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WeBSurg Newsletter March 2011

Welcome to our March 2011 Newsletter.

We are delighted to inform you that we have launched a brand-new interface and platform for our High-Definition Masterclasses and Videos On Demand (VOD). This new platform will allow you to purchase and download all videos and Masterclasses of your choice.

We are also pleased to launch this month a new online masterclass in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery entitled "New insights in prolapse surgery: vaginal and laparoscopic routes".

Furthermore, we are also publishing 8 new videos featuring different surgical procedures in different specialties, 1 new critical analysis in laparoscopic general and digestive surgery, and 10 new lectures.

We are aso releasing 4 brand-new HD videos available for download for only 9.95€ (14.95$) per video.

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Get amazed by our High Definition videos. You can download one video free of charge.

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

8 new videos this month

General and digestive surgery:

  •   Laparoscopic closed cystopericystectomy in liver hydatidosis
  •   Minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal tumor
  •   TEP repair of a recurrent right inguinal hernia following failed TAPP repair: world’s first report

 Interventional GI endoscopy:

  •  Emergency ERCP for cholangitis in a 95-year-old patient
  •  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with rendez-vous technique for symptomatic cholelithiasis with occult choledocholithiasis

Pediatric surgery:

  • Possibilities of pneumovesicoscopy in children

Arthroscopic surgery:

  • Revascularization of lunate with volar vascularized bone graft and radius osteotomy as treatment of Kienböck’s disease

Thoracic surgery:

  •  Video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy: right lower lobe

4 new HD videos available for download

Downloads are available for a small fee of only 9.95€ (14.95$) for each video.

This financial participation makes it possible to handle the running costs of High Definition equipment.

Please click here to access this list of videos

  • Teflon pledgets cruroplasty and vicryl mesh reinforcement for rolling hiatal hernia repair (14 min)
  • A live case of laparoscopic floppy Nissen fundoplication for GERD: teaching the novice (23 min)
  • Laparoscopic treatment of an ulcerative colitis after medical failure: total coloproctectomy with ileoanal anastomosis (24 min)
  • Laparoscopic three-port left adrenalectomy for a 5cm Cushing's adenoma (8 min)

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1 new critical analysis:

4 new lectures in Pediatric Surgery

  • Laparoscopic bladder surgery for urinary incontinence in children – CK Yeung (HK)
  • Pneumovesicoscopic ureteric reimplantation and selective MIS for vesicoureteral reflux in children – CK Yeung (HK)
  • Peritoneal dialysis (December 2010 update) – M Schlobach (BR)
  • Retrocaval ureter: laparoscopic management – P Philippe (LUX)

6 new lectures in Neurosurgery

  • Peeling of the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus – S Froelich (FR)
  • Tailoring your approach: from the FTOZ to the eyelid - KM Aziz (US)
  • Surgical anatomy of the cavernous sinus – JT Keller (US)
  • Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm – P Jannetta (US)
  • Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia – JM Tew (US)
  • Parkinson's disease – P Jannetta (US)

Enjoy our brand-new interface and platform for purchase and download of HD contents

We are delighted to inform you that we have launched a brand-new interface and platform for our High-Definition Masterclasses and Videos On Demand (VOD). This new platform will allow you to purchase and download all videos and Masterclasses of your choice.

If you wish to access this new interface, please click here

1 new online masterclass in laparoscopic gynecological surgery available for download - Make acquisition of skills and education your goal

New insights in prolapse surgery: vaginal and laparoscopic routes - A Wattiez, MD


Please click here to proceed to purchase and download.

Other online masterclasses available for download:

Please click on any masterclass of your choice to proceed to purchase and download:

Laparoscopic surgery for GERD - B Dallemagne, MD

Surgical treatment for morbid obesity - M Vix, MD

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery - J Leroy, MD, FRCS

Laparoscopic right colectomy - J Leroy, MD, FRCS

Laparoscopic approach for gynecological cancer and benign conditions - A Wattiez, MD

Current techniques in the treatment of severe endometriosis, volume 1 - A Wattiez, MD

Current techniques in the treatment of severe endometriosis, volume 2 - A Wattiez, MD

26 WeBSurg e-learning activities have been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), an Institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (EUMS). Evaluate your surgical skills online and get free CME credits.

EACCME accreditation has been granted for 26 different WeBSurg e-learning activities valid for a 2-year approval.

You can take the corresponding 26 post-test quizzes and get 26 distinct European CME Credits (ECMECs) for free.


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

IRCAD: the Center of Excellence for Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery: register online today to improve your skills

Come and join us at the IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg)

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

To find out more about the center, see the course calendar or register in the courses of your choice, please click here.

You are most welcome to attend the Advanced International Post-Graduate Course in Minimally Invasive Endocrine Surgery, June 23-25, 2011. Please click here to register.

SNEAK PREVIEW of IRCAD BRAZIL: take a look at the pictures of the IRCAD's future training center in Latin America (AMITS - American Institute of Telesurgery)

The IRCAD Latin America is no longer a project, it has become a reality. The training center will open in May 2011. All courses held at the IRCAD-Brazil will be organized similarly to the ones held at the IRCAD-France and IRCAD-Taiwan, under the scientific supervision of Professor Jacques Marescaux and his team, along with IRCAD's international Faculty.

Thanks to our exceptional partners (HOSPITAL DE CANCER DE BARRETOS) and to the leadership of 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, please visit our gallery of pictures and get a sneak preview of this magnificent region's ambiance.

Please click here to access the calendar of courses.

Click here to watch our updated gallery of pictures


Left side picture taken as of February 18, 2011: building construction works speed up.

Upcoming conferences in 2011

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 13th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, San Antonio, TX, USA (March 30-April 2, 2011)
  • 128. Kongress Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie, Munich, Germany (May 3-6, 2011)
  • 19th EAES Congress, Torino, Italy (June 15-18, 2011)
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS) 97th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA (October 23-27, 2011)

New exclusive content in N.O.T.E.S. for all EATS members and those to be!

This month's new scientific contents on NOTES

We are glad to share our online NOTES contents with more than 1000 members. Make sure you browse the EATS website and view all the new NOTES material. 

Our March 2011 EATS issue:

1 new video:

  • MRI lymphography for esophageal sentinel node mapping: evolution of a NOTES technique - S Perretta, M Diana, B Dallemagne, RA Cahill, J Marescaux

New reading suggestions:  Updated monthly


By becoming an EATS member, you will take full advantage of our exclusive NOTES contents on www.eats.fr, as well as other membership rights.

Come and Attend our next courses in Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery and Single Port Surgery at IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg), IRCAD - TAIWAN and IRCAD - BRAZIL

IRCAD - FRANCE (Strasbourg):

Advanced Course NO-SCAR and Scarless Surgery: NOTES and Single Port Surgery
September 29-October 1, 2011

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

Please click here to register.

IRCAD - TAIWAN:
April 30-May 2, 2011

Please click here for registration and/or further information.

IRCAD - BRAZIL:
November 9-11, 2011

Course program available soon

Your opinion matters

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 the IRCAD/EITS
WeBSurg Editor-in-Chief

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