Workshops
Join Our Other Workshops
- VATS Workshop
- Lung Transplant Workshop
- Robotic Thoracic Surgery Workshop
- Endovascular Workshop
About The VATS Workshop
A comprehensive hands-on workshop designed for surgeons and trainees to gain exposure to minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques using VATS.
The program will cover live demonstrations, step-by-step procedural training, and case discussions led by experienced faculty.
Date:
14th November 2025
Time:
09:00 am onwards
Venue:
NH-RTIICS Kolkata
Workshop Highlights:
- Dry lab & Wet lab training modules
- Expert lectures on instrumentation, setup, and troubleshooting
- Interactive Q&A and panel discussions
About the Lung Transplant Workshop
A one-of-a-kind comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical exposure to lung transplantation — from donor management to post-transplant care.
Participants will gain direct experience through simulation-based training, wet lab sessions, and interactive discussions with leading experts in thoracic and transplant surgery.
Date:
14th November 2025
Time:
12:30 pm onwards
Venue:
NH-RTIICS Kolkata
Workshop Highlights:
- Surgical steps of single & double lung transplant
- Hands-on Training Modules:
- Airway & vascular anastomosis techniques
- Donor lung retrieval simulation
- Graft preparation & implantation steps
- Anastomosis suturing on animal models
- Demonstration Session:
- Step-by-step surgical video review / live demonstration
- Case Discussions & Q&A with expert faculty
About the Robotic Thoracic Surgery Workshop
This exclusive hands-on training workshop aims to introduce participants to the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System with a focus on thoracic surgical applications.
The program integrates theoretical sessions and console-based training to help participants understand the nuances of robotic-assisted thoracic procedures and gain essential console skills.
Date:
16th November 2025
Time:
09:00 am onwards
Venue:
NH-RTIICS Kolkata
Workshop Highlights:
- Lectures by Expert Faculty on:
- Fundamentals of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery
- Hands-on Da Vinci Console Training:
- Basic console operation & camera control
- Endowrist instrument manipulation exercises
- Simulated dissection and suturing modules
- Ergonomics and efficiency training
- Case discussions and intraoperative tips
- Interactive Q&A and Panel Discussion
About the Endovascular Workshop
This advanced hands-on endovascular training module is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical exposure to Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR).
Through live case demonstrations, simulation training, and expert-led discussions, participants will gain insight into patient selection, procedural planning, device handling, and postoperative management.
Date:
14th November 2025
Time:
04:00 pm onwards
Venue:
NH-RTIICS Kolkata
Workshop Highlights:
- Interactive Lectures on:
- Indications and patient selection for TEVAR & EVAR
- Pre-procedure imaging and planning
- Device sizing, deployment, and troubleshooting
- Hands-on Simulation Training:
- Endovascular device handling and deployment techniques
- Fluoroscopic navigation and wire-catheter skills
- Virtual and bench models for aortic stent graft deployment
- Live / Recorded Case Demonstrations by expert faculty
- Panel Discussion: Complex cases and hybrid approaches
