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Why should you hire a Surgical Course Organizer to organize your surgical training?
14 October 2026

Why should you hire a Surgical Course Organizer to organize your surgical training?

Organising a surgical training course involves much more than booking a venue and bringing together a few experts. From regulatory requirements and laboratory logistics…

Training in Interventional Medical Procedures and Ultrasound: A Key Priority for Healthcare Professionals
9 September 2026

Training in Interventional Medical Procedures and Ultrasound: A Key Priority for Healthcare Professionals

Long reserved for hospital departments and specialized practices, ultrasound is now becoming widely accessible. Thanks to technological advances and the miniaturization of equipment, this…

Robotic surgery in orthopedics: when cutting-edge technology transforms the surgical gesture
22 April 2026

Robotic surgery in orthopedics: when cutting-edge technology transforms the surgical gesture

Orthopedic surgery is undergoing a genuine (r)evolution thanks to robotics. Far from replacing the surgeon, these technologies offer an unprecedented level of precision and…

Focus on ESSKA: a European learned society dedicated to education, research and European cooperation
26 March 2026

Focus on ESSKA: a European learned society dedicated to education, research and European cooperation

L’ESSKA ( European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy) is a leading European learned society, founded in 1982. Today, it brings together…

Training dental surgeons in dental implantology: behind-the-scenes look at an ITI session
11 February 2026

Training dental surgeons in dental implantology: behind-the-scenes look at an ITI session

Training dental surgeons in oral implantology goes far beyond learning a technical skill. It’s a demanding course, combining scientific rigor, surgical mastery and a…

R&D and Medical Publications: Skylab Offers State-of-the-Art Facilities
1 April 2025

R&D and Medical Publications: Skylab Offers State-of-the-Art Facilities

The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights states that: “The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to…

Skylab: a training center for the surgery of tomorrow
21 February 2025

Skylab: a training center for the surgery of tomorrow

Surgery is a constantly evolving discipline. Every year, new advances and discoveries redefine techniques and improve patient care. To meet these challenges, ongoing training…

Nantes: a dynamic region, an ideal location, a city of Art and Gourmandise.
20 January 2025

Nantes: a dynamic region, an ideal location, a city of Art and Gourmandise.

Located in the heart of the vineyards, yet just a stone’s throw from the Nantes metropolis, Skylab is ideally situated for local and international…

Learned Societies: Key players in the medical sector
15 December 2024

Learned Societies: Key players in the medical sector

For centuries, learned societies have played a crucial role in the evolution of science and medicine. Composed of experts, researchers and professionals, these organizations…

Surgeons and captains: two professions sharing the same standards of excellence and safety
9 November 2024

Surgeons and captains: two professions sharing the same standards of excellence and safety

Surgery and aviation are both critical environments, where every decision and every action counts. To achieve optimum levels of expertise, both sectors use surprisingly…

Deliberate practice in surgery: Perspectives integrating the work of Pr. Liverneaux
2 October 2024

Deliberate practice in surgery: Perspectives integrating the work of Pr. Liverneaux

Learning and mastering surgical skills is often seen as a combination of innate talent and long hours of practice. However, this traditional view has…

Skylab: innovation for surgical training in the Loire basin
16 September 2024

Skylab: innovation for surgical training in the Loire basin

Skylab’s mission is to support, structure and develop a surgical training program for players in the regional healthcare ecosystem, open to France and the…