Koç University Hospital & University College London Hospital
Collaborative Robotic Urology Courses & Observership
Robotic NVB Sparing Radical Prostatectomy and Retzius Sparing Technique, Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection & Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Ileal Loop Formation Human Fresh Frozen Cadaver Course
9-10 October 2026, Friday & Saturday
Venue: RMK AIMES* Training Center, Istanbul, Türkiye
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES;
Introducing components of the Da Vinci surgical robotic system, lectures and video presentations on robotic radical prostatectomy with NVB sparing and extended pelvic LN dissection, practicing with Da Vinci robotic simulators, and performing robotic radical prostatectomy with NVB sparing and extended pelvic LN dissection on human fresh frozen cadavers. Trainees will also perform robotic cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal loop formation. This course is not for beginners, and having some previous robotic surgery experience is suggested.
COURSE CONTENT:
• Lectures on components of the Da Vinci surgical robotic system
• Lectures on robotic instruments used
• Video presentations of robotic radical prostatectomy & robotic cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal loop procedures
• Training on Da Vinci robotic simulators
• Hands-on training on human fresh frozen cadavers:
– Performing abdominal port placement
– Identification of Douglas’ pouch
– Dissecting seminal vesicles & vas deferences
– Opening Denonvillier’s fascia
– Taking down anterior abdominal peritoneum
– Periprostatic fat dissection
– Opening the endopelvic fascias
– Deep dorsal vein suturing
– Identification of bladder neck & sparing
– Opening the bladder neck, dissection plane between the prostate & bladder
– Performing NVB sparing
– Performing prostatic pedicle dissection
– Performing apex dissection & preserving a long urethra
– Completing radical prostatectomy
– Performing extended pelvic LN dissection
– Performing urethro-vesical anastomosis
– Performing major vessel injury repair
– Learning how to use the 4th arm effectively
– Interactive training with learning tips & tricks
– Completion of robotic radical cystectomy
– Performing ureteral dissection
– Performing ileal loop formation
– Performing side-to-side ileal anastomosis
– Performing Wallace-type uretero-ileal anastomosis
PROGRAM (Hands-on cadaver courses include Da Vinci x or xi systems)
9 October 2026, Friday
Morning: Arrival
14:00-16:00 Lectures & video presentations:
– Introducing the Da Vinci surgical robotic system (principles, components, instruments, docking & undocking, emergency undocking)
– Video presentations of step-by-step surgical techniques with tips & tricks of robotic radical prostatectomy & robotic cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal loop procedures
16:00-17:00 Hands-on training with Da Vinci robotic simulators
10 October 2026, Saturday
08:30-09:00 Welcome
09:00-12:00
PART 1
Performing robotic radical prostatectomy with NVB sparing and extended pelvic LN dissection on human fresh frozen cadavers
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
13:00-16:30
PART 2
Performing robotic radical cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal loop formation on human fresh frozen cadavers
16:30 – 17:00 End of Course, Closing Remarks, and Presenting Certificates
FACULTY: (in alphabetical order)
- Dr. A.Erdem Canda – Professor of Urology, Koç University Hospital, Department of Urology, Director, RMK AIMES Training Center, Istanbul, TR
- Dr. M.Derya Balbay – Professor of Urology, Koç University Hospital, VKF American Hospital, Department of Urology, Istanbul, TR
- Dr. Derya Tilki – Professor of Urology, Martini-Klinik Prostate Cancer Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany, Koç University Hospital, Visiting Faculty, Department of Urology, Istanbul, TR
- Dr. Mohammad Hajiha, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, USA
- Dr. Mutlu Ateş, Professor of Urology, Koç Healthcare, Anatolia Hospital, Lara Department of Urology, Antalya, TR
- Dr. Tarık Esen, Professor of Urology, Koç University Hospital, VKF American Hospital Department of Urology, Istanbul, TR
- Dr. Yakup Kordan, Professor of Urology, Koç University Hospital School of Medicine, Chairman, Department of Urology, Istanbul, TR
- Mr. Zafer Tandogdu, FRCS (Urol) Consultant Urologist and Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgeon, University College London Hospitals (UCLH), Associate Professor of Urology, London, UK
Please send us an email to info@aimes.org for details.