Event Program
Surgery and Cadaveric Masterclass:
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Hosted by:
Marcus Medical & Stellenbosch University
Venue:
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
Dates:
25 & 26 June 2026
Day 1: Thursday, 25 June
Academic & Cadaver Lab
07:30 – 08:00 | Registration & Coffee
08:00 – 08:15 | Welcome
Lecture Session 1
- History & Evolution of PCNL
- Renal Anatomy for PCNL
- Patient Selection & Procedure Planning
- Theatre Setup: Prone, Supine & ECIRS
- Fluoroscopy-Guided Access
- Ultrasound-Guided Access
10:00 – 10:20 | Tea & Refreshments
Lecture Session 2
- ECIRS: Concept & Technique
- Nephrostomy Tract Dilatation
- Access Size Considerations
- Lithotripsy Modalities
- Complications: Prevention & Management
Cadaveric Training:
Sunskills Lab
12:00 – 13:15 | Session 1
14:00 – 17:00 | Session 2
Stations include:
- Supine US and fluoroscopic access
- ECIRS techniques
- Tract dilatation training
17:00 – 17:15 | Closing Summary – Prof A van der Merwe
18:00 – 21:00 | Faculty Dinner
Day 2: Friday, 26 June
Live Surgery
08:00 – 08:30
Registration & Coffee
08:30 – 08:45
Theatre Day Briefing
08:45 – 10:30
Live Surgical Cases
- Case 1: Supine ECIRS with mini-PCNL
- Case 2: Supine ECIRS
10:30 – 11:00
Tea Break
11:00 – 13:00
Live Surgical Cases
- Case 3: Supine PCNL
- Case 4: Supine ECIRS with mini-PCNL
13:00 – 13:45
Lunch
13:45 – 15:15
Interactive Discussions
- Panel: Managing Challenging PCNL Cases – All Faculty
- Attendee Q&A – Faculty Panel
15:15 – 15:30
Summary and closing of workshop