E-course: Stone surgical: What is the exact place for PCNL in the future?
In this e-course by the European School of Urology and the EAU Section of Endourology, we will critically examine the current role of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in modern stone management and explore how technological innovation, patient selection, surgical expertise, and outcome data are reshaping its indications.
| Organiser | European School of Urology (ESU) |
|---|---|
| CME | 1.00 |
| Duration | Approx. 60 minutes |
Kidney stone disease continues to evolve in both complexity and management. Over the past decades, PCNL has stood as the gold standard for treating large and complex renal calculi. However, with rapid advancements in flexible ureteroscopy, miniaturised instruments, laser technology, and evolving clinical guidelines, an important question emerges: What is the exact place for PCNL in the future?
The e-course will also explore if standard PCNL is still the cornerstone for large stones. Will mini-PCNL techniques expand its use, or will alternative approaches gradually redefine its territory?
Join leading experts as they discuss evidence-based insights, emerging trends, complications, cost-effectiveness, and the balance between invasiveness and efficacy. Whether you are a practicing urologist, trainee, or healthcare professional involved in stone disease management, this session will provide clarity on where PCNL stands today - and where it is heading tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming you to a thought-provoking and future-focused discussion.
Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. O. Angerri Feu (ES)
- Dr. M.I. Gökce (TR)
- Prof. U. Nagele (AT)
- Dr. J. Desai (IN)
This recording is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU Section of Endourology.