You are a healthcare professional aiming to refine your expertise in treating urological conditions such as kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

This masterclass is designed to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience to improve patient care and achieve the essential objective of stone-free patients. By mastering these techniques, you will enhance the quality and efficiency of the treatments you provide.

This training offers an in-depth exploration of stone management and BPH treatments. With a balance of presentations, live case discussions, and guided procedural demonstrations, this course ensures participants gain actionable insights into optimizing treatment pathways and delivering patient-centered care.

Agenda

Day 1: Foundational Knowledge and Advanced Techniques

Welcome and Orientation

• Introduction to the course objectives and procedural focus.

Session 1: Comprehensive Approach to Stone Management

• Key concepts in the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of kidney stones.
• Strategies to achieve stone-free patients through advanced procedural techniques.
• Discussion of innovative technologies and tools.

Coffee Break

Session 2: Tackling Complex BPH Cases

• Advanced methodologies for addressing BPH in diverse patient populations.
• Decision-making framework for choosing minimally invasive vs. surgical approaches.
• Discussion of key challenges and solutions in BPH treatment.

Lunch Break

Session 3: Integrated Patient Management

• Combining stone management and BPH treatments in a holistic approach.
• Tips for optimizing clinical and hospital efficiency while ensuring quality care.

Interactive Roundtable Discussion

• Peer-to-peer exchange of clinical experiences and practical advice.

Day 2: Case-Based Learning and Procedural Demonstration

Session 1: Live Case Observation

• Real-life procedural demonstrations focused on stone management.
• Techniques to maximize the likelihood of stone-free outcomes.
• Interactive Q&A with Dr. Vitor Cavadas during and after the procedure.

Coffee Break

Session 2: Surgical Management of Challenging BPH Cases

• Guided analysis of case-specific strategies and surgical decision-making.
• Comprehensive review of procedural steps with a focus on achieving optimal results for BPH patients.

Lunch Break

Session 3: Review and Insights

• Discussion of observed techniques and lessons learned.
• Open Q&A and summary of the masterclass.

Certificate Presentation and Closing Remarks

About the Speaker

Dr. Vítor Cavadas brings unparalleled expertise to this masterclass. As a consultant and the Head of the Stone Unit at the Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Portugal, Dr. Cavadas has extensive experience in managing complex cases of kidney stones and BPH.

His career spans over two decades, during which he has performed numerous surgeries, contributed to clinical trials, and authored peer-reviewed articles in urology. A leader in his field, Dr. Cavadas is known for his innovative approaches to achieving stone-free patients and his dedication to teaching. With his guidance, participants will gain valuable skills and confidence to tackle challenging urological cases.

Key Benefits for You

• Achieve stone-free patients with insights and techniques that prioritize complete removal of kidney stones.
• Refine your expertise in managing both kidney stones and BPH through advanced procedural techniques.
• Develop a patient-centered approach by integrating innovative tools and holistic care strategies.
• Enhance clinical efficiency and optimize treatment pathways for complex urological cases.