Thoracic surgery in the era of robotic surgery
Description of Postgraduate Degree Course
General Information
Level: Second-Level
Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy
Duration: Duration: 1 year
Mode of Delivery: Ibrida
Location: Pisa
CFUs: 60
Admission application: Iscrizioni aperte dal 20 July 2026 al 18 January 2027
Start date: 26 February 2027
Italian
Italian
The Postgraduate Degree Course provides advanced, highly specialised training for medical practitioners wishing to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in robot-assisted minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
The course explores thoracic anatomy, clinical indications and the latest surgical techniques, with particular emphasis on patient safety and the optimisation of surgical outcomes. Training combines lectures, simulation-based learning and practical training, fostering critical thinking and equipping participants with the skills required to critically appraise the scientific literature and engage in research in the field of robot-assisted thoracic surgery.
Career opportunities
The Postgraduate Degree Course prepares thoracic surgeons to establish or consolidate their careers in highly specialised healthcare institutions, developing advanced expertise in robot-assisted thoracic surgery.
Graduates will be well positioned to work in leading referral centres, Scientific Institutes for Research, Hospitalisation and Healthcare (IRCCS) and university hospitals, where they will contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
The course also opens up opportunities in clinical research, collaboration with biomedical companies and academic teaching, supporting career progression into positions of greater professional responsibility.
Fees
Regular students:
3000 € payable in 3 instalments
- 1200 € no later than 08 February 2027
- 900 € no later than 15 April 2027
- 900 € no later than 15 June 2027
Auditing students:
500 € in a single installment
Registration fee reductions are available for 1 students as specified in the call for applications.
