The 8th National Congress of the Turkish Urological Association (SUS) was successfully held in Antalya, Türkiye from October 28 to November 1, 2026. As the largest urological academic event in Türkiye and even the Middle East, this 5-day conference featured 11 parallel sessions covering all sub-specialties of urology, including urologic oncology, urinary stone disease, andrology, reconstructive urology, pediatric urology, continence care, robotic surgery and more. It attracted over 1,000 urologists from around the world.
Renowned experts from China, Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, South Korea, India and multiple Middle Eastern countries gathered to share cutting-edge research findings and exchange clinical experience. The Chinese Urological Association (CUA) of the Chinese Medical Association was invited to this international conference. It presented China’s original clinical technologies and domestically developed high-end medical devices on the global stage, fully demonstrating the development achievements and innovative strengths of Chinese urology.
1 CUA Delegation Attends the Conference, Forging Transnational Academic Collaboration Ties
Entrusted by Academician Zhang Xu, Chairman of the Chinese Urological Association (CUA), Professor Zhu Gang represented CUA at the National Congress of the Turkish Urological Association to engage in international academic dialogue. He conveyed on-site sincere greetings from Academician Zhang Xu to urological colleagues in Türkiye and across the globe:
2 International Voice: Holographic Imaging Innovations Go Global
Professor Zhu Gang delivered a keynote lecture entitled Advancing Functional Preservation in Kidney Tumour — AI-Empowered Holographic Imaging and Robotic Surgery. He introduced to the attending experts the development of holographic imaging technology in China, as well as its innovative application in renal surgery when combined with robotic surgery.
China is one of the early countries to carry out clinical research on holographic imaging technology. Holographic imaging based on CT, MRI or PET‑CT has now been widely applied in patient communication, preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation, efficacy evaluation of comprehensive oncological treatment and other scenarios, with abundant clinical experience accumulated. The Chinese Anti‑Cancer Association has incorporated holographic imaging into the China Guidelines for Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancers, and will release Integrative Oncology — Integrated Oncological Imaging Diagnosis: Holographic Imaging at the 2026 Chinese Congress of Integrated Oncology.
In addition, Professor Zhu Gang helped colleagues from Türkiye establish connections with relevant Chinese enterprises, promoting the implementation of holographic imaging technology in more countries and regions to benefit a broader patient population.
3 Domestically Developed Surgical Robots on Display: China’s Intelligent Manufacturing Attracts Global Attention
In the exhibition area of this congress, multiple surgical robot systems from domestic independent brands were showcased at dedicated booths, drawing large numbers of overseas urology specialists to stop by, visit and conduct hands-on trials. For a long time, high-end surgical robots have represented a technological peak in the medical device sector. The overseas debut of homegrown surgical robots at this major academic conference in the Middle East marks an important step for domestic medical enterprises to explore international markets.
This exhibition showcases not only the hardware devices themselves, but also demonstrates China’s independent R&D strength in the high-end medical equipment track. It signals the steady improvement of the innovation capacity and global competitiveness of China’s medical device industry, allowing the world to witness the boundless potential of “China’s Intelligent Manufacturing” within the healthcare sector.
4 Domestic Equipment Supports Successful Cross-Continental Telesurgery
Professor Yang Jun from the Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, was entrusted by Director Wang Shaogang to travel to Antalya to attend the Annual Congress of the Turkish Urological Association. As the only international guest invited for live surgical demonstration, Professor Yang Jun performed a successful cross‑continental remote radical prostatectomy on-site at the conference center using domestic robotic equipment, and also received an exclusive interview from the congress.
Separated by 8,000 kilometres, this operation marked Türkiye’s first cross‑continental remote robotic surgery and the second telesurgery performed in the country. During the procedure, Professor Yang Jun operated calmly and steadily, and the surgery proceeded smoothly. The brilliant demonstration earned warm applause from the entire audience.
Pairing Chinese clinical experts with domestically developed independent equipment, this hands-on showcase intuitively presented the cutting-edge level of China’s minimally invasive surgical techniques and telemedicine system development to international peers.
5 Staying Committed to Opening-up, Continuously Amplifying the Voice of Chinese Urology
CUA has long adhered to the international exchange principle of “going global and bringing talents in”, actively organizing domestic experts to participate in high-profile global academic conferences and proactively sharing clinical experience and research achievements. From keynote presentations on the international stage and overseas promotion of original imaging technologies, to the exhibition of domestically developed surgical robots and live demonstrations of cross-border remote surgery, this series of initiatives bears witness to the growing international influence and academic voice of Chinese urology.
Looking ahead, urology practitioners in China will continue to devote themselves to clinical care and medical innovation. While making every effort to safeguard the health of Chinese people, they will keep sharing China’s clinical experience and promoting domestic medical devices. Hand in hand with medical peers worldwide, they will continuously contribute Chinese strength to the development of global healthcare.
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Post time: Nov-15-2026