Hands-on Training Courses

Hands-on Training Courses

Enhance your skills with hands-on training courses featuring state-of-the-art equipment and guidance from expert instructors  

As an essential part of the European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP) in Prague, intensive hands-on training will be delivered. The workshops provide participants with unique opportunities to train basic and more advanced techniques under expert supervision. Thanks to the intense 1:1:1 (one station, one trainee, one tutor) and small group training concepts, a fast learning effect can be expected.

AquaBeam: This training offers hands-on experience with Aquablation therapy using the Aquabeam system. Participants will learn how to operate the system, plan treatment with real-time imaging, and execute controlled waterjet resection with precision.

Endoscopic Stone Treatment, Step 1 (ESTs1): In this first step of the Endoscopic Stone Treatment curriculum, the programme structure offers a unique opportunity to those who want to learn the basics of endoscopy, with a focus on urinary stone treatment. In 4 exercises, participants will train basic skills such as instrument handling, flexible cystoscopy, rigid cystoscopy, semi-rigid ureteroscopy and flexible ureteroscopy under the guidance of experienced tutors.

Endoscopic Stone Treatment, Step 2 (ESTs2): In this second step of the Endoscopic Stone Treatment curriculum, participants will train on exercises focused on ureteral stone fragmenting, kidney stone relocation/fragmenting and stent placement under the guidance of experienced tutors. Participants can participate in courses on RIRS or PCNL.

General Open Surgery – Trocar Placement (GOS): This training allows participants to practice trocar insertion using a layered simulation model. Learn to identify anatomical landmarks and refine their technique by mastering angling, pressure, and control.

iTind: This course provides the participants with step by step training on the iTind procedure under the supervision of an experienced tutor.

Kidney Transplant (KT): In this training, participants will practice vascular anastomosis, ureteric implantation, and graft handling using simulation models.

Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (LUSs1): In this first step of the laparoscopic curriculum, basic techniques will be trained in a dedicated step-by-step programme. In 4 exercises, participants will train their skills such as instrument handling, pattern cutting, intracorporal suturing, depth perception and bimanual dexterity under the guidance of experienced tutors.

Intermediate Laparoscopic Urological Skills (LUSs2): In this second step of the laparoscopic curriculum, participants are offered intermediate training with complex tasks (namely LUS step 2: major vessel injury repair, partial nephrectomy, or VU anastomosis). This session is only available for participants who already achieved E-BLUS certification (or equivalent: FLS, PLUS, BLUS).

Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP): This course provides the participants with step by step training on the procedure for penile prosthesis implant on state of the art models.

Mastering Excellence in Surgery: Immersive Simulation Training (NTS): This hands-on course goes beyond technical skill to focus on the non-technical abilities that define surgical excellence. Through immersive, high-stakes scenarios, you’ll sharpen your communication, leadership, decision-making, and situational awareness. Drawing from the world of aviation, this training helps you and your team stay calm, focused, and effective—no matter what the OR throws at you.

Prostate MRI Reading (MRI): Participants will learn the principles and sequence order of T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted (DWI), and dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) imaging. Through real case reviews, they can apply the PI-RADS scoring system and assess image quality using established diagnostic criteria under the guidance of expert faculty.

Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM): This Hands-on Training course allows the participants to practice different steps of SNM on models. They will also perform primary percutaneous nerve evaluation, tined lead and battery implantation, programming, and troubleshooting.

TP Biopsy (TP): Step by step procedural training on TP Biopsy, including basic superficial local anesthesia, deep periprosthetic block, basic perineal with probe, basics of targeting and fusion, basics of hitting, and single incision biopsies.

Transurethral Treatment Step 2 (TUTs2 – TURP): This step of the Transurethral Treatment curriculum covers the procedural steps for transurethral resection of the prostate.

Transurethral Treatment, Step 3 (TUTs3): The third step of the Transurethral Treatment curriculum is branched into multiple courses that cover ThuLEP and HoLEP.

Timing for hands-on training workshops

Course times, durations, and availability may vary. Some courses may only be offered on specific days.