Pelvic anatomy
Through vaginal and abdominal approaches
AKGO · International scientific course
New Surgical Approaches in Gynaecological Oncology
Robotic Surgery, Single Port Platforms and vNOTES
Dates9–10 September 2027Two full days
Venuesitem-inselBern, Switzerland
FormatLectures and hands-onLive surgery and cadaveric training
LanguageEnglishThroughout the course
About the course
A two-day surgical course
A two-day scientific course on evolving surgical approaches in gynaecological oncology, combining expert lectures, live surgery broadcasts, simulator and pelvitrainer exercises, and hands-on cadaveric training. The four core topics are pelvic anatomy through vaginal and abdominal approaches, vNOTES, robotic surgery and evaluation of new surgical technologies.
Who should attend
- Gynaecological oncologists
- Surgeons
- Fellows and residents in training
- Researchers in surgical oncology
Accreditation
- CME
- CME credits to be requested.
- ESGO
- ESGO endorsement application planned.
Neither is confirmed. Nothing on this site should be read as approved accreditation.
Scientific themes
Four core topics
The two days are structured around four themes, from pelvic anatomy to the evaluation of new surgical technologies.
vNOTES
Principles, oncological applications and limitations
Robotic surgery
Including single port platforms
New surgical technologies
Evidence, learning curves and outcome assessment
Teaching formats
Live surgery and practical training
Half of the course is spent watching or performing surgery rather than listening to it.
Expert lectures
Live surgery broadcasts
Simulator and pelvitrainer exercises
Hands-on cadaveric training
Day two opens with two parallel live surgery broadcasts from the operating theatres of Inselspital Bern and HFR, followed by discussion with the operating surgeons. The afternoon is given over to supervised hands-on training on cadaveric specimens.
Programme
Two days, at a glance
Preliminary scientific programme. Session assignments and chairs are proposed and subject to agreement.
Thursday
9 September 2027
Lectures on pelvic anatomy and surgical route, then simulator and pelvitrainer work.
- Pelvic anatomy
- vNOTES versus robotic surgery
- Simulator and pelvitrainer exercises
Friday
10 September 2027
Parallel live surgery broadcasts, discussion with the operating surgeons, then cadaveric training.
- Live surgery from Inselspital and HFR
- Hands-on cadaveric training
Faculty
Course directors
The course is directed by five gynaecological oncology surgeons.
PD
Benedetta Guani
Course director
Prof.
Patrice Mathevet
Course director
Prof.
Fabrice Lécuru
Course director
Prof.
Anis Feki
Course director
Prof.
Michael Mueller
Course director
Venue
sitem-insel
Bern, Switzerland
The course is held at sitem-insel in Bern, on the Inselspital campus. Day two includes live surgery broadcast to the venue from the operating theatres of Inselspital Bern and HFR.
- Venue
- sitem-insel
- City
- Bern, Switzerland
- Address
- Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern
Registration
Take part
Not yet open
Registration opening soon
Registration details for AKGO 2027 will be announced shortly.
Registration detailsNo fees have been set or published.
Partners
Participating institutions
An endorsement application is planned. The course is not currently endorsed by ESGO.