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Prof. Olivier Traxer Awarded the Arthur D. Smith Endourology Lectureship

Prof. Olivier Traxer Awarded the Arthur D. Smith Endourology Lectureship (Photo: Business Wire)

After training in general urology in Paris, Prof. Traxer did a research fellowship at Southwestern Medical School at the University of Texas, training under Professors Charles Y.C. Pak, Dr. Margaret Sue Pearle and Dr. Jeffrey A. Cadeddu. Prof. Traxer then began focusing primarily on endourology and stone disease, publishing more than 130 articles on those topics and participating in 200 oral and poster presentations at international and national congresses. Notably, Prof. Traxer serves as a member of the European Association of Urology (EAU), the French Association of Urology (AFU) and the Endourological Society.

Currently, Prof. Traxer is working on developing an endourology and stone center at Hôpitol Tenon in Paris, France. Throughout his career, he has remained devoted to furthering education, participating in international education programs such as the French Urological College (ECU) and the European School of Urology (ESU).

"I am truly honored by this recognition from the Endourological Society. The Arthur award is an important achievement and it's extremely rewarding to be acknowledged for my work," said Prof. Traxer. "I remain committed to ongoing advancements in the field of endourology, specifically as it relates to urinary stone disease. I look forward to continuing this research and furthering education in urology."

Supported by an annual grant from Cook Medical, the Arthur award was first bestowed on the occasion of Dr. Smith's departure as president of the Endourological Society at the 2004 WCE in Mumbai, India. He has remained as one of the leading innovators in the field of minimally invasive urological surgery, pioneering several new operative techniques used in percutaneous nephrolithotomy, treatment of kidney stones, percutaneous treatment of transitional cell carcinoma and endopyelotomy. Urologists are eligible for the award within the first 10 years of practice after completion of a urology residency or fellowship.

" Professor Traxer's commitment to advancing endourological patient care is unparalleled," said Jean-Marc Creissel, global strategic business unit leader for Cook Medical's Urology division. "His contributions to education and medical advances in stone disease and stone management in his native France and around the world have been critical. We cannot think of a more deserving recipient of the Arthur Award, and know Prof. Traxer will continue his dedicated, exceptional work in this field."

About Cook Medical

Founded in 1963, Cook Medical pioneered many of the medical devices now commonly used to perform minimally invasive medical procedures throughout the body. Today, the company integrates medical devices, drugs and biologic grafts to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes. Since its inception, Cook has operated as a family-held, private corporation. For more information, visit www.cookmedical.com. Follow Cook Medical on Twitter @cookmedicalpr and @cookuro.

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