Programme Overview

About this Program

A comprehensive surgical training course designed to develop advanced technical skills in minimally invasive digestive surgery, combining simulation, motion analysis, experimental surgery, cadaver laboratories, and clinical OR exposure.

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Simulation
VICON · High-fidelity platforms
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Experimental Surgery
Animal models · Expert supervision
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Cadaver Training
ABS Lab · SimLife® models
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Clinical Application
Live OR · Partner hospitals
Educational Objectives

What You Will Master

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Master advanced laparoscopic suturing techniques
  • Perform digestive anastomoses laparoscopically
  • Improve precision through VICON motion analysis feedback
  • Perform major laparoscopic digestive procedures safely
  • Apply surgical ergonomics and operative strategies
Weekly Curriculum

4-Week Training Schedule

Click on each week to expand the detailed curriculum and modules.

Week 01
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Core Topics
  • Principles of minimally invasive surgery
  • Ergonomics in laparoscopy
  • OR setup and instrumentation
  • Energy devices and surgical technology
  • Fundamentals of laparoscopic suturing
Module A
Basic Laparoscopic Skills
  • Camera navigation
  • Hand–eye coordination
  • Instrument triangulation
Module B
Laparoscopic Suturing
  • Needle handling
  • Intracorporeal knot tying
  • Extracorporeal knot techniques
Week 02
Advanced Suturing & Experimental Surgery
Core Topics
  • Ethical principles of experimental surgery
  • Laparoscopic access and pneumoperitoneum
  • Advanced laparoscopic dissection techniques
  • Gastrointestinal suturing — animal models
Module C
Digestive Sutures
  • Gastric sutures
  • Small bowel anastomosis
Module D
Laparoscopic Dissection
  • Mesenteric dissection
  • Vascular exposure
VICON Motion Analysis — Week 2
3D gesture optimization · Personalized performance feedback based on kinematic data
Week 03
Cadaver Surgical Training
Core Topics
  • Full cadaveric operative rehearsal in anatomy laboratory (ABS Lab, Poitiers)
  • SimLife® near-physiological models with pulsatile circulation
Module E
Basic Procedures
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Module F
Upper GI Surgery
  • Hiatal dissection
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastric suturing techniques
Module G
Bariatric Surgery
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Gastric bypass principles
Module H
Retroperitoneal Dissection
  • Para-aortic lymphadenectomy
  • Exposure of the abdominal aorta
Week 04
Advanced Digestive Surgery & Clinical Exposure
Core Topics
  • Advanced colorectal procedures
  • Operating room observership in partner hospitals
Module I
Colorectal Surgery
  • Right laparoscopic colectomy
  • Left laparoscopic colectomy
Module J
Advanced Anastomoses
  • Ileocolic anastomosis
  • Colorectal anastomosis
Module K
Advanced Procedures
  • Splenectomy
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Retroperitoneal exposure
Clinical
OR Observership
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Advanced laparoscopic procedures
Assessment

Evaluation & Certification

Participants are assessed throughout the program using objective performance scoring systems.

Technical Performance
Objective metrics measuring procedural accuracy and gesture economy
VICON Motion Data
3D kinematic analysis of surgical gestures with personalized feedback
OSATS Framework
Procedural competency evaluation using validated assessment grids
Diplôme Universitaire
Advanced Surgical Training — ≈ 8–10 ECTS credits. French university diploma compliant with European academic standards.
MTI Certificate of Advanced Training
Individualized performance report + digital training portfolio delivered to each participant upon completion.
Upon successful completion, each participant receives
Diplôme Universitaire (DU) — Advanced Surgical Training
≈ 8–10 ECTS credits
MTI Certificate of Advanced Training
Individualized VICON performance report
Digital training portfolio
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French University
Compliant with European academic standards — recognized across EU member states
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Libyan Board of Medical Specialties (LBMS)
Official professional recognition for Libyan physicians and surgical specialists