About
For more than two decades, Challenges in Laparoscopy & Robotics (CILR) has been recognized as one of the world’s leading educational meetings dedicated to robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery.
Founded in 2004 as Challenges in Laparoscopy (CIL), the Congress has continuously evolved alongside surgical innovation. As robotic surgery transformed urology, the meeting naturally expanded into Challenges in Laparoscopy & Robotics (CILR), becoming an international reference point for surgeons seeking to learn from real-life surgical practice.
Live Surgery at the Heart of the Meeting
What makes CILR unique is its educational philosophy: live surgery remains at the heart of the meeting. Participants have the opportunity to follow complex robotic and laparoscopic procedures performed by many of the world’s most renowned surgeons, while interacting with expert moderators and faculty in real time. Alongside live surgery, carefully selected semi-live cases, scientific lectures, expert debates and interactive discussions provide a comprehensive educational experience focused on improving everyday clinical practice.
2004
Founded
60
Countries Represented
500
Live Surgical Procedures
Over the years, CILR has welcomed thousands of participants from more than 60 countries and has showcased more than 500 live surgical procedures, becoming a global platform where innovation, education and collaboration come together.
Today, CILR continues to explore the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery, embracing emerging technologies, digital innovation and artificial intelligence while remaining faithful to its original mission: to improve patient care through the sharing of surgical knowledge and experience.
More than a congress, CILR is an international community of surgeons committed to pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive urologic surgery and shaping the future of the specialty.