The Hands-on Training (HOT) courses, organised by the European School of Urology, are popular expert-led training sessions in which participants can develop and refine specific skills using innovative and realistic simulators or models. Friday, 22 May 2026 The complete programme is available in the Programme Overview. Register for the Baltic Meeting to get an opportunity to join the HOT courses. You can add the HOT course(s) of your choice during registration. Already registered for Baltic26? You can add the HOT course(s) to your existing registration by sending an email to our Registrations Department. Please and indicate which HOT course(s) you would like to book. Hands-on-Training on Laparoscopy (LUSs1) The primary objective of this course is to enhance participants’ laparoscopic skills, focusing on key aspects such as depth perception and bimanual dexterity. By the end of the course, attendees should feel more confident and competent in their basic laparoscopic skills. Hands-on-Training on Endourology (ESTs1) The primary objective of this programme is to enhance participants’ skills in the treatment of urinary stones with endoscopic techniques. By the end of the course, attendees should feel more confident and competent in their basic skills. Hands-on-Training on Transurethral treatment (TURBT) Registration is open.ESU Hands-on training
General information
This basic laparoscopic training course is the first step in the Laparoscopic Urological Skills (LUS) curriculum. It’s designed to provide urologists with a fundamental understanding of laparoscopy and enhance their laparoscopic skills. This comprehensive training is specifically tailored for urologists who want to gain a basic level of knowledge in laparoscopy and wish to improve their proficiency in key laparoscopic techniques. The course comprises four essential exercises aimed at honing skills related to depth perception and bimanual dexterity: Peg Transfer, Circle Cut, Needle Guidance, and Knot Tying.
This Basic Endoscopic Stone Treatment course is the first step in the Endoscopic Stone Treatment (EST) curriculum. It is designed to provide urologists with a fundamental understanding of endoscopic stone treatment and enhance their skills. This comprehensive training is specifically tailored for urologists who want to gain a basic level of knowledge in endoscopy and wish to improve their proficiency in key techniques for endoscopic stone management. The curriculum includes four key exercises that provide hands-on experience and practical training: Flexible Cystoscopy, Rigid Cystoscopy, Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy, and Flexible Ureteroscopy.
This intermediate transurethral treatment training course is the second step in the Transurethral Treatment (TUT) curriculum. It is designed to provide urologists with a fundamental understanding of transurethral resection of the bladder and enhance their skills. This comprehensive training is specifically tailored for urologists who want to improve their proficiency in resection techniques. Experts will lead participants through the resection on state of the art models, ensuring a familiarity with the process, recognition of the equipment and how to handle it, and an understanding of best practice for the procedure.