The Urology Department at Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH), a member of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), organised a workshop on urolithiasis for Arab Board Urology Surgery trainees.
The workshop from May 23 to 25 was attended by several HMC leaders, specialised urologists, as well as local and international trainees.
Dr Abdulla al-Ansari, HMC’s chief medical officer, said that hosting this workshop reflects the corporation's commitment to enhancing the expertise of its medical and nursing staff across all specialties with the latest techniques and treatment practices, thereby improving the quality of healthcare provided to all patients.
Dr Ahmed al-Mohammed, medical director of HMGH, described the workshop as a continuation of the Urology Department’s journey of medical achievements in recent years, including the high number of surgeries performed by the department and obtaining accreditation from the North Carolina Surgical Review Corporation as an outstanding surgical department in the treatment of urinary stones.
Dr Aisha al-Ghafri, acting executive director of HMGH, added: “This workshop will help ensure that we offer more advanced treatment options for our patients and also facilitate the transfer of new expertise to the participating trainees.”
The workshop agenda included several scientific sessions featuring presentations and discussions focusing on the latest techniques in urolithiasis surgery.
The Urology Department at HMGH successfully performed 1,755 surgeries in 2023 and received accreditation from the North Carolina Surgical Review Corporation as an outstanding surgical department in the treatment of urinary stones.
The workshop was attended by several HMC leaders, specialised urologists.
