Benjamin K. Canales, MD, MPH, presented “PCNL: Obtaining Access and Preventing Infection” during the 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on February 1, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

How to cite: Canales, Benjamin K. “PCNL: Obtaining Access and Preventing Infection.” February 1, 2023. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/caring-for-underserved-and-vulnerable-populations-for-over-23-years-2/

PCNL: Obtaining Access and Preventing Infection – Summary

Benjamin K. Canales, MD, MPH, discusses Percutaneous Nephrostolithotomy (PCNL), how to mitigate the risk of SIRS and sepsis associated with the operation, and various techniques used to perform the PCNL.

In this presentation, Dr. Canales discusses:

  • The importance of prophylactic antibiotics in infection prevention and mitigation
  • The history of PCNL
  • The risks and benefits of various sites for obtaining renal access
  • The pros and cons of the known techniques for performing PCNL

About The 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:

The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 42nd iteration of the meeting took place from February 1st to 4th, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Benjamin K. Canales, MD, MPH is Associate Professor and Director of Urologic Research in the Department of Urology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. 

Dr. Canales earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School. In addition, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopy and endourology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Canales’ postdoctoral training in the Department of Urologic Surgery at the University of Minnesota includes serving as Fellow and Clinical Instructor in laparoscopy, endourology, and robotics, completing a urology residency, and completing a general surgery internship. 

Dr. Canales’ clinical interests include urologic stone disease, endourology and laparoscopy. He has particular clinical interests and skills in minimally invasive urologic surgery, laparoscopic nephrectomy, laparoscopic prostatectomy, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, endourology, and 

kidney stone disease/pathogenesis. 

Dr. Canales has received numerous honors and awards over his career. Most recently, in 2022, Dr. Canales received the University of Florida College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher award. Dr. Canales serves on many academic and professional committees including the University of Florida College of Medicine Scientific Review Committee, the Endourological Society Research Committee, and the American Urological Association International Academic Fellowship Committee.