26/11/2025
We proudly honor our exceptional residents and fellows for their outstanding research work presented in national and international scientific platforms. Your dedication to advancing knowledge and improving patient care continues to bring pride to JRRMMC!
FEATURED RESEARCHERS & STUDIES
1. JIRO A. LAXAMANA, MD
Stone Heterogeneity Index as a Predictor for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Lithotripsy Time, Blood Loss, Stone-Free Rate, and Stone Analysis Results: A Prospective Study
-1st Place – Descriptive Category, 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
-Finalist – Podium Presentation, 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
The Effect of Pre-operative Tamsulosin, Silodosin, and Ureteral Stenting on Ureteroscopy Outcomes: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
-1st Place – Analytical Category, 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
-2nd Place – Moderated Poster, 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
Prone Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery: A Case Series in JRRMMC
-Podium Presenter – 22nd Urological Association of Asia Congress, Taipei, Taiwan
2. JUAN RAPHAEL R. BARDELOSA IV, MD
High-Power Pulse Modulation Holmium Laser vs Pneumatic Lithotripsy in Mini-PCNL: A Comparative Study
-Finalist – Podium Presentation, 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
-Finalist – Moderated Poster, 441st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
3. MANUEL JOSE O. ARKONCEL JR., MD
Supine Versus Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Comparative Single-Center Study
-Finalist – Podium Presentation, 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
-Finalist – Podium Presentation, 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
4. WEDCELL JOSEPH O. HERNANDEZ, MD
From Data to Decision: AI Models in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Outcome Prediction
-Finalist – 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
From Passion to Exhaustion: Exploring Burnout Among Urology Residents in the Philippines
-Finalist – 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
-Finalist – KSER Academic Festival, Seoul, South Korea
-Finalist – PUA International Urological Summit, Hong Kong
5. MELCHOR SEAN S. BAESA II, MD
Presumed Circle Area Ratio as a Determinant of Bladder Outlet Obstruction in BPH: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
-Finalist – Moderated Poster, 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
6. MIGUEL LORENZO U. AVANCEÑA, MD
A Rare Case of Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Bladder in a Young Adult: A Case Report
-Finalist – Poster Category, 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
-Finalist – 22nd Urological Association of Asia Congress, Taipei, Taiwan
7. SHERWIN CHESTER R. TAPE, MD
The Battle Within: Command Hallucinations Leading to Recurrent Urethral Foreign Body Insertion in Schizophrenia
-2nd Place – Poster Category, 2025 JRRMMC Interdepartmental Research Forum
8. ANGELO VIOLO G. LABAY, MD
A Pitfall Complication Following Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy: A Rare Case in a 57-Year-Old Male with High-grade urothelial Carcinoma
-Finalist – UroFair Singapore 2025
9. CYRILL DAVID A. VERGARA, MD
Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery vs Multitract Mini-PCNL for Large Renal Stones
-1st Place – Moderated Poster, 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
10. HANSEL SHEHAILA A. LASTRILLA, MD
The Relationship of R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry Sub-scores on Postoperative Creatinine Change at 30, 90, and 180 Days After Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
-Finalist – Moderated Poster, 41st PUA Research Contest, PUA Annual Convention 2025
To all our residents and fellows —your commitment to scientific pursuit and patient care continues to raise the standard of excellence at JRRMMC. We celebrate your achievements and look forward to many more!
