Defined standards
Training is organised around the GESEA Basic Level exercises and assessment structure.
ATDERA × Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association
Officially approved GESEA Level 1 certification session
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 an officially approved Level 1 certification session in Ankara.
Application first. Payment is requested only after written acceptance.
- Dates
- 20–22 November 2026
- Language
- English
- Cohort
- Up to 20 physicians
- Venue
- UFSEM, Balgat · Ankara
The Basic Level Pathway
Build the psychomotor foundations required for safe endoscopic practice
GESEA Level 1 brings the essential skills of laparoscopy and hysteroscopy into a defined training and assessment framework. The Ankara programme moves from core theory to deliberate practice across LASTT, SUTT and HYSTT before the scheduled certification session.
Deliberate practice
Repetition, task sequencing and faculty feedback support progressive technical control.
One connected route
Choose training, certification, or the complete three-day route according to your current stage.
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 coordinationProgramme
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
Day 01
Friday, 20 November 2026
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 Yarci 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
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Day 02
Saturday, 21 November 2026
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
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Day 03
Sunday, 22 November 2026
Certification Session
Certification examination — theoretical session
Certification examination — practical session
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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.
Prof. Recai Pabuçcu
Prof. Gamze Sinem Yücel
Trainers
01Prof. Aslı Yarci Gürsoy
02Prof. Emre Göksan Pabuçcu
03Prof. Emre Okyay
04Prof. Emin Üstünyurt
05Prof. Kerem Doğa Seçkin
06Assoc. Prof. Mine Kiseli
07Dr. Kübra Bağcı
08Dr. Kaan Eray Uzun
09Dr. Arzu Bostancı Durmuş
10Dr. Berçem Oğuz
11Dr. Destina Kavak
12Dr. Mahmut Yılmaz
13Dr. Bilge Pınar Keskinsoy
14Dr. Onur Yavuz
Training in Practice
A growing record of hands-on medical education
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.
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, TürkiyeAccommodation and local transfer arrangements can be requested separately through the programme office after acceptance.
View the centre on GESEARecognition & organisations
Listed on the ESGE educational calendar
The certification session is an officially approved GESEA Level 1 session and appears on the ESGE educational calendar. 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.
Certifying body · GESEA programmeEuropean Society for Gynaecological Endoscopyesge.org
Official GESEA Level 1 e-learningESGE Academyacademy.esge.org
GESEA Training Center · AnkaraReproductive Medicine and Surgery Associationutcd.org.tr
Host institution · UFSEM, Balgat CampusUfuk Universityufuk.edu.tr
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
All 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.
Training only
20–21 November 2026
£1,750+ VAT
Co-branded certificate of attendance
Choose this routeCertification only
22 November 2026
£300+ VAT
One scheduled official GESEA Level 1 certification attempt
Choose this routeTraining + certification
20–22 November 2026
£2,000+ VAT
Training and one scheduled official GESEA Level 1 certification attempt
Choose this routeIncluded
- 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 by 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.
Application
Academic review comes before payment
Submit a concise professional application and select your preferred route. The programme office aims to respond within three business days.
Application deadline · 5 November 2026, 23:59 Türkiye time
- 01Submit the application form — no payment is taken at this stage.
- 02The academic team reviews your application within three business days and may request a CV by email or direct contact.
- 03If accepted, complete GBP payment within three business days to confirm your place.
Essential Information
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official GESEA certification session?
Yes. The 22 November 2026 session is an officially approved GESEA Level 1 certification session at the Ankara training centre.
Can I attend the training without taking certification?
Yes. Select the training-only route for 20–21 November. 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 22 November. 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 and local transfers are not included, but 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 5 November 2026 at 23:59 Türkiye time, subject to academic review.
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