Stellenbosch 万博体育官网's Division of Urology successfully hosted its annual international masterclass in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), drawing urologists from across the globe to the university's state-of-the-art medical facilities.
The two-day workshop, held in partnership with industry leaders Marcus Medical and Cook Medical, achieved a significant milestone by receiving endorsement from the European Association of Urology's (EAU) endo-urology division as an approved training programme—a first for the event.
“We were privileged to have some of the top European specialists come together for this workshop," said Dr Pieter Spies, urologist and senior lecturer in SU's Division of Urology and Tygerberg Academic Hospital. The programme combined theoretical lectures with hands-on practical training in the university's Sunskills Laboratory, complemented by live-streamed surgical demonstrations by international experts.
The masterclass focused on training African urologists in advanced endoscopic surgery techniques for treating complex kidney stones, providing participants with cutting-edge skills in minimally invasive procedures. Attendees gained expertise in various PCNL approaches, including emerging techniques such as ECIRS and mini-PCNL.
This annual event reinforces SU's position as a leading centre for urological education and training, combining academic excellence with practical surgical skills development in the field of endourology.
