Albert El Hajj

Dr Albert El Hajj is an Associate Professor and Head of the Urology Division at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. He is the medical director of the Surgery Clinics and Codirector of the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) center. After graduating from the Saint Joseph University in Beirut, he completed his robotic and minimally invasive surgery fellowship in Paris. He joined AUBMC in July 2013 where he founded the Robotic Urology program. Dr El Hajj’s main clinical and research interests are Robotic Surgery, Endourology and Prostate Cancer.

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

16th August 2025

Time Session
08:30
10:00
Plenary Session 3-1
  • ACU Lecture: Videourodynamic Study for Precision Diagnosis and Management of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
    Yoshihisa MatsukawaJapan Moderator
    Hann-Chorng KuoTaiwan Speaker
  • Future Direction of AI Application in Urology
    Andrew HungUnited States Speaker
  • Telesurgery: The Future of Surgery
    Takashi KobayashiJapan Moderator
    Vipul R. PatelUnited States Speaker
  • Update on the Results of SIMCAP Study
    Srinath K. ChandrasekeraSri Lanka Moderator
    Isaac KimUnited States Speaker
  • AAU Lecture: Robotic Flexible Ureterorenoscopy— Gimmick or a True Helper? What’s It Cost Performance Value?
    Ravindra SabnisIndia Moderator
    Albert El HajjLebanon Speaker
  • Which Position is the Best for PCNL in 2025?
    Dinh Khanh LeVietnam Moderator
    Michael WongSingapore Speaker
TICC - 3F Plenary Hall