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GESEA Level 1 Training & Certification Session · January 2027

GESEA Level 1 Training & Certification

Basic Laparoscopy (L1) · Basic Hysteroscopy (H1)

A three-day English-language programme combining the GESEA Basic Level curriculum, structured hands-on training and a GESEA Level 1 certification session in Ankara.

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GESEA Level 1 Training & Certification programme poster: Ankara, 29–31 January 2027
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Dates
Venue
UFSEM, Balgat · Ankara
Language
English
Cohort
Up to 20 physicians
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At a glance

The programme, answered in one view

GESEA Level 1 is the basic-level laparoscopy and hysteroscopy certification of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE). This Ankara edition pairs two days of faculty-led training with a certification session on 31 January 2027.

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Dates
Venue
Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association GESEA Training Center · Ankara · UFSEM, Balgat Campus
Teaching language
English
Routes
Training only · Certification only · Training + certification — Fee shared after academic review
Certificate
Official GESEA Level 1 certificate, issued by ESGE on successful assessment
Prerequisite
GESEA Level 1 e-learning on the ESGE Academy, purchased separately
Accommodation
Optional · Bilkent Hotel and Conference Center · rate on request
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The GESEA programme and the organisations behind this edition

GESEA is the certification programme of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, and the official Level 1 certificate is issued by ESGE. Training takes place at the Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association GESEA Training Center, hosted at Ufuk University's continuing education centre (UFSEM); the mandatory Level 1 e-learning is provided by the ESGE Academy.

Logos and marks are the property of their respective organisations. ATDERA organises the programme with the Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association; the official GESEA Level 1 certificate is issued by ESGE under the GESEA programme on successful assessment.

Routes & Fees

Select the route that matches your current stage

The fee for each route is shared after academic review; fees are collected in GBP and are subject to VAT. Lunch and coffee breaks are included on the relevant attendance days. The mandatory GESEA Level 1 e-learning is not included: it is purchased separately and directly from the ESGE Academy.

03 · Complete route29–31 January 2027

Training + certification

Fee shared after academic review

Training and one scheduled official GESEA Level 1 certification attempt

Apply for this routeNo payment at application · review within three business days
01 · Training only29–30 January 2027

Fee shared after academic review

Co-branded certificate of attendance

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02 · Certification only31 January 2027

Fee shared after academic review

One scheduled official GESEA Level 1 certification attempt

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Included

  • Relevant theory and hands-on components for the selected route
  • Lunch and coffee breaks on attended programme days
  • Programme coordination and admissions support

Available separately

  • Accommodation at Bilkent Hotel and Conference Center — rate on request
  • Local transfer arrangements by request
  • Additional certification attempt, if required
  • GESEA Level 1 e-learning — purchased directly from the ESGE Academy

Certification and combined routes include one scheduled official certification attempt. A further attempt, if needed, is booked at a future official session and charged at the then-current certification fee, subject to applicable GESEA rules.

Training-only participants receive an ATDERA × Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association certificate of attendance. This is not the official GESEA Level 1 certificate.

Cancellation and refund conditions follow the ATDERA Terms of Use.

Programme

Three days from shared theory to formal assessment

The programme below reflects the approved working schedule. Minor operational changes may be made without changing the educational scope.

Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association GESEA Training Center · UFSEM, Balgat

  1. Friday, 29 January 2027

    Orientation & Theory

    • Welcome of participants

    • Identification on the OSP platform

    • GESEA Educational Programme

    • Theoretical session

      • Operating room setup and ergonomics — Prof. Gamze Sinem Yücel
      • Anatomy — Assoc. Prof. Mine Kiseli
      • Energy modalities — Prof. Aslı Yarcı Gürsoy
      • Hysteroscopy instrumentation and diagnosis — Prof. Recai Pabuçcu
      • Laparoscopic suturing — Prof. Emin Üstünyurt
      • Complication management in hysteroscopy — Prof. Emre Okyay
      • Complication management in laparoscopy — Prof. Emre Göksan Pabuçcu

    • Discussion

    • Close

  2. Saturday, 30 January 2027

    Hands-on Skills Training

    • LASTT Basic Level Training

      • Exercise 1: camera navigation — 10–15 repetitions per participant, 2 minutes maximum per repetition
      • Exercise 2: hand–eye coordination — 15 repetitions per participant, 3 minutes maximum per repetition
      • Exercise 3: bimanual coordination — 10–15 repetitions per participant, 3 minutes maximum per repetition

    • Lunch & Coffee Break

    • Suturing Course

      • Basic loading techniques: loading the needle at a 90° angle
      • Stitching on the perfect stitch line with the dominant hand
      • Loading the needle for an open angle: two techniques
      • Stitching on the central line with the dominant hand
      • Intracorporeal knotting: Gladiator technique

    • SUTT Basic Level Training

      • Suturing and knot-tying task: five stitches on the central line and one intracorporeal knot

    • Coffee Break

    • HYSTT Basic Level Training

      • Exercise 1: camera navigation — 10–15 repetitions per participant, 3 minutes maximum per repetition
      • Exercise 2: hand–eye coordination — 15 repetitions per participant, 3 minutes maximum per repetition

    • Close

  3. Sunday, 31 January 2027

    Certification Session

    • Certification examination — theoretical session

    • Certification examination — practical session

    • Close

Training Architecture

Three skill domains. One coherent Basic Level framework.

The practical curriculum is organised around camera navigation, hand–eye coordination, bimanual control, laparoscopic suturing and hysteroscopic orientation.

LASTT

Laparoscopic Skills Training and Testing

Camera navigation, hand–eye coordination and bimanual coordination through defined repetition-based exercises.

Basic laparoscopy · navigation · coordination
SUTT

Suturing and Knot-Tying Training and Testing

Needle loading, controlled stitch placement and intracorporeal knotting, progressing to the Basic Level task sequence.

Needle loading · five stitches · one intracorporeal knot
HYSTT

Hysteroscopic Skills Training and Testing

Camera navigation and hand–eye coordination for controlled orientation within the hysteroscopic environment.

Basic hysteroscopy · navigation · hand–eye coordination
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Faculty

A faculty spanning reproductive medicine, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy

The centre director, chief mentor and trainer faculty guide the theoretical, hands-on and assessment components of the programme.

Trainers

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Training in Practice

A growing record of hands-on medical education

days, theory to assessment
3
named faculty
16
places, up to
20

Photographs from previous training programmes. Select any frame to open the full image.

Who Should Apply

For physicians building a structured foundation in gynaecological endoscopy

Applications are academically reviewed to align each participant’s current experience with the selected route.

Suitable backgrounds

  • Obstetrics and gynaecology residents
  • Specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Physicians working in reproductive medicine or minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
  • Academic clinicians seeking a formal Basic Level skills pathway

For certification applicants

  • The official ESGE Academy GESEA Level 1 e-learning must be completed before the certification session.
  • Certification is awarded only after successful completion of TESTT1, LASTT1, SUTT1 and HYSTT1.
  • The programme office may request a CV and supporting professional information after initial application.

The official GESEA Level 1 e-learning is mandatory for every participant — including training-only participants who do not sit the certification exam. It is purchased separately and directly from the ESGE Academy; its fee is not included in the programme fees on this page.

Route check

Which route fits you? Three questions

A short self-check before you apply. It suggests a route and preselects it in the application form; the academic review still makes the decision.

Your clinical background
GESEA Level 1 e-learning (ESGE Academy)
What do you want from the three days?

Answer the three questions to see a suggested route.

Skills laboratory with simulation stations during a theoretical session
UFSEM, Balgat · Ankara

Training Centre

Ankara · UFSEM, Balgat Campus

Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association GESEA Training Center

The programme is delivered at the training centre established within UFSEM. Training capacity and station planning are configured for a cohort of up to 20 participants.

Ufuk University Continuing Education Centre (UFSEM), Balgat Campus, Mevlana Bulvarı (Konya Yolu) No:86–88, 06520 Balgat, Ankara, Türkiye

Accommodation option

Bilkent Hotel and Conference Center

Participants can request accommodation at Bilkent Hotel and Conference Center in Ankara. Accommodation is not included in the programme fees; the rate is provided on request.

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Local transfer arrangements can be requested separately through the programme office after acceptance.

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What happens after you apply

Five steps, and no payment until you are accepted

  1. Apply

    Submit the short form. No payment is taken.

  2. Academic review

    A response within three business days; a CV may be requested.

  3. Confirm your place

    After written acceptance, pay in GBP within three business days.

  4. Complete the e-learning

    The GESEA Level 1 module on the ESGE Academy, before the session.

  5. Attend in Ankara

    29–31 January 2027 at UFSEM, Balgat · Ankara.

Application

Academic review comes before payment

Application deadline · 14 January 2027, 23:59 Türkiye time

Submit a concise professional application and select your preferred route. The programme office aims to respond within three business days.

  • No payment at application
  • A response within three business days
  • ESGE issues the certificate · ATDERA organises
  1. Submit the application form — no payment is taken at this stage.
  2. The academic team reviews your application within three business days and may request a CV by email or direct contact.
  3. If accepted, complete GBP payment within three business days to confirm your place.
gesea@atdera.com+44 7360 499846

Your information is used only for admissions review and programme communication. No payment is taken through this form.

Essential Information

Frequently asked questions

Still deciding? The programme office answers on WhatsApp and by email.

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Is this an official GESEA certification session?

The 31 January 2027 session is a GESEA Level 1 certification session at the Ankara training centre, held under the GESEA programme rules. The official GESEA Level 1 certificate is issued by ESGE on successful assessment.

Can I attend the training without taking certification?

Yes. Select the training-only route for 29–30 January. It includes a co-branded certificate of attendance, not the official GESEA Level 1 certificate. The official GESEA Level 1 e-learning is still mandatory for every participant and is purchased separately from the ESGE Academy.

Can I apply for certification only?

Yes. The certification-only route is scheduled for 31 January. Mandatory GESEA prerequisites, including the Level 1 e-learning, must be completed before the session; the e-learning is purchased directly from the ESGE Academy.

When do I pay?

Payment is requested only after academic review and written acceptance. Accepted applicants have three business days to complete payment in GBP.

What happens if I do not pass every certification component?

A further attempt can be booked at a future official session and is charged separately at the then-current certification fee, subject to the applicable GESEA rules.

Are meals, accommodation and transfers included?

Lunch and coffee breaks are included on attended programme days. Accommodation is available as an option at Bilkent Hotel and Conference Center; it is not included in the programme fees and the rate is provided on request. Local transfers can be arranged separately after contacting the programme office.

How many participants will attend?

The programme is planned for a cohort of up to 20 participants. Station planning will be configured for that cohort size.

Is Level 1 required before moving on to Level 2?

Not always. Under the GESEA pathway, direct entry to Level 2 is possible for experienced surgeons: it requires a signed letter from the physician's institution confirming relevant surgical experience — such as the number of laparoscopic hysterectomies performed — together with successful completion of the Level 2 e-learning module. Applications of this kind are assessed under the applicable GESEA rules.

What is the application deadline?

Applications are accepted until 14 January 2027 at 23:59 Türkiye time, subject to academic review.

Next on the GESEA pathway

GESEA Level 2 · MIGS

After Level 1, the Ankara Level 2 programme continues with intermediate laparoscopy and hysteroscopy and a four-exercise suturing course, taught by the same faculty.

See the Level 2 programme

From ATDERA Insights

Further reading on GESEA and endoscopy training

Apply for the January 2027 cohort

29–31 January 2027 · UFSEM, Ankara · applications close 14 January 2027

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