World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology (WCET) 2024: Advancements in Robotic-Assisted Urology
December 15, 2024
Videos
PEER-TO-PEER CLINICAL CONVERSATIONS
HoLEP vs ThuLEP: Comparing Laser Enucleation Techniques in Prostate Surgery
Bruce Gao, MD
At the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Bruce Gao presents a case study comparing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and thulium fiber laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) performed on the same patient with symmetrical lateral lobes.
3D Slicer to Virtual Reality: Advancing Kidney Stone Surgery Visualization "Presentation"
Mariah Hernandez
At the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Mariah Hernandez presents a study on the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) in preoperative planning for percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Robotic Mini-PCNL and Ureteroscopy: Advancing Kidney Stone Treatment "Presentation"
Jaime Landman, MD
At the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Jaime Landman presents the initial clinical experience with a combined robotic mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteroscopic lithotripsy platform.
WRITTEN CONFERENCE COVERAGE SUMMARIES BY CLINICIANS FOR CLINICIANS
Assessment Of Post-Operative Outcomes Following Robotic assisted Mini- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With The Monarch™ Platform, Urology
Margaret Knoedler, MD
Dr. Margaret Knoedler unveiled promising early results of robotic-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) using the MONARCH™ Platform. The MONARCH™ Platform, developed by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, represents a significant advancement in the field, designed to enhance percutaneous access and streamline the treatment of large renal stones.
Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath Revolutionizes Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Prospective Study by the Global FANS Collaborative Group & EAU Section of Urolithiasis
Steffi Kar Kei Yuen, MBBS, FRCSEd, FCSHK, FHKAM
Dr. Steffi Kar Kei Yuen presented significant findings from a multi-center study on the stone-free rate and complications following flexible ureteroscopy for renal stones using the flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath.
The Impact of Laser Settings on Nephrolithiasis: Clinical Observations from the Post Market Thulium Fiber Laser Registry and Team of Worldwide Endourological Researchers (T.O.W.E.R) Consortium
Mitchell R. Humphreys, MD
Dr. Mitchell R. Humphreys presented his team’s observations on the impact of laser settings for nephrolithiasis specifically using the Thulium fiber laser. They analyzed data from 8 centers from 12/2021 -4/2023 using prospective data from an international registry.
