29th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice

September 19-21, 2025
Inn and Spa at Loretto  •  Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The 29th 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.

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

TimeCourse TitleSpeaker(s)Location
Friday, September 19th, 2025 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
11:00am-12:30pmRegistration Open
11:30am-12:30pmIndustry-supported Lunch Program (Acoma Room)TBD
12:30pm–12:40pmOpening RemarksMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, and Michael Coburn, MD, FACS
12:40pm–2:40pmSession 1: Men’s HealthModerator: Larry Lipshultz, MD
1:00pm–1:20pmRedefining Azoospermia: New Diagnostic and Management StrategiesBlair Stocks, MD, PhD
1:20pm–1:30pmQ and A and Panel Discussion
1:30pm–1:50pmInnovations in Penile Prosthesis PumpsBrian Christine, MD
1:50pm–2:10pmSimple Approach to Prolonging Your SexspanMohit Khera, MD
2:10pm–2:40pmCase Panel Discussion
2:40pm–3:00pmBreak and Visit Exhibits
3:00pm–5:00pmSession 2: Reconstruction/Trauma/Voiding DysfunctionModerator: Shyam Sukumar, MD
3:00pm–3:20pmChallenges in the Management of Urethral Stricture DiseaseShyam Sukumar, MD
3:20pm–3:40pm25 Years of Experience with Botox in UrologyChristopher Smith, MD
3:40pm–3:50pmQ and A and Panel Discussion
3:50pm–4:10pmAdvanced Scrotology - Surgical Challenges in Scrotal SurgeryMichael Coburn, MD
4:10pm–4:30pmOpen Sesame: Management of the Underactive BladderOluwarotimi Sewedo Nettey, MD, MHS
4:30pm–4:50pmQ and A and Panel Discussion
4:50pm–5:00pmCases Panel DiscussionModerator: Shyam S. Sukumar, MD
5:00pm–6:00pmResidents BowlModerated by Frances M. Alba, MDResidents from BCM vs. Residents from UNM
6:00pm–7:00pmWelcome Reception
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
7:00am-8:00amIndustry-Supported Breakfast Program (Acoma Room)TBD
8:00am–11:00amSession 3: Prostate CancerModerator: Jeffrey A. Jones, MD
8:00am–8:05amIntroduction and Agenda ReviewJeffrey A. Jones, MD
8:00am-8:45amWork-up and Patient Counseling Session:
8:05am–8:25am“Group Prostate Education Enhances Practice Efficiency in High Risk Populations”Dov Kadmon, MD
8:25am–8:45amCurrent Paradigms for Executing Active Surveillance for Low Risk and Favorable Intermediate Risk Prostate CancerJustin Badal, MD
8:45am–9:00amQ and A - PCA Work-up and counseling
9:00am–9:20amBreak and Visit Exhibits
9:20am-11:05Intervention Options Session:
9:20am–9:45amInnovations in Approach to Radical Prostatectomy- Pelvic Fascial Sparing, Hood Technique, Single Port Extraperitoneal and Transvesical Approaches, and the Role of AI in Real Time Assistance During SurgeryJeremy Slawin, MD, MBA
9:45am–10:05amUpdate on Interventional Treatments for Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer with our Without Immune Adjuvant TherapyDarryl Smith, MD
10:05am–10:25amRefinements in Radiation Therapy to Enhance Efficacy, Yet Reduce Toxicity- the Role of Spacing Devices in Modern Pelvic XRTDaniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO
10:25am–10:45amStrategies to Enhance Systemic Therapy Efficacy and Lower Toxicity in Advanced PCA, Including a Review of Metronomic ChemotherapyA. Edward Yen, MD
10:45am–11:05amNew Concepts in High Risk Local or Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer TreatmentJeffrey A. Jones, MD
11:05am-11:25amProstate Cancer Panel Discussion
11:25am–12:45pmSession 4: MIS/Renal Stones/TransplantModerator: Richard Link, MD PhD
11:25am-11:45amNew Paradigms in Living Kidney Donor SurgeryFrances Alba, MD
11:45am–12:05pm
12:05pm–12:25pm
12:25pm–12:45pmQ and A and Panel Discussion
12:45pmAdjournment
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 (All Times Mountain Daylight Time)
7:00am–8:00amIndustry-Supported Breakfast Program (Acoma Room)TBD
8:00am-9:30amSession 5: Renal Cell and AdrenalModerator: Justin Badal, MD
8:00am-8:20amFrom the Abdomen to the Retroperitoneum – My Path to Single Port RoboticsJustin Badal, MD
8:20am–8:40amSalvage Partial and Radical Nephrectomy: Principles and StrategiesRichard Link, MD PhD
8:40am–9:00amThe Third Revolution in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Localized Kidney CancerRichard Link, MD PhD
9:00am–9:10amQ and A and Panel Discussion
9:10am–9:30amBreak and Visit Exhibits
9:30am10:10amSession 6: General Urology/EducationModerator: Jennifer Taylor, MD
9:30am-9:50amHealthcare Policy UpdateMichael S. Davis, MD
9:50am-10:10am
10:10am-10:20amQ and A and Panel Discussion
10:20am–12:00pmSession 7: Bladder CancerModerator: Guilherme Godoy, MD, MS
10:20am–10:40amNew Diagnostic Tests for Urothelial CancerJennifer Taylor, MD
10:40am–11:00amWhat’s in the Pipeline for Bladder Cancer Management in 2026?Seth Lerner, MD
11:00am–11:20amUpdates in Radiation Therapy for Bladder CancerDaniel A. Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO
11:20am-11:40amUpdates in the Management of Advanced Urothelial CarcinomaJeffrey A. Jones, MD
11:40am-11:55amQ and A and Panel Discussion
11:55am–12:00pmClosing RemarksMohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH and Michael Coburn, MD

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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ROOM RATES:
$329.00 plus taxes and fees

Pueblo King
Sleeps 2 | 1 King
Our Pueblo King Guest room has one king bed, working window, armchair, and desk.

Pueblo Double
Sleeps 2 | 2 Double
Our Pueblo Doubles Guest room has two double beds, working window, armchair, and desk.

The Innovations room block will be held until the reservation cut-off date of Friday, August 14, 2025. After Friday, August 14, 2025, all sleeping rooms not reserved with individual guest names and guarantees will be released to general inventory for sale. The Hotel will continue to accept reservations after Friday, August 14, 2025, on a space-available and rate-available basis only. 

Please note: The Hotel maintains a twenty-four-hour (24-hour) cancellation policy for individual guest room reservations.

 

 

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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