Taking part once again in the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA2026) has been a true privilege. Representing the teams at ROC Clinic and HM Hospitales at one of the world’s leading urology congresses provides an exceptional opportunity to share experience, learn from fellow specialists and analyse where modern urology is heading. This
Taking part in a new edition of the Masterclass on Operative Management of Benign Prostatic Obstruction (BPH) organised by the European Association of Urology (EAU) has once again been a highly enriching experience, both professionally and personally. These programmes represent one of the best examples of how training in urological surgery should evolve: with a
Participating in the annual congress of the European Association of Urology (EAU26), held from 13 to 16 March in London, is each year a unique opportunity to share, learn, and continue progressing in what I am most passionate about: urology. This is one of the most important scientific meetings in urology worldwide, where thousands of
On September 25–26, 2025, Madrid became the epicenter of global urology with the celebration of the eighth edition of the International Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Stones Congress (ILUTS25). As the organizer of this congress, I can only express my immense pride and satisfaction in witnessing how this project continues to grow year after year,
Yesterday was one of those intense and stimulating days that remind you why you chose this profession. We performed four robotic radical prostatectomies using three different platforms: the Da Vinci Xi robot, the Da Vinci SP (Single Port)—both from Intuitive—and Medtronic’s Hugo RAS system. Three robots with the same goal: operating with minimal invasiveness and
These past few days, I’ve had the privilege of participating in an advanced robotic surgery course using the Da Vinci Single Port system at IRCAD, the prestigious research and training center for minimally invasive surgery, located at the Civil Hospital and university campus in Strasbourg, France. It’s a place where innovation, knowledge, and experience converge
On May 29th and 30th, I had the privilege of co-directing, alongside Professor Antonio Alcaraz, the first edition of the Recordati Urology Meeting (RUM), held in Seville (Spain). This pioneering event has marked a turning point in international scientific exchange within the field of urology. With the support of the Spanish Association of Urology (AEU),
It has been an honor for me and the entire ROC Clinic team to participate once again in the Annual European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress, held this year in Madrid from March 21 to 24. This event is one of the most important gatherings in the field of urology worldwide and offers a unique
From 2 to 5 October, I had the honour of participating in the Annual Congress of the American Confederation of Urology CAU2024, held in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). This event brought together urology experts and professionals from all over the world, allowing for an enriching exchange of knowledge and the presentation of the latest innovations
On September 26th and 27th, 2024, we held the seventh edition of the International Lower Urinary Symptoms and Stones Congress (ILUTS 2024). As the organizer of this scientific event, I can proudly say that this edition was a true success and an enriching experience for all of us who are part of the urological community.
Dr. Javier Romero Otero has recently been appointed as Academic Urologist of the European Association of Urology (EAU), a recognition that marks a new milestone in Dr. Romero-Otero’s outstanding contributions to the field of urology. Dr. Romero Otero has expressed his deepest gratitude to all those who have played a fundamental role in his professional
Dr. Javier Romero Otero has been appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Medical Sciences Award Doctor Juan Abarca (Abarca Prize). The Abarca Prize is an annual award granted by the HM Hospitales Research Foundation to recognize the work of an internationally renowned scientist who has achieved a biomedical breakthrough
