Course Description

Intensive Training Program in Robotic-Assisted Surgery — Gynecology

This program is offered by the Endometriosis and Infertility East-European Society Association (EESEI) in collaboration with ISLE Academy in Bucharest: ITP-RAS GYN – Intensive Training Program – education.eesei.eu

The Association delivers the clinical, theoretical, and assessment components of the program, delivered at The Memorial Hospital in Bucharest, Romania. Hands-on technical training on all available Intuitive platforms (daVinci Xi, daVinci X, daVinci Sp and daVinci 5) is delivered by certified trainers at ISLE Academy’s dedicated training facility in Athens or in Bucharest.

Program structure

· Phase 1 — Foundational Knowledge & Interactive Learning: Theoretical training, anatomy, case-based discussions and video demonstrations, delivered online by EESEI faculty

· Phase 2 — da Vinci Technology Training: Hands-on training on the da Vinci system, simulation, instrument handling, docking, and tissue model practice, delivered at ISLE Academy, Athens

· Phase 3 — Advanced Technique Training: Stepwise procedure practice on surgical models at Memorial Hospital in Bucharest.

· Phase 4 — Live Case Observation & Interactive Teaching: Observation of live robotic gynecological procedures at Memorial Hospital

· Phase 5 — Onsite Proctoring (optional): Supervised performance of initial independent cases, with post-operative debriefing

Program details

ITP-RAS-GYN is a certified post-specialization training program for physicians holding the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who are seeking to develop specialized skills in robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system and to integrate it into their clinical practice.

Eligibility: The program is open to licensed gynecologists.

Duration: Three to six months. Start dates are arranged individually — participants are invited to inquire directly for availability.

Scheduling: Technical training at ISLE Academy is delivered as private, one-to-one sessions of a minimum of three hours. Clinical observation is scheduled in coordination with EESEI, subject to faculty and clinical site availability. Theoretical sessions are delivered online or on-site, before or after the clinical observation block. The program is Greek/English/Romanian-speaking and is also open to international participants, who can complete the technical training component at either our Athens or Bucharest hub.

Certification: Two logbooks are maintained throughout the program. The Technical logbook is provided by ISLE Academy, and the Clinical logbook is provided by EESEI. Competencies, milestones, and performance outcomes are documented by the respective certified

instructors, giving participants a clear record of their development. The logbooks are issued upon successful completion alongside a certificate of clinical attendance from EESEI and a certificate of technical training from ISLE Academy.

Disclosures

Our programs provide focused training on Intuitive’s da Vinci platforms, including its instruments and accessories. This training complements but does not replace the medical education and clinical experience required to perform surgical procedures safely and effectively. Physicians must complete adequate training and develop the necessary skills to ensure patient safety before using these technologies in procedures.

The program prepares participants for both the Surgeon Console and Bedside Assistant roles, equipping them with hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the technology. The training strictly focuses on the proper use, functionality, and handling of the da Vinci system, without covering clinical decision-making or procedural techniques.

Participants should always refer to Intuitive Learning to ensure they are using the latest training materials and that the training software matches the version installed on their system.