• Importance of intraoperative identification of the vascular supply in a large (14cm) right pheochromocytoma (19 min)
• Difficult case of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy after removal of a gastric band for morbid obesity (10 min)
• Single port cholecystectomy: impact of instrumentation in getting the critical view of safety (10 min)
• Three-trocar laparoscopic sigmoidectomy and transanal extraction of the specimen for diverticular sigmoiditis (10 min)

General and digestive surgery:

• Laparoscopic total gastrectomy and D1 lymphadenectomy for T2 adenocarcinoma
• Laparoscopic small bowel resection for metastasis of melanoma 
• Totally laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for a pT2 N0 M0 adenocarcinoma
• Duodenopancreatectomy: potentialities of the laparoscopic approach in the mobilization, dissection, and resection stages of the procedure

2 Tips 'n Tricks:

• An original technique of liver retraction in laparoscopic esophagogastric surgery
• When and how to perform a safe direct entry of a laparoscopic trocar

Clinical case:

• Laparoscopic appendectomy following transparietal drainage of an abscess

Urological surgery:

• Right laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for a mesorenal tumor of the right kidney 

WeBSurg now has more than 100,000 registered members and provides charge-free educational contents to its members. WeBSurg is a unique opportunity to have your work and Institution broadcasted internationally.

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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: "SILS single port cholecystectomy" - D Mutter, J Marescaux (FR)
The critic: M Bailey, MD, FRCS (UK)

Lectures recorded during September 21-25, 2009 Intensive Course in General and Digestive Surgery - IRCAD FRANCE:

• Laparoscopic splenectomy - A Park (US)
• Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy - P Miccoli (IT) 
• Minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy - P Miccoli (IT) 

In this self-containing online masterclass, you will find:
5 LECTURES in ONCOLOGIC GYNECOLOGY, 3 LIVE SURGICAL VIDEOS, 3 TIPS 'n TRICKS, 1 OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE CHAPTER, and 1 CRITICAL ANALYSIS, most of which come from the last Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, "Gynecological cancer and laparoscopic approach: state of the art" that was held at IRCAD FRANCE (Strasbourg) last June 22-24, 2009

5 LECTURES in ONCOLOGIC GYNECOLOGY:
- Basic rules for using the laparoscope in oncology
- New classification for total hysterectomy
- Cervical cancer: surgical indications, technique and results
- Laparoscopic approach of low potentially malignant ovarian tumors
- Extraperitoneal para-aortic lymph node dissection in gynecological oncology

3 TIPS 'n TRICKS:
- Laparoscopic repair of a vascular injury during the treatment of a patient with endometriosis
- Laparoscopic ureteroplasty for accidental partial ureteral burn during total hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic treatment of a complex adnexal mass with an unusual right trocar entry

1 OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE CHAPTER:
- Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for benign conditions: standard technique

3 HD VIDEOS:
- Laparoscopic restaging for ovarian cancer with pelvic and lumbo-aortic lymphadenectomy
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy with adnexectomy
- Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for multiple uterine myomas

1 CRITICAL ANALYSIS BY DR. C POMEL:
on the topic of Laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer
Exceptional comments by Dr. Christophe Pomel, Gynecologic oncologist.

Please click here to purchase this educational masterclass

In this self-containing online masterclass, you will find:
5 LECTURES, 6 LIVE SURGICAL VIDEOS, 2 TIPS 'n TRICKS, 1 OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE CHAPTER, and 1 CRITICAL ANALYSIS, all from the last Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery that was held at IRCAD FRANCE (Strasbourg)

5 LECTURES:
- Reconstruction after TME
- Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for cancer
- The place of laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer
- Functional results after elective laparoscopic sigmoid resection
- Rectal cancer: principles of laparoscopic TME

2 TIPS 'n TRICKS:
- A new method for colorectal anastomosis using a triple stapling technique
- Totally intra-abdominal laparoscopic ileocolic anastomosis

1 OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE CHAPTER (UPDATED):
- Laparoscopic right colectomy

6 VIDEOS:
- Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for cancer in a female patient: a gold standard technique
- Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for acute diverticulitis: medial approach with extensive IMV dissection
- Laparoscopic TME dissection with monopolar cautery technique
- Laparoscopic TME in a female patient
- Laparoscopic right colectomy in an obese patient with a dysplastic adenoma
- Three port technique for laparoscopic left colectomy

1 CRITICAL ANALYSIS BY PROF. RJ HEALD, a PIONEER OF COLORECTAL CANCER TREATMENT:
on the topic of Laparoscopic TME dissection with monopolar cautery
Exceptional comments by Prof. Heald: "There is no doubt that a skilled physician can laparoscopically achieve a perfect oncological specimen, specifically in suitably selected cases", underlines Prof. Heald.

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European training center: IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg)

CME accreditation is provided for all the courses that will be held at the IRCAD in Strasbourg: AMA Category 1 credits™, MAINCERT as well as European CME credits (ECMEC) 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: AMA Category 1 credits™ and MAINCERT 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.

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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: 

• SAGES Annual Meeting and 12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Landover, Maryland (just outside Washington DC), USA (April 14-17, 2010)
• 25th Annual European Association of Urology (EAU), Barcelona, Spain (April 16-20, 2010)

• 127. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie, Berlin, Germany (April 20-23, 2010)
• 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 1600 members! Following the 9th NOTES Advanced Course that took place last October 2-3, 2009, we are delighted to share new contents with you.

Make sure you browse the EATS website and view all the new NOTES material!

Register now for the next NOTES courses at the IRCAD - FRANCE in Strasbourg and/or at the IRCAD in Taiwan (Asia) to be held in 2009. 

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.

2 New lectures:

• An endoscopic platform: the ANUBISCOPE - B Dallemagne (FR)
• Totally NOTES dual scope transvaginal cholecystectomy - R Zorron (BR)

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):
May 28-29, 2010
October 1-2, 2010

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

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Calendar for 2009 NOTES courses at IRCAD - TAIWAN:
November 20-21, 2009
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November 11-12 , 2010
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Due to the enormous success of the first NOTES Hands-on courses, priority will be given to people that are on the waiting list and to EATS members. This will operate on a first come, first served basis.

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