Queensland was the next stop for our HoLEP tour as Tevita Aho, internationally recognised HoLEP expert from the UK, joined us at Mater Hospital Brisbane.

Known globally for his mastery of the HoLEP technique for BPH, Dr Aho led live surgical cases, sharing practical techniques, decision‑making strategies, and pearls developed through years of high‑volume experience.
 
Boston Scientific is proud to facilitate opportunities like this, connecting Australian urologists with global leaders to support surgical confidence and clinical excellence.

Thank you to the Mater team for your enthusiasm and collaboration.

A life‑changing prostate cancer surgery — performed from 2,400km away.

A surgeon in one country. A prostate cancer patient in another.

What followed was a groundbreaking robotic prostatectomy using telesurgery, highlighting just how far urological care has evolved.

Supported by Mater urologist Dr Sam Davies, this procedure demonstrates what’s now possible for men diagnosed with prostate cancer — when early detection, timely access to specialist care and advanced technology come together.

This Men’s Health Week, it’s an important reminder that innovation and early intervention can make a life‑changing difference.

 Read the full story in the latest edition of Primary Focus - mater.li/4eiSjl7

 Join us this Wednesday, 17 June, for our Urology Masterclass GP Education evening, where Dr Sam Davies will unpack the latest PSA guidelines and Medicare criteria, alongside an expert panel sharing insights from diagnosis through to intervention.

Register now - mater.li/3Qh0MvS 

Telesurgery - the future is here.

Prof Dasgupta in London, patient and myself in Gibraltar. Doing the first telesurgery procedure within the NHS.