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Surgical Insights from the European Association of Endosopic Surgery

5 JAN

UEMS Exam

In this episode of Inside Surgery, Prof. Tan Arulampalam speaks with Dr. Marek Soltés and Prof. Georg Bischof about the UEMS Board Examination in Minimally Invasive Surgery. They explain the purpose, structure, and value of the exam as a Europe-wide benchmark for surgical excellence, combining logbook assessment, theoretical testing, and practical OSCE skills evaluation. The discussion highlights how the exam supports harmonisation of training across countries, validates surgical mastery beyond national certifications, and enhances professional credibility. With growing international recognition, the UEMS exam is presented as a key step for surgeons committed to quality, lifelong learning, and high standards of patient care. If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

18 min
22/12/2025

Symposium on Innovation in Surgery 2026

In this episode of Inside Surgery, Prof. Tan Arulampalam hosts Portuguese surgeons Prof. Helder Ferreira and Prof. Jaime Vilaça to preview the upcoming EAES Symposium on Innovation in Surgery 2026. Held on 22 – 24 January 2026 in Porto, Portugal. They highlight the groundbreaking programme featuring AI-augmented surgical safety, telemonitoring with live demonstrations across Europe, and advances in robotic autonomy, flexible endoscopy, and medical device development. The guests also spotlight immersive hands-on courses in fluorescence-guided surgery, bariatrics, abdominal wall repair, and remote-access thyroidectomy. Set in the scenic Alfândega Congress Centre, the symposium aims to accelerate safe innovation, empower surgical teams, and position Porto as the epicentre of surgical technology this January. The registration for the Symposium on Innovation is Surgery is now open: Register here: https://eaes.eu/symposium-on-innovation-in-surgery/ If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

16 min
08/12/2025

EAES Research Sandpit

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Draga Mandi speaks with Dr.med Valerie Nottberg and Hans Schmidt, members of the winning team from this year’s EAES Research Sandpit. They share their motivations for applying, the collaborative team-building process, and the creation of their winning project REACT, a digital companion app designed to support patients before and after surgery. They discuss challenges such as time pressure, feasibility, and app-development costs, as well as the crucial role of their mentors. Their story highlights the Sandpit’s unique mix of innovation, teamwork, mentorship, and the confidence it builds in young surgical researchers. The call for the EAES Research Sandpit 2026 is now open for all young EAES members. Apply before 11th January 2026: https://eaes.eu/research-sandpit/ If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

23 min
24/11/2025

EAES Family: Research Grants

Host Dr. Bright Huo speaks with Dr. Eran Shlomovitz about his EAES-funded research using AI and computer vision to automate scoring for the FLS laparoscopic skills exam. They discuss how this work builds on the BEST Box simulator, the potential to remove proctoring barriers, and the impact of EAES and SAGES grants in enabling scalable, objective surgical training. Dr. Shlomovitz also shares advice for early-career researchers applying for grants and highlights the future directions of his minimally invasive surgery research. The call for EAES Research Grants 2026 is open till 30 November 2025. Apply now! If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

12 min
10/11/2025

Cholecystitis Guideline

Hosts Dr. Alice Tsai and Dr. Bright Huo discuss the new EAES Cholecystitis Guideline with Prof. Nicole Bouvy (President of the EAES) and Prof. Salvador Morales-Conde, and review the Tokyo classification for grading cholecystitis, its limitations, and the guideline’s key recommendations. The guests emphasise the importance of clear research questions, training, teamwork, and knowing surgical limits. If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

20 min
27/10/2025

Surgical Patents and Intellectual Property

Prof. Tan Arulampalam hosts Prof. Kiyokazu Nakajima and patent attorney in training Matilda Arulampalam to discuss Prof. Nakajima's recent research paper 'The EAES intellectual property protection guide' and his journey to this point. You can read the paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-025-12173-7 If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

30 min
13/10/2025

Breaking Barriers Human & Animal

Hosted by Draga Mandi, this podcast features Dr. Constantin Ifteme, a veterinarian who introduced minimally invasive and fluorescence-guided surgery to animals, inspired by human medicine. He pioneered advanced techniques, trained surgeons globally, and founded a major veterinary surgery center. The discussion celebrates collaboration between human and veterinary surgeons, emphasizing innovation, empathy, and the concept of “one medicine.” If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

23 min
29/09/2025

TaTME Guidelines

Dr. Bright Huo hosts a discussion on new TaTME guidelines, with expert guests Prof. Michel Adamina, Prof. Patricia Sylla and Prof. Alberto Arezzo. Experts highlighted its advantages for low rectal cancers, where it can ensure oncologic safety while preserving the sphincter, leading to better functional outcomes. If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes? This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery. Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member

26 min

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Inside Surgery: Christmas Cracker

Professor Tan Arulampalam launches the new Inside Surgery podcast from the European Society for Endoscopic Surgery. In this Christmas Cracker episode, Tan talks with the executive board from the EAES about the forthcoming Symposium on Innovation in Surgery Malta and the plans the organisation has for expansion to support more surgeons over the course of 2023. The themes include collaboration, education, training, robotics and research.

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Surgical Insights from the European Association of Endosopic Surgery

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