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28th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice

September 20-22, 2024
Inn and Spa at Loretto  •  Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The 28th 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

Join us from September 20-22, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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

Note: All industry activities will be held in a separate room.

TimeCourse TitleSpeaker(s)Location
Friday, September 20th, 2024 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
11:30am-12:30pmIndustry-sponsored Lunch ProgramAcoma Ballroom
12:30pm–12:40pmOpening RemarksMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, and Michael Coburn, MD, FACS
12:40pm–2:40pmSession 1: Bladder CancerModerator: Guilherme Godoy, MD, MSTesuque Ballroom
12:40pm–1:00pmCurrent Management of T1 High Grade Bladder CancerFrances M. Alba, MD
1:00pm–1:20pmUpdates in Radiotherapy for Bladder CancerDaniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO
1:20pm–1:30pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
1:30pm–1:50pmNew Systemic Therapies for Advanced Urothelial CarcinomaNeda Hashemi, MD
1:50pm–2:10pmUpdates on the Imaging for Urothelial CarcinomaDesencia E. Thomas, MD
2:10pm–2:20pmQ&A
2:20pm–2:40pmTumor Board Case DiscussionModerator: Guilherme Godoy, MD, MS
2:40pm–3:00pmBreak & Visit ExhibitsZuni Ballroom
3:00pm–5:00pmSession 2: Reconstruction, Trauma, and Voiding DysfunctionModerator: Shyam S. Sukumar, MDTesuque Ballroom
3:00pm–3:20pmEvidence-based Management of Renal TraumaMichael Coburn, MD, FACS
3:20pm–3:40pmFemale Urethra Stricture Disease: Evaluation and Surgical ManagementOluwarotimi S. Nettey, MD, MHS
3:40pm–3:50pmPanel Discussion / Q&AShyam S. Sukumar, MD
3:50pm–4:10pmImplantable Tibial Nerve Stimulators. Where Do They Fit in Advanced OAB Paradigm?Christopher P. Smith, MD, MBA, MSS
4:10pm–4:30pmManagement of Posterior Urethral StricturesShyam S. Sukumar, MD
4:30pm–4:50pmBasic Anatomy of the Phalloplasty and How to Fix its StricturesMaxx A. Gallegos, MD
4:50pm–5:00pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
5:00pm–6:00pmResidents BowlResidents from BCM & UNM, led by Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, and Frances M. Alba, MDTesuque Ballroom
6:00pm–7:00pmWelcome Reception – Exhibit HallZuni Ballroom
Saturday, September 21st, 2024 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
7:00am–8:00amIndustry Product Theater BreakfastAcoma Ballroom
8:00am–11:00amSession 3: Prostate CancerModerator: Jeffrey A. Jones, MDTesuque Ballroom
8:00am–8:05amIntroduction - Index Case PresentationJeffrey A. Jones, MD
8:05am–8:25amThrough the Perineum or Through the Rectum: How to Best Biopsy the ProstateGuilherme Godoy, MD, MS
8:25am–8:45amCounseling Men with Favorable Intermediate Risk Disease- How to Advise, What Evidence Do You Share?Dov Kadmon, MD
8:45am–9:05amHow has the SP Robot Affected Our Approach to Radical Prostatectomy?Jeremy Slawin, MD, MBA
9:05am–9:25ammpMRI of the prostate and correlation with CT +/- PSMA PET findings: Prostate Imaging Lessons for the UrologistDesencia E. Thomas, MD
9:25am–9:30amPanel Discussion / Q&A
9:30am–9:50amBreak & Visit Exhibits
9:50am–10:10amKey Principles from the 2024 AUA Guidelines Updates on Salvage Prostate Cancer TherapyJustin J. Badal, MD
10:10am–10:30amHighlights from GU ASCO and ASCO 2024A. Edward Yen, MD
10:30am–10:50amCase Presentation and Panel DiscussionJustin J. Badal, MD; Guilherme Godoy, MD, MS; Daniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO; Dov Kadmon, MD; Jeremy Slawin, MD, MBA; A. Edward Yen, MD
10:50am–11:10amBreak & Visit ExhibitsZuni Ballroom
11:10am–1:10pmSession 4: Renal, Stone, and MISModerator: Richard Link, MD, PhDTesuque Ballroom
11:10am–11:30amBMI PCNLMathew Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
11:30am–11:50amStones Disease / MISWesley A. Mayer, MD
11:50am–12:10pmAlternative Access Approaches for Less-invasive Nephron-sparing SurgeryRichard E. Link, MD, PhD
12:10pm–12:20pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
12:20pm–12:40pmStone InnovationsMathew Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
12:40pm-1:00pmOvercoming Challenges for Transvesical Simple Prostatectomy with the Da Vinci SPRichard E. Link, MD, PhD
1:00pm-1:10pmPanel Discussion / Q&A
1:10pmAdjournment
7:00pm–9:00pmFaculty DinnerAcoma Ballroom
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
7:00am–8:00amIndustry Product Theater BreakfastAcoma Ballroom
8:00am–9:40amSession 5: General Urology and EducationModerator: Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPHTesuque Ballroom
8:00am–8:20amIncorporating Artificial Intelligence in PracticeJennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH
8:20am–8:40amResident UnionizationMathew Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
8:40am–9:00amTales from the GME Crypt: Managing Challenging (and Scary) Residency DilemmasWesley A. Mayer, MD
9:00am–9:20amWill Xenografts Take the Tragedy out of TransplantMichael S. Davis, MD
9:30am–9:40amPanel Discussion / Q&A
9:40am–10:00amBreak & Visit ExhibitsZuni Ballroom
10:00am–11:10amSession 6: Men’s Health and AndrologyModerator: Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPHTesuque Ballroom
10:00am–10:20amBeyond the Semen Analysis 2024: State of Art Male Fertility TestingLarry I. Lipshultz, MD
10:20am–10:40amClimacturia after Radical Prostatectomy: What is it? Why is it? How Do We Treat It?Brian S. Christine, MD
10:40am–11:00amLessons Learned from the TRAVERSE TrialMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH
11:00am–11:10amPanel Discussion / Q&A
11:10am–11:20amClosing RemarksMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH
11:20amAdjournment

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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.

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.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
To make hotel reservations for this conference, you MUST first complete a registration for the conference using the link below:

Your registration confirmation email will contain a link to the group hotel block, enabling you to make a room reservation.

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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 Santa Fe Hotels.

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

Neda Hashemi, MD

Neda Hashemi, MD

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

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

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

Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS

Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS

University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

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

Desencia E. Thomas, MD

Desencia E. Thomas, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

A. Edward Yen, MD

A. Edward Yen, MD

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

CME Information

This activity is jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and Carden Jennings Publishing Co., Ltd.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from:

Target Audience

This activity is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of urologic diseases. 

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  1. Describe the latest procedural technologies to address benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), focusing on patient selection, minimally-invasive therapies, and treatment options.
  2. Review effective strategies for management of men’s health conditions such as post-vasectomy pain Syndrome (PVPS), erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie’s disease, male incontinence, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and penile implant surgery.
  3. Analyze the current armamentarium for management of pathology in female urology, including female SUI, female sexual disorder, pelvic pain, and prolapse
  4. Assess the diagnosis and treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), contrasting currently available agents and treatment methods.
  5. Define neurourology and the current treatment options for optimal patient outcomes.
  6. Evaluate the treatment of prostate cancer including the latest data on the performance of various PET radiopharmaceuticals and prevention of ADT related side effects.
  7. Examine the current lower urinary tract reconstruction best practices.
  8. Discuss the role of robotic instrumentation and minimally-invasive surgical techniques in upper urinary tract reconstruction.
  9. Assess the impact of social media education on urologists and practice management concepts on the day to day life of urologists.

Accreditation Statement

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 11.5 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 11.5 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 11.5 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 11.5 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies relevant financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

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Meeting organized by Grand Rounds in Urology, a division of Carden Jennings Publishing, Co., Ltd.

Jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and Carden Jennings Publishing Co., Ltd.

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Phone: 973-769-1020
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