COVID 19
Our goal is to resume its suspended on-campus activities to the greatest extent possible as soon as is prudent. We are developing guidelines for a phased resumption of research, instruction, and other activities during the coming months and into the fall in a manner that puts the health and safety of our community at the forefront and is consistent with the Federal authority plan to recovery and normalcy.
The German Diploma Courses in November- December 2020 is as per planned schedule. However the travel restrictions and border entries from Federal authorities is applicable from time to time. Please check with your local travel agent, Airlines and Consulate of Germany for any entry restrictions at the time of VISA application.
German Diploma MAS
(minimal access surgery)
German Fellowship In
Minimal Access Surgery
Course Secretariat Oldenburg
Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology.
University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg.
Medical Campus University of Oldenburg.
Postal address: Georgstreet 12, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany.
+49 441 229-1500 – fax: +49 441 229-1525
+971522788682
rudy-leon.dewilde@pius-hospital.de
Course Secretariat Dubai
Office of Dr. Dr. med. Rajesh Devassy
Dubai London Specialty Hospital,
Jumeira beach road,
DXB 12119,
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-3782999 (Toll free 800-352)
secretariat@drrajeshdevassy.com
Our Faculty

Faculty at German Diploma Course.
P Böhne, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
J Hennefründ

Faculty at German Diploma Course
NM Ziegler, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
H Ritter, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
H Krentel, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
U Catena, Italy

Faculty at German Diploma Course
O Khrustaleva, Estonia

Faculty at German Diploma Course
F Campolo, Italy

Faculty at German Diploma Course
J San Juan, U.A.E

Faculty at German Diploma Course
Manuel Maria Ianieri, Italy
Day-Day Programme
WINTER COURSE – 12th – 18th November 2023 (TBC)
Until 11:00am | Day of Arrival Arrival at Bremen international airport |
11 :30 am | Transfer to Oldenburg hotel & check-in |
11 am onwards | Registration and collection of badges at Hotel reception. Oldenburg city center tour and visit to Oldenburg Schloss Museum: Castles of Augusteum and Prinzenpalais |
8:00 am – 8:30 am | Welcome meeting at Pius- Hospital training room Introduction: Prof. Dr. Dr. R. L. De Wilde, Dr. J Hennefründ, Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy History of Pius Hospital & program at a glance: Prof. Dr. Dr. R. L. De Wilde |
8:30 am - 8:45 am | Tour of Pius Hospital |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Training discipline and rules Introduction to the laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skill assessment and testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE (European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy) Didactic interactive lectures and video demonstration of tips and tricks Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9 Proposed surgeries: Diagnostic laparoscopy Laparoscopic ovarian cyst extirpation Laparoscopic Hysterectomy |
1:00 pm | Lunch |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Skills Lab Training: Dr. NM Ziegler, Dr. F Campolo, O Khrustaleva, J San Juan, Dr H Ritter · Principles and practice of suturing lecture: Dr F Campolo · GESEA Programme – LASTT, HYSTT & SUTT – Dr. F Campolo · Demonstration and performing of suturing techniques SUTT 1 exercise |
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Skills Lab Training:Dr. H Ritter, J San Juan, O Khrustaleva, Dr. F Campolo Demonstration and performing of HYSTT 1 training tool exercise Demonstration and performing of Virtamed hystero- simulator training tool Demonstration and performing of AGE laparoscopic simulator training tool |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Interactive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration Operating room and equipment set-up: J San Juan Laparotomy or laparoscopy as a way of entrance into abdomen: Prof. De Wilde “Do’s and don’ts” in laparoscopic port placements: Dr. F. Campolo How to perform your first LTH: Dr. O Khrustaleva Laparoscopic anatomy and variations in hysterectomy - ESGE 10 steps guidelines:Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy |
6:00 pm | Inaugural Dinner: Peter Pane (Lange St Cross, Wall St) or as be Announced |
8:00 am – 6:00 pm | · Training schedule with live surgery Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skill assessment and testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE Didactic interactive lectures and video demonstration of tips and tricks/td> |
8:00 am – 12:40 pm | Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9 Proposed surgeries: Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy and sentinel lymphadenectomy Laparoscopic surgery in endometriosis Laparoscopic myomectomy Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy / incontinence surgery HYSTT 1 exercises |
12:40 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9 Proposed surgeries: Hysteroscopic resection Laparoscopic cerclage l trachelectomy Laparoscopic / hysteroscopic adenomyosis surgery Lectures: Myoma: past. present and future: Prof. R.L. De Wilde Laparoscopy and future of morcellation: Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy How to be a good assistant: how to learn, simulations, and teamwork principles: Dr. O Khrustaleva Principles and practice of suturing: Dr F Campolo |
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Skills lab training: Dr. NM Ziegler, Dr. F Campolo, J Sanjuan, Dr. H Ritter Hysteroscopic simulator training tool exercises completion LASTT exercises SUTT suturing exercises – Level 1 |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Interactive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration Rules of laparoscopic dissection – Dr. F Campolo Application of retroperitoneal anatomy: Prof. Dr. H Krentel, Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy 1. Laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis of Bladder and ureter 2. Laparoscopic surgery in deep endometriosis of bowel |
6:00 pm Onwards | Free evening |
8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Training schedule with live surgery Laparoscopic suturing skill assessment and testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE Didactic interactive lectures and video demonstration of tips and tricks |
8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Live endoscopic surgery hands-on; operation theatres 8-9 Laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) Laparoscopic excision of adnexal tumor or staging Laparoscopy Laparoscopic myomectomy with in-bag morcellation Laparoscopic adhesiolysis Laparoscopic resection of deep pelvic endometriosis HYSTT 1 Exercises |
12:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch symposium Hysteroscopic Surgery: Instruments and Vaginoscopic Approach: Dr. U Catena Endometrial biopsy: indications and technique: Dr. U Catena Hysteroscopic approach to intrauterine pathologies (polyps, fibroids, adenomyosis, RPOC) : Dr. U Catena Laparoscopic reconstructive prolapse surgery : Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy |
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Live Endoscopic Surgery Hands-On; Operation Theatres 8-9 Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Sentinel Lymphadenectomy in Ca Cervix Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy – Pre NACRT |
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Skills Lab Training: Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. R Devassy, Dr. H Ritter, Dr. U Catena, Dr. NM Ziegler, Dr. O Khrustaleva LASTT exercises Suturing exercises AGE exercises HYSTT excercises |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Surgical strategy in conservative surgery for adenomyosis : Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy Non- invasive ablative treatment in fibroids and adenomyosis: Prof. De Wilde. Video lecture on steps of Laparoscopic Lateral suspension surgery: Dr. O Khrustaleva |
6:00 pm onwards | Free evening |
7:30 am – 7:45 am | Walk from ACARA to AchternSt, Tagesklinik with Dr J Hennefründ |
8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Day care in gynecological minimal-access surgery: Tagesklinik Live surgery teaching Hysteroscopy animal lab, didactic lectures on hysteroscopy Lectures – Pius-Hospital |
8:00 am – 11:00 am | Hysteroscopic surgeries live demonstration Hysteroscopy foreign body removal (Missing IUCD) Hysteroscopic ablation / novasure Hysteroscopic myomectomy / adenomyosis enucleation Hysteroscopic polypectomy with shaver Hysteroscopic endometrial resection |
1:00 pm | Working lunch |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Practicing on real scenario effect of common hysteroscopic procedures: Dr. M. Heeder, J San Juan,Dr. O Khrustaleva, Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy Hystero-training on Animal tissue Demonstration of hysteroscopic office and Invasive procedures Training “at the virtual reality “simulators |
3:30 pm onwards | Interactive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration: at Pius- Hospital Laparoscopic energy devices principles and practical tips: Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy Video lecture on steps of Laparoscopic Lateral suspension surgery: Dr. O Khrustaleva, ICG Sentinel node detection/mapping in laparoscopic radical surgery for endometrial and cervical cancer.: Dr. H Krentel AGE exercises : Dr. NM Ziegler SUTT 1 suturing exercises |
6:00 pm | Free evening |
7:45 am – 4:00 pm | · Laparoscopic Suturing Skill assessment and testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE Training schedule with live surgery Evaluation and certification |
7:45 am – 8:15 am | Diagnosis and Treatment of Uterine Malformations: Dr. U Catena |
8:15 am – 8:45 am | Diploma Theoretical evaluation test Theoretical exam: Dr. U Catena |
8:45 am – 9:05 am | AGE Theoretical evaluation test Theoretical exam: Dr. N Ziegler |
9:15 am – 12:00 pm | Live Endoscopic Surgery Hands-On; Operation Theatres 8-9 Laparoscopic resection of pelvic and recto vaginal endometriosis Laparoscopic colposuspension for urinary incontinence Laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
12:30 pm | Training evaluation test |
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Training evaluation test Practical LASTT, HYSTT examination: Dr. U Catena, Dr. NM Ziegler, Dr. O Khrustaleva, J San Juan Training evaluation test Practical SUTT 1 Examination: Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy, Dr. O Khrustaleva, Dr. H Ritter, J San Juan |
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Free evening |
5:30 pm – 5:40 pm | Assembly at ACARA Lobby: Cabs arrive for ride to the dinner venue |
6:00 pm | AGE and ärztekammer CME certification night - Distribution of University Diploma Certificates: Faculty Director’s Address: Prof. Dr. Dr. Rudy Leon De Wilde, Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy Gala Dinner – Pane Vino – Donnerschweer Str. 177A (Elegant / formal dress code, only for delegates) |
9:30 pm – Onwards | Cabs will drop off from venue to Hotel ACARA in groups of 3-4’s |
7:00 am - 7:30 am | Day of departure Coach / cab transfer from Oldenburg hotel to Bremen international airport |
8:00 am - 8:30 am | Drop Off at Bremen international airport |