Industry-Supported Sessions

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Thursday, November 11

0730–1500 
LS: Semi-Live Surgery

0730-0900 - Focal Therapy and Imaging Moderators Rafael Tourinho Barbosa, Brazil Jurgen Futterer, The Netherlands Mauro Gacci, Italy Sung Kyu Hong, South Korea Rahim Horuz, Turkey Ka Lun Lo, China Armando Stabile, Italy

Surgeries:

Micro-Ultrasound/MRI Fusion Biopsy with Real Time Visualization Surgeon: Petr Macek, France

Focal One Treatment Surgeon: Franck Bladou, France

IRE Focal Treatment Surgeon: José Luis Domínguez Escrig, Spain

0900-1100 - Reconstructive Surgery Moderators Avelino Fraga, Portugal Reynaldo Gómez, Chile Serigne Magueye Gueye, Senegal Sang Don Lee, South Korea Kurt McCammon, United States Ingrid Perscky, Panama André van der Merwe, South Africa

Surgeries:

Peyronie's Surgery Surgeon: Ates Kadioğlu, Turkey

Penile Implant Surgeon: Koenraad van Renterghem, Belgium

Urethral Repair Surgeon: Evelyn Mmapula Moshokoa, South Africa

Fistula Repair Surgeon: Tamsin Greenwell, United Kingdom

1100-1300 - Endourology Moderators Abdullatif Al-Terki, Kuwait Anastasios Anastasiadis, Greece Melanie Aube-Peterkin, Canada Vincent De Coninck, Belgium Vineet Gauhar, Singapore Sanjay Khadgi, Nepal Thomas Tailly, Belgium

Surgeries:

Mini PCNL plus US Surgeon: Madhu S Agrawal, India

RIRS with Holmium Lithotripsy Surgeon: Leye Ajayi, United Kingdom

TUEP Surgeon: Thomas Herrmann, Switzerland

Aquablation Surgeon: Mihir Desai, United States

1300-1500 - Uro-oncology Moderators Piotr Chlosta, Poland Mahesh R. Desai, India Andrés Hernández-Porras, Mexico Markus Hohenfellner, Germany Pilar Laguna, Turkey Richard Mallet, France Poongkodi Nagappan, Malaysia

Surgeries:

UTUC Surgeon: Olivier Traxer, France

En-bloc TURBT Surgeon: Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Hong Kong

Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Surgeon: Raed Azhar, Saudi Arabia

Robotic Cystescomy Surgeon: Mevlana Derya Balbay, Turkey

 

Programme Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize important considerations in the surgical techniques for reconstructive surgery, such as penile prosthesis, male sling, etc., and select the best recon­structive approach for complex cases
• Learn from other professionals’ clinical experience with surgical conditions, including clinical manage­ment, multidisciplinary care, and clinical outcomes
• Demonstrate practical knowledge related to instrumentation techniques for upper and lower urinary tract cases via surgical and emerging minimally invasive approaches
• Learn about emerging procedures in the area of robotics in oncology
• Demonstrate the use of imaging to perform targeted and systematic biopsies
• Learn about minimal invasive treatment options for localized prostate cancer using focal therapy

This educational activity is supported by:
SIU Corporate Sponsors: Coloplast, Karl Storz
Congress Contributors: AngioDynamics, EDAP TMS, Exact Imaging, Gulf Medical, PROCEPT BioRobotics

Friday, November 12

0900–1030 
DEMO - Tips and Tricks in fURS

Chair: Wissam Kamal, Saudi Arabia

Faculty:
Saeed Bin Hamri, Saudi Arabia
Mudhar Nazar Hassan, United Arab Emirates

0900-0915
Lasers for Urolithiasis
Mudhar Hasan

0915-0920
Q & A

0920-0935
Role of Ureteral Access Sheath
Mudhar Hasan

0935-0940
Q & A

0940-0955
Irrigation in R.I.R.S
Saeed Bin Hamri, Saudi Arabia

0955-1000
Q & A

1000-1015
Complications of R.I.R.S
Saeed Bin Hamri, Saudi Arabia

1015-1030
Discussion & Take-Home Messages
Wissam Kamal, Saudi Arabia

Pre-registration is required for this session

This session will focus more on endourological procedures (RIRS and PCNL) in terms of instrumentation, technique and tips and tricks.

Learning Objectives

• Assess indications of each technique (PCNL and RIRS)
• Compare instrumentation for each technique (disposable vs. reusable equipment)
• Recognize the basics of endoscope manipulation and laser applications
• Understand the principles of management of endourological complications

This session is supported by SIU Corporate Sponsor Coloplast.

0900–1200 
INN-01: Prostate MRI Reading and Fusion Biopsy Hands On Training Course

Co-Chairs: Christof Kastner, United Kingdom / Tristan Barrett, United Kingdom

Faculty:
Jurgen Futterer, The Netherlands

0900-0905
Welcome and Introduction to Prostate Cancer Diagnostics and the Role of MRI
Christof Kastner

0905-1040
MRI Workshop
Tristan Barrett

1005-1017
Tutorial: Prostate MRI and PI-RADS

0917-0922
DynaCAD Introduction
Presented by Philips

0922-0957
Hands-On: MRI Case Analysis DynaCAD - Basic

0957-1005
Tutorial: Pearls & Pitfalls of Reading and Reporting

1005-1040
Hands-On: MRI Case Analysis DynaCAD - Basic-Iterm

1040-1055
Integration of MRI and Fusion Biopsy into the Diagnostic Pathway
Christof Kastner

1055-1130
Biopsy Workshop
Christof Kastner

1055-1105
Tutorial: Biopsies Using Prostate MRI

1105-1130
Live & On-Screen Demo by Industry: Advanced Biopsy Equipment

1130-1145
Value and Use of MRI Based Assessment in Treatment Decision and Surveillance of Prostate Cancer
Jurgen Futterer

1150-1200
Discussion and Finish

Learning Objectives

• Recall key features of systematic prostate MRI reading according to PI-RADS standards
• Read and report basic and intermediate level prostate MR imaging with confidence
• Recognize the technical features and capabilities of prostate biopsy and fusion technology using MR imaging for targeting
• Identify the key requirements to safely integrate MR imaging into the prostate diagnostic pathway

This session is supported by SIU Congress Contributors: Koelis, Medcom and Philips.

1115-1245
IC-04: Instructional Course 04 - Novel BPH Therapies – Review of Technologies and Practical Instruction (Laser EEP, UroLift, Rezum, Aquablation, Stents)

Chair: Dean Elterman, Canada
Room: Abu Dhabi A

1115-1120
Introduction to Novel BPH Therapies
Dean Elterman, Canada

1120-1132
Laser Transurethral Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate (EEP)
Vincent Misrai, France

1132-1136
Q&A
Vincent Misrai, France

1136-1148
UroLift
Dean Elterman, Canada

1148-1152
Q&A
Dean Elterman, Canada

1152-1204
Rezum
Vineet Gauhar, Singapore

1204-1208
Q&A
Vineet Gauhar, Singapore

1208-1220
Aquablation
Enrique Rijo, Spain

1220-1224
Q&A
Enrique Rijo, Spain

1224-1236
Stents
Dean Elterman, Canada

1236-1240
Q&A
Dean Elterman, Canada

1240-1245
Closing Remarks
Dean Elterman, Canada

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the mechanism of action and technique for each of the novel BPH therapies
• Select the best patients for each procedure type based upon patient and prostate characteristics
• Gain knowledge of the clinical data supporting the use of each modality
• Understand best-practice technique for each modality based upon the literature and expert opinion
• Gain an appreciation for the challenges encountered and troubleshooting for each technology
• Appreciate the “tips & tricks” provided by the experts for performing these novel BPH therapies

This session is supported by SIU Congress Contributor: Teleflex

1245–1315 
Luncheon Symposium: Focal HIFU Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Practice Changes on the Horizon?

Chair: Rafael Sanchez-Salas, Canada

Moderator: Franck Bladou, France

Faculty:
Pascal Rischmann, France
Martin Schostak, Germany

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Review the current implementation of focal HIFU therapy for localized prostate cancer, with a focus on differences in HIFU adoption in different countries.
• Examine alternative focal therapy approaches currently used in the clinical practice to manage localized disease.
• Analyze advances in HIFU technology and their impact on treatment decision-making, with emphasis on oncologic control and patient quality of life.
• Discuss current challenges limiting the adoption of focal HIFU therapy in the clinical practice, including differences in guideline recommendations.

This session is supported by SIU Congress Contributor EDAP TMS.

1400-1700
Symposium 20: Emirates Urological Society (EUS) Programme

Co-Chairs: Abdulqadir Alzarooni, United Arab Emirates / Yasser Farahat, United Arab Emirates
Room: Sheikh Rashid CDF

1400-1405
Welcome Remarks
Abdulqadir Alzarooni, United Arab Emirates
Jean de la Rosette, Turkey
Yasser Farahat, United Arab Emirates

Part 1 - Miniaturization in Endourology

1405-1415
Miniaturization in PCNL: CON
Noor Buchholz, United Arab Emirates

1415-1425
Miniaturization in PCNL: PRO
Sanjay Khadgi, Nepal

1425-1435
Miniaturization in FURS: Is it The Way to Go?
Saeed Bin Hamri, Saudi Arabia

1435-1445
Miniaturization in Stone Fragments: Is Dusting the Best Choice?
Rabii Madi, United Arab Emirates

1445-1450
Expert Comments
Iyad Emad, United Arab Emirates
Jean de la Rosette, Turkey
Yasser Farahat, United Arab Emirates

Part 2 - Men's Health Current and Future Challenges

1450-1500
COVID 19 & Sexual Dysfunction: The Untold Story
Vipan Bhatia, United Arab Emirates

1500-1510
Updates in the Management of ED & BPH/LUTS
Muhammad Bulbul, Lebanon

1510-1520
Anatomical Considerations of IPP Placement: Pitfalls you Can Avoid
Daniar Osmonov, Germany

1520-1530
Penile Lengthening Strategies at Time of IPP
Steven Wilson, United States

1530-1535
Expert Comments
Manaf Al Hashimi, United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Elkhouly, United Arab Emirates
Abdulqadir Alzarooni, United Arab Emirates

Part 3 - BPH/LUTS: Best Clinical Practice

1535-1545
Recent Recommendation in the Management of Male LUTS
Stavros Gravas, Cyprus

1545-1555
MIST of BPH
Dean Elterman, Canada

1555-1605
Echolaser Transperineal Ablation of the Prostate in Outpatient Setting
Alessandro Bertaccini, Italy
Debora Marchiori, Italy

1605-1615
Post Prostatectomy ED/ incontinence: Surgical Tips & Tricks
Valentin Pavlov, Russia
1615-1620

Expert Comments
Wael Toson Abdelsalam, United Arab Emirates
Mohsen Elmekresh, United Arab Emirates
Yaser Saeedi, United Arab Emirates

Part 4 - Updates in Prostate Cancer

1620-1630
MRI Imaging of Prostate in Clinical Practice
Waleed Hassen, United Arab Emirates

1630-1640
PET Scanning in Prostate Cancer: Current Recommendation(s)
Hidayath Ansari, United Arab Emirates

1640-1650
Patient Selection for Focal Therapy
Laurence Klotz, Canada

1650-1700
Management Updates in mHSPC
Jawaher Ansari, United Arab Emirates

1700-1705
Expert Comments
Hosam Al-Qudah, United Arab Emirates
Ali Thwaini, United Arab Emirates
Waleed Hassen, United Arab Emirates

1705-1710
Closing Remarks
Abdulqadir Alzarooni, United Arab Emirates
Yasser Farahat, United Arab Emirates

This session is supported by EUS corporate sponsors: Pierre Fabre and SAJA
Silver Sponsor: PUSEN
Bronze Sponsors: Aramed, Janssen, Lilly, Gulf Drug & Olympus

1615-1745
MV-02: Master Videos 02 - Endoscopic Surgery for BPH: Compare and Contrast 

Co-Chairs: Athanasios Papatsoris, Greece / Anil Kumar Varshney, India
Room: Sheikh Rashid A

1615-1630
Aquablation
Vincent Misrai, France

1630-1645
Urolift: Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures for LUTS due to BPO: Focus on PUL
Mauro Gacci, Italy

1645-1700
Various Endoscopic Enucleation Procedures in Europe
Javier Sanchez Macias, Spain

1700-1715
Enucleation by Holmium Laser (HoLEP)
Anil Kumar Varshney, India

1715-1730
BipolEP
Athanasios Papatsoris, Greece
Dimitrios Staios, Greece

1730-1740
Q&A + Panel Discussion
Mauro Gacci, Italy
Javier Sanchez Macias, Spain
Vincent Misrai, France
Athanasios Papatsoris, Greece
Dimitrios Staios, Greece
Anil Kumar Varshney, India

1740-1745
Take‐home Message
Athanasios Papatsoris, Greece
Anil Kumar Varshney, India

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the place of endoscopic surgeries in the overall management of BPH
• Compare various indications, contraindications, technical details and know how to do these procedures
• Learn where they can go wrong and how to minimize complications
• Gain tips to provide better outcomes
• Understand the limitations and scenarios when not to do these operations
• Highlight efficacy parameters, safety concerns, durability, versatility, cost-effectiveness, learning and mentoring

This session is supported by SIU Congress Contributor: Teleflex

Saturday, November 13

0800-1600
NURS: 6th SIU Global Nurses' Educational Symposium

Co-Chairs: Hussam Al Nusair, United Arab Emirates / Amparo Gudrun Camacho, United States
Room: Dubai CD

0800-0805
Welcome
Hussam Al Nusair, United Arab Emirates
Amparo Gudrun Camacho, United States

0805-0830
Diagnosis and Treatment of Bladder Cancer
Waleed Hassen, United Arab Emirates

0830-0850
Ostomy Management
Vashti Livingston, United States

0850-0910
ERAS: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Corey Weinstein, United States

0910-0935
Compliance with Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Men with Prostate Cancer
Christian Nelson, United States

0935-1000
Case Study and Clinicians’ Experiences: Nursing Support for Patients with Sexual Dysfunction
Samantha Strumeier

1000-1015
Infection Control for Penile Implantation
Monica Chan, United Arab Emirates

1015-1030
Break and ePoster Poster Viewing

1030-1055
BPH/LUTS Treatment
Jaspreet S. Sandhu, United States

1055-1105
Nursing Considerations for Patients with Urinary Symptoms
Lydia Nahorniak, United States

1105-1115
Nursing Practice Related to Intermittent Catheterization Evidence-Based Practice
Marcerey Sison Quejada, United Arab Emirates

1115-1120
Q&A
Lydia Nahorniak, United States
Marcerey Sison Quejada, United Arab Emirates

1120-1135
Abstract Presentations
Moderators
Amparo Gudrun Camacho, United States
Mariezl Fonbuena, United Arab Emirates

1135-1150
Case Study: Prostate Cancer Patient Care
Amparo Gudrun Camacho, United States

1150-1250
Break

1250-1315
The Role of Imaging and Novel Biomarkers to Guide Active Surveillance
Behfar Ehdaie, United States

1315-1340
Considerations When Performing Prostate Biopsies
Kenny (Xin) Lin, United States

1340-1350
Urodynamic Setup
Abigail Rome Bibe, United Arab Emirates

1350-1400
Interpretation and Artifacts
Dean Elterman, Canada

1400-1410
Neuromodulation
Dean Elterman, Canada

1410-1415
Q&A
Dean Elterman, Canada

1415-1440
Therapeutic Modalities and Management of Complex Stone Disease
Daniel Pérez-Fentes, Spain

1440-1455
Operating Room Settings for Stone Surgery (PCNL, Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy)
Rogelio Silverio, United Arab Emirates

1455-1510
Laser Safety in Surgery – General Safety and Specific Requirements in OT
Rogelio Silverio, United Arab Emirates

1510-1535
Urosepsis
Sondos Jarrad, United Arab Emirates

1535-1545
Use of Chlorhexidine 0.1% for Urethral Cleaning in Pre- and Post- Foley’s Catheter Insertion (Evidence-Based Practice)
Marcerey Sison Quejada, United Arab Emirates

1545-1555
Structuring Skin Care to Prevent Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Marilou Mendoza-Manarang, United Arab Emirates

1555-1605
Comparative Study of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis Treatments- (Evidence-based practice)
Marilou Mendoza-Manarang, United Arab Emirates

1605-1610
Q&A
Marilou Mendoza-Manarang, United Arab Emirates
Marcerey Sison Quejada, United Arab Emirates

1610-1615
Closing Remarks and Invitation to 7th SIU Global Nurses' Educational Symposium
Hussam Al Nusair, United Arab Emirates
Amparo Gudrun Camacho, United States

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
• Review diagnosis and surgical treatment for bladder cancer
• Discuss ostomy care interventions
• Discuss ERAS protocol basics
• Establish erectile dysfunction treatment compliance in men with prostate cancer and how this affects their recovery
• Determine infection control interventions for penile prosthesis
• Describe the causes and treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction, including the newest therapies for prostate enlargement
• Consider voiding dysfunction interventions and the use of intermittent catheterization
• Evaluate the role of imaging and novel biomarkers in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer on active surveillance
• Describe nursing considerations when conducting prostate biopsies
• Detail urodynamic testing setup and its interpretation
• Review neuromodulation as treatment modality in voiding dysfunction
• Detail surgical approaches to urinary stone disease
• Describe operating room settings for stone surgery and laser safety
• Define treatment of urosepsis and the use of skin cleansers during Foley catheter insertions
• Discuss skincare considerations for patients with wounds and dermatitis

This session is supported by SIU Corporate Sponsor Coloplast

0900–1030 
DEMO - Tips and Tricks in fURS

Chair: Wissam Kamal, Saudi Arabia

Faculty:
Mudhar Nazar Hassan, United Arab Emirates

Pre-registration is required for this session.

0900-0915
Lasers for Urolithiasis
Mudhar Hasan

0915-0920
Q & A

0920-0935
Role of Ureteral Access Sheath
Mudhar Hasan

0935-0940
Q & A

0940-0955
Irrigation in R.I.R.S
Saeed Bin Hamri, Saudi Arabia

0955-1000
Q & A

1000-1015
Complications of R.I.R.S
Saeed Bin Hamri, Saudi Arabia

1015-1030
Discussion & Take-Home Messages
Wissam Kamal, Saudi Arabia

This session will focus more on endourological procedures (RIRS and PCNL) in terms of instrumentation, technique and tips and tricks.

Learning Objectives

• Assess indications of each technique (PCNL and RIRS)
  Compare instrumentation for each technique (disposable vs. reusable equipment)
  Recognize the basics of endoscope manipulation and laser applications
  Understand the principles of management of endourological complications

This session is supported by SIU Corporate Sponsor Coloplast.

0900–1200 
INN-02: Prostate MRI Reading and Fusion Biopsy Hands On Training Course

Co-Chairs: Christof Kastner, United Kingdom / Tristan Barrett, United Kingdom

Faculty:
Jurgen Futterer, The Netherlands

0900-0905
Welcome and Introduction to Prostate Cancer Diagnostics and the Role of MRI
Christof Kastner

0905-1040
MRI Workshop
Tristan Barrett

1005-1017
Tutorial: Prostate MRI and PI-RADS

0917-0922
DynaCAD Introduction
Presented by Philips

0922-0957
Hands-On: MRI Case Analysis DynaCAD - Basic

0957-1005
Tutorial: Pearls & Pitfalls of Reading and Reporting

1005-1040
Hands-On: MRI Case Analysis DynaCAD - Basic-Iterm

1040-1055
Integration of MRI and Fusion Biopsy into the Diagnostic Pathway
Christof Kastner

1055-1130
Biopsy Workshop
Christof Kastner

1055-1105
Tutorial: Biopsies Using Prostate MRI

1105-1130
Live & On-Screen Demo by Industry: Advanced Biopsy Equipment

1130-1145
Value and Use of MRI Based Assessment in Treatment Decision and Surveillance of Prostate Cancer
Jurgen Futterer

1150-1200
Discussion and Finish

Learning Objectives

• Recall key features of systematic prostate MRI reading according to PI-RADS standards
• Read and report basic and intermediate level prostate MR imaging with confidence
• Recognize the technical features and capabilities of prostate biopsy and fusion technology using MR imaging for targeting
• Identify the key requirements to safely integrate MR imaging into the prostate diagnostic pathway

This session is supported by SIU Congress Contributors: Koelis, Medcom and Philips.

1245–1415 
Luncheon Symposium: Immunotherapy in MIUC: Current Practices and Future Perspectives

Programme Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Review the most recent guidelines for MIBC
• Examine current challenges and opportunities for improving patient outcomes
• Review the potential role of immunotherapy in MIBC management
• Analyze emerging data from key clinical trials of immunotherapies in MIBC, including monotherapy, dual therapy, and combination therapy
• Discuss patient stratification in the treatment decision-making for MIBC, with emphasis on the potential impact of immunotherapies in each patient setting

Chair: James Catto, United Kingdom

Moderator: Peter Black, Canada

Faculty:

Syed Hussain, United Kingdom
Srikala Sridhar, Canada
Fred Witjes, the Netherlands

This session is supported by SIU Corporate Sponsor Bristol Myers Squibb.

1245–1400
Luncheon Symposium: What Makes a Penile Implant Patient Happy? Best Practices for Improving Patient and Partner Satisfaction after PPI in 2021

Chair: Steven Wilson, United States

Faculty:

Sebastien Beley, France
Rafael Carrion, United States
David Ralph, United Kingdom
Koenraad van Renterghem, Belgium

Programme Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Review the common complications emerging from PPI surgery in the clinical practice and their impact on patient satisfaction.
• Analyze pre-, intra-, and postoperative strategies for improving outcomes and patient satisfaction following PPI.
• Discuss the current tools available for evaluating patient and partner satisfaction after PPI, including their limitations and opportunities for improvement.

This session is supported by SIU Corporate Sponsor Coloplast.