Modern medicine increasingly demands integration with technological advancements in health sciences. This Transoral Robotic Surgery program was designed to offer an update on one of the key tools for high-precision surgery: the da Vinci® platform, produced by Intuitive Surgical – CA.
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) refers to a set of surgical procedures performed through the oral cavity in a robot-assisted manner using the da Vinci platform. It is used for treating both benign and malignant pathologies. The robotic technology offers the surgeon a three-dimensional view of the tissues with high definition and magnification. The use of articulated instruments allows movements with an amplitude of up to 270º, providing precision and skill in executing the surgical technique.
TORS was initially described as a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer, representing a major advancement in of functional outcomes and postoperative recovery. The use of TORS in treating patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea—who do not adapt to Positive Pressure Therapy (AP) due to hypopharyngeal and supraglottic obstruction—is already well-established in the literature. The goal in this pathology is the resection of soft tissues, which may include the lingual tonsil and, possibly, the tongue base musculature, along with supraglottoplasty to prevent epiglottic collapse.
With a practical focus, we provide training, routines in robotic surgery centers, and the study of topographic anatomy of the head and neck, which enables the use of the system with the necessary skills to appropriately select cases and operate the da Vinci® platform safely.
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
– Recognize anatomical limits that define safety parameters for performing transoral robotic surgery;
– Properly indicate this procedure (patient selection), a crucial decision-making process for successful treatment;
– Develop the technical skills necessary to perform transoral surgery using the da Vinci platforms (Si, X, and Xi);
– Apply essential criteria for patient positioning, exposure, and docking to carry out TORS safely and effectively, making this technique a differentiating factor in the specialty.
– Access to training on simulators and robotic platform;
– Opportunity to discuss with experienced professionals in the field;
– Case discussions and surgical video reviews;
– Observation of live surgeries and their clinical outcomes;
– In-service / hands-on practice using 3D anatomical models.
Theoretical: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Dentists focused on airway treatment and sleep respiratory disorders
Theoretical-Practical: Otolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons
Course schedule – Coming soon
Dr. Eric Thuler
Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP)
– Medical residency in Otolaryngology at USP;
– Specialist Title from ABORL;
– Specialized in Sleep Surgery and TORS (Forlí, Italy)
– Specialized in Transoral Robotic Surgery (University of Pennsylvania, USA);
– MBA in Healthcare Business Management – FGV;
– PhD in Health Sciences – IEP-HSL;
– Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Dr. Adriano Santana Fonseca
Graduation and postgraduate studies at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
– Otolaryngologist;
– Head and Neck Surgeon;
– Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon;
– Forensic Medicine Expert;
– Member of the Head and Neck Technical Chamber of CRM-BA;
– Member of the Head and Neck Surgery Department of ABORL.
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Information:
Phone: (11) 98346-3194
Email: [email protected]
Registrations until: August 01, 2025
THEORETICAL COURSE
– Class Date: August 18, 2025
– Time: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
– Workload: 9 hours
Location of theoretical classes:
First day: IDOR São Paulo – Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 5001 – Jardim paulista – São Paulo, SP
– Fee: R$ 1,254.00 (one thousand two hundred and fifty-four reais)
– Installment Plan: Up to 6 installments
THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL COURSE
– Class Date: August 18 to 24, 2025
-Time: From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
– Workload: 70 hours
– Duration: 7 days
Other theoretical-practical class days:
Hospital São Luiz Itaim – Dr. Alceu de Campos Rodrigues, 95 – Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo – SP.
– Fee: R$ 23,725.60 (twenty-three thousand, seven hundred and twenty-five reais and sixty cents)
– Installment Plan: Up to 6 installments
Discount Policy (valid for both options):
– Registrations until June 30, 2025: 10% discount;
– Registrations from July 1 to July 15, 2025: 5% discount;
– Registrations from July 16, 2025, onwards: No discount.
** Discounts valid for both options.
Discount Policy:
– 15% discount for IDOR alumni;
– Special conditions for employees of Rede D’Or, Oncologia D’Or, IDOR, and Sulamérica: For more details, please the service center at (11) 98346-3194 or [email protected]
** Valid for both options.
Questions? Please our service center.
Units
In addition to expanding its areas of activity, IDOR is also extending its geographical reach. In Rio de Janeiro, besides its headquarters in Botafogo, it currently has a large space within Hospital Glória D’Or dedicated to clinical research. Moreover, it has established units in São Paulo, Salvador, and Brasília, which work in an integrated way in research, education, and innovation. IDOR also extends its research to other Brazilian capitals, leveraging the structure of the Rede D’Or network in this process.
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