In Viterbo, Functional Urological Surgery in Live Surgery
The Belcolle Hospital in Viterbo recently hosted a prestigious live surgery course focused on functional urological surgery, organized by Prof. Antonio Rizzotto, head urologist at the facility, in collaboration with Dr. Gabriele Antonini, urologist and andrologist, and Dr. Alberto Berardi, also a urologist and andrologist. This event represented an important opportunity for updates and the sharing of best practices in the field of functional urological surgery. During the course, four complex hydraulic penile prosthesis implants were performed, demonstrating various cutting-edge surgical techniques. Adding further prestige to the event was the participation of internationally renowned guests, such as Prof. Asif Muneer and Dr. Hussain Alnajjar from University College London Hospitals (UCLH), along with Prof. Federico Deho’ and Dr. Schifano from the Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi in Varese.
The international specialists and Prof. Deho’ performed the hydraulic penile prosthesis implantation using the peno-scrotal technique, while Dr. Antonini showcased his renowned minimally invasive infrapubic approach for the implantation of the three-component hydraulic penile prosthesis. This innovative technique, known for reducing recovery times and post-operative complications, has garnered the attention of many colleagues both in Italy and abroad. The entire surgical event was broadcast via international live streaming, enabling numerous professionals in the field to observe and learn from the expert hands of the surgeons involved. This event not only highlighted the high-level expertise of the Belcolle Hospital team but also solidified Viterbo’s role as a reference center for advanced urological surgery. The commitment of Prof. Rizzotto and his team, together with the participation of internationally recognized experts, confirms the importance of collaboration among specialists from different countries to improve clinical practices and offer patients the most innovative and safest solutions.