Modified aspiration sheath mini PCNL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a detailed, step-by-step instructional video on the modified aspiration sheath technique for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), presented by the esteemed Dr. Kremena. Designed for urologists and surgical residents, the course focuses on the innovative modifications that enhance the efficacy and safety of traditional PCNL procedures. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the technique, including patient preparation, equipment setup, procedural steps, and postoperative care.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the modifications and benefits of the aspiration sheath in PCNL.
- Perform preoperative assessments and prepare patients effectively.
- Set up the operating room and equipment for the modified PCNL procedure.
- Execute the procedural steps with precision, minimizing complications.
- Provide comprehensive postoperative care and manage patient recovery.
| Lesson1.1 | Disclaimer | |
| Lesson1.2 | Introduction | |
| Lesson1.3 | Surgical plan | |
| Lesson1.4 | Clearpetra PCNL suction sheath | |
| Lesson1.5 | Renal puncture | |
| Lesson1.6 | Clearpetra suction sheath demonstration | |
| Lesson1.7 | Laser lithotripsy and evacuation of fragments | |
| Lesson1.8 | Exit strategy |
Instructor
Dr. Kremena Petkova
Assoc. Prof. Kremena Petkova graduated from Medical University of Sofia in 2008 and completed her residency in urology at Military Medical Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria. In 2015 she obtained a PhD degree from Military Medical Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria for her thesis on “Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position for the treatment of complex urolithiasis”. She was appointed as Associate professor of Urology at the Department of Urology and Nephrology at Military Medical Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2020. Her professional interests are in the area of minimally invasive urology, endourology and stone disease. Her professional qualifications include multiple courses and fellowships in Bulgaria, Europe and Asia. She is a member of the European Association of Urology (EAU), American Urological Association (AUA), International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU), South-Eastern European Group of Urolithiasis Research (SEGUR) and the EULIS Collaborative Research Group (eCORE).
Assoc. Prof. Petkova has authored more than 100 publications in Bulgarian and International scientific journals and books. She is a member of the editorial board of the Bulgarian Journal of Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Assoc. Prof. Petkova is responsible for teaching medical students and training residents in urology. She is taking part in the postgraduate training in endourology and urolithiasis at the Department of Urology and Nephrology at Military Medical Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Currently, she is actively participating in multiple International research and educational projects.