This is a one and a half day practical course, ideal for Urology trainees who are already undertaking or about to start training in endoscopic urology.

The emphasis during the course will be hands-on training mainly on restructured animal tissue models and also Thiel embalmed human cadavers, whilst the relevant key clinical elements will be addressed by the experts in the subject areas. The course will be taught by consultant urologists. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences.

Programme includes:

• Anatomy, equipment and technique for ureteroscopy;
• Anatomy, equipment and techniques for TURP and TURT;
• Expert sessions;
• Hands-on exercise on ureteroscopy, stone extraction and stent insertion;
• Hands-on exercise using the animal tissue models for ureteroscopy;
• Safe use of electrosurgery;
• Hands-on exercises using validated restructured tissue models for TURP, TURT
• Hands-on exercises for TURP and ureteroscopy on Thiel preserved human cadavers;
• Close supervision & immediate feedback from experts; and
• Discussion on results, common errors, & complications of TURP, TURT, and ureteroscopy.