03 · Complete route19–21 February 2027
Training + certification
Fee shared after academic review
Training and one scheduled GESEA Level 2 certification attempt
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ATDERA × Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association
GESEA Level 2 · Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (MIGS) pathway
GESEA Level 2 Training & Certification
Intermediate Laparoscopy (L2) · Intermediate Hysteroscopy (H2)
A three-day English-language programme on the GESEA Level 2 (MIGS) pathway: intermediate laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skills, a four-exercise suturing course and a Level 2 certification session in Ankara, with the faculty of the Ankara Level 1 programme.
Application first. Payment is requested only after written acceptance.
- 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 2 is the Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (MIGS) certificate of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), the level after the GESEA Basic Level. This Ankara edition pairs two days of faculty-led training with a certification session on 21 February 2027, subject to ESGE confirmation.
Apply for academic review- 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 2 certificate, issued by ESGE on successful assessment; the session is subject to ESGE confirmation
- Prerequisite
- GESEA Level 1 certificate or an approved Level 1 bypass, and the Level 1 and Level 2 e-learning on the ESGE Academy
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The GESEA programme and the organisations behind this edition
European Society for Gynaecological EndoscopyCertifying body · GESEA programme
ESGE AcademyOfficial GESEA Level 1 and Level 2 e-learning
Reproductive Medicine and Surgery AssociationGESEA Training Center · Ankara
Ufuk UniversityHost institution · UFSEM, Balgat Campus
GESEA is the certification programme of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, and the official Level 2 certificate is issued by ESGE. Training takes place at the Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association GESEA Training Center — listed in ESGE’s GESEA centres directory as a Diploma centre — hosted at Ufuk University’s continuing education centre (UFSEM). The Level 1 and Level 2 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 2 certificate is issued by ESGE under the GESEA programme on successful assessment. The 21 February certification session is subject to ESGE confirmation.
The Level 2 MIGS Pathway
From a certified foundation to the skills needed to begin basic endoscopic procedures
GESEA Level 2 — the Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (MIGS) certificate — documents the knowledge and more advanced psychomotor skills needed to start performing basic endoscopic procedures in the operating room. The Ankara programme builds on Level 1 with timed LASTT2 exercises, a four-exercise suturing course and mentor-validated hysteroscopy before the scheduled certification session.
Built on Level 1
Designed for physicians who hold the GESEA Level 1 certificate or a Level 1 bypass approved by the GESEA committee.
Suturing at the centre
The longest block of the programme is laparoscopic suturing: four SUTT2 exercises with both hands, under trocar conditions.
One connected route
Choose training, certification, or the complete three-day route according to your current stage.
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 GESEA Level 1 and Level 2 e-learning is not included: it is obtained separately and directly from the ESGE Academy.
01 · Training only19–20 February 2027
Fee shared after academic review
Co-branded certificate of attendance
Apply02 · Certification only21 February 2027
Fee shared after academic review
One scheduled GESEA Level 2 certification attempt, subject to ESGE confirmation of the session
ApplyIncluded
- 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 and Level 2 e-learning — through the ESGE Academy
Certification and combined routes include one scheduled certification attempt at the 21 February session, which is subject to ESGE confirmation. 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 2 certificate.
Cancellation and refund conditions follow the ATDERA Terms of Use.
Programme
Three days from Level 2 theory to the certification session
The schedule below is the working programme. Session leads are confirmed with the faculty, and minor operational changes may be made without changing the educational scope.
Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association GESEA Training Center · UFSEM, Balgat
Friday, 19 February 2027
Orientation, Theory & LASTT2
Identification on the OSP platform and e-learning completion check
Welcome and programme introduction
Theoretical session
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy — tips and tricks
- Laparoscopic myomectomy — principles
- Uterine anomalies — from hysteroscopic diagnosis to surgery
- Complications in hysteroscopy
TESTT2 briefing — the 50-question theoretical examination and the Level 2 e-learning topics
Coffee Break
LASTT2 Training
- Exercise 1: camera navigation — 14 targets, 2 minutes maximum
- Exercise 2: hand–eye coordination — 6 rings, 2 minutes maximum
- Exercise 3: bimanual coordination — 6 pins, 2 minutes maximum
- Exercises in pairs, with at least three recorded runs of each
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Saturday, 20 February 2027
Suturing Course & Hands-on Training
Suturing Course I
- Advanced needle-loading techniques
- Loading the needle for an open angle
- Stitching on the central line with the dominant and non-dominant hand
- Intracorporeal knotting: Gladiator and smiley techniques
Coffee Break
Suturing Course II — SUTT2 exercises
- Exercise 1: continuous Greek suture line
- Exercise 2: right-hand stitch and intracorporeal knot
- Exercise 3: left-hand stitch and intracorporeal knot
- Exercise 4: stitch, tissue approximation and knot
- Trocars mandatory; seven-minute rhythm, at least three repetitions of each exercise
Lunch Break
Laparoscopic myomectomy — hands-on on models
Vaginal cuff closure — hands-on
Coffee Break
HYSTT2 Training
- Exercise 1: camera navigation — 12 targets, with the mentor validating light-cable and camera position at each step
- Exercise 2: hand–eye coordination — 12 pins retrieved by anatomical position and colour, 6 minutes maximum
Final practice run — one timed run of LASTT2, SUTT2 and HYSTT2 per participant
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Sunday, 21 February 2027
Level 2 Certification Session
Registration and identification on the OSP platform
LASTT2 — practical examination
SUTT2 — practical examination
HYSTT2 — practical examination
TESTT2 — theoretical examination, 50 multiple-choice questions
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Training Architecture
Three skill domains at the intermediate level.
Level 2 keeps the LASTT, SUTT and HYSTT structure of Level 1, with shorter time limits, two-handed suturing and mentor-validated hysteroscopic positioning.
LASTT
Laparoscopic Skills Training and Testing — Level 2
Camera navigation, hand–eye and bimanual coordination on the Level 1 models, with the limit for the two coordination exercises reduced from three minutes to two.
LASTT2 · three exercises · two-minute limitsSUTT
Suturing and Knot-Tying Training and Testing — Level 2
A continuous Greek suture line, right-hand and left-hand stitches with an intracorporeal knot, and a stitch with tissue approximation — with trocars mandatory.
SUTT2 · four exercises · seven minutes eachHYSTT
Hysteroscopic Skills Training and Testing — Level 2
Camera navigation with the mentor validating light-cable and camera position at each step, and pin retrieval by anatomical position and colour.
HYSTT2 · two exercises · mentor-validated positioningFaculty
A faculty spanning reproductive medicine, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
The centre director, chief mentor and trainer faculty of the Ankara GESEA programme guide the theoretical, hands-on and assessment components.
Centre Director
Prof. Recai Pabuçcu
Chief Mentor
Prof. Gamze Sinem Yücel
Trainers
- Prof. Aslı Yarcı Gürsoy
- Prof. Emre Göksan Pabuçcu
- Prof. Emre Okyay
- Prof. Emin Üstünyurt
- Prof. Kerem Doğa Seçkin
- Assoc. Prof. Mine Kiseli
- Dr. Kübra Bağcı
- Dr. Kaan Eray Uzun
- Dr. Arzu Bostancı Durmuş
- Dr. Berçem Oğuz
- Dr. Nede Destina Kavak
- Dr. Mahmut Yılmaz
- Asst. Prof. Bilge Pınar Keskinsoy
- Assoc. Prof. Onur Yavuz
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Who Should Apply
For physicians ready to move beyond the Basic Level
Applications are academically reviewed against the GESEA Level 2 entry requirements and each applicant’s endoscopic experience.
Suitable backgrounds
- Holders of the GESEA Level 1 certificate
- Obstetrics and gynaecology specialists and senior residents with laparoscopic and hysteroscopic experience
- Surgeons preparing to start basic endoscopic procedures in the operating room
- Physicians working in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery or reproductive medicine
For certification applicants
- The GESEA Level 1 certificate, or a Level 1 bypass approved by the responsible GESEA committee through the OSP.
- A bypass application requires a letter signed by the Head of Department confirming experience in major laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, and proof of attendance at a recognised suturing workshop.
- The GESEA Level 1 and Level 2 e-learning modules on the ESGE Academy must be completed before the certification session.
- Certification is awarded by ESGE only after successful completion of TESTT2, LASTT2, SUTT2 and HYSTT2.
The Level 2 e-learning is available through the ESGE Academy membership plan and is obtained separately and directly from ESGE; it is not included in the programme fees on this page. Bypass applications are reviewed by the responsible GESEA committee, not by ATDERA.
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.
Answer the three questions to see a suggested route.
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, where the Ankara Level 1 programme also runs. 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.
What happens after you apply
Five steps, and no payment until you are accepted
Apply
Submit the short form. No payment is taken.
Academic review
A response within three business days; a CV may be requested.
Confirm your place
After written acceptance, pay in GBP within three business days.
Complete the e-learning
The GESEA Level 1 and Level 2 modules on the ESGE Academy, before the session.
Attend in Ankara
19–21 February 2027 at UFSEM, Balgat · Ankara.
Application
Academic review comes before payment
Application deadline · 4 February 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
- Submit the application form — no payment is taken at this stage.
- The academic team reviews your application within three business days and may request a CV or your GESEA Level 1 status by email or direct contact.
- If accepted, complete GBP payment within three business days to confirm your place.
Essential Information
Frequently asked questions
Still deciding? The programme office answers on WhatsApp and by email.
Ask on WhatsAppDo I need the GESEA Level 1 certificate?
For certification, yes — or a Level 1 bypass approved by the responsible GESEA committee. A bypass is requested through the GESEA online platform (OSP) and requires a letter signed by your Head of Department confirming experience in major laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, together with proof of attendance at a recognised suturing workshop. A bypass does not replace any Level 2 requirement, including the e-learning, and ATDERA does not assess bypass applications.
Is the certification session an official GESEA session?
The 21 February 2027 certification session is planned under the GESEA Level 2 (MIGS) rules at the Ankara training centre and is subject to ESGE confirmation. The official GESEA Level 2 certificate is issued by ESGE only after successful completion of TESTT2, LASTT2, SUTT2 and HYSTT2.
Which e-learning is required?
The GESEA Level 1 and Level 2 e-learning modules on the ESGE Academy must be completed before the certification session, with your Academy account linked to your OSP account. The Level 2 module is available through the ESGE Academy membership plan and is obtained directly from ESGE; it is not included in the programme fees.
How is the Level 2 certificate different from the MIGS Diploma?
The Level 2 certificate is awarded on the examination taken at a certification session. The MIGS Diploma is a separate, later step: an ESGE review of surgical videos of five different procedures, applied for after the certificate. This programme prepares for and schedules the certificate, not the Diploma.
Can I attend the training without taking certification?
Yes. Select the training-only route for 19–20 February. It includes a co-branded certificate of attendance, not the official GESEA Level 2 certificate.
Can I apply for certification only?
Yes. The certification-only route is scheduled for 21 February. Every Level 2 prerequisite — the Level 1 certificate or an approved bypass, and the Level 1 and Level 2 e-learning — must be in place before the session.
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.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted until 4 February 2027 at 23:59 Türkiye time, subject to academic review.
Level 1 first
GESEA Level 1 · Ankara, January 2027
Not yet certified at Level 1? The January edition covers the Basic Level — LASTT, SUTT and HYSTT training and a certification session — with the same faculty.
From ATDERA Insights
Further reading on Level 2 skills and the MIGS pathway
Apply for the February 2027 cohort
19–21 February 2027 · UFSEM, Ankara · applications close 4 February 2027
Application first. Payment is requested only after written acceptance.