Hot Topic: Complex Scenarios & Rescue Strategies in Endourology

Friday, November 13, 2026

10:30 - 12:00 CET

Co-Chair(s)

Majed Alharthi

Endourology Consultant
King Fahd Hospital , Saudi Arabia
Joe Philip

Consultant Urological surgeon
North Bristol NHS Trust, United Kingdom

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

Interpret experimental and clinical data on suction on intrarenal temperature, pressure, and safety thresholds in endourology treatments.
Reassess the current and future roles of endourology intervention using evidence-based selection criteria.
Explain the clinical importance of real-time intrarenal pressure monitoring and its implications for infection prevention and renal safety.
Have a comprehensive understanding of ECIRS choices in diverse healthcare systems and resource-limited environments.

10:30 - 10:41 CET

The Difficult Proximal Ureteric Stone: My Five Management Strategies
Speaker: Jia-Lun Kwok – Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
10:41 - 10:52 CET

Flexible Ureteroscopy in Infectious Stones: Is It Possible??
Speaker: Mohamed El-Shazly – Menoufia University- Egypt
10:52 - 11:03 CET

The Positive Urine Culture Dilemma: In Search of an Evidence-based Strategy in Endourology
11:03 - 11:14 CET

Practical Challenges of Flexible and Navigable Suction UAS? How I Rescue Myself
Speaker: Giorgio Mazzon
11:14 - 11:25 CET

Hemostatic Properties of Magneto in Enucleation Saves the Day
Speaker: Sarvajit Biligere
11:25 - 11:36 CET

Multitract or ECIRS in Staghorn - How I choose
Speaker: Morshed Salah – Urology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, College of Medicine, Qatar University, Qatar
11:36 - 11:47 CET

Ten Evidence Based Commandments to Prevent Iatrogenic Injuries in FURS
Speaker: Pankaj N. Maheshwari – India
11:47 - 12:00 CET

Discussion/Q&A