Location: ICBAS - University of Porto (main entrance of ICBAS Medical School (R. de Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto)

Course directors: Hélder Ferreira (Portugal), Ludovica Baldari (Italy)

Whole day: 08.30 - 18.00 hrs

Tutors: Manish Chand (UK), Juan Gilabert (Spain), Michele Diana (Switzerland), Pedro Brandão (Portugal), Rui Costa (Portugal)

Course outline:

08.30 - 12.30 hrs Morning session consisting of lectures & demonstrations:

• Principles of ICG & NIR Imaging
• Clinical Applications (colorectal, HPB, gynaecology, urology)
• Video session: Pitfalls & Tips
• Live/Recorded Demonstrations

13.30 - 13.15 hrs Lunch

13.15 - 18.00 hrs Afternoon session consisting of hands-on training

• Station 1: Perfusion assessment (bowel anastomosis)
• Station 2: Biliary mapping & lymphatics
• Station 3: Ureteral identification & pelvic anatomy
• Station 4: Tumour margin delineation & innovations

Including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, rectal resection, ureteral mapping, and advanced phantom exercises

Target audience: Surgical trainees and specialists in minimally invasive surgery (general surgery, colorectal, gynaecology, urology).

Course objectives:

• Understand the principles of ICG fluorescence and near-infrared (NIR) imaging.
• Learn the main clinical applications of ICG in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
• Acquire hands-on experience in image-guided procedures for safe and effective surgical decision-making.
• Discuss current evidence, limitations, and future perspectives of fluorescence-guided surgery.

 Registration fee:

€450 – EAES member
€550 – Non member