Joaquín Fernández Alberti

Final‑year urology resident with comprehensive training in general surgery and ongoing research toward a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences. Strong focus on uro‑oncology, minimally invasive surgery and evidence‑based patient care. Published author with 13 peer‑reviewed papers (10 indexed in PubMed) and experienced presenter at national and international meetings. Recognised for teamwork, adaptability and a commitment to continuous professional development — driven by a constant pursuit of self‑improvement.

• Prostatic stromal tumour of uncertain malignant potential: surgical treatment in a young patient. ecancer (2025) 19:1913.
• Calyeal diverticulum simulating a renal tumour. Canadian Journal of Urology (2023) 30(4):11629–11632.
• Gastric perforation secondary to T-cell lymphoma. ecancer (2023) 17:1498.
• Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: impact of surgical time in the learning curve. Surgical Endoscopy (2022).
• Diagnostic yield of computed tomography-guided fine-needle aspiration for pancreatic cancer. Medicina (Buenos Aires) (2022) 82(5):708–713.
• Laparoscopic transgastric resection of a gastric leiomyosarcoma: report of a rare case. ecancer (2022) 16:1419.
• Bilateral adrenalectomy in the context of primary adrenal insufficiency due to colorectal cancer metastasis. ecancer (2022) 16:1395.
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gallstone disease: experience at a high-volume centre. Journal of Surgical Research & Practice (2021) 2(2):1–11.
• Commission on surgery and perioperative care post-COVID-19. British Journal of Surgery (2021) 108(10):1162–1180 (co-author).
• Inguinoscrotal hernias: differences between laparoscopic and conventional repairs with long-term follow-up. Revista Hispanoamericana de Hernia (2021) 9(1):4–9.
• Laparoscopic treatment (reTAPP) for recurrence after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Hernia (2021).
• Mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: absorbable vs. non-absorbable tacks. Journal of Surgery Open Access (2020) 6(6):225.
• Thoracic empyema after gallstone spillage during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the COVID-19 era. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2020) 76:221–226.

• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• American Urological Association (AUA)
• Argentine Society of Urology (SAU)
• Argentine Association of Surgery (MAAC)