Hands-on courses at EAES2026

This year the EAES brings you multiple hands-on courses during the 34th international EAES congress in Athens. Unlock your potential and elevate your skills with the exclusive hands-on courses at EAES2026! Delve into cutting-edge techniques and advancements in minimally invasive surgery led by world-renowned experts. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a budding surgeon, these immersive sessions promise invaluable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your practice and patient outcomes.

All hands-on courses take place on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 and are only available in combination with registration for the core congress.

Upgrade your flexible endoscopic skills with hands-on course 1, covering complication management, advanced resections, and suturing techniques — led by Silvana Perretta and held at the Anatomy Techniques & Training Center Athens.
Beginners and advanced surgeons are invited to join the laparoscopic suturing courses: hands-on 2 (beginner) and hands-on 3 (beginner and advanced), both sponsored by Karl Storz and directed by Thomas Carus.
During hands-on course 4, the laparoscopic bile duct exploration choledochoscopy course directed by Ahmad Nassar, participants can practise cholangiography, trans-cystic duct cannulation and exploration, choledochotomy exploration, and methods of biliary drainage.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your surgical proficiency — join us at EAES2026 in Athens!