EACCME accreditation has been granted for 18 different WeBSurg e-learning activities valid for a 2 years' approval.

You can take the corresponding 18 post-test quizzes and get 18 distinct European CME Credits (ECMECs) for free.

Please click here to access the list of E-learning activities

• Laparoscopic pericystectomy for an 8cm hepatic hydatid cyst with 3D reconstruction, a free HD video, courtesy of Professor Didier Mutter

If you liked it, you may purchase any HD videos of your choice!

•  Laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with ileo-sigmoid anastomosis for cancer in an elderly patient  (21 min)
•  Laparoscopic TME in a male patient with side-to-end low colorectal anastomosis and peroperative ultrasonography (30 min)
•  Ventral and umbilical hernia: simultaneous laparoscopic management (20 min)
•  Laparoscopic left pancreatectomy with spleen preservation and splenic vessels resection (23 min)

General and digestive surgery:

•     Giant hepatic cyst: laparoscopic fenestration and omentoplasty
•     Laparoscopic pericystectomy for an 8cm hepatic hydatid cyst with 3D reconstruction
•     Totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy for stage IIIA (cT3 cN1 cM0) advanced gastric carcinoma
•     Complete laparoscopic splenic flexure mobilization as the first step in anterior resection (medial to lateral approach)
•     Laparoscopic resection of a hepatocellular carcinoma within segment IVa of the liver
•     Laparoscopic cholecystectomy using micro-instrumentation including monopolar and bipolar 2mm cautery

Tips 'n Tricks:

• Mesenteric lengthening plasty with multiple vascular divisions to perform ileoanal anastomosis and J pouch reservoir

Gynecologic surgery:

•      Laparoscopic total hysterectomy and unilateral adnexectomy with resection of urinary bladder nodule for endometriosis

Pediatric surgery:

•      Vaginal aplasia and reconstruction with sigmoid graft

Single port surgery:

•       Single access laparoscopic incisional hernia repair with new curved and reusable instruments

Wrist arthroscopy:

•        Arthroscopic removal of volar ganglia

WeBSurg now has more than 140,000 registered members and provides charge-free educational contents to its members. WeBSurg is a unique opportunity to have your work and Institution broadcasted internationally.

If you wish to send us some videos, please click here for instructions.

Critical analysis:

Try the critical analysis section to explore the many ways and varying techniques of different experts. Some of the world's leading experts are shown an already published WeBSurg video and their reactions are recorded: the result is a dynamic video in which the viewer is given the thoughts of different authors on a very visual technique.

This month's film: "Laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer" - A Wattiez, J Nassif, C Zacharopoulou (FR)

Urological surgery:

• Transperitoneal nephrectomy - R van Velthoven (BE)
• Extraperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy 2010 Update - A Hoznek (FR)
• Robotic surgery in the kidney: a critical reflection -  A Mottrie (NL) 
• Minimally invasive alternative for treatment of kidney tumors: radiofrequency and cryoablation - A Mejean (FR)

In this self-containing online masterclass, you will find:
5 LECTURES, 3 SURGICAL VIDEOS, 3 TIPS 'n TRICKS, and 1 CRITICAL ANALYSIS, all from the last Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery "Current techniques in the treatment of severe endometriosis" that was held at the IRCAD FRANCE (Strasbourg) last September 14-16, 2009

5 LECTURES:
Surgical strategies in severe endometriosis
Diagnosis and treatment of bowel endometriosis: technical aspects
Urinary endometriosis
Endometriosis syndromes: a clinician answer to aetiologial confusion and therapeutic strategy
Complications of surgery for deep endometriosis

3 TIPS 'n TRICKS:
Laparoscopic repair of a vascular injury during the treatment of a patient with endometriosis
Anterior resection of a rectal endometriotic nodule
Mucosal skinning of the bladder for endometriosis

3 VIDEOS:
Laparoscopic resection of a rectovaginal endometriotic nodule and omentoplasty for fistula prevention
Laparoscopic treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis with adhesiolysis of the ovaries and rectosigmoid junction
Laparoscopic excision of a retrocervical endometriotic nodule

1 CRITICAL ANALYSIS BY DR. RAY GARRY, MD, on the TOPIC of:
Nodule excision, mucosal skinning and ureterolysis for deep pelvic endometriosis

Please click here to purchase this educational masterclass

ONLINE MASTERCLASS in LAP COLORECTAL SURGERY

Please click here to purchase this educational masterclass in Lap Colorectal Surgery!

ONLINE MASTERCLASS in LAP GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

Please click here to purchase this educational masterclass in Lap Gynecologic Surgery!

European training center: IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg)

CME accreditation is provided for all the courses that will be held at the IRCAD in Strasbourg: European CME credits (ECMEC) that can be converted to AMA Category 1 credits™  will be delivered.

To find out more about the center, see the course calendar or register for one of the courses, please click here.

Asian training center: IRCAD - TAIWAN

CME accreditation is provided for all the courses that will be held at the IRCAD in Taiwan: European CME credits (ECMEC) that can be converted to AMA Category 1 credits™  will be delivered.

To find out more about the center, see the course calendar or register for one of the courses, please click here.

The IRCAD South America is no longer a project, it has become a reality. The foundations are already established and the building should be finished by November 2010.

Thanks to exceptional partners (HOSPITAL DE CANCER DE BARRETOS), the very dynamic leader that is Henrique Prata and his team, the project will undoubtedly be highly successful.

In order to have a bird's eye view of this new training centre opening in the coming months, please visit our gallery of pictures and get a sneak preview of this magnificent region's ambiance. Very soon, we will be able to provide you with the preliminary calendar for the 2011 courses. 

Click here to watch gallery of pictures

The IRCAD-EITS and WeBSurg will be present as an exhibitor hosted by Karl Storz and will be happy to welcome you at the forthcoming events: 

• 18th Congress of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES), Geneva, Switzerland (June 16-19, 2010)
• American College of Surgeons (ACS) 96th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, USA (October 3-7, 2010)

We are glad to share our online NOTES with more than 1200 members! Make sure you browse the EATS website and view all the new NOTES material! Following the 10th NOTES Course that took place last May 28-29, 2010 at the IRCAD in Strasbourg, we are pleased to release new contents.

Register now for the next NOTES courses at the IRCAD - FRANCE in Strasbourg and/or at the IRCAD TAIWAN (Asia) to be held in 2010. 

Find the NOTES course programs to be held at IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg) and registration details here.
Find the NOTES course programs to be held at IRCAD - TAIWAN and registration details here.

1 New lecture:

• NOTES or Single Port? What is the goal? - B Dunkin (US)

New reading suggestions:  Updated monthly
By becoming an EATS member, you will take full advantage of our exclusive NOTES content on www.eats.fr, as well as other membership rights.

Calendar for 2010 NOTES courses at IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg):
October 1-2, 2010

Option A limited to 50 participants
Option B limited to 34 participants

Click here to sign up

Calendar for 2010 NOTES course at IRCAD - TAIWAN:
November 11-12 , 2010
Click here for further information

Please click here to download registration forms.

We value your opinion and are receptive to comments and suggestions! To contact us, please click here for the EATS or here for WeBSurg.

Yours faithfully,

Prof. Jacques MARESCAUX, MD, Hon FRCS, FACS
President of IRCAD/EITS
WeBSurg Editor-in-Chief