The 2025 Program, developed through the synergy between GEM and Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, consists of four intensive training sessions, each lasting 2 intensive days in the Operating Room. The program is designed to enhance practical learning and support ongoing professional development.

Participants will have the opportunity to observe various procedures related to the management of Complex Abdomen cases through open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, depending on the clinical scenario.
Throughout the different surgical procedures, they will also have the chance to see GEM’s product portfolio in action.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR:

This course is specifically designed for:

  • Wall Surgeons
  • Emergency Surgeons
  • General Surgeons

APPOINTMENTS:

Below is the complete schedule for each session you decide to attend:

⬇️ Day Day of the week Start Time
1st Appt. April 02 Wednesday 8:45 AM
April 03 Thursday 8:45 AM
2nd Appt. June 25 Wednesday 2:00 PM
June 26 Thursday 8:45 AM
3rd Appt. September 24 Wednesday 2:00 PM
September 25 Thursday 8:45 AM
4th Appt. December 3 Wednesday 2:00 PM
December 4 Thursday 8:45 AM

Note: The first session (April 2) will start at 8:45 AM instead of 2:00 PM.

FACULTY:

The course will be held in PISA, at “Nuovo Ospedale Santa Chiara in Cisanello“,  by esteemed faculty members:

 

 

  • Dr. Piero Buccianti

    Head of General Surgery Operating Unit
 

 

  • Dr. Antonio Marioni

    MD, Consultant in General Surgery
 

 

  • Dr. Carlo Maria Neri

    MD, Consultant in General Surgery

 

LIMITED PARTICIPATION:

Each appointment is reserved for a maximum of 6 participants to ensure compliance with the Operating Room capacity regulations.

 

ACCOMODATION and LOGISTICS:

For future participants, once your registration is accepted and approved, please follow these steps:

You will receive an email from our organizing secretariat requesting the necessary information to book hotel rooms. Additionally, GEM will arrange transportation to facilitate participants’ travel to Pisa.

Each appointment of the program follows this structure:

📅 Day 1 – Starts at 2:00 PM, concluding with a networking dinner attended by organizers, faculty members, and all participants.
📅 Day 2 – Begins at 8:45 AM and ends in the early afternoon.

⚠️ Please note: Only the first appointment of the program will start at 8:45 AM instead of 2:00 PM.

For any further inquiries regarding your travel arrangements, please contact the GEM logistics coordinator listed below:

Miriana Lo Iacono
GEM Organizing Secretariat Officer
📞 +39 378 3062775
📧 mirianaloiacono@gemitaly.it

 

Please complete the form below to reserve a seat and participate in a session of the 4 appointments.

 

REGISTRATION FORM: