En bloc HoLEP Course at HillClinic

We finished this month’s En bloc HoLEP course at HillClinic. We welcomed participants from Spain, Guatemala, Kuwait and Italy. Over the course of 4 days, we performed 34 HoLEPs. The focus was on the En bloc technique using the Holmium laser. Each participant practiced the procedure under direct supervision. We reviewed the surgical cases covering various prostate sizes and anatomical variations. The training concluded with a review of the key steps for safe and effective enucleation. The group demonstrated consistent progress throughout the week. This session allowed for detailed feedback on the dissection plane.

Successful T&T Meeting

Had another successful Teaching and Training (T&T) meeting. Kudos to the organizing team for making it happen.

Spanish visitors learn En bloc HoLEP in our OR

This time I hosted a group of Spanish urologists in our operating room. They came specifically to learn the En bloc HoLEP technique. We performed 6 cases consecutively, starting at 3 pm and finishing at 9 pm.

The surgical workflow was smooth throughout the evening. I acknowledge the excellent nursing team at ICUAurologia for their professional support during the operations. The anesthesia was managed by the team from Clinica CEMTRO and italfarmacoes.

The visitors observed the dissection steps closely and participated in the procedure under supervision. This session focused on the technical aspects of the en bloc approach. We completed all planned cases without complications.

Honorary Member Appointment Argentina

I was recently appointed as an Honorary Member of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires. Bernardo Nor9 provided assistance during the application process. The appointment is now official. The faculty is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Visit to Buenos Aires Urology Department

I traveled to Buenos Aires to visit the urology department run by Bernardo Noris. The facility is located at UroVivo. During my stay, I met with the clinical team to review their setup. I observed their workflow and discussed current protocols. The staff provided hospitality throughout the visit. I thank Bernardo and his colleagues for the warm welcome. The department operates with high standards in patient care. This trip allowed for direct contact with specialists in the region. We exchanged information regarding our shared practices. The visit provided an opportunity to meet with these professionals. The interaction was professional and productive.

Bladder Stone Specimen at Hospital de Clinicas

I observed a significant bladder stone specimen in the library of Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martín in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The stone was extracted from a young patient previously diagnosed with a hypotonic bladder. The case was displayed during recent activities at the institution.

The size of the stone was remarkable given the patient's age. I examined the material on site personally. The event involved a display of clinical cases. I noted the dimensions during the visit. I discussed the extraction technique with the colleagues.

Live HoLEP surgery at UroVivo in Buenos Aires

I performed a live HoLEP surgery today at UroVivo in Buenos Aires. The procedure was conducted using the Quanta System laser platform. I streamed the enucleation to an online audience during the event. The surgery focused on the anatomical removal of the prostate tissue using the laser. The broadcast was organized by the UroVivo team in Argentina. I shared the technical steps of the operation throughout the session. The case involved standard enucleation techniques with the holmium laser. It was a live demonstration of the procedure.