EAUN edition: Insights into the implementation of advanced/expert nursing roles in Italy

In this EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts, you can listen to an inspiring conversation on Endourology – Implementation of Advance Nursing Practice, between Marta Marchetti (GB), Carmine Civilli (GB), and Dr. Susy Dal Bello (IT). Dr. Dal Bello shares her groundbreaking journey in implementing advanced nursing practices and launching the first nurse-led flexible cystoscopy endoscopy clinic in Italy.----About the speakers:Marta MarchettiMarta is a highly skilled nursing professional from northern Italy. She graduated in nursing from the University of Padua in 2013 and earned a master’s degree in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital heart disease in paediatric and adult patients in 2015. Marta’s career began as a surgical nurse, progressing to roles in the operating room as a scrub nurse in endourology and robotics, and later as a surgical assistant. In 2022, she completed a master’s in surgical care practice from Anglia Ruskin University (GB). Her expertise spans preoperative planning, intraoperative care, postoperative management, and patient follow-up. Marta is passionate about staff and patient education, which has led her to become actively involved with the EAUN and the Special Interest Group in Endourology and Robotics. Marta is currently working at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea (London), a centre of excellence and research for cancer treatment and care.Carmine CivilliCarmine is an experienced Surgical Care Practitioner with a strong background in perioperative multi-disciplinary cancer care and robotic-assisted surgery. Based in Manchester, he plays a pivotal role in service development across the region, especially in complex robotic procedures. Particularly interested in research design and data analysis, Carmine brings both clinical expertise and academic insight to the evolving field of robotic surgery. His work spans hands-on surgical practice, quality improvement, and staff education, including mentoring and contributing to national discussions. Carmine’s experience has also been shaped by his involvement in humanitarian surgical missions across African countries with Doctors Without Borders, where he supported surgical care delivery in resource-limited settings, an experience that continues to strongly influence his perspective on global health equity. His passion lies in improving patient outcomes through innovation and evidence-based practice, while advocating for the development and recognition of surgical practitioners within and beyond the robotic theatre. Carmine is also active in research and editorial writing, focusing on healthcare systems, surgical education, and frontline staff wellbeing.Susy Dal BelloSusy is a highly accomplished nursing leader from northern Italy. She graduated in nursing from the University of Padua in 2013 and earned a master’s degree in healthcare management in 2017. In 2023, she completed a master’s in nursing and midwifery sciences. Susy’s career began as a surgical scrub nurse, gaining extensive expertise in operating room procedures before advancing into a leadership role. Since 2019, she has served as the nurse manager of the multidisciplinary endoscopy unit, overseeing endoscopic procedures, staff management, and the strategic organization of the unit. Her expertise encompasses advanced clinical practice, leadership in healthcare management, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Committed to professional development and education, she has been actively involved with the EAUN and the Special Interest Group in Endourology and Robotics since 2021. In 2023, she further expanded her international perspective through an observership at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.