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27th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice

September 22-24, 2023
Inn and Spa at Loretto  •  Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The 27th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice conference will provide a detailed review and commentary on multiple genitourinary and urologic diseases. Among the featured oncological topics are a description of bladder cancer and immunotherapies, as well as upper tract cancer and prostate cancer management, including state-of-the-art imaging, focal therapy, and MRI. Experts will also discuss new tools and techniques for nephrectomy and treating advanced renal cell carcinoma. In terms of general urological approaches, conference sessions will educate attendees on pelvic reconstruction and trauma, men’s health topics like male infertility and sexual dysfunction, and ways to diagnose and treat infections in the urology patient.

Co-Chair

Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH

Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH

Professor and F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology
Scott Department of Urology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Co-Chair

Michael Coburn, MD, FACS

Michael Coburn, MD, FACS

Professor and Chairman, Scott Department of Urology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Agenda

This is a working agenda and subject to change. Please check back often for the latest updates.

TimeCourse TitleSpeaker(s)
Friday, September 22nd, 2023 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
11:30pm–11:40pmOpening Remarks (Tesuque Ballroom)Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, and Michael Coburn, MD, FACS
11:40am–12:40pmIndustry Product Theater Lunch - Clinical Review of Peyronie’s Disease: Patient Identification & Treatment - Acoma BallroomRichard C. Bennett, MD
12:40pm–2:40pmSession 1: Bladder Cancer Moderator: Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH
12:40pm–1:00pmPelvic Lymphadenectomy and Radical Cystectomy- Current Standard of CareSeth P. Lerner, MD
1:00pm–1:20pmNMIBC Post-FDA Approval of New DrugsGuilherme Godoy, MD, MS
1:20pm–1:30pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
1:30pm–1:50pmOptimizing Perioperative Nutrition and Assessing FrailtyJennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH
1:50pm–2:10pmUpdates in Chemoradiation for Bladder Urothelial CancerDaniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO
2:10pm–2:30pmChallenging Cases: Tumor Board FormatModerator: Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH
2:30pm–2:40pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
2:40pm–3:00pmBreak & Visit Exhibits (Zuni Ballroom)
3:00pm–5:00pmSession 2: Reconstruction, Trauma, and Voiding Dysfunction (Tesuque Ballroom)Moderator: Shyam S. Sukumar, MD
3:00pm–3:20pmManagement of Penile Urethral StricturesShyam S. Sukumar, MD
3:20pm–3:40pmPelvic Fracture Urethral Disruption: The Hardest Straightforward CaseMaxx A. Gallegos, MD
3:40pm–3:50pmPanel Discussion / Q&AShyam S. Sukumar, MD
3:50pm–4:10pmUrological Emergencies in the Pregnant PatientMichael Coburn, MD, FACS
4:10pm–4:30pmNative Tissue Approaches for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What's New?Oluwarotimi S. Nettey, MD, MHS
4:30pm–4:50pmA Urologist’s Nightmare: Evaluation and Management of CP/CPPS PatientChristopher P. Smith, MD, MBA, MSS
4:50pm–5:00pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
5:00pm–6:00pmResident’s Bowl (Tesuque Ballroom)Baylor College of Medicine vs. University of New Mexico
6:00pm–7:00pmWelcome Reception – Exhibit Hall (Zuni Ballroom)
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
7:00am–8:00amIndustry Product Theater Breakfast - Exploring Clinical Evidence of a Treatment Option for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer - Acoma Ballroom
8:00am–11:00amSession 3: Prostate Cancer (Tesuque Ballroom)Moderator: Jeffrey A. Jones, MD
8:00am–8:05amIntroduction - Index Case PresentationJeffrey A. Jones, MD
8:05am–8:25amIs Pathological Gleason 6 (GG1) Even Cancer?Jeremy Slawin, MD
8:25am–8:45amSurgical Training for Radical Prostatectomy- Should the Open Approach Still be Taught? Which Patients? Retropubic, Perineal, Mini-incision, etc.?Guilherme Godoy, MD, MS
8:45am–9:05amLessons Learned from Clinical Experience with Localized Prostate CancerDov Kadmon, MD
9:05am–9:25amPelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Radical Prostatectomy: Should We Do It?Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA
9:25am–9:30amPanel Discussion / Q&A
9:30am–9:50amBreak & Visit Exhibits (Zuni Ballroom)
9:50am–10:10amThe Role of Radiotherapy in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer and How to Treat the Primary in De Novo Oligometastatic DiseaseDaniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO
10:10am–10:30amCytoreductive Radical Prostatectomy – is the Cat Already out of the Bag? Current Status and FutureIsaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA
10:30am–10:50amAdvances and Controversies in Theranostic Approaches to Prostate CancerEric M. Rohren, MD, PhD
10:50am–11:10amHormonal Directed Therapy for Metastatic PCa Update: What to Give Who and When: Can Urologists Work Alongside Medical Oncologists in Advanced DiseaseA. Edward Yen, MD
11:10am–11:20amPanel Discussion / Q&A
11:20am–11:40amBreak & Visit Exhibits (Zuni Ballroom)
11:40am–1:00pmSession 4: Men’s Health, Andrology, and Infertility (Tesuque Ballroom)Moderator: Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH
11:40am–12:00pmSurgery for Male Infertility: Tips for the Community UrologistLarry I. Lipshultz, MD
12:00pm–12:20pmTestosterone to Improve the Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate CancerMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH
12:20pm–12:40pmInnovations in the Diagnosis and Management of Peyronie’s DiseaseMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH
12:40pm–1:00pmOptimizing Male Stress Incontinence (with Patient Experience)Brian S. Christine, MD
1:00pm–1:15pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
7:00pm-9:00pmFaculty Dinner (Acoma Ballroom)
Sunday, September 24th, 2023 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
8:00am–9:10amSession 5: MIS, Renal Stones, and Transplants (Tesuque Ballroom)Moderator: Richard E. Link, MD, PhD
8:00am–8:20amThe Evolving Landscape of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Era of Single Site Robotics: Why Should You Care?Richard E. Link, MD, PhD
8:20am–8:40amShould We Find Space for Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in our Endourologic Toolbox?Wesley A. Mayer, MD
8:40am–9:00amAdvanced Surgical Techniques for Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Not Everything is a NailRichard E. Link, MD, PhD
9:00am–9:10amPanel Discussion / Q&A
9:10am–9:30amBreak & Visit Exhibits (Zuni Ballroom)
9:30am–10:40amSession 6: General Urology and Education (Tesuque Ballroom)Moderator: Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH
9:30am–9:50amThe Intersection of IT and Healthcare: Opportunities and ChallengesMichael S. Davis, MD
9:50am–10:10amCognitive Bias in Practice and TrainingJustin J. Badal, MD
10:10am–10:30amProgrammatic and Institutional Paradigms for Building and Sustaining a Successful Wellness ProgramWesley A. Mayer, MD
10:30am–10:40amPanel Discussion / Q&AMichael Coburn, MD, FACSRichard E. Link, MD, PhDWesley A. Mayer, MD
10:40am–12:00pmSession 7: Renal Cell and Adrenal (Tesuque Ballroom)Moderator: Justin J. Badal, MD
10:40am–11:00amActive Surveillance of Renal MassFrances M. Alba, MD
11:00am–11:20amCompeting Risks for Small Renal MassesJeremy Slawin, MD
11:20am–11:40amDiagnosing Renal Masses: Do Advanced Imaging Techniques and Biomarkers Play an Important Role?Justin J. Badal, MD
11:40am–12:00pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
12:00pm–12:10pmClosing RemarksMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH
12:10pmAdjournment

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Accommodations

Inn and Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Welcome to the Inn and Spa at Loretto, a boutique, luxury Santa Fe hotel that celebrates the authentic Southwestern style and culture of New Mexico. Iconic adobe architecture reminiscent of the famed Taos Pueblo welcomes you. Featuring 136 well-appointed suites and guest rooms, including a Penthouse suite, an award-winning spa, casual fine dining, and a year-round heated garden pool, as well as many unique onsite galleries and boutiques. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, just one block from the historic Plaza and Canyon Road, the Inn and Spa at Loretto is approximately 9 miles from the Santa Fe Municipal Airport and 68 miles from the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport.

Step into traditions and discover why Santa Fe was named #3 City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure World’s Best, #2 City in the U.S. by 2020 Conde’ Nast Travelers Reader Choice Awards, and #3 by Ovation Travel Group as the “22 Best Place to Travel in 2022.” Guests are within walking distance of world-class restaurants, shopping venues, and local attractions such as the Santa Fe Plaza, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and the Palace of the Governors.

Visit the adjacent Loretto Chapel of Santa Fe featuring the miraculous staircase that has mystified visitors from around the world for centuries, explore the historic Santa Fe Plaza with its world-class museums, boutiques, galleries, and cuisine, or immerse yourself in the great outdoors on one of the area’s many hiking, biking, and skiing trails.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

The hotel room block with discounted rates for this meeting has sold out. Hotels rooms are still available at the Inn and Spa at Loretto if you go directly through the hotel booking link below.

 

If you are planning on attending the conference and have not secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel.

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aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.

CONFERENCE ATTIRE:
Attire is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the educational activities.

Transportation

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, just one block from the historic Plaza and Canyon Road, the Inn and Spa at Loretto is approximately 9 miles from the Santa Fe Municipal Airport and 68 miles from the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport.

Directions from Santa Fe Airport: Driving from Santa Fe Municipal Airport: Drive out of Santa Fe Airport onto Airport Road. Turn left onto NM 599 North. Continue approximately 10 miles. Take the Santa Fe Exit (Highway 284/84) to the right. Move to the left lane. Exit “Downtown-Plaza” which will be Guadalupe Street.

Directions from Albuquerque Airport: Exit Albuquerque International Sunport and follow signs for I-25 North to Santa Fe. Continue on I-25 North for approximately 63 miles. Exit Old Pecos Trail (Exit 284). Keep right on Old Pecos.  Two miles down Old Pecos Trail will turn into Old Santa Fe Trail.  Pass West Alameda Street.  Our Santa Fe inn will be on the right side immediately following West Alameda Street.

Trains & Rail: The New Mexico Rail Runner train connects Albuquerque to Santa Fe. The trip from the Albuquerque’s downtown to the Santa Fe depot downtown is approximately 90 minutes. Amtrak arrives daily from Chicago and Los Angeles in the town of Lamy, only 20 minutes from Santa Fe. The Inn and Spa at Loretto can arrange shuttle service on request.

Recommended Transportation Company:
https://groometransportation.com

Activities

History and Culture

The nation’s oldest capital city experienced waves of migrations along the three trails that led here. Artists, chefs, wellness experts, and other creative dreamers all bring their culture, talents, and experience with them creating a unique blend of Anglo, Spanish and Native Cultures against a backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The early Native American inhabitants called it “Dancing Ground of The Sun”; while the founding frontiersman at the turn of the 20th century referred to it as “The City Different.”

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River Rafting

The rivers in the region are famous, appealing to serious river rats seeking whitewater thrills as well as those who prefer to leisurely float along calm waters. Ride the legendary Rio Grande and the Rio Chama and you’ll experience unsurpassed beauty and a remarkable adventure. Local outfitters can accommodate all skill levels, from novice to expert.

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Mountain Biking

Santa Fe is rated One of America’s Top Mountain Bike Towns by USA Today and a Top Ten Mountain Biking Destination in North America by Singletracks.com. And with good reason. The surrounding mountains and public lands hold an endless variety of trail options with terrain for every skill level making Santa Fe a perfect stepping-off point for a cycling adventure. In addition, bicycle paths and trails for all types of riders are located in and around the city.

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Family Activities

Discover some of the best family-friendly experiences, classes, museums and recreation centers around Santa Feǃ Looking for an outdoor adventure? Santa Fe has skiing, hiking, biking trails, and plenty of outdoor parks for your little nature enthusiast. Enter a fantastic realm of stories and exploration at Meow Wolf, House of Eternal Return.  Your riders, rippers, and racers will have loads of fun at the Santa Fe Skate School. Cultivate your child’s sense of joy and discovery at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. 

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Hiking

Santa Fe is a hiker’s paradise. And you don’t have to travel far to find it. Just a few minutes away from bustling downtown lie acres of pristine wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Here you’ll find miles of excellent trails to explore that range from easy to challenging. Trails for all types of hikers are located in and around the city.

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Shopping

Shopping in Santa Fe takes you on an odyssey, into charming historic buildings filled with treasures handmade and hard to find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for fashion or furniture, cowboy boots or concho belts, salsa or silver and turquoise jewelry, you’ll find that and so much more. Uncover Santa Fe’s hidden treasures while shopping independent boutiques, flea markets, and the largest art markets in the country.

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Galleries and Visual Arts

Wander the halls of the New Mexico Museum of Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and Museum of contemporary Native Arts, or check out the more than 250 galleries concentrated on Canyon Road, downtown Lincoln Avenue, and Railyard District. For those unable to make decisions on vacation, make sure to do both!
Mill around the colorful galleries on the world-famous Canyon road where the art spills out into the yards and front porches with bronze sculptures of man and beast as well as moving sculptures fueled by the wind.

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Restaurants

Santa Fe is a food lover’s paradise. Innovative Southwestern fare created by award-winning chefs and hearty New Mexico dishes such as breakfast burritos and green chile stew is reason enough for Santa Fe to have earned a prominent place on the world’s culinary map. If you’re hungry for creative contemporary cuisine or Asian, French, Italian, Indian, or Middle Eastern cuisine, you’ll find them all here as well. Discover the legendary and innovative flavors of Santa Fe, including the local chile which isn’t an ingredient, but a way of life.

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Spa and Wellness

Santa Fe’s restorative powers are legendary. People have been traveling here for centuries to renew body, mind and spirit in the area’s high, dry climate, natural hot springs, sun-filled days, and endlessly starry nights. There’s no better place to find sanctuary for the soul. A virtual oasis in the high desert, Santa Fe offers a variety of spas staffed by master healers and bodyworkers. Choose from treatments utilizing ancient remedies of the Southwest or timeless traditions from Thailand, Indonesia, and other far-flung places.

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Invited Faculty

Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH

Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH

Program Co-Director

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Michael Coburn, MD, FACS

Michael Coburn, MD, FACS

Program Co-Director

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Frances M. Alba, MD

Frances M. Alba, MD

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Justin J. Badal, MD

Justin J. Badal, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Brian S. Christine, MD

Brian S. Christine, MD

Urology Centers of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama

Michael S. Davis, MD, MBA, MHA, FACS

Michael S. Davis, MD, MBA, MHA, FACS

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Maxx A. Gallegos, MD

Maxx A. Gallegos, MD

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Guilherme Godoy, MD, MPH

Guilherme Godoy, MD, MPH

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Daniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO

Daniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Jeffrey A. Jones, MD

Jeffrey A. Jones, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Dov Kadmon, MD

Dov Kadmon, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA

Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA

Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut

Seth P. Lerner, MD

Seth P. Lerner, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Richard E. Link, MD, PhD

Richard E. Link, MD, PhD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Larry I. Lipshultz, MD

Larry I. Lipshultz, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Wesley A. Mayer, MD

Wesley A. Mayer, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Oluwarotimi S. Nettey, MD, MHS

Oluwarotimi S. Nettey, MD, MHS

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD, FACR

Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD, FACR

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Jeremy Slawin, MD, MBA

Jeremy Slawin, MD, MBA

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Christopher P. Smith, MD, MBA, MSS

Christopher P. Smith, MD, MBA, MSS

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Shyam S. Sukumar, MD

Shyam S. Sukumar, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH

Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

A. Edward Yen, MD

A. Edward Yen, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

CME Information

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and Carden Jennings Publishing. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Credit: Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credit: Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.

Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 12 contact hours.

Physician Assistant Credit: Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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