Minimally invasive and robotic thyroid 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 01 December 2026
Start date: 01 March 2027
Italian
Italian
The postgraduate degree course Chirurgia tiroidea mininvasiva e robotica trains surgeons specialising in minimally invasive and robotic thyroid surgery, offering comprehensive theoretical and practical training in thyroid surgical pathologies. The programme covers all aspects of treatment, from pre-operative endocrinological assessment to surgery, including fundamentals of anaesthesia management and post-operative patient care. In addition, management and sustainability aspects of treatment will be addressed.
Participants acquire essential theoretical and practical skills for treating both benign and malignant thyroid diseases, with a focus on the surgical anatomy of the neck. They learn to perform procedures using minimally invasive and robotic approaches, mastering the most advanced surgical techniques available.
The programme also includes a dedicated hands-on training component using a surgical simulator, enabling participants to develop the skills required to operate the Da Vinci robotic system.
Career opportunities
The postgraduate degree course trains professionals with specialised expertise in the field of thyroid surgery who can work in both public and private healthcare facilities.
Fees
Regular students:
2000 € payable in 3 instalments
- 800 € no later than 11 January 2027
- 600 € no later than 15 April 2027
- 600 € no later than 15 June 2027
Registration fee reductions are available for 1 students as specified in the call for applications.
