WCET 2026

We’re excited to share multiple presentations at WCET 2026 featuring physicians’ experiences with the Focalist™ System for ultrasound-guided needle access in PCNL procedures. Focalist brings together handheld robotics, ultrasound imaging, and guidance software. Explore the presentations below for firsthand perspectives from participating physicians.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

University of Florida, Vincent Gerard Bird, MD Robotic-Assisted Percutaneous Renal Access for Surgeons Without Prior Renal Ultrasound Experience.

11:50 - 12:00 WCET General Session

Libertador ABC, 1st Floor Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, 1st Floor

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University of Minnesota, Carla Miguel, MD Our Experience with the Robotic Ultrasound Guidance Device (Focalist) for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

16:40 - 16:45 Moderated Poster Sessions

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

University of Florida, Chase William Mallory, MD Robotic-Assisted Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Renal Access: Early Outcomes of the Ultrasound-Naive Urologist.

12:38 - 12:45 Video Session

Thursday, November 17, 2026

University of Alabama, Vicente Elorrieta Decombe MD Feasibility and Learning Curve of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Access by Senior Residents.

11:20 - 11:25 Moderated Poster

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University of Alabama, Vicente Elorrieta Decombe MD Early Clinical Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Renal Access.

16:05 - 16:10 Moderated Poster

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University of Florida, Christopher Zhou MD First in Human Feasibility of Robotic Assisted Ultrasound Guided Platform for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy in Patient without Transrectal Access.

8:58 - 9:05 Video Session

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University of Florida, Chase William Mallory, MD Robotic-Assisted Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Renal Access: Early Outcomes of the Ultrasound-Naive Urologist.

9:15 - 9:20 Moderated Poster