Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD @abalajontoto Twitter profile

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

I may be the only hockey fan in scorching hot Philippines. And i’m a die hard Colorado Avalanche fan. #GoAvsGo @Avalanche

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@abalajontoto

9 months

The grand finale of the Philippine Urological Association annual convention was the Mr and Ms Urology pageant featuring residents from all of the urology training institutions in the country.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

My 5-year old son enjoys using the lap trainer. His favorite is the peg transfer exercise

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 month

Just when you thought you’ve seen everything. Today we anastomosed a 3-4cm segment of the urethra that was transected four months ago during a varicocelectomy

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Did a Bracka Technique today. Adult male s/p hypospadias repair 4x. Long anterior stricture. Multiple urethrocutaneous fistulae. Severe fibrosis of the urethral plate.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

The first formal 1-year reconstructive urology fellowship program in the Philippines. Approximately 150 urethroplasties a year…. Also includes complex upper tract reconstruction. Urologic fistulae. Urinary diversions. Urogenital reconstruction. Hypospadias repair etc

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

My fellow now doing his own thing in his province. The first locally-trained reconstructive urologist in Philippine history

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

We performed another BMG ureteroplasty for a 55/F with a solitary kidney, who developed a stricture after ureteral stone surgery and subsequent ureterouretetostomy that failed. #stricturedisease #reconstructiveurology #USTurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Travelled 168km by car, to the province of Nueva Ecija. No reconstructive urologists there. We performed 6 urethroplasties and 2 hypospadias surgeries there. 7 hours drive, roundtrip. Slept the whole day after the mission #reconstructiveurology #PhilGURS #stricturedisease

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Today i underwent ESWL for a distal ureteral stone. I located the stone, then my anesthesiologist put me to sleep

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Another case of a fossa navicularis stricture treated by transurethral buccal inlay, first described by my very good friend @UroRecon . Our unit at EAMC are starting to get the hang of it. #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease #eamcurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Previous failed hypospadias repair. Bracka was performed during the 1st stage. 2nd stage involved a modified Johansson technique reinforced by a tunica vaginalis flap. A urethrostomy was created to divert the urine proximally for now, and will be closed after 6 months.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Referred to our unit for almost complete loss of ureteral length due to scabbard injury. Our team performed an ileal interposition to reconstruct the ureter #eamcurology #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Attended my first meeting as an official member of the Board of Directors of @SocietyGURS . Proudly representing the Philippines and the PUA #AUA22

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Travelled to the province of Cavite with my fellow to perform vessel-sparing anastomotic urethroplasty. Thank you Dr. Lua for the invitation. Thanks for the free lunch as well. #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

7 years with a suprapubic tube. If only I had a dollar for every stone i extracted from this patient #stricturedisease #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

11 months

We performed a transvesical subtrigonal BMG inlay for a 12/F with a completely obliterated bladder neck due to crush injury after being run over by a tractor. A first in the Philippines.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

A great way to start 2023. Officially accepted as a member of the European Association of Urology, Section of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (ESGURS). Excited for what lies ahead… collaborations between the PhilGURS and ESGURS.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

The biggest reconstructive urology mission to ever happen in the Philippines is going to happen this coming March. 4 major public hospitals will serve as hosts. A logistical nightmare, but will surely be rewarding in the end. Excited for this!!!! @SocietyGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

My son is graduating from Kindergarten. He says he’s now ready for med school.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 months

Proud to have made my EAU debut as a speaker. Had a great time at the ESGURS session #EAU2024 #EAUParis

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Multiple ureteral strictures repaired by a combination of two simple techniques. #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease #eamcurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Loaded OR sched for me and my team… 1. Radical Prostatectomy 2. TURP 3. Kulkarni Urethroplasty 4. Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit Now, time for some eat-all-you-can Korean Buffet

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Got my yellow passport. Travel-ready. See you all at the @AmerUrological meeting

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

The residents initially planned to do a vessel-sparing EPA for the near-obliterative stricture in the bulbar urethra, only to realize that it was panurethral on urethroscopy. Ended up doing a Kulkarni augmented by a ventral onlay patch

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Today, the EAMC Recon Team performed the first ever BMG ureteroplasty in the Philippines 🇵🇭. This also was the first time @lee_c_zhao ’s method of non-transecting ureteral reimplantation was performed.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Neglected catheter.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

When i started my #reconurology journey here in my country, older urologists would say, “we don’t need that because it’s not that common here” “at the most, 1-2 cases per month”. It was because residents were turning the patients away. Now we have backlogs of 15 per month

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Our senior resident’s first vessel-sparing urethroplasty. He will be joining me as my 2nd ever reconstructive fellow starting this June. Training the future of Philippine Recon, one fellow at a time #EAMCurology #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

11 months

Did not see this coming. Awarded the Philippine Urological Association 2023 Research Awardee. And to think I almost did not graduate from residency because i was late in submitting my paper because i hated doing research.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Showing off our old, strictured ureteral orifice and the new, reimplanted ureteral orifice using @lee_c_zhao ’s non-transecting end-to-end ureteral reimplantation technique. Patient is happy.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

It is my honor, as this year’s overall scientific chair, to invite everyone to the Philippine Urological Association annual convention (Nov 23-27, 2022)

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Clinics cancelled. Surgeries rescheduled. I wouldn’t miss my son’s sportsfest for anything #kuyabasti #davidsebastianabalajon

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

In areas of need, you also need to teach the general surgeons. Assisted Dr. Piñera in his first EPA urethroplasty for a 32/M police officer with complete transection of the urethra and has been with a suprapubic tube since 2018 #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

11 months

No photography allowed. “Bad Boys” of the GURS Convention :) @UroRecon @PaulRusilko @kuncoro202 #GURSSeattle2023

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Today, we performed the first ever Nikolavsky urethroplasty in the Philippines with no other than @UroRecon himself virtually scrubbing in to supervise.The stricture was much longer and more proximal than expected and a lot of lessons were learned today

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

11 months

It was an honor @SocietyGURS for giving me the opportunity to raise awareness on the state of reconstructive urology in the Philippines. “OBSESSION is just a word that the uninitiated use to describe the passion of the DEDICATED” #reconstructiveurology #PhilGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

My new reconstructive toys just arrived from the UK. Virtually impossible to find these here in the Philippines

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

ARMMC is the biggest trauma center in Rizal Province. Today, we performed free surgery on a patient who has had 6 previous DVIU’s. He has had a suprapubic tube since 2018. The first ever urethroplasty performed in this institution

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

4.5cm ureteral stricture with the posterior wall plastered to the psoas. We used BMG to augment the lumen of the diseased segment. #usturology #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Currently, we are the only Filipinos who are members of GURS (The Society of Reconstructive Urology). Hopefully (definitely) more will follow suit. #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease @SocietyGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

What a way to spend the day after my birthday. Severe flank pain at home. UVJ stone. Good thing my sister (an anesthesiologist) was there. IV Pain meds. For eswl tomorrow morning.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

8 months

Today, I proudly graduated my 2nd fellow, Dr. Oyayi Atienza.He was able to fill a census that satisfied the requirements set by @SocietyGURS . Good luck in your practice and spread the gospel of recon, in the Philippines 🇵🇭

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

9 months

Adding to our case series of BMG ureteroplasties. This time for a 4cm proximal ureteral stricture secondary to genitourinary tuberculosis #EAMCurology #stricturedisease #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

@SocietyGURS Board of Directors. Here’s to connecting with friends, both new and old

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

After a 20hr flight from Chicago, we are back to regular programming. EPA with my fellow just 9 hours after touchdown

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Now happening… GURS2022 in Montreal!!! Packed program. Worth the travel. #gurs2022 #montreal2022 #reconstructiveurology @SocietyGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Multiple bladder stones removed from a patient with chronic obstruction due to a urethral stricture

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

When you see your senior resident confidently teaching his junior how to perform urethroplasty, you give yourself a pat on the back. 👍 Thank you for inspiring them, @sanjaybkulkarni @UroRecon @DrJustinChee @QmaxDC @drjoshi_pankaj @Paksi_PAS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 months

Unofficially representing the @SocietyGURS BOD at this year’s EAU Congress. @kuncoro202

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Our ever-growing case series of non-transecting ureteral reimplantations at East Avenue Medical Center. Thanks again to @lee_c_zhao for introducing the technique to us back in 2021 #EAMCurology #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

We are proud to announce the first formal fellowship program in reconstructive urology in the Philippines. We welcome @Loxtantine as our first-ever Fellow-in-training

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Happy at 43. A surgery-free / clinic-free day in a long while. Celebrating my birthday with the ones that matter the most

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Celebrating my birthday repairing “damaged plumbing”

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

Another excerpt from a urology resident’ post here in the Philippines. Thank you @sanjaybkulkarni @drjoshi_pankaj for inspiring our young minds

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

The University of Santo Tomas, Section of Urology is inviting everyone to a special 2-day event this February. On Day 2, we will be sharing our nightmare cases so others will learn from our mistakes. Starts at 18:00 PST @SocietyGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 months

Nice seeing you here in Paris, Sean!!! @SocietyGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Rectourethral Fistula Repair Day at the OR, together with our colorectal surgery colleagues

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 month

The vasculature, up to the iliacs are clearly seen in this RUG (Rage UrethroGram)

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

11 months

Honored to be invited to speak at EAU24 in Paris. See you all there!

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 months

Here’s an idea: Our department is thinking of starting a short-term fellowship program in Open Urological Surgery. Thoughts anyone?

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

When the student becomes the teacher. My Recon Fellow teaching the residents of a major provincial hospital how to perform the Kulkarni Technique #kulkarnitechnique #panurethralstricture #eamcurology #rmcurology #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

9 months

Welcome to the Philippines, our dear counterparts/friends @QmaxDC @shubhamdotgupta @PaulRusilko from @SocietyGURS . This is going to be an awesome week of free surgery and lectures for our indigent patients. Let’s get this party started!!! #reconstructiveurology #philGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

The “Tour of Luzon” continues. This time, travelling to Guagua Pampanga to perform their first Kulkarni Urethroplasty there. #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease #kulkarnitechnique

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 months

Looking at the program, and noticing the line-up of speakers, i felt overwhelmed and unsure why i was included in this incredible list of surgeons. Nevertheless, i am very proud to represent the Philippines. See you all in Antwerp!!! @SocietyGURS @ISORU1 #esgurs

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Starting off Day 1 of the @SocietyGURS Convention with an early morning Board Meeting. See you all later!!!

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Took my oath at the AFP Health Service Command. I am now officially the permanent Reconstructive Urologist of the Philippine Armed Forces #reconstructiveurology #surgeoninthemilitary

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Reconstructive Urology mission in Cotobato. Loving the food here. Shoutout to the boss anesthesiologist @jaferlim

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Plane tickets 🇵🇭 to 🇨🇦… Hotel Accommodation 🌲🌲… Registration… Wifey and 2 kids✔️✔️✔️✔️ Ready for @SocietyGURS in Montreal

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Although this came as a bit of a surprise as the Philippines is a very conservative Catholic country, i still would like to thank the Philippine Medical Association for giving me the opportunity to speak in this year’s convention. May this be the start of more doors opening

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

6 months

Inviting everyone to the University of Santo Tomas postgraduate webinar featuring a couple of our friends from @SocietyGURS . Registration is free. @drjnwarner @JSimhan

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Reconstructive surgery is my passion but sometimes, I still do the occasional tumor surgery. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for a 6.5cm adrenal mass

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

We performed the first non-transecting urethroplasty in East Avenue Medical Center, which is one of the biggest referral centers in the country for the underprivileged population. Good job to the whole team.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

At the moment: Day 1 of the Philippine Urological Association Annual Convention. Let’s do this!!!

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

9 months

2nd Day of the PUA reconstructive outreach mission done. A very productive way to kick off the 2023 Philippine Urological Association, Inc. annual convention !!! @shubhamdotgupta @PaulRusilko @QmaxDC @SocietyGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

11 months

When you travel through rice fields to get to where you are supposed to go. Traveling 4 hours with my fellow to perform free urethroplasties.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

6 months

Clinic closed. Surgeries rescheduled. Nothing beats that face of your kid smiling, knowing that you’re there to watch him. His team won gold in the track meet, by the way 😁

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Dream slowly coming true. Laying the groundwork for the 1st ever Recon Fellowship Program in the Philippines. Coming in 2023 #eamcurology #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Sending my fellows to rotate at @sanjaybkulkarni UROKUL in June. They couldn’t be more excited to learn from him and @drjoshi_pankaj

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Redo urethroplasties are always challenging. To see your chief resident tackle it with confidence, makes me real proud. #militarysurgeons #armedforcesofthePhilippines #AFPhealthservicecommand #VLunaUrology #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Two Generations of Dreams: The first part of the note was written in 2007 during my pre-residency. The 2nd part was written in 2013, graduation day. Still very proud of that day. This was for my dad

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Merry Christmas everyone!! We love you - The Abalajons

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 years

The University of Santo Tomas, Section of Urology is inviting everyone to a special 2-day event this February. On Day 1, we will be revisiting the Art of Urinary Diversions, with the help of @jeremybmyers @SocietyGURS . The Main session starts at 18:00 PST

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Travelling by plane back to Cotobato City for a weekend urethroplasty mini-mission. Thanks again for having us @jaferlim These recon missions never get old. #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

10 months

The calvary has arrived. The first ever Recon outreach mission involving GURS members, is happening on Nov 21-22 in Manila. Thanks my friends @PaulRusilko @QmaxDC @shubhamdotgupta for allowing me to trick you into coming for free. :)

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Another 6-hour Sunday roundtrip ride to the province of Laguna, this time to assist my residency junior in his urethroplasty case. Plus a quick side trip to the Pililla Windmills of Rizal Province. Well worth the 4:00 AM wake up time.

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

Today, we performed the first ever Joshi Urethroplasty in the Philippines (double-faced inlay buccal mucosal graft) for a 35/F with a complicated urethral stricture.Congrats V.Luna Medical Center Uroboys!!! #reconstructiveurology #joshiurethroplasty

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

4 months

The wifey teaching her residents how to perform a total gastrectomy, while here i am, being a heckler. She is not amused. 😅

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

Today’s case for our Fellow. Long gap

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

With my 3rd year med students

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

BMG ureteroplasty for a patient with a long ureteral stricture, who previously underwent dismembered pyeloplasty. It was a fun day with my residents, as always

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 year

Philippine Urological Association surgical mission to Lucena City. Laser surgery, mini PCNL’s, Reconstructive surgery #philippineurologicalassociation #pua2023 #reconstructiveurology

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

2 years

As this year’s Annual Convention Scientific Chair, it is my honor and privilege to invite everyone to PUA2022. The best of Europe and the rest of the world. #philippineurologicalassociation #pua2022 #thebestofeau2022

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

1 month

A number of difficult cases during our surgical mission in northern Philippines. One involved complete loss of viable urethra prompting us to perform a tubularized skin flap #reconstructiveurology #stricturedisease #philGURS

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Mark (Toto) Abalajon MD

@abalajontoto

3 years

I assisted our newest senior resident in his first start-to-finish Kulkarni Urethroplasty. Good job! #urethralstricture #reconstructiveurology #eamcurology

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