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Leverkusen urologist sets standards: first penile prosthesis in Uzbekistan!
Dr. Leonidas Karapanos from Leverkusen performed the first penile prosthesis operation in Uzbekistan, a real advance in urology.
Leverkusen urologist sets standards: first penile prosthesis in Uzbekistan!
A look at Uzbekistan shows how international exchange in medicine can help set new standards. Dr. Leonidas Karapanos, senior physician at the Department of Urology at the Leverkusen Hospital, recently made history by performing the first penile prosthesis operation in Uzbekistan. Loud ksta.de The experienced urologist traveled privately to Uzbekistan in October to give a lecture at a surgeons' conference and to operate on eight patients.
This advance represents a significant advance in reconstructive urology. There were no such interventions in Uzbekistan until Karapanos' involvement. “The specialty here is still being developed,” explains the urologist, who not only implanted the prostheses during his stay, but also carried out two penis straightenings and four urethral reconstructions using oral mucosa. The patients were selected in collaboration with local colleagues who were specifically focused on more difficult cases.
A network across borders
The connection to Uzbekistan was made through Dr. Bobirjon Ergashev, a colleague from the Cologne University Hospital. Karapanos and Ergashev worked closely with each other, and the latter assisted in the operations in the city of Andijon. Karapanos was even honored by the dean of the local university for his outstanding work, further strengthening international exchange and cooperation in medicine.
His commitment did not end with the operations: the Leverkusen urologist is already planning another visit to Uzbekistan next year to implant an artificial sphincter. These preliminary discussions show how important exchange between different countries is in order to provide patients with modern care.
The humane transport of animals – another important issue
The IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR) ensure that there is enough space, water and the right climate for animals during transport. Such regulations are essential to minimize stress and discomfort. In Great Britain, authorities such as the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) also work to enforce animal welfare laws and ensure the safe transport of live animals.
The importance of these regulations is often underestimated, but they actively contribute to ensuring that animals are not only safe but also well cared for during their journeys. In this sense, it becomes clear how closely the topics of medicine and animal welfare are linked, because the same applies in healthcare: avoid harm and ensure care.
This marked a significant leap forward not just for Urology in Uzbekistan, but also highlights the far-reaching impact that professional networks and responsible practices can have in various fields.