Advanced robotic abdominal wall surgery training
Dr Ihsan Inan participated as faculty in an Intuitive Surgical TR400 training course dedicated to robotic abdominal wall reconstruction, held in Vienna.
The programme focused on robotic TAR training, a structured advanced training format within the Intuitive Surgical surgeon-led education pathway for complex abdominal wall surgery.
Lecture and procedural strategy
The course began with a faculty lecture presenting the surgical strategy and indications for robotic transversus abdominis release (TAR) in complex ventral and incisional hernia repair.
The session reviewed anatomical principles, technical steps and decision-making strategies required for safe and reproducible robotic abdominal wall reconstruction.
Hands-on robotic laboratory training
Following the lecture, participants proceeded to a hands-on laboratory session where surgeons performed robotic procedures under faculty supervision.
Three international surgical teams participated in the course using da Vinci Xi and X robotic platforms, allowing direct practice of procedural steps and operative workflow.
Structured programmes such as robotic TAR training provide surgeons with advanced procedural experience while maintaining a safe educational environment.
Surgical education and international collaboration
Participation in surgeon-led training programmes contributes to the international dissemination of advanced techniques in robotic abdominal wall surgery.
Educational initiatives such as the TR400 courses play an important role in refining surgical skills and supporting the development of robotic hernia surgery worldwide.
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