The Graduate Program in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery is an innovative and highly specialized program designed to train surgeons capable of mastering, with excellence, the laparoscopic, robotic, and advanced techniques applied to colorectal pathologies. This training integrates theory, practice, and cutting-edge technology. The program has been carefully structured to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience that combines a solid theoretical foundation with intensive practical activities in both real-world and simulated settings. The goal is to transform learning into hands-on experience, enabling professionals to master everything from the fundamentals to the most advanced techniques in the field.
Brazil
Brazil
Argentina
Argentina
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
The training program uses a theoretical and practical approach, providing students with a thorough understanding of how the technological resources used in minimally invasive colorectal surgery—both laparoscopic and robotic—work.
In-person training involves:
Simulation Center and Operating Room
Activities conducted in real and simulated environments, focusing on the platform’s operation, colorectal surgery procedures, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Preclinical Simulation Training
Development of motor and psychomotor skills using live and inanimate models, simulators, and specific techniques for minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
Training Using Real-Life Cases (Observational)
Participation in live surgeries, allowing students to:
The entire process is supervised by experienced surgical mentors with extensive experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery and in the treatment of advanced colorectal conditions.
Total course load of 360 hours, divided into 280 hours of theoretical and practical activities and 80 hours of supervised internship
4 hybrid modules, each lasting 57 hours
10 hours of live surgery
20 hours of hands-on practice
9 hours of live theoretical classes
9 hours of analysis/evaluation of advanced surgeries
9 hours of reading articles and studying case studies
80 hours of observational internship with the course coordinators
With a course load of 52 hours, the course is taught entirely online
Dates: September 28–October 4, 2026
Online classes: September 28, 29, and 30, 2026
In-person classes: October 2, 3, and 4, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - History and evolution of minimally invasive colorectal surgery
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Laparoscopic tower, trocars, and access to the abdominal cavity
• Ergonomics, operating room setup, and laparoscopic hemostasis
• Laparoscopic equipment for colorectal surgery
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Surgical Anatomy Applied to Colorectal Laparoscopy: Vascular Anatomy of the Colon and Rectum
• Embryological planes and fasciae
• Anatomical landmarks for laparoscopic dissection
• Anatomical variations and surgical implications
• Pelvic anatomy as applied to colorectal surgery
• Deep pelvis, ureter, hypogastric nerves
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Nutritional Preparation of Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery
• ERAS Society Protocol (“ERAS” / ACERTO): Anatomical Variations and Surgical Implications
• Immunonutrition
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Intensive patient preparation: What evidence do we have? Diet? Oral preparation? Retrograde preparation?
Date: December 7–13, 2026
Online classes: December 7, 8, and 9, 2026
In-person at Scolla: December 11, 12, and 13, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Staging, Tumor Biology, and Genetics of Colorectal Cancer: What Surgeons Need to Know
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Current Status of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Colorectal Oncology
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Right oncological colectomy: complete mesocolic excision (CME) and central vascular ligation
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Left colectomy and oncological sigmoidectomy
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - MRI in the staging of rectal cancer: how to interpret the results and what the surgeon needs to know
Date: February 15–21, 2027
Online classes: February 15, 16, and 17, 2026
In-person classes at Scolla: February 19, 20, and 21 , 2026
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Platforms and Systems: Architecture, Tools, and 3D Visualization
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Robotic setup for colorectal surgery: positioning, docking, and portal configuration
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Console ergonomics, the learning curve, and the transfer of skills from laparoscopy to robotics
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Robotics vs. Laparoscopy in Colorectal Surgery: Evidence, Costs, and When Robotics Adds Value
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Specific Complications of Colorectal Robotic Surgery: Prevention, Recognition, and Management
Date: March 15–21, 2027
Online classes: March 15, 16, and 17, 2027
In-person classes at Scolla: March 19, 20, and 21, 2027
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A supervised internship is a required activity that involves students gaining hands-on experience by observing the daily operations of the surgical units where the program’s coordinators and faculty members work.
Firsthand experience with the daily routine of a leading Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery center, with a focus on:
This 100% online module is designed to guide medical professionals in their career reflection, with the aim of laying the groundwork for career planning and entrepreneurship through design and planning tools that help structure scenarios and possible outcomes.
75% class attendance
Grade “C” on the overall evaluation
General Surgeon, Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Coloproctologist, Surgical Oncologist
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Payment Terms
Total investment: R$ 72,800.00 in a lump sum or in 14 installments of R$ 5,200.00 (interest-free and without affecting your credit limit).
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Applicants must submit their resumes for preliminary review before paying for the course.
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