Lab Location
UCI Surgical Education Center
101 The City Drive South, Bldg. 55, Basement
Orange, CA 92868
101 The City Drive South, Bldg. 55, Basement
Orange, CA 92868
Didactic Sessions
Podlich Conference Center
101 The City Drive South, Bldg. 54, 5th Floor
Orange, CA 92868
101 The City Drive South, Bldg. 54, 5th Floor
Orange, CA 92868
Learning Objectives
By the conclusion of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
Identify and apply the psychomotor skills, operative techniques, and cognitive decision-making required to safely and effectively perform Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
Demonstrate improved procedural competency through completion of three (3) full HoLEP procedures on hydrogel simulation models, including:
1. One (1) independently performed baseline HoLEP procedure prior to expert instruction.
2. One (1) full HoLEP procedure performed with dedicated one-to-one expert proctoring and feedback.
3. One (1) independently performed HoLEP procedure following expert instruction and proctoring to reinforce technical mastery and procedural confidence.
1. One (1) independently performed baseline HoLEP procedure prior to expert instruction.
2. One (1) full HoLEP procedure performed with dedicated one-to-one expert proctoring and feedback.
3. One (1) independently performed HoLEP procedure following expert instruction and proctoring to reinforce technical mastery and procedural confidence.
Develop proficiency in critical components of HoLEP, including enucleation technique, tissue plane identification, laser control, operative flow, and morcellation principles.
Analyze semi-live surgical case reviews with expert faculty to strengthen intraoperative judgment, troubleshooting strategies, and management of challenging scenarios.
Integrate evidence-based techniques, procedural “tips and tricks,” and best practices shared during expert-led didactic sessions and panel discussions into clinical practice.
Evaluate personal procedural performance through recorded simulation review to support ongoing self-assessment, skill refinement, and continued learning after the masterclass.
Expert-Led
Didactic Session
Didactic Session
3 Hands-On HoLEP
Surgery Simulations
Surgery Simulations
Expert One-to-One
Surgical Proctoring
Surgical Proctoring
Course Director
Dr. Akhil K. Das
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Course Co-Directors
Dr. Joel Funk
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Bruce Gao
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Course Faculty
Dr. Smita De
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Peter Gilling
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Dr. Lori Lerner
Boston University
Dr. James Lingeman
Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Chris Manakas
University of Wisconsin-Madision
Dr. Ahmed Mansour
UT Health San Antonio
Dr. Nicole Miller
Vanderbilt University
Dr. Fernando Gomez Sancha
ICUA – Clinica CEMTRO
Highlights
Established in February 2023, annually led by Dr. Akhil K. Das.
A tuition paid 3-day continuously sold-out hands-on immersive training program advancing surgical care for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It brings together national and international faculty and trainees for hands-on education in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), a highly effective yet underutilized procedure.
Program Impact: BPH affects millions of men, yet access to definitive surgical treatment remains limited due to the steep learning curve of HoLEP (30–50 cases). This program addresses that gap by accelerating surgeon training and expanding access to durable, minimally invasive care. HoLEP provides a size-independent solution with improved outcomes, including reduced bleeding, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery—directly improving patient care when adopted at scale.
Training Model: Expert-led instruction combined with structured, simulation-based hands-on training focused on safe, efficient, and reproducible technique that translates directly into practice.
Reach and Outcomes: Participants are drawn nationally and internationally (8 countries; 11 U.S. states),
reflecting strong demand and broad impact.
- 90% report readiness to perform HoLEP
- 100% rate the course as impactful or highly impactful
2026 HoLEP Faculty
Testimonials
Registration fee: $995
Accreditation
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
View accreditation course related information here.
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