Course at Hill Clinic Concludes

This month’s course at Hill Clinic has come to an end. It was interesting to interact with new friends from Mexico and Spain.

Visitors from Belgium and Portugal

We hosted a group of urologists from Belgium and Portugal at our operative room. During their visit, I demonstrated the HoLEP technique. We performed five en bloc HoLEPs over a period of five hours using the Quanta System laser. This allowed the visitors to see the technique in a live setting. The efficiency of the workflow was highlighted throughout the session. The laser system facilitated the rapid dissection required for en bloc resection. It was a focused day of surgical teaching and case performance.

Workshop in Manila: Philippine Urologists Learn HoLEP

Here are some photos from the recent workshop in Manila. The Philippine urologists showed great interest in learning HoLEP. The enthusiasm was palpable, and the discussions were informative.

Meeting Dr. Karl in Boracai

I traveled to Boracai for the Philippine Urological Association meeting. I met Dr. Karl in person for the first time during this event. He is a recognized reference for Anatomic Enucleation of the Endoscopic Prostatectomy (AEEP) in this region. He is actively engaged in teaching the Quanta System laser technology. We discussed specific techniques and training protocols. The meeting brought together surgeons interested in endoscopic enucleation for BPH. The event facilitated technical exchange regarding laser enucleation methods.

HoLEP Masterclass in Manila

I traveled to Manila, Philippines, to conduct a HoLEP masterclass at Malvar General Hospital. The session involved four HoLEP procedures performed live. Two of the cases were redo surgeries, requiring careful dissection of the adenoma plane. One patient presented with a large prostate, 200 cc in volume. We utilized the Quanta System laser for all enucleations during the training.

The local urology team participated in the observed advanced techniques practical observation cases. We discussed specific technical steps for managing large glands and complex anatomy. The training allowed for direct observation of the surgical technique. I reviewed the outcomes for the redo patients with the surgical team. The session covered the practical application of HoLEP.

HoLEP Masterclass and PUA Convention in Manila

I am getting ready for the HoLEP masterclass in Manila, Philippines. During the masterclass, I will perform five live HoLEPs on not-so-straightforward cases. I will demonstrate the surgical technique on these specific patients. Following the surgical sessions, I will be lecturing at the PUA Midyear Convention. The convention takes place shortly after the masterclass. The audience will include urologists from the Philippines and the region. I will discuss the management of complex prostates and recent applications of the laser during the lecture. This schedule includes multiple days of focused training. I will share the details of the live cases.

Training Session at HillClinic

This week I conducted a training session at HillClinic. The participants included urologists from Mexico, Chile, and Brazil. We focused on HoLEP techniques during the intensive program. New colleagues from these Latin American countries joined the team. We reviewed specific steps of the enucleation procedure in the OR. Several cases were discussed in the lecture hall. I provided feedback on the dissection planes and mucosal preservation. This group is now familiar with the simplified approach. We completed the practical modules successfully. The training concluded with a review of patient selection criteria.