Endoscopic Stone Treatment - Step 1 (ESTs1)
This basic endoscopic stone-treatment programme is the first step in the Endoscopic Stone Treatment (EST) curriculum. It is designed to provide urologists with a fundamental understanding of endoscopic stone management and to improve skills in instrument handling, navigation, setup, and standardised technique for urinary stone procedures.
Exercises
Task 1: Flexible cystoscopy
Task 2: Rigid cystoscopy
Task 3: Semi-rigid Ureteroscopy
Task 4: Flexible Ureteroscopy
ESTs1 Certification
To pass the initial stage of the Endoscopic Stone Treatment (EST) curriculum, you must successfully navigate through the Endoscopic Stone Treatment step 1 exam (ESTs1 exam).