Urology · Advanced

Minimally invasive and endoscopic methods of treating urolithiasis

Modern minimally invasive and endoscopic treatment methods for urolithiasis: analysis of indications, techniques and selection of optimal management.

24academic hours

Advancedlevel

Distance learningmode of study

Course curriculum

Urolithiasis: general issues
Prevalence, etiology, classification of urinary tract stones, risk factors for stone formation
Instrumental diagnosis of urolithiasis. Clinical manifestations and conservative therapy
Minimally invasive surgeries for urolithiasis
Surgical anatomy of the upper urinary tract
General recommendations and precautions for stone removal
Endoscopic and X-ray equipment required for the surgical treatment of urolithiasis
Main minimally invasive and endoscopic operations for urolithiasis: types and technique of performance
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Ureterorenoscopy and ureteral stent placement
Contact lithotripsy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS)

Urolithiasis increasingly requires gentle interventions instead of open surgery, but the choice of method and timing remains difficult. The course systematizes indications and tactics for minimally invasive and endoscopic treatment based on modern approaches.

You will more confidently determine the optimal method for a specific patient and reduce the risk of recurrences and complications, increasing the effectiveness and safety of treatment.

Salaznikov Andrey Viktorovich

Преподаватель-практик

A top-category urologist combining adult and pediatric urology with surgery and ultrasound diagnostics. Eighteen years of clinical experience and a wide range of mastered minimally invasive techniques give learners the opportunity to see urology in its surgical and diagnostic unity.

Urologist of the highest category, surgeon, ultrasound physician, pediatric urologist and pediatric surgeon. Works in the urology department of City Clinical Hospital No. 5, Chelyabinsk. Total work experience — 18 years.

Education

2004 — Chelyabinsk State Medical Academy, General Medicine
2006 — Ural State Medical Academy of Continuing Education, Chelyabinsk, Urology
2021 — Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Urology

Continuing education

2018 — "Endoscopy in Emergency Surgery", South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk
2020 — "Ultrasound Diagnostics in Urology and Nephrology", South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk
2020 — "Laparoscopic Surgery. Introductory Course", South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk
2021 — "Current Issues of Transfusiology for Physicians of Clinical Departments", Siberian Institute of Continuing Medical Education, Novosibirsk
2023 — "Features of Urological Diseases in Children", Tekhstandart Training Center, Moscow
2023 — "Clinical and Expert Work in Medical Organizations", Tekhstandart Training Center, Moscow

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