Scientific Program

07:30 - 08:15Registration
08:15 - 08:30Welcome Addresses
08:30 - 08:45Fundamentals of TOETVA
08:45 - 09:00Instructions in anatomical and endocrinological perspective
09:00 - 09:10Patient and procedure selection, patient optimization
09:10 - 09:20Theatre setup and pre-surgery checks
09:20 - 09:30Intubation, preparation and positioning of the patient and the team
09:30 - 09:40Incisions, hydrodissection, trocar positioning and flap preparation
09:40 - 10:00Coffee Break
10:00 - 10:15Endoscopic dissection & suturing (incl. specimen retrieval and closure)
10:15 - 10:30Neural monitoring tips
10:30 - 10:50Common errors and management of novel complications
10:50 - 11:00Postoperative care and follow-up
11:00 - 11:30Experience session: Discussion on results and tips & tricks
11:30 - 11:45Evidence of TOETVA competency
11:45 - 12:00Ethicolegal issues
12:00 - 12:30Tuition from cadaver video and course material
12:30 - 12:50Light Lunch
13:15 - 17:00Hands-On, close supervision and immediate feedback from expert