Sunao Shoji, MD - Japan
Dr. Sunao Shoji, MD, PhD, is a distinguished urologist at Tokai University Hospital in Japan, recognized for his expertise in both clinical practice and academic research. He earned his medical degree from the School of Medicine at Tokyo Medical University, where he also completed his residency and became a certified urologist in Japan.
Driven by a passion for advancing urological science, Dr. Shoji pursued further training as a research fellow at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, focusing on innovative approaches to urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His work bridges patient‑centered care with cutting‑edge research, contributing to advancements in prostate cancer treatment, urinary tract reconstruction, and robotic‑assisted surgery.
Andre Luis Abreu, MD - U.S.A
Dr. Andre Luis Abreu, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and a urologic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC. He earned his medical degree in Brazil and completed his residency in General Surgery and Urology before pursuing clinical fellowship training at the Keck School of Medicine, where he participated in more than 400 complex robotic urologic surgeries and performed over 1,500 3D prostate biopsies.
His expertise includes MRI/TRUS fusion prostate biopsy, focal therapy, and robotic surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, as well as general urology. Dr. Abreu has authored numerous book chapters and peer‑reviewed publications and serves as a reviewer for several leading journals in the field of urology.
Arvin George, MD - U.S.A
Arvin K. George, MD, is a urologic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, specializing in the diagnosis and management of genitourinary cancers, with a particular focus on kidney and prostate malignancies. His clinical expertise centers on image‑guided therapeutics and minimally invasive ablative and surgical techniques for prostate and kidney cancer. Dr. George’s practice includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as advanced ablative modalities such as cryoablation, high‑intensity focused ultrasound, nanoparticle‑directed laser ablation, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and bipolar radiofrequency ablation.
Sivaneswaran Lechmiannandan, MD - Malaysia
Dr. L. Sivaneswaran P.M.P. is a consultant urologist at Sunway Medical Centre and a distinguished leader in urological oncology with a deep commitment to advancing cancer care in Malaysia. He graduated in 2005 and completed extensive subspecialty training in Melbourne with a focus on urologic oncology. Dr. Sivaneswaran integrates current uro‑technology and international surgical trends into his Malaysian practice, bringing a patient‑centered, innovation‑driven approach to care. He is also the pioneer of prostate cancer focal therapy in Malaysia using HIFU and leads the largest case series in Southeast Asia.