Master of Science Programme
Advanced Laparoendoscopic and Robotic Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery
New Technologies in Gastrointestinal Surgery – Minimally Invasive Techniques – Bariatric Surgery
We would like to welcome you to the site of the "New Technologies in Gastrointestinal Surgery – Minimally Invasive Techniques – Bariatric Surgery" Master of Science Programme of the Medical School of Athens, Greece.
Meet the Programme
Exclusively for Surgeons
This MSc programme is intended exclusively for surgical specialists and residents, who possess the necessary knowledge foundation needed in order to take full advantage of the demanding theoretical lectures and hands-on training.
Remote Attendance
Students living outside of Athens or abroad can follow the lectures remotely, with the sole mandatory need to attend in person all the hands-on sessions once during each semester.
Both Theoretical and Hands-on Training
Beyond education via theoretical lectures, students are also given extensive hands-on training, with mandatory participation of every student in practicing on simboxes, simulation stations, robotic training systems, as well as training on dry labs and actual live surgical procedures.
Evidence-Based Improvement
The performance of each student during the hands-on sessions is graded, and the improvement of their technical skills in laparoendoscopic and robotic surgery is monitored and evaluated continuously, up to the point that the instructors deem sufficient. This process guarantees the students' clearly progressing improvement, as proven by each one's individual learning curve.
Facilities
The students' hands-on education takes place in state-of-the-art, modern centers, equipped with cutting-edge surgical training and simulation technology. Our collaboration with the Network of Doctors’ Education (NoDE) Institute and their faculty, as well as the Innovation Simulation Learning Experience centre (ISLE Academy) by SofMedica allows us to offer quality and intensive hands-on training to the specialist and resident surgeons that attend the programme. The students' participation in live surgical procedures at the Laparoendoscopic Surgical Unit of the "Hippocration" General Hospital of Athens, with three high advanced laparoscopic operating rooms equipped with modern technological equipment, rounds out their practical education.
Duration of Studies – Participants
Duration of studies:
4 semesters (last semester involves the development and defense of each student's thesis)
Participating Students:
33 student, selected from the entirety of applicant resident and specialist surgeons, based on standard and objective criteria.
Sections
Laparo-
endoscopic Surgery
Exploratory laparoscopy, EMR/ESD, basic and advanced laparoscopy skills
Robotic Surgery
Docking, usage, training on robotic systems (Intuitive DaVinci series), tips and tricks
Foregut Surgery
GERD, esophageal achalasia, stromal tumors, gastric - esophageal malignancies
Batriatric Surgery
Metabolic – bariatric surgery, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric Roux-en-Y/single anastomosis bypass, novel techniques
Colorectal Surgery
Diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, dysplastic colon polyps, colorectal malignancies, laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic lower anterior/abdominoperineal resection, TAMIS, TEM, TaTME
International Training
Participation of internationally acclaimed instructors, from both Greece and abroad
Hands-on Training
Intensive training on simulation stations, simboxers, dry labs and robotic education systems
In-Hospital Training
Training in the operating theatre, with participation in live surgical procedures
Results that Matter
All our students participate mandatorily in hands-on training sessions (on simboxes, dry labs, simulation stations, robotic training consoles, as well as in live surgical procedures in the operating theatre). Each student's progress is recorded, monitored and guided on an individual level by the instructors, resulting in the undeniable improvement of technical skills of every single one of our students, (p<0,0001, mean improvement by 40,89%, CI 95: 36,74% – 45,04%), based on our statistics.
RemoteAttendance
The sessions of the programme are distributed in two parts: one theoretical and one hands-on. Both are mandatory for all our students and are distributed evenly across all weeks of each semester. The programme allows for up to 40% of students per course living in the countryside or abroad to attend the lectures via Internet, and visit Athens once per semester, in order to participate in the hands-on training program comprehensively and within reasonable timeframes.
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Our Alumni
Our graduates are the greatest proof of our success: surgeons that underwent and successfully completed our MSc program and went on to excel at their professional careers, taking advantage of the toolset they acquired, and applying the latest techniques and technologies in the fields of gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery.
Having already six years of operation under our belt (2019 – 2025), it is our pleasure and honor to cooperate with members of our alumni community, either as invited lecturers, or as laparoscopic practice trainers for our younger students.
Here are some things that our alumni have to say about us:
News for Alumni
Start of Lectures – Announcements
You can contact us regarding your questions about the programme using the form above, or via email on the addresses mentioned here.
For applications pertaining to the 2025 – 2027 period, you will find all necessary documentation, as well as the application form and instructions on how to submit them, at the Medical School of Athens site (click here).
Contact Us
Address
"Hippocration" General Hospital of Athens
Annex
108, Vasilissis Sofias Ave.
5th Floor
11527 Athens
Contact Phone Numbers:
- +30 697 979 40 20 (Mrs. Karakasi)
- +30 697 50 23 763 (Mr. Smparounis)