EAU 2013 - Programme Book - YouMed

ESU Courses, 18 March
ESU Course 39
14.30 - 17.30 Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL)
Orange Hall 1 - Level N-1
Chair: E. Liatsikos, Patras (GR)
PCNL instrumentation – Suite organisation, wires, dilators and lithotriptors
C.M. Scoffone, Turin (IT)
From Skin to Stone: Step-by-Step access using only fluoroscopy (Prone position)
E. Liatsikos, Patras (GR)
From Skin to Stone: Step-by-Step access using US and fluoroscopy (Supine position)
C.M. Scoffone, Turin (IT)
MiniPerc - Indications, equipment and technique
T. Knoll, Sindelfingen (DE)
Management of complications; In the OR and in the wards
E. Liatsikos, Patras (GR)
Tips and tricks in PCNL
E. Liatsikos, Patras (GR)
PCNL versus ESWL versus URS: The debate continues
T. Knoll, Sindelfingen (DE)
Analysis of demanding / unusual cases
T. Knoll, Sindelfingen (DE)
Round table discussion
Faculty
Aims and objectives
The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the key points of PCNL technique and its
implementation. A step-by-step approach to access methods will be emphasized, allowing beginners to
familiarize themselves with the details of the techniques. The debate surrounding optimal patient positioning
will be addressed, with extensive information on prone and supine PCNL techniques. A presentation on
MiniPerc will showcase the equipments and indications of this alternative method. The identification and
management of immediate and delayed complications will be reviewed. Also, challenging PCNL cases will
be presented, demonstrating the frontiers of PCNL for experienced surgeons. Finally, tips and tricks of the
technique will be shown, offering practical shortcuts to frequent problems encountered in PCNL.
Registration fee excluding VAT
EAU members € 47
Non-EAU members € 69
Residents (members/non-members) € 21
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