Karl Marvin Tan

Dr. Karl Marvin Tan is a distinguished Filipino urologist whose expertise in endourology and minimally invasive surgery has shaped both national practice and international collaboration. A Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Urology and Fellow of the Philippine Urological Association, he currently serves as Chief of Endourology and Training Officer at Veterans Memorial Medical Center, where he also leads advanced surgical programs and fellowship initiatives. He is a key executive leader across regional and global organizations — including the Philippine Endourological Society, Philippine Alliance for Urolithiasis, and Federation of ASEAN Urological Associations — and plays a strategic role in the Asian Urological Society for Endoluminal and Technology (AUSET), promoting excellence in laser surgery, stone treatment, and prostate enucleation. He is a speaker and workshop faculty across ASEAN for topics ranging from different aspects of endourology to robotic innovation. With several peer-reviewed publications and several podium and poster presentations in prestigious conferences (UAA, SIU, EAU), Dr. Tan reflects a commitment to evidence-based, technology-enhanced urological care. He also holds a Master’s in Hospital Administration, bridging clinical excellence with health systems leadership.

14th August 2025

Time Session
08:00
16:50
Asian Urological Society of Endoluminal Surgery & Technology (AUSET)
  • Part I: Urolithiasis & Technology (Fundamental)
  • Opening Remarks & Congratulatory Remarks from Experts
    Sung Yong Cho Korea (Republic of) Speaker
  • Welcome ETS
    Cheng-Chia LinTaiwan Speaker
  • Session: Reshaping Upper Tract Endourology Intervention
    Abhay MahajanIndia Moderator
    Cheng-Chia LinTaiwan Moderator
    Chong-Tsung WenSingapore Moderator
  • How Suction Changed My Hospital Practice of Flexible Ureteroscopy
    Yi Quan TanSingapore Speaker
  • Digitalization in Suction PCNL Can Change Practice
    Jaisukh KalathiaIndia Speaker
  • Endoscopic Combined Intra Renal Surgery: New Frontiers
    Han Kyu ChaeKorea (Republic of) Speaker
  • Navigating the Complex Renal Anatomy with FANS?
    Chu Ann Chai Malaysia Speaker
  • Suction PCNL vs Suction RIRS? Do We Have a Winner
    Boyke SoebhaliIndonesia Speaker
  • Q&A
  • Session: Global Leaders Share the Evidence
    Anil ShresthaNepal Moderator
    Chinnakhet Ketsuwan Thailand Moderator
    Jeff S. ChuehTaiwan Moderator
  • Thullium Fibre Laser: A Unique Laser for Urological Use
    Mohamad Afzal Bin Farikhullah KhanMalaysia Speaker
  • Do We Need Augmented Reality for Renal Stone Management?
    Takaaki InoueJapan Speaker
  • Battle of the Robots in Flexible Ureteroscopy: What's the Verdict?
    Albert El HajjLebanon Speaker
  • Transurethral En Bloc Resection of Bladder Tumor: Where Are We Now?
    Jeremy TeohHong Kong, China Speaker
  • Best Laser for UTUC
    Hsiang-Ying LeeTaiwan Speaker
  • Q&A
  • Session: Surgical Advancement of Asia for Stone Management: ECIRS
    Nguyen Ngoc ChauVietnam Moderator
    Jia-Lun Kwok Singapore Moderator
    Albert El HajjLebanon Moderator
  • Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath on Kidney Stones before and after FANS
    Anggie N. RahwantoIndonesia Speaker
  • How to Perform Supine PCNL in Pediatrics? Is It Different from Adults?
    Azimdjon N. TursunkulovUzbekistan Speaker
  • ESWL for Ureteric Stones: Art of Achieving 100% Stone Free Rate
    Shemeem Kachereente VitaQatar Speaker
  • Discussion
  • Part II: Endoluminal Technology Symposium (ETS), Advance Course of Urolithiasis & Technology, Company Sponsored Symposium
  • 1st Company Session: Luncheon Symposium
    Hsiang-Ying LeeTaiwan Facilitator
    Majed AlharthiSaudi Arabia Facilitator
  • Single-Use Cysto-Nephro Scope in ECIRS/ PCNL
    Yasser FarahatUnited Arab Emirates Speaker
  • Experimental and Real World Take Away Messages on DISS
    Vineet GauharSingapore Speaker
  • Q & A
  • 2nd Company Session
    Jia-Lun Kwok Singapore Moderator
    Karl Marvin TanPhilippines Moderator
  • The Power of Magneto and Vapour Tunnel in Holep
    Giorgio BozziniItaly Speaker
  • Take Home Messages to Prevent Bladder Neck Contracture in Enucleation
    Sarvajit Biligere Singapore Speaker
  • Q & A
  • 3rd Company Session
    Joy CastilloPhilippines Moderator
    Steffi YuenHong Kong, China Moderator
  • Intra Renal Pressure Defines Outcomes: Current Evidence
    Chinnakhet Ketsuwan Thailand Speaker
  • Pressure Management Strategy in RIRS using Tidor System
    Ponco BirowoIndonesia Speaker
  • Q & A
  • 4th Company Session
    Sung Yong Cho Korea (Republic of) Moderator
    Vineet GauharSingapore Moderator
  • Power Bend Technology with Macrolux Scope: No More PCS Challenges
    Steffi YuenHong Kong, China Speaker
  • Single Use Scope in Modern Endourology
    Manint UsawachintachitThailand Speaker
  • Q & A
  • 5th Company Session
    Boyke SoebhaliIndonesia Moderator
    Takaaki InoueJapan Moderator
  • Clearpetra the Sheath of Choice for Lower Pole Stones
    Anil ShresthaNepal Speaker
  • How to Use Clearpetra Shetah to Minimize Post Operative Stenting after FANS
    Deepak Ragoori India Speaker
  • Q & A
TICC - 2F 201DE

15th August 2025

Time Session
10:30
12:00
The Federation of ASEAN Urological Associations (FAUA)
Exploring Urology Service Challenges in ASEAN
  • The Federation of ASEAN Urological Associations
    Karl Marvin TanPhilippines Moderator
    Noor Ashani Md YusoffMalaysia Moderator
  • Highlight and Limitation in Urology Service in Malaysia
    Noor Ashani Md YusoffMalaysia Speaker
  • Challenges in BPH Management in Singapore
    Thiruchelvam JegathesanSingapore Speaker
  • Highlights and Limitations in Urology Service in Thailand
    Kamol PanumatrassameeThailand Speaker
  • Highlights and Limitations in Urology Service in Indonesia
    Ferry SafriadiIndonesia Speaker
  • Uro-Laparoscopic Activities in Cambodia at Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital since 2018
    Sotheavy VongCambodia Speaker
  • Enhancement of Endourological Services in Myanmar
    Phone MyintMyanmar Speaker
  • Factors Defining Urology: Philippine Setting
    Patrick TuliaoPhilippines Speaker
  • Discussion
TICC - 3F South Lounge

16th August 2025

Time Session
13:30
15:00
Urolithiasis 1
New Frontiers in RIRS Surgery
  • New Frontiers in RIRS Surgery
    Cheng-Chia LinTaiwan Moderator
    Sung Yong Cho Korea (Republic of) Moderator
  • How to Use Intrarenal Pressure Monitoring to Identify Risky Steps during RIRS Surgery, and the Function of FANS.
    Hung-Yi ChenTaiwan Speaker
  • Infection Complications after Stone Surgery
    Chong-Tsung WenSingapore Speaker
  • Which Laser for RIRS: Holmium YAG Laser
    Karl Marvin TanPhilippines Speaker
  • Which Laser for RIRS: Thulium Fiber Laser
    Yi-Sheng TaiTaiwan Speaker
  • Which Laser for RIRS: Pulsed Thulium YAG Laser
    Takaaki InoueJapan Speaker
  • SFR Assessment: Timing and Modalities
    Anil ShresthaNepal Speaker
  • Need of Future Endourology
    Vineet GauharSingapore Speaker
  • Panel Discussion
TICC - 2F 201DE