01 What is GBCC Robotic Surgery Workshop?

The GBCC Robotic Surgery Workshop is only for Non-Korean Participants program and will be conducted as a pre-conference program of GBCC 2026.

This program designed for robotic surgeons who have completed the basic program and wish to enhance basics skills or focus on a specific procedure.

It is a personalized course with an emphasis on hands-on practice on cadaver models.

02 Overview

■ Date & Time: 08:00-18:00, April 22 (Wed.), 2026 (It is subject to change due to any situation.)
■ Venue: Robot Training Center of Severance Hospital (Location)

* It takes approximately 1 hour to GBCC venue (Grand Walkerhill Hotel) by car.
* Shuttle buses are not provided between the Workshop venue and the GBCC venue.

■ Program:

Up to four-hours procedures will be conducted in both the morning and afternoon.

Morning Section 08:30-12:30 Team 1 - 4
(For General Surgeons)
Lunch Break 12:30-13:30 Lunch is included in the registration fee.
Afternoon Section 13:30-17:30 Team 5 - 8
(For General Surgeons)
■ Team
  • Each team working on one cadaver will consist of one tutor, one operator, and up to three observers.
  • Up to eight teams will be conducted.
  • The final team assignments will be determined by the Secretariat.
■ Tutors  * Alphabetical (First Name)

- Ahmad Matalkah (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.)
- Hung-Wen Lai (Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan)
- Jai Min Ryu (Samsung Medical Center, Korea)
- Jee Ye Kim (Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine, Korea)
- Jeeyeon Lee (Kyungpook National Univ. Chilgok Hospital, Korea)
- Joo Heung Kim (Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine, Korea)
- Ku Sang Kim (Kosin Univ. Gospel Hospital, Korea)
- Sae Byul Lee (Univ. of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)

03 Registration Process

  • The registration deadline for the GBCC Robotic Surgery Workshop is January 25, 2026.
  • Since the GBCC Robotic Surgery Workshop operates on a competitive review system, registration may close earlier than the announced deadline depending on the situation.
  • The Secretariat will send a notice to final workshop participants after internal review.
  • Compliance with the certification procedure is required; therefore, submission of an application does not guarantee completion of the registration.
  • Applicants are required to submit:
    - Experience in robotic hands-on courses
    - Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at your hospital
    - Preferred Da Vinci System
    - Professional background (Brief Description)
  • Successful applicants will receive individual notification via email.
STEP01

• Register for GBCC 2026
• Select the 'Apply' checkbox of Robotic Surgery Workshop
• Fill out your answer for the workshop application

STEP02

• Complete the payment for GBCC 2026 registration fee first.

STEP03

• Acceptance notice for the GBCC Robotic Surgery Workshop will be sent individually by the Secretariat.

STEP04

• Complete the remaining payment for Robotic Surgery Workshop within five working days.

04 Registration Fee

  • Only GBCC registrants can apply this program and must pay the GBCC registration fee for each category separately from the workshop fee.
  • The payment of workshop registration fee should be completed within five working days after receiving the acceptance notice; otherwise, the position will be offered to the next suitable applicant.
  • The registration fee covers all program instruction, materials and lunch for the robotic surgery workshop on April 22 (Wed.), 2026. However, the GBCC 2026 registration fee is not included.
  • Attendees are responsible for their transportation, accommodations and additional meals.
Category Registration Fee
Operator (Hands-on) * ONLY for Professor/Physician
* Hands-on Training
* Up to 8 participants
USD 3,000
Observer (ONLY observe) * Live Surgery Observation
* Up to 24 participants (3 persons for each team)
USD 500