ESSO-KBCS Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery (MIBS) Masterclass and Workshop

Aims of the course
This is a state-of-the-art masterclass on minimally invasive (robotic and endoscopic) breast surgery, focusing on robotic assisted and endoscopic nipple sparing mastectomies and immediate breast reconstruction. The course will focus on indications, patient selection, all the technical aspects (including live surgery, console techniques, set-up for robotics), complications avoidance and management, research, outcomes, benefits, cost efficiency.

Learning Objectives
- Indications, outcomes, patient selection for minimally invasive breast surgery
- Technical aspects of robotic vs. endoscopic mastectomies with reconstruction
- Refine advanced console and procedural techniques in robotic breast surgery
- Understand how to integrate reconstruction options into robotic workflows
- Improve management of complications and complex patient presentations
- Evaluate outcomes and benchmarks for quality improvement
- Foster collaboration across specialties (oncology, breast surgery, plastic surgery)
- Cost-efficiency in minimally invasive breast surgery

Educational Outcomes
Acquire knowledge of principles and practice of minimally invasive breast surgery in what regards patient selection, indications, prepare for MIBS, familiarization with surgical techniques, acquire information how to set up a minimally invasive breast surgical service, knowledge about the development of a minimally invasive breast surgery curriculum.

Educational methods
- Plenary lectures
- Video presentations
- Demonstration session (video transmitted from OR): advanced console skills & simulation OR/Robot
- Transmission of live surgery from Samsung Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
- Workshops in small groups
- Interactive sessions

Target participants
- Breast surgery residents and surgeons in training interested in modern breast cancer surgery and reconstruction
- Specialty doctors working in breast surgery
- General surgeons with breast surgery interest who they want to develop their skills in minimally invasive breast surgery
- Any surgical specialist who is interested in acquiring knowledge on minimally invasive breast surgery