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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
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SUMMARY:Belgian Hernia Day - Belgian Section for Abdominal Wall Surgery (BSAWS)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the next Belgian Hernia Day @Tour&Taxi’s in Brussels are open now. For the first time this year with a featured BAST session.
URL:https://bast.be/event/belgian-hernia-day-belgian-section-for-abdominal-wall-surgery-bsaws/
LOCATION:Tour & Taxis\, Rue Picard 5/7\, Brussels\, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
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SUMMARY:BGES 24th Starters Hands-On Course - ORSI - Melle
DESCRIPTION:24th Edition “BGES Starters Package” ORSI Academy\nWhen: 15/11/2024 – 16/11/2024 08h15 – 17h00.\nWhere: ORSI Academy (Proefhoevestraat 12\, 9090 Melle\, East-Flanders\, Belgium)\nLanguage: English\nRequirements for participation: 3rd of 4th year surgical trainee + BGES-membership\nPlaces left: First come\, first served\nRegistrations Open: Now \nMore information:\nThe BGES has the pleasure to invite you to the 22nd edition of the “Starters Package” which is a 2 days workshop in laparoscopy dedicated to 3rd & 4th year surgical trainees.\nThe aim is to provide a concise overview on basic and more advanced laparoscopic techniques given by national surgeons\, all renowned experts in the field of laparoscopic surgery.\nRelying to the great success of previous editions\, the course is again organized at ORSI Academy in Melle\, Belgium.\nTheoretical presentations will be made on a wide variety of subjects. Hands on training will be offered on living pigs in the afternoon. \nProgram \nMore information & registration via BGES (Arlette Siebertz – asiebertz@skynet.be – +32 (0)475 38 28 26
URL:https://bast.be/event/21st-edition-bges-starters-package-orsi-academy/
LOCATION:ORSI Academy\, Proefhoevestraat 12\, Melle\, East-Flanders\, 9090\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
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SUMMARY:Call for Belgian Abdominal Wall Surgery Tour (RBSS)
DESCRIPTION:Belgian Section of Abdominal Wall surgery Tour 2024-2025:                        \n  \nDear 5th and 6th year residents\, \n  \nThe Belgian Section of Abdominal Wall Surgery ( BSAWS ) and the RBSS will organize a Hernia Tour during the 2024-2025 academic year. \nDuring this tour\, 2 residents with a specific interest in hernia surgery will visit 5 participating hospitals and have the opportunity to learn different techniques in hernia repair and engage in face-to-face discussions with the hernia specialists. \nEach visit will be a one-day visit and the tour includes both Flemish and French speaking hospitals. \nIf you are interested\, please send your curriculum vitae and motivational letter to Info@acta-medica-belgica.be AND Anthony.beunis@gmail.com before 1/12/24. Candidates will be selected by the teachers of the participating hospitals. \n  \nResidents: \n  \n\nOne French and one- Flemish speaking resident\n5th or 6th years of surgery during the concerned period\nSpecial interest in Hernia surgery\nMember of the RBSS\nCV + Letter of motivation\nDeadline for application 1/12/24\n\nAim: \n\nTeaching of tips and tricks\nSee open\, Robotic\, Laparoscopic techniques\nComponent separation / Botox / PPP\nCreate a network with the teachers\nCreate a network with colleagues from the other part of the country\n\n  \nTeachers: \n            –       Tuesday January 21st 2025 CHWapi Tournai / Doornik Dr Gherardi\, Dario \n            –       Wednesday February 19th 2025 UZ Antwerp Dr Beunis\, Anthony \n            –       Thursday March 20th 2025 Jessa Ziekenhuis / Sint Trudo Dr Van Hoef\, Stijn \n            –       Thursday April 24th 2025 CHU Mont Godinne Dr Lemaire Julien \n            –       Thursday May 15th 2025  UZ Brussels Dr Janssens\, Ward \n            \nHope to see you soon! \nDr Beunis Anthony                                                            Dr Eli Chelala \nBoard member BSAWS                                                     President BSAWS
URL:https://bast.be/event/call-for-belgian-abdominal-wall-surgery-tour-rbss/
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBSS":MAILTO:info@rbss.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240910T131115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T154501Z
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SUMMARY:Expert in the Field Webinar: "Endovascular management of aneurysmal disease in 2024"
DESCRIPTION:BAST ‘Expert in the Field’ Webinar by Dr. E. Abi-Khalil – “Endovascular management of aneurysmal disease in 2024”\n \nOur next ‘Expert in the Field” webinar which is scheduled for November 14\, 2024 at 8 PM sharp. Registrations are open on our website for all BAST 2024 members. You will receive the webinar-link (Microsoft Teams) by mail a few days in advance. All webinars are free of charge and RIZIV/INAMI-accredited. \nWhen: Wednesday 20/11/2024 20h00 – 22h00\nWhere: Online via Microsoft Teams\nFaculty: Dr. Abi-Khalil Jâd (Marie Curie – Charleroi)\nLanguage: English\nPrice: € 0\nRequirements for participation: BAST-membership\nPlaces left: Unlimited\nRegistrations Open: NOW\nRegistrations Close: 20/11/2024 \nMore information:\nJoin us during our monthly BAST ‘Expert in the Field’ webinars and broaden your knowledge on various surgical topics.\nNot only basic knowledge will be covered\, also various updated insights\, tips for during procedures as well as scientific research will be discussed.\nEvery BAST ‘Expert in the Field’ webinar is RIZIV-INAMI accredited and for each followed webinar you will receive a certificate of attendance.\nEach session takes place online via Microsoft Teams from 20h00 to approximately 22h00.\nRegister now to receive the link for this session a few days before the webinar. \n 
URL:https://bast.be/event/expert-in-the-field-webinar-endovascular-management-of-aneurysmal-disease-in-2024/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="BAST":MAILTO:info@bast.be
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240522T151645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T102343Z
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SUMMARY:BSAWS Cadaver workshop in hernia repair 2024
DESCRIPTION:BSAWS Cadaver workshop in hernia repair 2024 \nThe annual not-to-be-missed free hands on hernia training course will take place in November.\nThis course is especially for 3rd and 4th year surgical trainees who will refine their skills for hernia repair on real cadavers. \nWhen: 22/11/2024\nWhere: CETRAS\, UZ Gent\, Belgium (Corneel Heymanslaan 10\, 9000 Ghent)\nRegistrations: via BSAWS \nMore information coming soon.  \n 
URL:https://bast.be/event/bsaws-bast-cadaver-workshop-in-hernia-repair-2024/
LOCATION:CETRAS\, Ghent\, Corneel Heymanslaan 10\, Ghent\, Oost-Vlaanderen\, 9000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241120T102756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T102756Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian Section for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (BSHBPS)
DESCRIPTION:XXIIIrd Post Graduate Course \nBrussels \nProgramme enclosed \nRegistrations : HERE
URL:https://bast.be/event/belgian-section-for-hepatobiliary-and-pancreatic-surgery-bshbps/
LOCATION:Tagnon Hall\, HUB Institute Jules Bordet\, Rue Meylemeersch 90\, 1070 Anderlecht\, Belgique\, Bruxelles\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBSS":MAILTO:info@rbss.be
GEO:50.8122046;4.2618581
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240523T023126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T183634Z
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SUMMARY:RSWG Module 2D: Pig Lab at ORSI Academy 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: November 30\, 2024 @Orsi Academy
URL:https://bast.be/event/rswg-module-2d-pig-lab-at-orsi-academy-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240121T152930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T184044Z
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SUMMARY:Towards New Standards Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date \nfor another edition of the well known Towards New Standards Symposium 2024. \n>>> December 5-6\, 2024 <<< \nDon’t miss this this interesting colorectal congress with international faculty! \nSee you in Bruges? \n 
URL:https://bast.be/event/towards-new-standards-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:BMCC Bruges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250115T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241207T124118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T205559Z
UID:34550-1736971200-1736976600@bast.be
SUMMARY:Expert in the Field Webinar: "Is an incident in the adrenal gland serious?"
DESCRIPTION:The next topic for our Expert in the Field Webinar is out. This time endocrine surgery with a session about incidents in the adrenal gland by prof. Alain Rosière (digestive and endocrine surgery) of Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mont Godinne. \nWednesday night\, January 15th\, at 20h via Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://bast.be/event/expert-in-the-field-webinar-is-an-incident-in-the-adrenal-gland-serious/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240628T085609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T102423Z
UID:31892-1737158400-1737331199@bast.be
SUMMARY:RBSS Meets BAST weekend
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are open via : www.rbss.be
URL:https://bast.be/event/rbss-meet-bast-weekend/
LOCATION:Circus Hotel Casino Namur\, Av. Baron de Moreau 1\, Namur\, 5000\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBSS":MAILTO:info@rbss.be
GEO:50.4570422;4.8630278
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240709T075119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T111953Z
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SUMMARY:VATS Cadaver Course 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for VATS Cadaver Course 2025\, more info soon ! \nWhen: Monday 20/01/2025\nWhere: Vesaliuus Instituut (Leuven).\nLanguage: English\nPrice: 150 euros deposit\, refunded after the course. \nRequirements for participation: BAST / RBSS/BAST Block-membership 2024/2025. \n  \nThe BAST VATS Cadaver Course is designed for 5th-6th years with a special interest in Thoracic Surgery. \nAnatomy\, techniques for 3 port and uniportal VATS lobectomies and what to do when complications arise will be discussed\, after which the hands-on cadaver training will start under the supervision of our experienced teachers. A highly educative course\, not to be missed for those interested in pursuing Thoracic Surgery ! \n  \n 
URL:https://bast.be/event/vats-cadaver-course-2025/
LOCATION:Vesalius institute KULeuven\, ON1bis\, Herestraat 49\, bus 1031\, Leuven\, 3000\, Belgium
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GEO:50.8770592;4.672333
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240709T075346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T145139Z
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SUMMARY:Anatomy Cadaver Course – 3rd edition
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 21\, 2025. \nVenue: Vesalius Institute Leuven \nPlaces: 12 \nRequirements: BAST member 2024\, 1st-2nd year surgical trainees \nDeposit: 50€ (refunded after the course) \nThe BAST Anatomy Cadaver Course is a course for junior assistants (1st-2nd year) in general surgery and aims to review the anatomy of the abdomen and thorax from a surgical point of view. The surgically relevant structures will be discussed and taught using common surgical techniques. This hands-on cadaver training will be guided by experienced teachers.
URL:https://bast.be/event/anatomy-cadaver-course-3nd-edition/
LOCATION:Vesalius institute KULeuven\, ON1bis\, Herestraat 49\, bus 1031\, Leuven\, 3000\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="BAST":MAILTO:info@bast.be
GEO:50.8770592;4.672333
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20240918T142812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T131053Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian Section of Colorectal Surgery (BSCRS) -  21th Postgraduate Course
DESCRIPTION:Belgian Section of ColoRectal Surgery (BSCRS) \nPost Graduate Course @Provinciehuis\, Leuven \nHands-on fistula course for trainees!
URL:https://bast.be/event/bscrs-postgraduate-course/
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ORGANIZER;CN="BAST":MAILTO:info@bast.be
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250205T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250107T085041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T102119Z
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SUMMARY:Expert in the Field Webinar: "Indications for mechanical support & ECMO placement"
DESCRIPTION:Our next webinar will be on cardiac surgery with practical indications for mechinal support and how to place an ECMO. This will be held by dr. Jan Coveliers\, former BAST president and cardiac surrgeon in the Antwerp University Hospital (UZA).
URL:https://bast.be/event/expert-in-the-field-webinar-indications-for-mechanical-support-ecmo-placement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241126T184642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132235Z
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SUMMARY:RSWG Module 1D: Basic Dry Lab
DESCRIPTION:When: 8/02/2025\, 9AM – 12AM \nWhere: CHU Tivoli La Louvière (dr. Vincenzo Simonelli) \nWhat: This half-day course provides hands-on experience with the robotic system\, including learning how to dock and undock it. Module 1D focuses on preparing participants for bedside assistance \nLanguage: English/French \nPlaces: 6 spots (DaVinci X systems) \nRequirements for participation: completion of module 1A and  module 1B (& preferably also module 1C)\, kindly submit the required documents of proof (1B\, 1C\, 1D\, and 2B) to us via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be \nRegistrations: Via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be  – registrations close 25/01/2025 \nPrice: 0€
URL:https://bast.be/event/rswg-module-1d-basic-dry-lab-4/
LOCATION:CHU Tivoli La Louvière\, Av. Max Buset 34\, La Louvière
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241126T184703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132134Z
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SUMMARY:RSWG Module 1D: Basic Dry Lab
DESCRIPTION:When: 15/02/2025\, 9AM – 12AM \nWhere: Orsi (dr. Jan Colpaert & dr. Mohamed Abasbassi) \nWhat: This half-day course provides hands-on experience with the robotic system\, including learning how to dock and undock it. Module 1D focuses on preparing participants for bedside assistance \nLanguage: English \nPlaces: 8 spots (DaVinci XI systems) \nRequirements for participation: completion of module 1A and  module 1B (& preferably also module 1C)\, kindly submit the required documents of proof (1B\, 1C\, 1D\, and 2B) to us via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be \nRegistrations: Via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be  – registrations close  1/02/2025 \nPrice: 0€
URL:https://bast.be/event/rswg-module-1d-basic-dry-lab-5/
LOCATION:ORSI Academy\, Proefhoevestraat 12\, Melle\, 9090\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T190754Z
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SUMMARY:FYA - Find Your Algorithm
DESCRIPTION:We negociate free registration for BAST Members using the code : ‘BAST’ during individual registration (instead of 500 euros). \nThe 5th edition of Find Your Algorithm will be held in London at the ILEC Conference Centre from February 28th to March 1st. This outstanding event will focus on the latest advances in Peripheral\, Venous & Aortic treatment\, with the three programs running in parallel in separate rooms. The core of our format is made by unique interaction between the participants during case-based discussions and hot topic debates. \nFind more information here. \nVenue Address:\nILEC Conference Centre\n47 Lillie Rd\nLondon SW6 1UD\nUnited Kingdom
URL:https://bast.be/event/fya-find-your-algorithm/
LOCATION:ILEC Conference Center\, 47 Lillie Rd\, London SW6 1UD\, United Kingdom\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250128T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T164109Z
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SUMMARY:BYCTS: Surgical Cardiac Anatomy: lecture + dissection workshop
DESCRIPTION:Evening lecture on 27/02/2025 @19h30: \nSpeaker: Prof. Dr. Peter Verbrugghe \nLocation: Auditorium Van De Walle\, UZ Leuven. Parking UZ Leuven\, West (https://g.co/kgs/13VCQrw) \n  \nYou will be accommodated with something to drink and eat to make the session rather informal and open for discussion with Prof Verbrugghe and your colleagues. \nPlease confirm your presence before 07/02/2025 –> contact: (michiel.algoet@kuleuven.be).
URL:https://bast.be/event/bycts-surgical-cardiac-anatomy-lecture-dissection-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250306T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241219T131526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T135610Z
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SUMMARY:Expert in the Field Webinar: "Basics in Proctology"
DESCRIPTION:The next Expert in the Field Webinar will be hosted by dr. Dirk Van de Putte\, colorectal surgeon at UZ Gent. A session about “Basics in Proctology”\, interesting for all level surgical trainees! Registration are free.
URL:https://bast.be/event/expert-in-the-field-webinar-basics-in-proctology/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250129T095238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T144409Z
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SUMMARY:BSUGIS-BAST Spring Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Belgian Section for Upper GI Surgery (BSUGIS) – Belgian Association of Surgical Trainees (BAST) \nUpper GI Surgery Nightmares \nHUB New Bordet\, Brussels \nOpen access and free for all the trainees without registration ! \nProgram: \n8h30-9h00: Registration and Coffee \n9h00: Introduction by the BSUGIS president (Lieven Depypere) \n9h05: Case of the month I (Philippe Nafteux) \n9h20: Boerhaave Syndrome: when Upper GI Teamwork can (eventually) make the Dream work (Gigi Vos) \n9h40: Beer und Snitzel\, delayed primary closure of Boerhaave syndrome (Omar El Salawi) \n10h00: Giant sliding hiatal hernia and gastroscopy causing hemodynamic instability: a case report and literature review (Helenna Herremans) \n10h20-10h50: Coffee break \n10h50: Case of the month II (Jody Valk) \n11h05: Concealed anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy resulting in death\, a testimony of insufficient testing modalities (Ward Seurs) \n11h25: Oesophageal perforation and mediastinitis due to necrotizing tonsillitis (Andreas Denys) \n11h45: Esophago-left broncial fistula after esophagectomy (Elisa Antonelli) \n12h05 – 12h35: Closing remarks\, awards\, adjourn
URL:https://bast.be/event/bsugis-bast-spring-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Institut Jules Bordet\, Rue Meylemeersch 90\, brussel\, 1070\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250106T180824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T101641Z
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SUMMARY:BAST-BYF Endovascular Skills Course 2025
DESCRIPTION:BAST-BYF Endovascular Skills Course 2025\n\nWhen: 02/04/2025 13h00 – 18h00\nWhere: DMB Medical\, Rijksweg 10\, Bornem\, Antwerp\, Belgium\nFaculty: Dr. J. Goedeme\, Dr. V. Ceuterick (BYF)\nLanguage: English\nPrice: 0€ (50€ deposit will be refunded after attendance)\nRequirements for participation: BAST membership\nPlaces: 16\nRegistrations Open: NOW\nRegistrations Close: 26/03/2025 \nMore information: \nTrain your endovascular skills during this 2nd edition BAST-BYF course sponsored by DMB Medical!\nThe following topics will be covered during the various sessions:\n– Theoretical session\n– Maze Box: crossover\, visceral artery catherisation\, CERAB\, kissing stents\,…\n– Asahi Guidewire simulator\n– Ultrasound-Guided Puncture\n– Guidewire skills\n– EVAR VR simulator\n– Bentley simulator BeBack \nProgram:\n13h00 Welcome\, registration & lunch\n13h45 Introduction\n14h00 Start of the course\n18h00 End of course with networking event & finger food
URL:https://bast.be/event/bast-byf-endovascular-skills-course-2025/
LOCATION:DMB Medical\, Rijksweg 10\, Bornem\, Antwerpen\, 2880\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250403T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250128T164302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T164302Z
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SUMMARY:BYCTS: Coronary Anastomosis Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Coronary Anastomosis Workshop \nEvening lecture + workshop on 03/04/2025 @ 19h30 (organized by Dr T. Langenaeken) \nSpeaker: Prof. Dr. Paul Sergeant \nLocation: TBA\, Leuven \n  \nAs this session follows the IUPG course for 4th and 5th year Belgian surgical residents (organized in Leuven)\, we can have dinner all together before the lecture. \nPlease confirm your presence before 13/03/2025 –> contact michiel.algoet@kuleuven.be
URL:https://bast.be/event/bycts-coronary-anastomosis-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250415T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250113T173240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T173240Z
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SUMMARY:Vascular Suturing Course - Carotid and Femoropopliteal models
DESCRIPTION:When: 15/04/2025\, 12h30-18h\nWhere: anatomy auditorium of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel – Campus Jette (Laarbeeklaan 103\, 1090 Jette)\nLanguage: English\nPrice: Free for BAST-members; 50 euro deposit which will be reimbursed after attendance to the course\nRequirements for participation: None\nPlaces: 40\nRegistrations Open: NOW\nRegistrations Close: 14/04/2025 \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://bast.be/event/vascular-suturing-course-carotid-and-femoropopliteal-models-3/
LOCATION:Vrije Universiteit Brussel – Campus Jette – Anatomiezaal\, Laarbeeklaan 103\, Jette\, Jette\, 1090\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241120T103207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T103207Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian Surgical Week
DESCRIPTION:Impact of patient/surgeon gender on surgical outcome
URL:https://bast.be/event/belgian-surgical-week/
LOCATION:Ostend Thermae Palace\, Koningin Astridlaan 7\, Ostend\, 8400\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBSS":MAILTO:info@rbss.be
GEO:51.2260556;2.9022531
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241120T103347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T140906Z
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SUMMARY:BAST TRAINER-TRAINEE SESSION (Belgian Surgical Week)
DESCRIPTION:More informations and abstract submission soon.
URL:https://bast.be/event/bast-trainer-trainee-session-belgian-surgical-week/
LOCATION:Ostend Thermae Palace\, Koningin Astridlaan 7\, Ostend\, 8400\, Belgium
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBSS":MAILTO:info@rbss.be
GEO:51.2260556;2.9022531
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250129T100943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T101631Z
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SUMMARY:BSSO-BAST Joint Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next BSSO-BAST joint session during the Belgian Week on Friday 25/04/2025 from 10 to 11.30 ! \nThe session will be presentated by our Surgical Expert in Oncology with interactive discussions about Surgical Training in Surgical Oncology\, the surgical oncology EBSQ examination and the “FEBS in Surgical Oncology” Diploma and also about impact of gender differences in the Surgical Oncology Field.
URL:https://bast.be/event/bsso-bast-joint-session/
LOCATION:Ostend Thermae Palace\, Koningin Astridlaan 7\, Ostend\, 8400\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250426T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241222T161307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T140933Z
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SUMMARY:BAST-RBSS-BGES Hands-On Workshop at Belgian Surgical Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the new edition of our famous and well known Hand’s-On Workshop organized by BAST-RBSS-BGES\, taking place on Saturday 26th of April 2025 at 08H30 (following the BSW congress) for an half-day of pratical session for BAST-Members. \n  \nProgram: \n1-2 years surgical trainees (16 spots): Basic Laparoscopic and Simulation Training.\n– 1.5 hours on Endotrainers (individual training).\n– 1\,5 hours on Simendo Simulation Devices (individual training). \n3-6 years surgical trainees (20 spots): Procedural Laparoscopic Training on Phantom Trainers\n– 3 hours Wetlab simulation with organs (stomach\, livers): cholecystectomy\, hepatecrtomy\, oesophagus and stomach anastomosis\, Nissen fundoplication\, sleeve gastrectomy (free program). \n3-6 years surgical trainees (4 spots): VATS Simulation Training\n– 30 minutes of theoritical explanation (devices and stapplers).\n– 2\,5 hours on Stupnik Devices : basic skills in Thoracoscopy (uVATS\, mVATS)\, suturing\, stappling\, non anatomical resections and anatomical resections. \n3-6 years surgical trainees (8 spots): Vascular Simulation Training (peripheral and carotid sutures)\n– 1\,5 hours on Carotid Endarterectomy simulator \n– 1\,5 hours on Femoral-Popliteal Procedures \nTotal: 48 spots. \n  \nSchedule overview: \n\n08H30-08H45: Registration & Breakfast\n08H45-09h00: Welcome by the BGES & BAST and splitting up of the group to stations\n09H00-10H35: Workshop Part 1\n10h35-11h00: Coffee Break\n11h00-12h00: Workshop Part 2\n12h00-12h15: Conclusion & handling out of the certificates of attendance\n\nFaculty: \nBAST: Dr. D’ulisse\, Trainee and BAST Course Director\nBGES: Dr. Schoneveldt\, Dr. Magema\nRBSS for VATS: Dr. Lemaitre \nThank you to our generous sponsors for their trust for this new edition: \n                                                                            \n  \nThe registration for this Workshop is free for BAST-members with a caution of 50 euros which will be refunded after the course. \nThe registration are possible via the BSW2025 website (registrations will open very soon\, alongside the BSW registrations.) \nYou can either choose: \n\nonly workshop\, free (with caution of 50 euros\, refundable).\nCongress + workshop : you will have the possibility at the end of the registration to choose the workshop in addition of the congress for free (with caution of 50 euros\, refundable).\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge your surgical skills and meet other trainees ! \nSee you here!
URL:https://bast.be/event/bast-rbss-bges-hands-on-workshop-at-belgian-surgical-week-2025/
LOCATION:Ostend Thermae Palace\, Koningin Astridlaan 7\, Ostend\, 8400\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250517T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250517T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241217T200637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132055Z
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SUMMARY:RSWG Module 2C: Advanced Dry Lab
DESCRIPTION:When: 17/05/2025 \nWhere: UZ Brussels – Dr. E. Van Eetvelde & Dr. J. Stijns \nWhat: This half-day\, one-on-one training course includes a brief test on system docking and helps participants become familiar with the “buttons and controls” of the system. The training also provides console practice using various dry-lab models. \nLanguage: English/Dutch \nPlaces: 4 spots\, one-on-one training (DaVinci Xi system) \nRequirements for participation: completion of module 1 and  module 2B (& preferably also module 2A) \nRegistrations: Via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be  – registrations close  27/04/2025 \nPrice: 0€
URL:https://bast.be/event/rswg-module-2c-advanced-dry-lab-4/
LOCATION:UZ Brussel\, Operating Theatres (Second Floor\, Route 235\, OR 2)\, Laarbeeklaan 101\, Jette\, Brussels\, 1090\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250524T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250524T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20241217T200430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T132032Z
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SUMMARY:RSWG Module 2C: Advanced Dry Lab
DESCRIPTION:When: 24/05/2025 \nWhere: CHU Tivoli La Louvière – Dr. V. Simonelli & Dr. E. Reynvoet \nWhat: This half-day\, one-on-one training course includes a brief test on system docking and helps participants become familiar with the “buttons and controls” of the system. The training also provides console practice using various dry-lab models. \nLanguage: English/French \nPlaces: 4 spots\, one-on-one training (DaVinci X systems) \nRequirements for participation: completion of module 1 and  module 2B (& preferably also module 2A)\, kindly submit the required documents of proof (1B\, 1C\, 1D\, and 2B) to us via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be \nRegistrations: Via mail bast@rswg.rbss.be  – registrations close  4/05/2025 \nPrice: 0€
URL:https://bast.be/event/rswg-module-2c-advanced-dry-lab-3/
LOCATION:CHU Tivoli La Louvière\, Av. Max Buset 34\, La Louvière
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250602T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250602T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212623
CREATED:20250227T141304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T141304Z
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SUMMARY:BGES-BAST Video Session
DESCRIPTION:In memory of Alexis Buggenhout; registrations opening soon
URL:https://bast.be/event/bges-bast-video-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
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