Alessandro Calarco

Dr. Alessandro Calarco is a urologist specializing in minimally invasive and endourological procedures at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy. He is a Member of the European Board of Urology and holds an international oncology PhD. Dr. Calarco created an international patent for a device that improves surgery for large kidney stones.

Urological Specialization and Techniques

The specialist uses endourological methods to treat kidney stones and urological cancers. He performs percutaneous lithotripsy — a procedure to break up stones using a small incision in the back. The doctor also performs ureterorenoscopy with stone fragmentation. Additionally, he provides tumor ablation and reconstructive surgeries. He uses endoscopic techniques for prostate and bladder resections. His surgical practice includes penile prosthesis placement and female incontinence surgery.

Professional Achievements

Dr. Calarco holds a 2020 international patent for the “Flow Reducer for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy.” This device improves the safety and efficiency of surgery for large kidney stones. He has received multiple awards for the best video presentations at urological congresses. The doctor also developed clinical protocols for treating hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

Work Experience

• National Head of Urology – SPIGC (Italian Multidisciplinary Society of Young Surgeons) since 2015
• Scientific Committee Member – UROP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Urology) since 2015
• Reviewer – BMC scientific journal since 2013
• Board Member – Patients Committee of the Italian Society of Urology since 2022
• Senior Urologist – Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, Rome

Education and Academic Background

• 2007 – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – MD in Medicine and Surgery, Rome
• 2013 – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Specialty in Urology, Rome
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – PhD in Oncological Urology, Rome
• Fellowship and Advanced Training – Institutions in Sweden and the UK

Research and Recognition

Dr. Calarco researches biomarkers for prostate cancer, specifically the role of exosomes. He serves as a clinical investigator for electronic questionnaires regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia. Furthermore, the doctor leads hands-on workshops on laparoscopic and endourological techniques for urology residents. He has published in medical journals on minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Memberships

• European Board of Urology (since 2013)
• Italian Society of Urology
• Italian Multidisciplinary Society of Young Surgeons (SPIGC)
• Italian Society of Private Hospital Urology (UROP)