The growth of minimally invasive gynaecological surgery has transformed not only clinical practice, but also the way surgeons are trained. Today, acquiring surgical competence requires more than occasional exposure in the operating room. It demands structured education, validated assessment, and internationally recognised standards.
This is precisely the philosophy behind the GESEA Educational Programme, which continues to expand globally through an international network of accredited Training and Diploma Centres.
Across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, GESEA centres provide access to structured educational pathways designed to prepare the next generation of gynaecological surgeons through simulation-based training, objective assessment, and progressive certification systems.
Within this international network, the GESEA Training Center at the University of Naples Federico II has progressively established itself as one of the leading European centres for endoscopic surgical education.
A European Reference Centre for Gynaecological Endoscopy
Located within the Department of Public Health – Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Naples Federico II, the Naples centre is officially recognised as an accredited GESEA Diploma Centre.
Over the years, the centre has become a reference point not only for Italian trainees, but also for international doctors seeking high-level education in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
What distinguishes the Naples centre is not simply the number of educational activities organised each year, but the philosophy behind its training model:
- structured progression
- objective assessment
- practical skill development
- international educational standards
The result is an environment where training is approached with the same rigor expected in modern surgical practice.
Among the Most Active Centres in Europe
Today, the GESEA Naples centre is considered among the most active and productive centres in Europe in terms of certification activity.
Every year, the centre hosts multiple Level 1 and Level 2 certification sessions, attracting:
- residents
- young specialists
- experienced surgeons
- international delegations
This constant educational activity has contributed to making Naples one of the European hubs with the highest number of GESEA certifications delivered.
For participants, this means entering a highly dynamic educational environment where exposure to tutors, colleagues, and international experiences becomes part of the learning journey itself.
Why International Trainees Choose Naples
In recent years, the centre has welcomed physicians from several countries, including India, the Philippines, Turkey, and other international institutions.
Many participants choose Naples because they are looking for:
- internationally recognised certification
- structured psychomotor training
- advanced hysteroscopic and laparoscopic education
- experienced tutors with strong teaching skills
- direct exposure to European surgical standards
The presence of international trainees also creates a unique atmosphere of collaboration and cultural exchange, transforming each certification session into a truly global educational experience.
More Than an Examination
One of the aspects most frequently highlighted by participants is that GESEA Naples is not perceived simply as an examination centre.
It is experienced as a real training environment.
Tutors guide candidates throughout the practical exercises, offering:
- step-by-step explanations
- technical corrections
- practical surgical tips
- continuous feedback
This approach allows participants not only to prepare for certification, but to genuinely improve their daily surgical practice.
The Future: Expanding Toward Robotics
The evolution of the Naples centre continues.
Soon, the GESEA Robotics Pathway will also become active at Federico II University, further expanding the educational opportunities available to trainees.
This important development will allow surgeons to progress from:
- basic psychomotor skills
- to advanced endoscopic competence
- and finally toward robotic surgical training
within a single accredited institution.
This reinforces the role of Naples as a comprehensive hub for modern gynaecological surgical education.
How to Become an Accredited GESEA Centre
The GESEA Educational Programme also offers hospitals, universities, and training institutions the opportunity to become officially accredited GESEA Training Centres.
The process is designed to ensure that every accredited centre maintains the high educational standards required by the programme.
The application process is coordinated through the ESGE Academy Office and includes several phases:
- Submission of the application by the candidate institution
- Evaluation of the legitimacy and educational potential of the centre
- Collaboration agreement between ESGE Academy and the institution
- Official audit performed by ESGE Academy
- Full evaluation of:
- infrastructure
- equipment
- dry lab facilities
- educational environment
- teaching staff
Only after a positive audit outcome can the institution become an officially accredited GESEA Training Centre.
This rigorous accreditation process guarantees consistency and quality across all centres worldwide.
The Global GESEA Network
Today, the GESEA Educational Programme includes accredited centres in multiple countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Europe
- Naples – Italy
- Bologna – Italy
- Turin – Italy
- Rome – Italy
- Geneva – Switzerland
- Bern – Switzerland
- Oldenburg – Germany
- Liège – Belgium
- Leuven – Belgium
- Maribor – Slovenia
- Lisbon – Portugal
- Porto – Portugal
- London – United Kingdom
- Tallinn – Estonia
- Debrecen – Hungary
- Sofia – Bulgaria
- Pleven – Bulgaria
- Clermont-Ferrand – France
Middle East
- Dubai – United Arab Emirates
- Ankara – Turkey
Africa
- Cairo – Egypt
- Cape Town – South Africa
Asia
- Bangkok – Thailand
This constantly growing international network reflects the global expansion of structured surgical education and the increasing importance of standardised endoscopic training.
Choosing Where to Train Means Choosing How to Grow
Today, there are many opportunities to attend courses or workshops in endoscopy. However, choosing an accredited GESEA centre means choosing a pathway based on:
- standardisation
- measurable competence
- validated training tools
- progressive educational development
Choosing Naples means entering one of the most active GESEA communities in Europe, within an academic and clinical environment dedicated to excellence in minimally invasive surgery.
Because surgical education is not only about learning techniques.
It is about building competence, confidence, and a professional identity that will remain throughout an entire career.
📍 GESEA Training Center – AOU Federico II of Naples
Building 9 – Ground Floor
Via Pansini, 5 – 80131 Naples, Italy
📞 +39 081 878 05 64
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