The Organizing Committee of the 21st Binh Dan Hospital Scientific Congress (CISE 2025)
Proudly Presents:
Invited Speakers
PROFESSOR RALPH V. CLAYMAN
Professor Ralph V. Clayman
Distinguished Professor of Urology, University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine
Professor Ralph V. Clayman, dean emeritus of the UCI School of Medicine, is an internationally respected urologist. He is also the Founding Chair of the Department of Urology at UCI.
Professor Clayman is among the Best Doctors in America for Urology and is well-known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgery for kidney stone disease, kidney cancer, and ureter strictures.
Dr. Clayman performed the world’s first laparoscopic nephrectomy in 1990, revolutionizing kidney surgery. His groundbreaking work in developing and popularizing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in endourology and laparoscopy, has significantly advanced the field of urology. He holds 14 patents for minimally invasive surgical instrumentation.
Professor Clayman’s research and clinical interests focus on applying minimally invasive approaches to urological surgery. He is the author of textbooks on laparoscopic and percutaneous urologic surgery and has published more than 400 articles in peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. He is co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Endourology and has received numerous national and international awards.
His commitment to innovation and education has trained generations of urologists in advanced surgical techniques.
Professor Clayman is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, sharing his expertise and insights with colleagues worldwide. His influence on the field of urology is profound, and he continues to be a driving force in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical care.
In the CISE 2025 Congress, Ralph V. Clayman will present the following topics:
- Time management: “The clock is ticking”
- Flexible ureteroscopy: Tips and Tricks
- Complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL): Identification and avoidance
