6th Edition of the HUCAD Laparoscopic Urology Hands-on

The Human Cadaveric Advanced (HUCAD) Laparoscopic Urology is an innovative course for surgical
training. This 4-day course will provide a surgical experience that is the closest possible to reality.

Mon, 10 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb 2025
OtherProstate CancerKidney Cancer
OrganiserNOVA Medical School (in partnership with the ESU)
VenueNOVA Medical School
LocationCaiscais, Portugal

Course Presentation

The programme will cover a wide range of techniques of urological laparoscopy surgery. This is a unique course, because participants will have the opportunity to practice real laparoscopic surgery on embalmed cadavers, and feel what they should expect in real surgery. During the course, each participant will have an opportunity to get ‘hands-on’ experience in various laparoscopic techniques under the supervision of experienced tutors. This course is limited to 18 participants with previous basic laparoscopy skills, divided by 6 operating room tables (3 per table).

Learning Objectives

  • Improve knowledge in urological laparoscopic surgery
  • Skills improvement and systematization in laparoscopic kidney & prostate surgery
  • Overall improvement of the participant’s skills in laparoscopic surgery through training models very similar to real life surgery

Admission Criteria

  • CV
  • Priority will be given to:
    • Participants with EBLUS Certification
    • Specialists and residents in their last year

Learn more

Contact our organiser

NOVA Medical School (in partnership with the ESU)

Email:  info@ahed.pt
Phone:  +351911191954