You are a healthcare professional seeking to refine your surgical skills and achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients.
This masterclass is tailored specifically for you. Through a hands-on, experience-driven approach, you will gain advanced expertise in PCNL to ensure stone free patients and elevate the quality of care you provide.

In this training, you’ll benefit from expert advice, practical tips, and real-life case discussions that will enable you to master the nuances of PCNL. With a combination of in-depth presentations and live demonstrations, you’ll acquire the knowledge and confidence to apply these skills immediately in your practice.

A unique aspect of this course is the opportunity for participants to practice puncture on pigs, which provides invaluable experience and makes this masterclass a rare occasion to train and gain a solid foundation in PCNL.

Our goal is to equip you with the tools and insights needed to make informed decisions, optimize surgical efficiency, and enhance outcomes for both patients and hospitals. This masterclass isn’t just a course—it’s your pathway to delivering excellence in every procedure.

Agenda

Day 1: Presentations and In-Depth Analysis

Welcome and Introduction
• Overview of the training objectives.
• Presentation of the specific procedure for the day (PCNL puncture techniques).

Session 1 - Understanding PCNL
• Comparative overview of techniques for PCNL.
• Indications, contraindications, and decision-making criteria.

Coffee Break

Session 2 - Mastering the Techniques
• Detailed exploration of PCNL puncture techniques: when and why to choose them.
• Practical tips and tricks from Dr. Evangelos Liatsikos.
• Equipment and accessory selection based on patient specifics and stone characteristics.

Lunch Break

Session 3 - Economic and Patient-Centered Considerations
• Balancing clinical outcomes with economic efficiency.
• Strategies to optimize hospital resources and improve patient satisfaction.

Interactive Roundtable
• Sharing experiences and discussing challenges in PCNL.

Coffee Break

Final Session - Recap and Preparation for Day 2
• Summary of key learnings.
• Overview of surgical cases for the following day.

Day 2: Observation and Practical Immersion

Case Presentations
• Introduction to the day’s surgical cases (specific cases to be determined).
• Discussion of indications, patient-specific considerations, and equipment planning.

Surgery 1
• Live narration of the procedure (PCNL) by Dr. Evangelos Liatsikos.
• Interactive Q&A during the surgery.

Debriefing
• Review of surgical outcomes and discussion of critical aspects.

Surgery 2
• Detailed explanation of decisions and steps during the procedure (PCNL).

Lunch Break

Optional Surgery 3
• Demonstration of advanced techniques or adaptations for challenging cases (PCNL).

Coffee Break

Final Summary and Discussion
• Reflection on the observed surgeries.
• Open forum for participant feedback and final questions.

Certificate Presentation and Closing Remarks

About the Speaker
Dr. Evangelos Liatsikos brings unparalleled expertise to this masterclass. As the Chairman of the Urology Department at the University Hospital of Patras, Greece, and a renowned Professor of Urology, he combines extensive academic knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. Known for his pioneering work in laparoscopic and endourological procedures, Dr. Liatsikos ensures that participants leave with actionable insights and the confidence to perform PCNL with precision and skill.

Key Benefits for You

• Develop expertise in PCNL with a focus on practical, hands-on applications.
• Gain insights from a leading expert in the field, Dr. Evangelos Liatsikos.
• Optimize procedural outcomes for patients and operational efficiency for hospitals.
• Learn actionable tips and techniques to immediately enhance your practice in PCNL.