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Course Overview
 Certification Programme
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This is a two-day hands-on training course using the da Vinci® Surgical System
platform for surgeons to learn and practice the application of the surgical robot. It is comprehensively designed to have participants
understand the theoretical principles of the system and experience "live surgery" on the porcine model. The team of two participating
surgeons will be trained in the role of Console Surgeon and/or Patient-side Surgeon. Upon completion of the training, a certificate
will be issued to each of the surgeons. Nurses are most welcome to come alongside signed up surgeons.
Fee per a team of two: US$ 6,500 / HK$ 52,000
Surgeons who are not in the same training team are also welcome to join the progamme as first assistants. Participants can familiarise themselves with the general operation of the da Vinci® Surgical System. Certificates will be issued to first assistants as well.
Fee for each first assistant: US$ 500/ HK$ 3,900
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Refresher Course for Console Surgeon
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This one-day training is dedicated to surgeons in a team of two or more as
arranged with the center. They should have successfully completed the certification programme and would like to have further practice
on the system or to perfect a particular robotic surgery skill. The training will concentrate on hands-on practice using animal tissues
or the live porcine model. Course contents can be tailored to the needs of the participating surgeons at the discretion of the trainer.
Fee per a team of two: US$ 3,500 / HK$ 28,000
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Compact Course
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This is a one-day programme designed for surgeons who might have access to the
system soon and prefer an introduction and simple hands-on session on the system. It will be conducted in a preliminary manner and will
include a practical session on animal tissues with the intention of giving the participant a sense of both how the system works and
potential benefit for patients.
Fee per a team of two: US$ 2,000 / HK$ 16,000
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Off-site Training for Nurses
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This is a two-day program designed for OR nurses who would be responsible
fore pre-op system set-up, intra & post-op management. Other than hands-on practice on draping, endowrists instrument handling,
system storage, etc, participating nurses would learn the various trouble-shooting management. da Vinci Field Engineers, experienced
robotic nurses from OR and Theatre Sterile Supply Unit would share their experiences during the training. Case Observation could be
arranged depending on the availability of OR schedule.
Fee per a team of five: US$ 2,800 / HK$ 22,400
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