Dr. Ioannis Kartalas Goumas is a urologist based in Vigevano, Italy, specializing in minimally invasive surgery, endourology, laser techniques, and the treatment of kidney stones and BPH. Dr. Ioannis Kartalas Goumas is the Director of the Urology Department at Istituto Clinico Beato Matteo in Vigevano, Italy, where he is recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive surgery, stone disease, endourology, and laser techniques. He graduated from the University of Milan and completed advanced training at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York, where he gained exposure to high-volume endourological surgery. Over his career, he has performed more than 4,000 procedures as first surgeon, ranging from complex laparoscopic cases to advanced stone surgery. Dr. Goumas has held senior clinical positions in several Italian institutions, including Vimercate, and has developed a strong academic presence through scientific publications, book chapters, and contributions to surgical education. He is an Adjunct Professor at Tor Vergata University in Rome and is regularly invited to speak and perform live surgeries at international congresses. Known for his technical precision and commitment to innovation, he plays an active role in disseminating best practices within the European endourology community.