You are a healthcare professional looking to refine your skills in managing complex stone and BPH cases. This masterclass is specifically designed to provide advanced insights and hands-on experience to help you master both stone management and BPH treatment, ensuring STONE FREE PATIENTS and improved outcomes for your patients.

Through a combination of expert-led theoretical sessions and practical applications, you will acquire valuable skills in performing procedures like PCNL, RIRS, and ECIRS for stone management, as well as effective strategies for BPH management. With a focus on Stone free patients, this course ensures you leave with the tools and confidence to implement these skills in your own practice.

Our goal is to equip you with the latest techniques and clinical knowledge, allowing you to make informed decisions, optimize patient care, and improve surgical efficiency.

Agenda

Day 1: Presentations and Case Discussions

Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of the course objectives.
• Introduction to the procedures for stone management and BPH treatment.

Session 1: Understanding Stone Management and BPH

• Comparative overview of techniques for stone removal (PCNL, RIRS, and ECIRS).
• Indications, contraindications, and decision-making criteria for both stone management and BPH surgeries.

Coffee Break

Session 2: Mastering Stone Management Techniques

• In-depth exploration of PCNL, RIRS, and ECIRS techniques.
• Best practices for achieving STONE FREE PATIENTS.
• Hands-on training in stone management techniques using simulators or cadaver models (optional but available for participants).

Lunch Break

Session 3: BPH Management

• Discussion of current approaches and techniques in BPH management.
• Optimizing patient outcomes with minimally invasive strategies for BPH.

Interactive Roundtable

• Sharing experiences and discussing challenges in stone management and BPH cases.

Final Session - Recap and Preparation for Day 2

• Key takeaways from the day's sessions.
• Overview of surgical cases for Day 2.

Day 2: Live Surgeries and Practical Application

Case Presentations

• Introduction to surgical cases for the day (specific cases to be determined).
• Discussion of patient-specific considerations and equipment planning.

Surgery 1: Live Surgery Demonstration - Stone Management

• Live narration and explanation of a stone management procedure (PCNL or RIRS) by Dr. Cecilia Cracco and Dr. Cesare Scoffone.
• Interactive Q&A during the procedure.

Debriefing

• Review of surgical outcomes and key discussion points from the procedure.

Surgery 2: BPH Management

• Detailed live demonstration of a BPH procedure by Dr. Cracco and Dr. Scoffone.
• Explanation of the surgical steps and decision-making process.

Lunch Break

Optional Surgery 3: Advanced Techniques in Stone and BPH Management

• Demonstration of advanced techniques in stone management (such as ECIRS or challenging PCNL cases) or innovative approaches to BPH.

Coffee Break

Final Summary and Discussion

• Reflection on the observed surgeries.
• Open forum for participant feedback and remaining questions.

Certificate Presentation and Closing Remarks

About the Speakers

Dr. Cecilia Cracco is an accomplished urologist specializing in both stone management and BPH treatments. As a leading surgeon at the Cottolengo Hospital in Turin, Italy, she has extensive experience in performing advanced urological procedures, including PCNL, RIRS, and ECIRS. With over 280 published articles and contributions to key urological textbooks, Dr. Cracco is a prominent educator in her field, bringing unparalleled expertise to this masterclass. Her teaching ensures participants acquire practical, actionable skills that will immediately enhance their clinical practice.

Dr. Cesare Scoffone is a renowned urologist and the Chief of Urology at Cottolengo Hospital in Turin. With thousands of procedures performed in stone management and BPH, Dr. Scoffone has become a leading expert in endourology, particularly in techniques like ECIRS, PCNL, and RIRS. He has contributed significantly to urological research and has been a sought-after speaker and surgeon for live surgeries worldwide. His hands-on experience and expertise ensure that participants will leave this course with a deep understanding of the latest advancements in stone management and BPH treatment.

Key Benefits for You

• Gain advanced expertise in stone management and BPH treatments, focusing on practical, hands-on applications.
• Learn from world-leading experts, Dr. Cecilia Cracco and Dr. Cesare Scoffone.
• Master PCNL, RIRS, and ECIRS techniques for achieving Stone free patients.
• Optimize surgical outcomes for BPH patients with the latest minimally invasive strategies.
• Learn practical tips and techniques that you can apply immediately in your practice.
• Improve patient care and satisfaction by mastering both stone management and BPH treatment approaches.