cancer treatments), FEBU; training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery (IRCAD).
Dr François CombesUrological surgeon.
Dr Cyril FourniolUrological surgeon.
Dr Nita UsdinMedical oncologist.

Proposed guest speakers: IMASUD radiologist, anaesthetist, radiation oncologist, nuclear medicine physician, advanced practice nurse, stoma care nurse .

Conditions

Terms

Non-binding pre-registration with no online payment. Places are limited. Training provider status .

The session is subject to a minimum number of participants. If the organiser cancels, all amounts paid will be refunded in full.

Non-binding pre-registration

Request non-binding pre-registration

We will contact you to confirm your registration and provide payment details.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Will I perform surgical procedures?

No. Participants observe procedures and do not perform any procedures on patients.

Are patients informed?

Yes. Patients are informed and consent to observers being present.

Is a certificate of attendance provided?

A named certificate of attendance is issued at the end of training.

Are meals included?

Yes, meals are included in the fees.

How does payment work?

Pre-registration is non-binding and involves no online payment. We will contact you to confirm your registration and provide payment details.

What if the session is full?

You can request a place on the waiting list and information about the next session.

What if the session is cancelled?

The session is subject to a minimum number of participants. If the organiser cancels, all amounts paid will be refunded in full.

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