Peter Kronenberg studied Medicine at Justus Liebig University in Giessen (Germany) and at the Faculty of Medical Sciences – NOVA University in Lisbon (Portugal). After one year of residency in Internal Medicine, he decided to become an army doctor in 2006, with appointments at institutions such as Hospital Militar Principal and Hospital das Forças Armadas. He completed his urology residency (2008–2014) at Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca in Amadora (Portugal). He undertook fellowships at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit (USA) with Prof. Edson Pontes in 2010, and at Hôpital Tenon in Paris (France) with Prof. Olivier Traxer in 2012.
He regularly attends international and national scientific meetings and has given numerous presentations in the fields of urological oncology, surgical management of complex cases, female stress urinary incontinence, and particularly laser lithotripsy. He is frequently invited as a faculty member at the most renowned urological meetings, where he delivers state-of-the-art lectures, performs live surgeries, and organizes hands-on training courses in flexible ureterorenoscopy.
Peter Kronenberg has authored book chapters and several first-author articles in renowned urological journals such as The Journal of Urology, BJU International, Urology, World Journal of Urology, Journal of Endourology, and Case Reports in Urology. One of his recent papers, published in The Journal of Urology, is expected to significantly impact the current practice of laser lithotripsy worldwide.
He has repeatedly served as an abstract reviewer for the EAU Congress, particularly for the New Technologies section. He is also a reviewer for several urological journals, including the Journal of Endourology, European Urology, World Journal of Urology, and the Brazilian Journal of Urology. He currently serves on the editorial board of the World Journal of Urology. Since 2024, he has been an Associate Member of the EAU Section of Endourology.
He has received several awards and honorable mentions, including 1st prize at the 12th Workshop of Urological Oncology of the Portuguese EORTC group (2009), 1st prize for Best Podium Presentation and 3rd prize for Best Video Presentation at the 2013 National Congress of the Portuguese Association of Urology. He was also awarded 1st prize for Best Video Presentation at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, the Clinical Research Award at the 2nd Meeting of the EAU Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS) in 2013, and Best Poster Awards at the 2015 and 2016 Annual EAU Meetings. Additionally, one of his abstracts was selected among the six Best Abstracts out of thousands presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association. In October 2016, one of his articles received the 2015 Article of the Year Award from the World Journal of Urology and the Société Internationale d’Urologie.
Currently, his basic research focuses on the technical aspects of laser lithotripsy. He is actively involved in the development of Super Pulsed Thulium Fiber Laser technology, a breakthrough in the field. He is co-founder and former president of PETRA (Progress in Endourology, Technology and Research Association). He works as a urologist at CUF Descobertas Hospital and lives in Lisbon with his wife, their two children, and a cat.
Selected publications from PubMed
Global variation in acquisition costs of single-use flexible ureteroscopes and flexible navigable access sheaths: an international collaborative analysis from the YAU & EAU Endourology groups.
Pietropaolo A, Alhusseinawi H, Soebhali B, Cabrera J, Tursunkulov A, Ragoori D, Vincentini FC, Astroza GM, Petkova K, Yong CS, Davis N, Netsch C, Becker B, Chai CA, Panthier F, Ketsuwan C, Durutovic O, Solano C, Gadzhiev N, Bhojani N, Gravas S, Geavlete B, Zribi AS, Kronenberg P, Lifshitz D, Jung H, Gauhar V, Yuen SKK, Pauchard F, Tsaturyan A, Ventimiglia E, Tzelves L, Martinez BB, Ergül RB, Sener TE, Nowak Ł, Tailly T, Boeykens M, Sierra A, Talyshinskii A, Keller EX, Esperto F, Olivero A, Mykoniatis I, Jahrreiss V, Juliebø-Jones P, Hamri SB, Contreras P, Alvarez J, Frascheri MF, Somani BK
World J Urol. 2026 Aug 20;44(1) pii: 591. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06668-8.
Thermal safety during retrograde intrarenal surgery and laser lithotripsy. Changes of intrarenal temperature while using direct-in-scope-suction : an in-vitro study by young academic urologists and EAU endourology sections.
Ballesta Martinez B, Peteinaris A, Gauhar V, Spinos T, Ventimiglia E, Manzi Orezzoli P, Tsaturyan A, Pietropaolo A, Lopez Vivo FJ, Dragos L, Kronenberg P, Nowak L, Liatsikos E, Kallidonis P, Yuen SKK, Angerri O, Traxer O, Somani B
World J Urol. 2026 May 24;44(1) pii: 385. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06466-2.
From data to decision: integrating causality AI and predictive analytics in endourological practice-a descriptive guide for clinicians from EAU Endourology.
Ghnatios C, Khene ZE, Attieh RM, Mardelli C, Nedbal C, Cacciamani G, De Backer P, Kronenberg P, Tefik T, Turney B, Traxer O, Somani BK, Panthier F
World J Urol. 2026 Mar 1;44(1) pii: 213. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06322-3.
Artificial Intelligence for Endoscopic Stone Surgery: What's Next? An Overview from the European Association of Urology Section of Endourology.
Nedbal C, Cacciamani G, De Backer P, Ghnatios C, Khene ZE, Kronenberg P, Tefik T, Turney B, Traxer O, Somani BK, Panthier F
Eur Urol Focus. 2025 Sep;11(5):706-708 doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2025.02.013.
Surgical outcomes of robotic surgery for kidney stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis from section of YAU and EAU endourology.
Ergül RB, Özervarli MF, Panthier F, Nedbal C, Tsaturyan A, Pietropaolo A, Cacciamani G, Kronenberg P, De Backer P, Ghnatios C, Khene ZE, Cho SY, Turney B, Somani B, Traxer O, Tefik T
World J Urol. 2025 Jun 8;43(1):364 doi: 10.1007/s00345-025-05734-x.
Dr. Peter Kronenberg, a versatile medical professional, has built a multifaceted career in the field of urology. His educational journey commenced with a degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa between 1998 and 2004. Afterward, Dr. Kronenberg embarked on a diverse medical career, starting with a General Medical Residency at Hospitais Civis de Lisboa in 2005-2006. Following this, he pursued an Internal Medicine Residency at Hospital do Desterro in 2006. From 2008 to 2013, Dr. Kronenberg demonstrated his dedication to serving his country as a military doctor, with appointments at institutions such as the Hospital das Forças Armadas and Hospital Militar. With a focus on urology, he completed his Urology Residency at Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando da Fonseca from 2008 to 2014. His commitment to the field extended to his role as an Assistant Doctor in Urology at the same institution from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Peter Kronenberg's pursuit of excellence led him to seek international experience. In 2010, he participated in a medical internship at Detroit Medical Center – Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. Additionally, in 2012, he undertook an internship at Hôpital Tenon in Paris. In 2015, Dr. Kronenberg achieved the esteemed recognition of becoming a Fellow of the European Board of Urology, a testament to his dedication to advancing his urological expertise.
Published
May 2025
Welcome and Introduction. - Dr. Ben Chew (Canada) Why Soltive works better vs other lasers - Dr. Peter Kronenberg (Portugal) What is seen from Real-World Evidence in Soltive lithotripsy - Dr. Ahmed Ghazi (USA) What can be potentially seen from Real-World Evidence in BPH enucleation - Dr. Naeem Bhojani (Canada), Dr. Javier Sánchez (Spain) Panel Discussion & Closing remarks - All faculty moderated by Dr. Ben Chew (Canada)
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Published
Mar 2023
Welcome - Dr. Peter Kronenberg (Portugal) NMIBC, BPH and Stones Treatments using Superpulsed Thulium Fiber Laser Introduction - Dr. Peter Kronenberg (Portugal) Treatment of kidney stones with SOLTIVE - Dr. Guido Kamphuis (Netherlands) Treatment of small bladder tumors in outpatient setting with a flexible cystoscope - Prof. Jorgen Bjerggaard (Denmark) Treatment of BPH - Prof. Felix Chun (Germany) Discussion & closing remarks –All faculty moderated by Dr. Peter Kronenberg (Portugal)
With Olympus
Published
Jul 2021
Welcome & Introduction,Dr. Ben Chew (Canada) Advantages of Thulium Fiber Laser Technology and the comparison to solid state lasers.Dr. Peter Kronenberg (Portugal) SOLTIVE Fine dusting for flexible ureteroscopy.Dr. Ben Chew (Canada) Miniaturization of surgical instruments – mini-PCNL with SOLTIVE SuperPulsed laser system. Dr. Bodo Knudsen (USA) TFL: my clinical expectations for BPH and bladder tumors.Dr. Cesare Marco Scoffone (Italy) Thulium Fiber Laser En Bloc Resection of Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer – Technique and Benefits.Dr. Dmitry Enikeev (Russia) Discussion / Q&A. All faculty moderated by Dr. Ben Chew (Canada) Closing Remarks.Dr. Ben Chew (Canada)
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Published
Jun 2021
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