DavosCourse 2026
DavosCourse offers three different levels of skills training and corresponding lectures, each consisting of different modules.
Basic and Intermediate Course
For the Basic and Intermediate Course we have a special early-bird rate that is available until December 31 2025.
Advanced Course
Advanced courses at DavosCourse are offered in two durations: 3-day and 4-day modules. Participants may register for either format individually or combine one 3-day and one 4-day course within the same week. When booked as a combination, the registration fee is reduced by 300 CHF. This option is intended to provide flexibility in course planning and broader coverage of advanced surgical topics.
4-day courses: Colorectal, HPB and Bariatrics
3-day courses: Upper GI and Hernia
Please note:
Colorectal and HPB Modules have overlap with Upper GI on Tuesday morning. Combination is possible, but participants have to be aware that Colorectal as well as HPB ends Tuesday early afternoon, so Tuesday morning lecture in Upper GI is not included in this combination.
Basic course
Spots available
Suited for residents in their first three years of training in surgery, urology, gynaecology, or paediatric surgery.
Theoretical parts are combined with practical parts. Basic training in Open Surgery, Suture- and anastomosis techniques in the GI-tract with focus on small/large intestine and stomach, and Laparoscopic Surgery used in different GI-tract conditions. Additionally, topics like decision making, how to deal with or avoid complications and many more important topics are addressed in panel discussions and joint sessions.
From Saturday April 11 2026 - Thursday April 16 2026
CHF 1’600.00
available from 31.07.2025 to 31.12.2025 .
Default price: CHF 1’900.00
Intermediate course
Spots available
Suited for surgical residents in years 3–5, ideal preparation for surgical board examination.
Theoretical parts are combined with practical parts. Basic training in Open Surgery, Suture- and anastomosis techniques in the GI-tract with focus on small/large intestine and stomach, and Laparoscopic Surgery used in different GI-tract conditions. Additionally, topics like decision making, how to deal with or avoid complications and many more important topics are addressed in panel discussions and joint sessions.
From Saturday April 11 2026 - Thursday April 16 2026
CHF 1’750.00
available from 31.07.2025 to 31.12.2025 .
Default price: CHF 2’000.00
Advanced Bariatric Surgery Module
Spots available
Advanced module for learning the relevant techniques of bariatric surgery. Suited for experienced residents and verified surgeons seeking specialized training.
The Advanced Course Bariatric Module offers state-of-the-art education for surgeons involved in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Highlights include expert-led lectures on preoperative assessment, technical refinements, complication management, and long-term outcomes, combined with hands-on exercises and interactive sessions on RYGB, OAGB, sleeve gastrectomy, and surgical strategies for suboptimal weight loss.
From Saturday April 11 2026 - Tuesday April 14 2026
Possible combinations: Hernia Module, Upper GI Module
CHF 1’600.00
Advanced Colorectal Surgery Module
Spots available
This Advanced Colorectal Module offers in-depth surgical training for colorectal specialists.
Highlights include expert lectures on colon and rectal resections, IBD, genetics, and complications, as well as hands-on practice in TAMIS and restorative cancer surgery. Interactive sessions, such as “Meet the Experts,” provide practical insights and interdisciplinary exchange
From Saturday April 11 2026 to Tuesday April 14 2026
Possible combinations: Upper GI Module, Hernia Module
CHF 1’600.00
Advanced Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Module
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This high-level course is tailored for experienced surgeons seeking in-depth training in HPB surgery.
This high-level course is tailored for experienced surgeons seeking in-depth training in HPB surgery. Highlights include lectures on pancreatic trauma, liver metastasis, and robotic techniques, along with daily hands-on exercises and expert case discussions on pancreatic fistulas, bile duct injuries, and complex tumor management.
From Saturday April 11 2026 to Tuesday April 14 2026
Possible combinations: Upper GI Module, Hernia Module
CHF 1’600.00
Advanced Hernia Surgery Module
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The Hernia Module offers in-depth training in inguinal, ventral, and parastomal hernia repair, including robotics and TAR techniques.
The Hernia Module offers in-depth training in inguinal, ventral, and parastomal hernia repair, including robotics and TAR techniques. Highlights include lectures on mesh selection, BTX use, and chronic pain, alongside daily practical exercises. Ideal for surgeons seeking advanced, hands-on hernia surgery training with expert-led sessions and real-case insights.
From Tuesday April 14 2026 to Thursday April 16 2026
Possible combinations: Colorectal Module, Bariatric Module, HPB Module
CHF 1’000.00
Advanced Upper GI Module
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This advanced course in Upper GI surgery offers a dynamic program combining high-level lectures and hands-on training.
This advanced course in Upper GI surgery offers a dynamic program combining high-level lectures and hands-on training. Highlights include sessions on benign disease management, surgical approaches to GERD, and malignancy-focused lectures featuring minimal invasive techniques. “Meet the Experts” rounds and complication case discussions enhance practical insights for experienced surgeons.
From Tuesday April 14 2026 to Thursday April 16 2026
Possible combinations: Colorectal Module, Bariatric Module, HPB Module
CHF 1’000.00
Pediatric Surgery Module
Spots available
The Pediatric Surgery Module at DavosCourse 2026 offers a comprehensive program in colorectal pediatric surgery.
Suited for pediatric surgeons and trainees, the course combines in-depth lectures — covering topics like ARM, Hirschsprung disease, and IBD — with extensive practical sessions, including robotic and laparoscopic training. Interactive case discussions and faculty-led exercises ensure applied learning. The Pediatric Surgery Module is endorsed by the European Paediatric Surgeons`Association EUPSA.
From Saturday April 11 2026 to Thursday April 16 2026
CHF 1’600.00
available from 31.07.2025 to 31.12.2025 .
Default price: CHF 1’900.00
Emergency & Acute Care Surgery
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This advanced pilot module focuses on abdominal emergencies and acute care, tailored for surgeons pursuing UEMS certification or training in emergency surgery.
Through expert-led lectures, case-based group sessions, and extensive practical labs—both open and laparoscopic—participants will train in bleeding control, damage control, anastomosis, and trauma techniques. Topics include triage, surgical futility, visceral trauma, and postoperative care.
From Saturday April 11 2026 to Thursday April 16 2026
CHF 2’100.00
available from 31.07.2025 to 31.12.2025 .
Default price: CHF 2’300.00