Organized by the Georgian Association of Oncological Urology, a conference titled “Cutting-Edge Approaches in the Management of Urological Diseases” was held in Batumi on July 26, specifically targeting primary healthcare professionals.
The aim of the conference was to share the latest approaches in the management of urological and onco-urological diseases with professionals working at the primary healthcare level.
Moderators:
Professor Guram Karazanashvili, founder of the Karazanashvili Robotic Center, and leading urologist Giorgi Kalandia.
Key topics discussed during the event included:
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Challenges in prostate cancer screening and early diagnosis in Georgia and globally
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The latest prostate cancer screening model at the primary care level, based on 29 MHz micro-ultrasound – is MRI referral necessary for all male patients?
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Detection of localized prostate cancer at the primary healthcare level
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State-of-the-art prostate biopsy techniques – opportunities to avoid referral to major specialized centers
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Active surveillance strategy for prostate cancer
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Robotic technologies in prostate cancer treatment – is referral abroad still necessary?
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Diagnosis and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) within primary care settings using modern treatment methods
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Uterine prolapse and urinary incontinence – diagnosis, triage, and contemporary treatment approaches in primary care
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Diagnosis, triage, and monitoring of urolithiasis (kidney stones) in primary care, along with modern treatment methods
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Early diagnosis of kidney and bladder cancers at the primary care level
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Kidney tumor resection with organ preservation – robotic surgery advancements in Georgia, and the necessity of referrals abroad
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Diagnosis and management of prostatitis and erectile dysfunction using shockwave therapy within primary care
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Pain syndromes in the pelvic and lumbar areas – application of shockwave therapy at the primary care level
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Systemic therapy for uro-oncological diseases – is it feasible at the primary healthcare level?
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Summary: Modern management of urological diseases – is it possible within primary care?
The event was attended by 100 physicians of various specialties — including urologists, oncologists, general practitioners, and radiologists — from different regions of Georgia.
Special thanks to:
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Adjara’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ms. Nino Nijaradze, and her team for their active participation
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The event’s gold sponsor, STADA, for their support and cooperation
Conclusion:
The event was focused on practical and technological approaches that enable timely diagnosis and management of urological and onco-urological diseases directly from the primary healthcare level — including the potential to do so without the need for referral to specialized centers.
