The programme

Learning outcomes

La chirurgia robotica, grazie ai suoi principali vantaggi in termini di libertà di movimento e visione tridimensionale, è ormai una realtà affermata nel mondo della sanità sia in Italia sia all’estero, diffondendosi progressivamente in diversi ambiti chirurgici sia di chirurgia generale che specialistica. Attualmente ha un vasto campo di applicazione che spazia dalla chirurgia urologica sia per patologie neoplastiche sia benigne alla chirurgia radicale delle neoplasie testa-collo, epato- ilio-pancreatiche, esofago-gastriche e colo-rettali, sino alla chirurgia conservativa per le patologie funzionali esofagee e gastriche, alla chirurgia ricostruttiva della parete addominale e alla chirurgia ginecologica.
Il chirurgo che si dedica alla chirurgia robotica, nel contesto clinico attuale, si configura quindi come un esperto di riferimento per il trattamento di numerose
patologie. Diventa importante unificare le varie competenze necessarie all’adozione di questa tecnica chirurgica attraverso una visione d’insieme, imparando a conoscere tutte le piattaforme robotiche attualmente disponibili, da Vinci, Hugo e Versius.
Il Master fornisce un approfondimento tecnico-culturale sui temi di fisiopatologia, anatomia chirurgica endoscopica, clinica e terapia chirurgica robotica, combinati con aspetti organizzativi e di analisi comparativa del bilancio costo-beneficio e costo-efficacia dell'approccio robotico fra le diverse piattaforme disponibili,
con lo scopo principale di offrire una aggiornata e completa rivisitazione sia delle tecniche chirurgiche che delle tecnologie applicate ad ampia gamma di interventi
chirurgici. Il settore di riferimento è quello della patologia chirurgica di testa-collo, esofago, stomaco, fegato, pancreas, reni, vie urinarie, vescica prostata ed apparato genitale femminile, ed in particolare quello delle patologie neoplastiche benigne e maligne che trovano indicazione in un trattamento chirurgico. Per tutti questi argomenti sarà preferita una metodologia di insegnamento "on the job" privilegiando le componenti di partecipazione all'attività clinica rispetto a lezioni frontali esclusivamente teoriche.

Professional profiles and employment and professional opportunities

Medici specialisti o specializzandi in chirurgia generale o della classe delle chirurgie specialistiche (ORL, Urologia).
Sbocchi occupazionali: Il Master intende fornire sia ai medici che agli specialisti in chirurgia generale, ORL, ginecologia e urologia le competenze necessarie per un moderno e completo approccio al paziente, che, partendo da una piena comprensione del contesto culturale, affronti tutte le opzioni terapeutiche che possano richiedere e prevedere l’impiego di un robot nella chirurgia generale e specialista, contribuendo a completare le opportunità delle attuali proposte tecniche.



The Italian University system

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First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme

First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.
Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.

Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree

Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.

Third-cycle degrees

PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.
Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.

Professional Master’s programme

1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.
2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.

Other useful things

Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.
Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.

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