1st South East Robotic Urology Surgeons (SERUS) Meeting
2026-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | RMK AIMES, Davutpaşa Caddesi No:4 34010, Istanbul, Turkey
1st South East Robotic Urology Surgeons (SERUS) Meeting
19th July 2026, Sunday

SERUS, which stands for South East Robotic Urology Surgeons, is a collective organization of robotic surgeons that was founded in 2024. Its primary objectives include exchanging expertise
and information, fostering cooperation and camaraderie among its members as well as with other societies, conducting collaborative research, and organizing joint conferences and activities focused on advancements in robotic urology.

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SLICE at Johns Hopkins & RMK AIMES Collaborative Course (Robotic Radical Prostatectomy on Hydrogel Models)
2026-07-19 08:00 - 2026-07-21 17:00
SLICE at Johns Hopkins & RMK AIMES Collaborative Course
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy on Hydrogel Models
Dates: 19-20-21 July 2026, Sunday-Monday-Tuesday

Course Chairs
Dr. Ahmed Ghazi
Associate Professor of Urology, Director of Surgical Learning and Innovation Center of Excellence (SLICE), Director of Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Brady Urological Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Dr. A. Erdem Canda
Professor of Urology, Director of Rahmi M. Koç Academy of Interventional Medicine, Education & Simulation (RMK AIMES), Koç University Hospital Department of Urology, Istanbul, Türkiye

Day-1: Lectures & Video Presentations
Day-2: Hands-on Training Using Hydrogel Prostate Models (2 trainees per model)
Day-3: Live Case Observation In The Operating Room

Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Lectures & Video Presentations Include (Day-1: 19 July 2026, Sunday):

Hydrogel Models for Robotic Urology Training
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy with Hydrogel Models
Posterior Approach: Seminal Vesicle & Vas Deference Dissection, Opening Denonvillier’s Fascia
Anterior Approach & Bladder Neck Dissection
Median Lobe Dissection & Bladder Neck Reconstruction
NVB Sparing, Prostatic Pedicle Dissection & Completion of Prostatectomy
Urethro-vesical Anastomosis with Posterior Reconstruction
Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Low-Pressure Robotic Surgery

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Management of Complications in Laparoscopic Urology & Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Course
2026-07-19 08:00 - 2026-07-21 17:00
Management of Complications in Laparoscopic Urology & Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Course
19-20-21 July 2026, Sunday-Monday-Tuesday

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES;
Lectures and video presentations will be given about complications & management of laparoscopic urology complications. Performing a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy will also be covered. Hands-on training will include laparoscopy training boxes and on porcine models under anesthesia.
COURSE CONTENT:

Video presentations & lectures on complications & management of laparoscopic urology complications
Hands-on training on laparoscopy training boxes & porcine models under anesthesia
Hands-on training on porcine models under anesthesia (depending on time): 2 participants per porcine model
– Performing port placement
– Performing ureteral injury repair, uretero-neo-cystostomy, ureteroureterostomy
– Performing bowel injury repair
– Performing major vessel injury repair
– Performing partial nephrectomy

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Robotic Radical Prostatectomy on Hydrogel Models
2026-07-19 08:00 - 2026-07-21 17:00
Medtronic Hugo RAS
Venue: RMK AIMES Surgical Training Center & Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
Dates: 19-20-21 July 2026, Sunday-Monday-Tuesday

Content:
Day-1: Lectures & Video Presentations
Day-2: Hands-on Training Using Hydrogel Prostate Models (2 trainees per model)
Day-3: Live Case Observation In The Operating Room
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Lectures & Video Presentations Include (Day-1: 19 July 2026, Sunday):

Hydrogel Models for Robotic Urology Training
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy with Hydrogel Models
Posterior Approach: Seminal Vesicle & Vas Deference Dissection, Opening Denonvillier’s Fascia
Anterior Approach & Bladder Neck Dissection
Median Lobe Dissection & Bladder Neck Reconstruction
NVB Sparing, Prostatic Pedicle Dissection & Completion of Prostatectomy
Urethro-vesical Anastomosis with Posterior Reconstruction
Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Low Pressure Robotic Surgery

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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
2026-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
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

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