Pediatronicus
1st Central European Symposium on Robotics in Children
Cracow, 9-10.05.2025
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to Pediatronicus – 1st Central European Symposium on Robotics in Children, which will be held in Cracow on 9-10.05. It is the first conference of its kind in this part of Europe, dedicated to the use of robotics in pediatric medicine, bringing together distinguished lecturers from Poland and abroad.
The symposium will discuss the latest developments in robotic medicine in paediatrics, surgery, and urology, and will be a unique opportunity to exchange experiences, learn about innovative solutions, and to establish scientific cooperation at an international level.
I warmly invite you to Cracow, a city of rich history and academic traditions, to join us in shaping the future of robotics in pediatric care.
See you in Cracow!
Best regards,
Prof. Rafał Chrzan

Scientific Committee
- Rafał Chrzan
- Wojciech Górecki
- Bartosz Bogusz
- Joanna Godlewska
- Maria Gruba
- Aneta Piotrowska-Gall
Organizing Committee
- Rafał Chrzan
- Wojciech Górecki
- Bartosz Bogusz
- Joanna Godlewska
- Maria Gruba
- Aneta Piotrowska-Gall
- Katarzyna Pokorna-Hryniszyn
- Adam Szczypczyk
- Anna Rybak
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General Schedule
8:50 – 9:00 | Opening |
9:00 – 11:00 | Session 1 – Road less travelled – educational and scientific aspects of robotic assisted procedures (RAP) |
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break |
11:30 – 13:30 | Session 2 – Development of RAP |
13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch Break |
14:30 – 15:30 | Session 3 – Current status of RAP |
15:30 – 16:30 | Cases |
Agenda
9th May 2025 – Main Conference
8:50 – 9:00
Opening
W. Cyrul / R. Chrzan
9:00 – 11:00
Session 1 – Road Less Travelled – Educational and Scientific Aspects of RAP
Moderators: H. Olsen, W. Górecki
9:00 – 9:20: Various aspects of selection and training of surgical residents – Magnus Anderberg
9:20 – 9:40: Summary of educational and scientific activities of the University Center of Pediatric Robotics – Rafał Chrzan
9:40 – 10:00: Discussion
10:00 – 11:00: Proctoring of RAP in children
- Lotte Kaasgaard – My experience in proctoring in Poland
- Krzysztof Kaseja – Does the reality meet my expectations in UCPR – pediatric vs adult cases?
- Jerzy Draus – Does the reality meet my expectations in UCPR – pediatric vs adult cases?
- Discussion
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:30
Session 2 – Development of RAP
Moderators: A. El-Ghoneimi, R. Chrzan
11:30 – 11:50: 25 years of RAP in pediatric urology – Hennig Olsen
11:50 – 12:10: Robotic assisted splenectomy – how I do it? – Arnaud Bonnard
12:10 – 12:30: Discussion
12:30 – 13:30: Report from the Departments – summary of clinical experience
- Surgeons and Urologists from: Cracow, Gdańsk, Wroclaw, Zielona Góra
13:30 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 16:30
Session 3 – Current Status of RAP
Moderators: A. Bonnard, B. Bogusz
14:30 – 14:50: RAP for biliary tract in children – Naved Alizai
14:50 – 15:10: Current status of urological reconstructions – Alaa El-Ghoneimi
15:10 – 15:30: Discussion
15:30 – 16:30: Cases
Moderators: M. Anderberg, P. Czauderna
10th May 2025 – Workshop (only for registered participants)
This workshop is limited to a small group of registered participants.
Fee*
250 PLN
Up to 05.05.2025
Workshop
500 PLN
Limited number of slots
Dinner**
300 PLN
09.05.2025 – 19:00
Limited number of seats
* Registration includes lunch and certificate
**Participation in accompanying events is optional.
**Price is not included in the conference fee. Participation in accompanying events is additionally payable upon registration.
**Not financed from the resources of innovative companies associated with INFARMA
Workshop
Introduction to Robotic Surgery Workshop
Join us for an exclusive workshop designed for surgeons eager to explore the fundamentals of robotic surgery through hands-on exercises. This small-group 2-hours long session provides personalized guidance, with a 2:1 mentor ratio, covering robotic console instruction, VR simulator training, and hands-on exercises with artificial tissue models. A guided demonstration of the da Vinci system in the operating theatre offers valuable real-world insights. With limited spots available, this intensive two-hour experience ensures focused learning for beginners in robotic surgery.

Registration
Registration possible until May 5th
Event will take place at:

University Children's Hospital in Krakow
ul. Wielicka 265, 30-663 Cracow, Poland
Dinner will take place at:
