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.

Aquablation: This aquablation training covers real-time ultrasound-guided treatment planning and robotic-assisted transurethral waterjet tissue resection. Participants will also learn post-procedural hemostasis techniques and proper catheter placement.

Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS): This training provides hands-on practice with the key steps and technical skills required for artificial urinary sphincter implantation. Participants will work through cuff placement, pump positioning, and reservoir insertion.

Endoscopic Stone Treatment, Step 1 (ESTs1): The ESTs1 training teaches 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 the ESTs2 training, 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.

Freehand Biopsy: This training covers transperineal prostate biopsy using a needle guidance platform, with a focus on real-time ultrasound-guided technique and planning. Participants will practice both targeted and systematic freehand sampling approaches.

Hydrogel Urethral Bulking: This training provides hands-on practice with the key steps and technical skills required for hydrogel injections in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

iTind: This course provides step-by-step training on the temporary implantable nitinol device procedure, guided by an experienced tutor.

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

Laparoscopic Urological Skills – Step 1 (LUSs1): 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.

Laparoscopic Urological Skills – Step 2 (LUSs2): In the LUSs2 training, participants are offered intermediate training with complex tasks (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 training provides hands-on experience with inflatable penile prosthesis implantation using an anatomical model. Participants will practice corporotomy, cylinder insertion, and reservoir placement, as well as pump positioning and full system assembly.

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.

Robotics (ROB): This training builds foundational robotic surgery skills through simulator-based exercises, including E-BLUS tasks, and develops core console proficiency. Participants will also practice bedside assistance, covering system setup, port placement, and docking.

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. For more information about the SNM course, check out this video.

TP Biopsy (TP): This training provides step-by-step procedural guidance on transperineal biopsy, covering local and deep periprostatic anesthesia, ultrasound probe technique, and the fundamentals of targeting, fusion, and tissue sampling, including single incision biopsies.

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

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

Urodynamics: In this training, participants will learn the essential principles of urodynamic testing. The session includes practical exercises in catheter placement, pressure-flow studies, and data interpretation using simulation tools and urodynamic equipment.

Timing for hands-on training workshops

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