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SU hosts international kidney stone surgery masterclass

SU's Division of Urology successfully hosted its annual international masterclass in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. The event drew urologists from across the globe to the university's state-of-the-art medical facilities. The two-day workshop received endorsement from the European Association of Urology's (EAU) endo-urology division as an approved training programme.

Student-led initiative tackles food insecurity on Tygerberg Campus

Student volunteers are making a difference in the lives of their peers through the Tygerberg Pantry Project (TPP). TPP is an emergency support initiative addressing food insecurity among FMHS students. The project bridges critical gaps left by funding shortfalls, offering a lifeline to students struggling to make ends meet.

SU student receives prestigious award recognising young doctors

​Final-year MBChB student at Stellenbosch University (SU), Kayla Lourens has been recognised as one of South Africa's top final-year medical students, earning the Young Doctors Merit Award at the National Medical Awards.

Robotic surgery used for living donor kidney removal at Tygerberg Hospital

In a first for South Africa, a surgeon with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has successfully removed a donor kidney using robotic surgery technology at Tygerberg Hospital, marking an advancement in making organ donation less invasive for living donors.
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