I supervised 8 Integrated Master’s theses at the School of Medicine, University of Minho, covering diverse and innovative topics. Below is a summary of the students and the topics of their theses:
Joana Parente (2011) - Topic: "Transvesical morcellation of a kidney following NOTES nephrectomy."
Susana Rebelo (2012) - Topic: "The Relationship between Obesity and Prostate Cancer."
João Almeida (2013) - Topic: "Retrospective comparative study between standard versus tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy at Braga Hospital."
Ana Sofia Rolo dos Santos (2014) - Topic: "Comparative study of perioperative and postoperative morbidity and short-term oncological efficacy between laparoscopic and open radical cystectomy in a single service."
Sara Alves (2015) - Topic: "A solution for large artery ligation in mini-laparoscopy surgery."
Sílvia Dionísio (2015) - Topic: "Safety of laser energy use on guide wires in endoscopic surgical procedures."
Mariana Conde (2016) - Topic: "Comparative study on the safety and damage of ligature, harmonic, and enseal scissors."
Nuno Freitas (2017) - Topic: "Automatic Detection of Bladder Tumors in White Light Cystoscopy Images."
These supervisions encompassed a range of topics, from implementing innovative surgical techniques to analyzing the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic tools and procedures, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge.