Training

MAS Diploma
GERMAN DIPLOMA IN BASIC &
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

COURSE DIRECTORS

Prof. Rudy Leon De Wilde

  • Director- Professor and Head of the Department
  • University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital, Carl von Ossietzky University-Medicine, Oldenburg, Germany
  • Past-President of the German Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (AGE)
  • Past-President of the Minimal-Invasive Section of the German Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (DAGG)

Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Rajesh Devassy

  • Advanced gynecological minimal-access surgeon
  • International Course Director
  • Fellowships & Diploma, Minimal-access surgery & Reproductive Medicine.
  • University Hospital for Gynecology, Carl von Ossietzky University- Medicine Oldenburg, German
  • Director of Dr. Dr. med. Rajesh Devassy’s Centre of Excellence in Gynecological Minimal Access Surgery and Oncology, Dubai
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 – 17th – 23rd November, 2024

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