Master Class: Site Visiting Program

This program is complimentary for KSERS 2026 participants!

Participants can experience minimally invasive surgical skills and facilities in Korean major centers. Join and exchange your knowledge!

Apply for Site Visiting Program

Key Dates

Application Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
Matching Participants to Institutions: March 10, 2026

After closing application submission, the organizing committee will match you to an institute. If applicants converge toward a few institutes, you might be allocated to an institute you did not select. If you have any inquiries about the Master Class, please feel free to contact the secretariat at info@ksers.org.

Schedule

April 20 (Mon) - 21 (Tue): Site Visiting Program
April 22 (Wed): Hands-On Meeting (Medtronic Innovation Center, Osong & Meerecompany REVO-I Training Room, Minjeong & Intuitive Center for Surgical Innovation, Sang-am)
April 23 (Thu) - 25 (Sat): KSERS 2026 (Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Site Visiting Program Centers List

1. Ajou University Hospital (UGI)

Department	Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	1	Accommodation	O (Dormitory)
Homepage	https://hosp.ajoumc.or.kr/en/hospital/deptView.do?deptCd=GIS&deptNo=100
Educational Content	Specialized fields: Surgery for Gastric cancer, Gastrointestinal tumor, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hernia, and Obesity

2. Asan Medical Center (UGI)

Department	Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://eng.amc.seoul.kr/gb/lang/main.do
Educational Content	Minimally invasive surgeryGastric cancer surgeryLaparoscopic gastrectomyRobotic gastrectomy

3. Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital

Department	General Surgery (breast)	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	2	Accommodation	O (Twin room - shared by two participants)
Homepage	https://seoul.eumc.ac.kr/eng/main.do
Educational Content	First day, visit the hospital to tour the hospital and observe the outpatient clinic, participation in ward rounding.Second day, visit the operation room and observe the surgery including the minimal invasive breast and thyroid surgery (endo and/or roboti-assisted breast surgery, robotic thyroid surgery) using Davinci Xi or SP.

4. Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital (Endocrine)

Department	Division of Endocrine surgery, Department of surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	3	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://seoul.eumc.ac.kr/eng
Educational Content	Program TitleMinimally Invasive Robotic Thyroid Surgery Master ClassHostEwha Womans University Seoul Hospital (Ихуа Womans University Seoul Hospital)1) Program OverviewThis intensive, two-day master class offers visiting thyroid surgeons focused and comprehensive exposure to state-of-the-art robotic thyroidectomy at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital.A distinctive feature of this course is hands-on observation of two major approaches implemented at our center—da Vinci Xi BABA and our newly developed da Vinci SP One Port Areolar Approach (OPAA). OPAA was first developed and clinically implemented at our hospital and is designed to be less invasive with superior cosmetic outcomes compared with BABA, while preserving oncologic safety.2) Why This Master Class (Value Proposition)First-hand exposure to OPAA, a novel technique pioneered at our institutionSide-by-side comparison of OPAA vs. BABA in real clinical practicePractical pearls on workflow optimization, precision dissection, and decision-making directly from expert endocrine surgeons3) Educational ObjectivesProvide focused exposure to real-time robotic thyroidectomy, emphasizing operative flow, precision dissection, and intraoperative decision-making.Demonstrate advanced technical nuances of minimally invasive robotic thyroid surgery, including critical structure preservation and surgical field optimization.Compare da Vinci Xi BABA and da Vinci SP OPAA with emphasis on ergonomics, instrument dynamics, invasiveness, cosmetic outcomes, and clinical applicability.4) Training Components & ScheduleDay 1 (Mon): Lectures & Interactive DiscussionOPAA concept, indications, and step-by-step techniqueBABA technique review and comparative analysis (OPAA vs. BABA)Operative planning, team setup, docking strategies, pitfalls & troubleshootingCase-based discussions and Q&ADay 2 (Tue): Live Surgery Observation & DebriefingDirect observation of 4–5 live robotic thyroidectomy cases:① da Vinci SP – One Port Areolar Approach (OPAA)② da Vinci Xi – Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach (BABA)Pre-/post-operative briefings with the endocrine surgery team5) Target ParticipantsPracticing endocrine/thyroid surgeons and senior fellows seeking to adopt or optimize minimally invasive robotic thyroidectomy, with interest in SP-platform techniques and cosmetic-focused approaches.

5. Korea University Anam Hospital (CR)

Department	Department of Colorectal Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://anam.kumc.or.kr/en/index.do
Educational Content	To be Updated

6. Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

Department	Department of Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	3	Accommodation	O
Homepage	https://english.pnuyh.or.kr/english/index.do
Educational Content	1. Observation for MIS of Gastric Cancer- Conventional/Reduced-port laparoscopic gastrectomy- Conventional/Reduced-port robotic gastrectomy (Xi, SP, DV5)- Navigation-guided robotic gastrectomy with RUS system2. Observation for MIS of Thyroid Cancer- Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach robotic thyroidectomy- Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy- Single Port Robotic Areolar approach3. Observation for MIS of Colorectal Cancer- Single-port robotic anterior resection- Conventional/Reduced-port laparoscopic colectomy- Fluorescent image-guided colorectal cancer surgery

7. Samsung Medical Center (HBP)

Department	Department of Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://www.samsunghospital.com/en/
Educational Content	The Samsung Medical Center offers an immersive clinical experience in minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, supported by a dedicated robotic platform for the HBP division.Participants will observe:1. Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (R-PD)2. Robotic distal pancreatectomy (R-DP)3. Additional minimally invasive HBP procedures depending on the weekly scheduleDuring live surgery, faculty will provide real-time explanation of technical principles and oncologic rationale, including:1. Key steps and decision-making points2. Techniques to enhance safety and efficiency3. Strategies to reduce postoperative complicationsThis program is intended for surgeons seeking practical and high-volume exposure to robotic HBP surgery and insight into standardized workflows used at Samsung Medical Center.

8. Samsung Medical Center (Transplantation, Liver)

Department	Division of transplantation, department of surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://www.samsunghospital.com/en/
Educational Content	Laparoscopic living donor hepatectomyLaparoscopic living donor transplantationLaparoscopic liver resectionRobotic liver resection

9. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (HBP)

Department	Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://www.snubh.org/dh/en/
Educational Content	Seoul National University Bundang Hospital provides observership for advanced laparoscopic and robotic HBP surgery including pancreaticoduodenectomy and major liver resection. Hands-on courses using laparoscopic and robotic simulators are also provided at the Simulation Center operated by the hospital.

10. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (UGI)

Department	Gastrointestinal Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://www.snubh.org/dh/en/
Educational Content	Join the KSERS Master Class at the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH), focused on advanced minimally invasive techniques. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience a diverse spectrum of surgeries, ranging from robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomies to metabolic and bariatric surgeries, providing valuable insights and clinical exposure at a leading high-volume center.

11. Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine (CR)

Department	Division of Colorectal Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://yuhs.severance.healthcare/yuhs-en/index.do
Educational Content	- Case observation of minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic, robotic low anterior resection, complete mesocolic excision with central vessel ligation, intra-corporeal anastomosis, and so on)- Meet the faculty session (didactic with video review)- Friendly social programs (enjoy Korean cuisine!)

12. Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine (Endocrine)

Department	Endocrine Surgery division, Department of Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-en/index.do
Educational Content	Through this course, the attendee can observe at least 15~20 cases of endocrine surgery at a day such as,Minimally invasive open thyroidectomy,Robotic or laparoscopic adrenalectomy, (posterior approach)Robotic thyroidectomy of neck dissection (MRND) using gasless, transaxillary approach through SP system.

13. Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine (HBP)

Department	Division of hepatobiliary and pancreas, department of Surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-en/index.do
Educational Content	4/20 (Monday)Robotic or Laparoscopic PPPDLaparoscopic hepatectomy (including donor)4/21 (Tuesday)Robotic PPPD/ Laparoscopic DPSLaparoscopic or robotic hepatectomy

14. Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine (UGI)

Department	Division of Gastrointestinal surgery	Program Date	April 20-21 (2 days)
Person	4	Accommodation	X
Homepage	https://yuhs.severance.healthcare/yuhs-en/index.do
Educational Content	1. Introduction & Hospital tour2. Surgery case observationMIS- Lap or robot gastrectomy (Subtotal, total gastrectomy) Reduced-port surgery (Robot-xi, SP, Lap)3. Q & A with surgeons4. Dinner with tutors(surgeons)

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