WebSurg

WebSurg, the world's no.1 minimally invasive surgery website

WebSurg (World Electronic Book of Surgery) was created in 2000 by Professor Jacques Marescaux and his team with the aim of providing a comprehensive online resource for minimally invasive surgery. Since its inception, the website has evolved into a renowned online university, catering to the needs of surgeons and other healthcare professionals who seek to enhance their surgical skills. Offering free online training in 7 languages with extensive sub-categories covering 10 specialties and 5 technologies for minimally invasive surgery, WebSurg boasts a global membership of over 480,000 professionals. Our monthly high-definition videos showcase the latest techniques, expert opinions, and member contributions, providing valuable insights for skill improvement. We also provide resources for surgical research, including articles, presentations, and case studies. At WebSurg, we are committed to fostering a strong sense of community among healthcare professionals around the world. That's why we regularly organize online conferences and events designed to encourage collaboration and exchange among our members.

13/11/2025

“Post-esophagectomy hiatal hernia laparoscopic repair”
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Post-esophagectomy hiatal hernia is a serious, often underreported complication requiring a high index of suspicion. This video presents a critical case showing the emergency laparoscopic repair of a massive, incarcerated Type IV hiatal hernia following an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy.

Watch the step-by-step procedure to gain key insights into successfully employing a minimally invasive approach for stable patients in this urgent setting, where specific clinical guidelines are currently lacking.

12/11/2025

“Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes Following Natural Or***ce Specimen Extraction for Colon Cancer”
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A new systematic review and meta-analysis on Natural Or***ce Specimen Extraction (NOSE) for colon cancer surgery demonstrates significant benefits. Compared to conventional laparoscopic resection, NOSE led to reduced blood loss, fewer overall postoperative complications, and faster patient recovery. Crucially, the study found no significant difference in long-term oncological outcomes, supporting NOSE as a safe, effective, and practical approach in selected patients.

10/11/2025

💻 General surgery
📅 Thursday, November 20
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Level up your skills in general surgery!
Join our expert-led course and explore a full range of procedures through a live operative demonstration and a didactic session with world-renowned surgeons. Register now!

07/11/2025

Laparoscopic subtotal antegrade cholecystectomy for the management of emphysematous cholecystitis in a cancer patient
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Don't miss this demonstration of managing a complex case of emphysematous cholecystitis in a 71-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer. This video showcases the surgical approach, a partial cholecystectomy with V-Loc™ closure, performed after the patient presented with acute pancreatitis and was found to have chronic cholecystitis with a severe adhesion syndrome.

05/11/2025

💻 Webinar – How to Build a Cost-Effective Robotic Program in Reflux & Bariatric Surgery
📆 November 18, 2025 - 5:00 PM (CEST)
🔗 Register now: go.distalmotion.com/IRCADWebinar

Join Dr. Guillaume Aeby and Prof. Thomas Mussack, moderated by Dr. Thomas Bächler, for a live clinical discussion on how they successfully integrated DEXTER® into reflux and bariatric procedures.

Gain practical insights on workflow, setup, and program feasibility - and learn how robotics can become part of daily surgical practice.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with leading experts and join the live Q&A.

03/11/2025

October was packed with advanced surgical education at IRCAD. We welcomed hundreds of surgeons and experts from dozens of countries for a highly intensive series of courses covering Inguinal-Ventral & CAWR, Urological Surgery, Diagnostic EUS & Biliopancreatic Diseases, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Robotic Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Colorectal Surgery, and essential training for General Surgeons.

The courses successfully combined expert lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on training, providing participants with valuable opportunities to deepen their skills. Many thanks to our dedicated faculty and engaged participants for making these courses a great success.

30/10/2025

💻 Hepatic and pancreatic surgery: robotic & laparoscopic approaches
📅 November 4-7
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Join the only Masterclass dedicated to HBP Surgery!
Take part in an exceptional learning experience combining theoretical sessions, live or pre-recorded demonstrations, and exclusive interactions with world-renowned experts.
Access the full IRCAD training experience - wherever you are!

29/10/2025

📝New article: “Development and temporal validation of a deep learning model for automatic fetal biometry from ultrasound videos”
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A significant step forward in fetal care and diagnostics. This new article presents the development and validation of a deep learning model designed to automatically measure fetal biometry from standard ultrasound videos.

28/10/2025

🚨 Monthly Focus: Thoracic Surgery (VATS & RATS)
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This month, we're focusing on the latest in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, featuring both Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS).

Explore a comprehensive collection of video contributions and lectures covering advanced topics such as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, sublobar resections for lung carcinomas, thoracoscopic thymectomy, complex foreign body removal, and the applications of new technologies like 3D reconstruction.

24/10/2025

💻 Interactive live digestive surgery
📅 October 27-29
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IRCAD’s online masterclass in laparoscopic digestive surgery will tackle different topics through live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations.

22/10/2025

💡 Technique of upper GI polypectomy and mucosal resection: esophagus
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Mastering endoscopic resection for early esophageal cancer is crucial. This precise surgical technique requires appropriate experience for safe procedures.

Learn about the basic principle: the risk of lymph node metastasis increases with the depth of invasion, making careful inspection and assessment of all mucosal and submucosal lesions mandatory before resection.

With adequate resection and favorable outcomes, the long-term prognosis for the patient is excellent.

18/10/2025

💻 Laparoscopic & transanal colorectal surgery
📅 October 23-25, 2025
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Register for the last course in laparoscopic & transanal colorectal surgery of 2025. Between the different theoretical sessions and live or pre-recorded demonstrations, you’ll get the chance to interact with the experts and fully benefit from the IRCAD course experience, even from afar.

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The world's no.1 minimally invasive surgery website

WebSurg was created by Professor Jacques Marescaux in 2000. The objective was to create a resource for surgeons to train and improve their surgical skills anytime, anywhere. What a better way to learn than a charge-free online university!

This amazing project was made possible with the synergy of 12 hardworking specialists: 4 developers, 3 medical writers and translators, 2 graphic designers, 1 medical illustrator, and 1 communications manager. This fantastic team is led by Thomas Parent, a devoted and dynamic chief technical officer.

Follow our page to stay informed of WebSurg publications, IRCAD events worldwide, and to discover our daily life at the office! See you soon on www.websurg.com And feel free to contact us, we always appreciate to get feedback from our members!

The WebSurg team