Category: Academic activities

The Urological Congress ILUTS25 Exceeds Expectations and Strengthens Its International Leadership

On September 25–26, 2025, Madrid became the epicenter of global urology with the celebration of the eighth edition of the International Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Stones Congress (ILUTS25). As the organizer of this congress, I can only express my immense pride and satisfaction in witnessing how this project continues to grow year after year,

Robotic surgery under debate: the best robot and surgeon

Yesterday was one of those intense and stimulating days that remind you why you chose this profession. We performed four robotic radical prostatectomies using three different platforms: the Da Vinci Xi robot, the Da Vinci SP (Single Port)—both from Intuitive—and Medtronic’s Hugo RAS system. Three robots with the same goal: operating with minimal invasiveness and

Robotic Surgery: Refining Skills and Breaking New Ground

These past few days, I’ve had the privilege of participating in an advanced robotic surgery course using the Da Vinci Single Port system at IRCAD, the prestigious research and training center for minimally invasive surgery, located at the Civil Hospital and university campus in Strasbourg, France. It’s a place where innovation, knowledge, and experience converge

RUM: Driving the Future of Urology Through International Collaboration

On May 29th and 30th, I had the privilege of co-directing, alongside Professor Antonio Alcaraz, the first edition of the Recordati Urology Meeting (RUM), held in Seville (Spain). This pioneering event has marked a turning point in international scientific exchange within the field of urology. With the support of the Spanish Association of Urology (AEU),

Our contribution to CAU2024, the American Confederation of Urology’s annual congress

From 2 to 5 October, I had the honour of participating in the Annual Congress of the American Confederation of Urology CAU2024, held in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). This event brought together urology experts and professionals from all over the world, allowing for an enriching exchange of knowledge and the presentation of the latest innovations

Dr. Romero Otero is appointed as Academic Urologist of the European Association of Urology

Dr. Javier Romero Otero has recently been appointed as Academic Urologist of the European Association of Urology (EAU), a recognition that marks a new milestone in Dr. Romero-Otero’s outstanding contributions to the field of urology. Dr. Romero Otero has expressed his deepest gratitude to all those who have played a fundamental role in his professional

Dr. Romero-Otero, member of the Board of Trustees of the international Abarca Prize

Dr. Javier Romero Otero has been appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Medical Sciences Award Doctor Juan Abarca (Abarca Prize). The Abarca Prize is an annual award granted by the HM Hospitales Research Foundation to recognize the work of an internationally renowned scientist who has achieved a biomedical breakthrough

Guest Faculty Teacher At ESU-ESUT Masterclass On Operative Management of Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Last April 25th and 26th, I had the pleasure to attend as a teacher to the ESU-ESUT Masterclass on Operative Management of Benign Prostatic Obstruction, organized by the European Association of Urology in Como, Milan (Italy). My participation as instructor of this complete masterclass has been the following: Prostatic enucleation with thulium fiber laser with

Our scientific contribution at EAU Congress 2024

Once again this year, I have had the pleasure of enjoying an exciting week at the EAU Congress 2024, organized by the European Association of Urology, from April 5 to 8, in Paris. It is the most relevant European scientific meeting in urology and, therefore, it is a great pride to attend this meeting along

International Urologist Invited To CIA UROLOGY 2024, The First Advanced Course On The Use Of Laser Energy In Prostate Enucleation

Last April 11th, 12th and 13th I had the opportunity to participate in the I International Advanced Course on Laser Energy Management in Prostate Enucleation, organized by CIA Urology 2024 in Arequipa, Peru. The event, aimed at professionals and students of Urology, was endorsed by Sociedad Peruana de Urología and was attended by international urologists