An innovative course on the surgical placement of tricomponent hydraulic penile prostheses promotes collaboration between the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento and the Macchi Hospital and Foundation in Varese.
Agrigento, July 2023 – Agrigento and Varese, two geographically distant Italian cities, are united by a passion for medical innovation and have inaugurated an unprecedented collaboration in the field of urological surgery. The San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento and the Macchi Hospital and Foundation in Varese have entered into an agreement for an exchange of scientific and surgical expertise, starting with a pioneering course on the surgical placement of tricomponent hydraulic penile prostheses with infrapubic and penoscrotal access.
The course, organized by Gabriele Antonini, a renowned urologist specialist from Agrigento, saw the participation of Michele Ruoppolo, head physician of the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento, and Federico Deho’, head physician of the Macchi Hospital and Foundation in Varese. These two leading experts in the field of urology brought their extensive experience and knowledge to benefit the participants, opening the doors to a new level of expertise in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
The course on the surgical placement of tricomponent hydraulic penile prostheses took place at the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento, which provided its state-of-the-art facilities for the event. The course program was designed to provide participants with comprehensive and detailed training on the surgical technique of hydraulic penile prosthesis implantation.
The course focused on infrapubic and penoscrotal access, two surgical approaches to penile prosthesis implantation that offer numerous advantages over traditional methods. Experts Antonini, Ruoppolo, and Deho’ outlined the procedures step by step, highlighting the anatomical details and essential technical considerations for the success of the intervention.
The collaboration between the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento and the Macchi Hospital and Foundation in Varese represents a unique opportunity for physicians and specialists from both institutions to expand their knowledge and skills. Through this synergy, experiences can be exchanged, surgical approaches can be compared, and scientific research in the field of urology can be promoted.
Dr. Antonini, the promoter of the initiative, emphasized the importance of creating a network of collaboration among hospitals and specialists to improve patient outcomes. Sharing knowledge and being open to mutual learning are fundamental to the advancement of medical practices and the provision of high-quality care.
The course on the surgical placement of tricomponent hydraulic penile prostheses with infrapubic and penoscrotal access organized by Gabriele Antonini at the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento marks the beginning of a significant collaboration between the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Agrigento and the Macchi Hospital and Foundation in Varese. Thanks to this initiative, physicians and specialists will have the opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and expertise to enhance the care provided to patients with erectile dysfunction.
This collaboration paves the way for future joint projects, such as physician exchanges, shared research, and the development of new surgical techniques in the field of urology. The ultimate goal is to ensure patients receive increasingly effective and personalized treatment, enabling them to improve their quality of life and regain satisfying sexual function.