Course Overview

This course is designed for robotic surgeons who have undergone the basic training and wish to enhance basic skills obtained or to focus on a specific procedure. This training includes laboratory hands-on sessions with the da Vinci system and cadaver models. The course will be offered to 2 surgeons that have previously completed the basic da Vinci System Training. Participating surgeons will be trained in the role of console surgeon and learn key concepts on Techniques of Robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy. Training certificates will be issued upon completion of the training by Yonsei.

  • Yonsei Certification
  • Registration : $2,500 per one surgeon(Bank transfer)
    • Each program is designed to accommodate up to 2 surgeons
    • Fee covers all program instruction, materials and scheduled meals
    • Attendees are responsible for their travel, lodging and additional meals
    • Agenda subject to change according to procedure schedule / patient availability

Course Objectives

Upon conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Patient preparation and positioning
  • Making of borders
  • Creation of working space and retromammary space dissection
  • Injection of the tumescent solution
  • Robotic docking and arm alignment
  • Tips for easier approach to the dissection plane

Target Participants

  • Breast surgeons considering or currently involved in the development of robotics programs
  • Breast surgeons who desire a refresher course after a previous training course

Program

 Afternoon session
8:30 ~ 9:00Lecture
9:00 ~ 12:00Robot-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy(Unilateral)
12:00 ~ 12:15Feedback & Questionnaire
12:15 ~ 13:00Lunch
 Morning session
13:00 ~ 13:30Lecture
13:30 ~ 16:30Robot-Assisted Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy(Unilateral)
16:30 ~ 16:45Feedback & Questionnaire
16:45 ~ 17:00Summary and Closing
 Note
  • If you wish to attend this course, please directly contact Severance Robot & MIS Center.
  • E-mail : robotcenter@yuhs.ac