September 26-27, 2026
A two-day intensive surgical training programme for general surgeons and surgical residents, combining 11+ hours of supervised hands-on training with focused theoretical education, laparoscopic simulation and expert-led case discussions.
Led by Dr. Zsolt Bodnar, MD, PhD, FRCSI, FRCS
| 11+ HOURS | 5 HOURS | MAX. 15 | 2 DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised hands-on training | Focused theoretical education | Participants | Intensive training |
PRIVATE OFFER · UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1
€1,600 instead of €1,800
Use code: PRIVATE1600
Limited places available.
Train. Practice. Refine.
Participants actively perform the procedures themselves under direct faculty supervision, with structured feedback throughout the programme.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
11+ hours of supervised practical training
Perform procedures yourself rather than simply observing. The programme is designed to maximise active operative time and individual practice.
EXPERT FACULTY
Learn directly from Dr. Zsolt Bodnar
Gain practical insight from an internationally experienced consultant general and bariatric surgeon with extensive clinical, academic and teaching experience.
SMALL-GROUP TRAINING
Maximum 15 participants
A deliberately limited group size allows close faculty supervision, individual feedback and meaningful practical exposure throughout the two days.
What You Will Practise
Participants will gain practical experience in:
- Safe laparoscopic abdominal access and trocar placement
- Camera navigation and ergonomic instrument handling
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy
- Advanced gastrointestinal procedures, including gastric wedge resection and gastrojejunostomy
- Small bowel resection and intracorporeal anastomosis
- Stapling techniques and intracorporeal suturing
- Management of intraoperative complications and bailout strategies
- Case-based clinical decision-making through expert-led video discussions
Who Should Attend?
This programme is designed for:
- General surgery residents in advanced training
- Early-career consultant surgeons
- General surgeons wishing to expand their laparoscopic gastrointestinal practice
- Surgeons seeking structured, supervised hands-on training in advanced laparoscopic techniques
Previous experience with basic laparoscopic procedures is recommended.
Course highlights:
DETAILED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM:
Day 1 – Technical Foundations & Operative Training
| DAY 1. | Time | Session | Format |
| 1 | 08:30–11:00 | Core Laparoscopic Principles• Principles of laparoscopic surgery• Safe access & trocar placement• Energy devices• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy• Appendectomy• Complications & bailout strategies | Interactive lectures & video cases |
| 2 | 11:15–17:30 | Hands-on Cadaver Training• Cholecystectomy• Appendectomy• Suturing techniques | Practical training |
| 3 | 11:15–17:30 | Simulation Skills Training• Camera navigation• Hand-eye coordination• Peg transfer• Intracorporeal knotting | Pelvic trainers |
| 4 | 11:15–17:30 | Video & Case Analysis• Complication videos• “What went wrong?” discussions• Decision-making workshops | Interactive discussion |
| 5 | 17:30–18:00 | Faculty Debrief & Wrap-up | Feedback session |
Day 2 – Advanced GI Surgery & Suturing Skills
| DAY 2. | Time | Session | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 08:30–10:00 | Advanced GI Procedures• Gastric resection• Gastrojejunostomy• Small bowel resection & anastomosis• Stapling strategy• Leak & bleeding management | Interactive lectures & video cases |
| 02 | 10:15–16:30 | Hands-on Cadaver Training• Gastric wedge resection• Gastrojejunostomy• Small bowel resection & anastomosis | Practical training |
| 03 | 10:15–16:30 | Simulation Skills Training• Continuous & interrupted suturing• Needle handling• Anastomosis practice | Pelvic trainers |
| 04 | 10:15–16:30 | Video & Case Analysis• Leak management• Intraoperative bleeding• Conversion decision-making | Interactive discussion |
| 05 | 16:30–17:00 | Final Debrief, Take-home Messages & Certificate Ceremony | Faculty feedback & certification |
Learning Outcomes
After completing this advanced laparoscopic surgery course, participants will be able to:
- Perform safe laparoscopic abdominal access and trocar placement.
- Improve camera navigation, ergonomic instrument handling and tissue dissection techniques.
- Perform key steps of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy with greater confidence.
- Apply advanced stapling strategies during gastrointestinal procedures.
- Develop intracorporeal suturing and anastomosis skills through supervised hands-on practice.
- Recognise and manage common intraoperative complications, including bleeding, leaks and difficult operative scenarios.
- Apply structured clinical decision-making to advanced minimally invasive general surgery.
More than 16 hours of focused surgical education
This two-day advanced laparoscopic general surgery course in Budapest combines 11+ hours of supervised hands-on training with approximately 5 hours of focused theoretical education. With a maximum of 15 participants, the programme is designed for close faculty supervision, individual feedback and meaningful practical training.
What the €1,800 course fee includes
- 11+ hours of supervised hands-on laparoscopic training
- Direct faculty supervision throughout practical sessions
- Individual feedback on your surgical technique and performance
- Continuous access to faculty for questions, case discussion and guidance
- 5 hours of focused theoretical education covering laparoscopic principles, advanced gastrointestinal surgery and intraoperative decision-making
- Laparoscopic simulation training alongside practical surgical sessions
- Case-based learning and expert-led video discussions
- Small-group training– max 15 participants
- Lunch, coffee, soft drinks and snacks throughout both course days
- Certificate of participation
Full Course Fee: €1,800 incl. VAT
Dr Zsolt Bodnar’s Profile
Dr. Bodnar is a highly experienced Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon with an extensive international background in clinical practice, research, and surgical leadership. He graduated from the University of Debrecen Medical School, Hungary, where he completed his specialist surgical training and was appointed Consultant in 2007. He later pursued advanced training in bariatric and metabolic surgery in Spain, where he became a specialist and served as Coordinator of Bariatric Surgical Services before relocating to Ireland.
In 2017, he established Ireland’s first Metabolic Surgery Department, a landmark achievement recognised with the Saolta Healthcare Group Staff Recognition Award in 2019. Dr. Bodnar holds a PhD (2017) and has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland since 2018. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Galway and an Honorary Associate Professor at Maastricht University, with a strong commitment to surgical education and mentorship.
He is the founder of the Irish Metabolic Surgery Conference and maintains an active research profile with regular publications in bariatric and metabolic surgery. He is also recognised as a key opinion leader in the diagnosis and management of abdominal compartment syndrome. As a Consultant General Surgeon, Dr. Bodnar provides a full spectrum of bariatric procedures, delivering patient centred care with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and compassion.
Find out more about his work at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zsolt-Bodnar
Why Surgeons Choose This Course
Participants perform the procedures themselves in a structured, supervised training environment rather than simply observing. The programme combines cadaver-based surgical training, laparoscopic simulation and case-based clinical discussions, with direct faculty supervision and individual feedback throughout the practical sessions.
With 11+ hours of hands-on training, a maximum of 15 participants and continuous faculty access, the course is designed to maximise practical exposure and individual learning. Whether you are refining core laparoscopic techniques or developing confidence in advanced gastrointestinal procedures, the focus is on safe, reproducible and clinically applicable surgical skills.
Surgical Training Facilities in Budapest- Modern Surgical Education
The course is hosted at the LNP Academy Surgical Education Centre in Budapest, providing an internationally accessible setting for postgraduate surgical education in Central Europe. Participants train in a modern educational environment equipped for advanced laparoscopic surgery training, combining cadaver-based procedural practice, dedicated simulation workstations and interactive teaching facilities.
The programme is intentionally limited to 15 participants, allowing close faculty supervision and maximising the time each surgeon spends actively performing procedures rather than observing.
Located in the heart of Europe, Budapest offers convenient international travel connections, making the programme easily accessible for surgeons from across Europe and beyond.
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Advanced Laparoscopic General Surgery Cadaver Course September 26-27