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 2027.

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 21 (Wed.), 2027 (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 (Last Name)

- Deborah Farr (UT Southwestern Medical Center, U.S.A.)
- Jee Ye Kim (Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine, Korea)
- Joo Heung Kim (Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine, Korea)
- Beomseok Ko (ASAN Medical Center, Korea)
- Han-Byoel Lee (Seoul National Univ. Hospital, Korea)
- Jeeyeon Lee (Kyungpook National Univ. Chilgok Hospital, Korea)
- Chi Wei Mok (Changi General Hospital, Singapore)
- Jai Min Ryu (Samsung Medical Center, Korea)

03 Registration Process

  • The registration deadline for the GBCC Robotic Surgery Workshop is January 24 (Sun.), 2027.
  • 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 & Apply

• Register for GBCC 2027, select 'Apply' for the Robotic Surgery Workshop, and complete the application.

STEP02

Complete Registration Payment

• Pay the GBCC 2027 registration fee to proceed with your workshop application.

STEP03

Receive Acceptance Notice

• Selected applicants will be notified individually by the Secretariat.

STEP04

Complete Workshop Payment

• Pay the remaining workshop fee within 5 working days of receiving the acceptance notice.

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 21 (Wed.), 2027. However, the GBCC 2027 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
* Remote Observation of Live Robotic Surgery via the Intuitive Hub Before the Workshop
* Up to 8 participants
USD 3,000
Observer (ONLY observe) * Live Surgery Observation
* Remote Observation of Live Robotic Surgery via the Intuitive Hub Before the Workshop
* Up to 24 participants (3 persons for each team)
USD 500