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On November 8, we held the Second Nephrostomy Course at the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) — a day filled with learning and hands-on practice.

A big thank-you to our instructors — Dr. Martin Umbehr from Spital Triemli, Dr. Philipp Baumeister from Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, and Dr. Alkiviadis Papagiannakis from the Aarau Cantonal Hospital — for sharing their expertise and making the course educational and enjoyable.

We also thank all participants and sponsors for their support. A special thanks to our main sponsor, UROMED, whose contribution made this event possible, and to BK Medical for their help.

We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!

The second edition of the URS course was this time hosted at the University Hospital Zurich and was attended by 10 participants. The morning session consisted of theoretical lectures covering the instruments and equipment used in URS, the procedural workflow, and the management of potential complications. In the afternoon, participants practiced hands-on skills using simulation models and took part in an operating room station, where laser techniques were demonstrated and practiced. The course provided a comprehensive combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training.