43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar

Jackson Hole, Wyoming
January 31-February 3, 2024

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GRU Presents the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar

Changes occur in medicine and urology on an almost daily basis, so it is imperative that the practicing urologist remains on the cutting edge. Urologists need to keep current on assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. This meeting will provide an update on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology.

Program Director

Fernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS

Fernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS

President of South Central Section, American Urological Association
Editor-in-Chief, AUA NEWS in Portuguese
Associate Editor, Journal of Urology Plus and Patient Safety in Surgery Journal
Denver, Colorado

Agenda

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

TimeCourse TitleSpeaker(s)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024 (ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME)
6:00am-6:50amBreakfast with Exhibitors
6:50am-7:00amWelcome AnnouncementsFernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS
7:00am-7:20amFocal Therapy for Prostate CancerFernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS
7:20am-7:40amRole of Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Patients with Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: The PROSPER Trial and BeyondMohammed E. Allaf, MD
7:40am-8:00amOrthotopic Bladder Substitutes in Females: Why We Should Do ItFiona C. Burkhard, MD
8:00am-8:20amPriapism: How Do We Manage and How Do We Learn How to Manage in 2024Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS
8:20am-8:40amLasers in Stone Surgery: Principles and Tips/Tricks for Lasers in URS and PCNLSeth K. Bechis, MD
8:40am-9:00amBreak with Exhibitors
9:00am-9:20amTestosterone Treatment and Prostate Cancer RiskThomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS
9:20am-9:40amNovel Imaging for Renal Mass CharacterizationMohammed E. Allaf, MD
9:40am-10:00amManagement of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: Surgical Options with Reference to the GuidelinesFiona C. Burkhard, MD
10:00am-10:20amProstate Cancer Screening UpdateGerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD
10:20am-10:40amGame Changers in Prostate Cancer Diagnostics: Imaging Probably Wins the MostJohn W. Davis, MD, FACS
10:40am-11:00amEmerging Topics in Ureteroscopy: Pressure, Temperature and SuctionSeth K. Bechis, MD
11:00-11:20amBreak with Exhibitors
11:20am-11:40amThe Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Complex SituationsMargit M. Fisch, MD, FEAPU, FEBU
11:40am-12:00pmFunctional Urology: A New Subspecialty or RebrandingBrian J. Flynn, MD
12:00pm-2:30pmBreak with Exhibitors
12:00pm-12:30pmHigh Power HoLEP: Safety and Efficacy from 1,079 Cases (2019 - 2022) at a Leading Endourological Laser Center (Sponsored by JenaSurgical, Non-CME)Dr. med. Martin Kanne
12:30pm–2:30pmHands-on Lab: High Power HoLEP (Sponsored by JenaSurgical, Non-CME)Dr. med. Martin Kanne
2:30pm-3:00pmHors d’oeuvres with Exhibitors
3:00pm-7:40pmCritique Panel Discussion
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 (ALL TIMES IN MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME)
6:00am-6:50amBreakfast with Exhibitors
7:00am-7:20amLife Expectancy as it Relates to the Treatment of Urologic CancersThomas W. Jarrett, MD
7:20am-7:40amThe Making of the Ileal Orthotopic Bladder Substitute with an Afferent Tubular Segment: In Memory of Prof. Urs StuderFiona C. Burkhard, MD
7:40am-8:00amMicro Ultrasound and MRI of the ProstateGerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD
8:00am-8:20amThe Association Between Testosterone Treatment and Incident of Cardiovascular Events among Testosterone Deficient U.S. VeteransThomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS
8:20am-8:40amThe Battle of Biopsies: Results of a Multi-institutional Randomized Trial of Transrectal vs Transperitoneal Prostate BiopsyMohammed E. Allaf, MD
8:40am-9:00amBreak with Exhibitors
9:00am-9:20amShould MIST be First Line Treatment for BPH?Seth K. Bechis, MD
9:20am-9:40amMen’s HealthJohn P. Mulhall, MD
9:40am-10:00amSurgical Planning for Robotic Prostatectomy When You are Not the First Surgeon to the Site: Access and Salvage ChallengesJohn W. Davis, MD, FACS
10:00am-3:30pmBreak with Exhibitors
12:30pm-2:30pmLunch
3:30pm-4:00pmHors d’oeuvres with Exhibitors
4:00pm-4:20pmImmortal Field of Longevity in Men's HealthJesse N. Mills, MD
4:20pm-7:40pmCritique Panel Discussion
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 (ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME)
6:30am-6:50amBreakfast with Exhibitors
7:00am-7:20amSimplified Management of Male Genital PainRyan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS
7:20am-7:40amManagement of Late Complications after Continent Urinary Diversion: Case PresentationsFiona C. Burkhard, MD
7:40am-8:00amManagement of Small Renal Tumors: A Guidelines Based ApproachMohammed E. Allaf, MD
8:00am-8:20amStone Volume is a Better Predictor of Spontaneous Stone PassageSeth K. Bechis, MD
8:20am-8:40amCannabis Use and Male Reproductive Health: Who Knew?Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS
8:40am-9:00amBreak with Exhibitors
9:00am-9:20amMaking Sense of BPH: Which Treatment for Which Patient - Review of Guidelines for BPHSeth K. Bechis, MD
9:20am-9:40amUpdate on Penile Implants: Best Practice and Taking Care of ComplicationsJesse N. Mills, MD
9:40am-10:00amRobotic Partial Nephrectomy for Complex Cases: Planning the Surgical StrategyPierluigi Bove, MD
10:00am-3:30pmBreak with Exhibitors
12:30pm-2:30pmLunch
3:30pm-4:00pmHors d’oeuvres with Exhibitors
4:00pm-4:20pmInsights into PDE5 inhibitors: 25 Years ExperienceJohn P. Mulhall, MD
4:20pm-4:40pm
4:40pm-7:40pmCritique Panel Discussion
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024 (ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME)
6:00am-7:00amBreakfast with Exhibitors
7:00am-7:20amRole of Lymphadenectomy in the Surgical Treatment of Clinical Localized Prostate CancerMohammed E. Allaf, MD
7:20am-7:40amUnderstanding Bladder Outlet Obstruction: Pathophysiology and DiagnosisFiona C. Burkhard, MD
7:40am-8:00amTrends of Urinary Diversion: Declining Popularity of Continent DiversionMargit M. Fisch, MD, FEAPU, FEBU
8:00am-8:20amEarly Continence Recovery after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Role of Prostatic ShapePierluigi Bove, MD
8:20am-8:40amErectile Dysfunction Treatment: State of the Art Care in 2024Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS
8:40am-9:00amBreak with Exhibitors
9:00am-9:20amRenal Ablation Technologies: Impact on the Treatment of Small Renal MassesThomas W. Jarrett, MD
9:20am-9:40amSetting Expectations in Prosthetic UrologyRyan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS
9:40am-10:00am
10:00am-10:20amFemale Stress Urinary Incontinence 2023Brian J. Flynn, MD
10:20am-10:40amEndoscopic Robotic Approaches to Treat BPH and StonesGiorgio Bozzini, MD
10:40am-4:00pmBreak with Exhibitors
4:00pm-7:30pmCritique Panel Discussion
7:30-9:30pmAwards Banquet

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Accommodations

The Snake River Lodge room block for the conference is sold out. The Continuum in Teton Village would be the best price option and a short walk to the hotel. Per their website they are showing availability.

Overflow Hotels for Ralph E.  Hopkins Urology Seminar

Continuum Hotel
3345 West Village Drive, Teton Village, Wyoming 83025, United States
1-844-274-8873

Located a short walk from the Snake River Lodge, the Continuum is a slopeside hotel. Modern, stylish, and comfortable. Continuum is Teton Villages home base for the adventurist. Fully renovated, expanded, and reopened in December 2019, Continuum provides an experience like no other. The hotel offers standard rooms and lofts along with an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Join us at the Continuum Bar and Grill located in the lobby, which serves as the social hub for Teton Village. Rates from $414/night

The Snow King Resort
400 E. Snow King Avenue, Jackson, Wyoming 83001
1-307-733-5200

Located in the town of Jackson at the base of Snow King Mountain, the resort is a 25-minute drive to Teton Village and the Snake River Lodge (the symposium headquarters). It is conveniently located blocks from Town Square, nine miles from Jackson Hole airport, and minutes from the Grand Teton National Park. Rates from $175/night.

Shuttle Service: Airport (JAC) shuttle service is offered year-round. Reservations for the shuttle are required with a minimum of 72-hours notice prior to arrival. To book your airport transportation please click here to book shuttle service

In the winter, a ski shuttle is offered to and from the Teton Village and the location of the meeting, which is included in the resort fee please click here to book shuttle service. Ski and snowboard rentals are also available at Snow King Mountain Sports Shop.

Transportation

GETTING TO THE JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT: Snake River Lodge & Spa is located 22 miles from the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about a 40-minute drive. Rental cars, shuttles, and taxis are available at the airport and in town.

  • Jackson Hole Airport is serviced by Delta, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines.
  • Major airlines and commuter services fly via Salt Lake City, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Los Angeles.
  • Private flights are served by Jackson Hole Aviation, the airport’s fixed-base operation. Getting to Snake River Lodge & Spa from the Jackson Hole Airport
  • One hour from the Southern entrance to Yellowstone National Park
  • 12 Miles from downtown Jackson

SHUTTLES:
Alltrans, Inc
307-733-3135 or 800-443-6133

TAXIS:
Visit the Jackson Hole Airport website at www.jacksonholeairport.com and click on “Ground Transportation”.

RENTAL CARS:
AVIS Rent-a-Car Jackson Hole
307-733-3422
Other regional airports: Idaho Falls, Idaho (90 miles)

FACULTY

Program Director

Fernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS
President of South Central Section, American Urological Association
Editor-in-Chief, AUA NEWS in Portuguese
Associate Editor, Journal of Urology Plus and Patient Safety in Surgery Journal

Denver, Colorado

Speakers

Mohammed E. Allaf, MD

Mohammed E. Allaf, MD

Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Seth K. Bechis, MD

Seth K. Bechis, MD

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California

Fiona C. Burkhard, MD

Fiona C. Burkhard, MD

Bern University
Bern, Switzerland

Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS

Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MBA, MS

University of Washington Medicine
Seattle, Washington

Critique Panel

John W. Davis, MD, FACS

John W. Davis, MD, FACS

MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Thomas W. Jarrett, MD

Thomas W. Jarrett, MD

Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Jesse N. Mills, MD

Jesse N. Mills, MD

University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS

Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Scientific Board

Fernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS

Fernando J. Kim, MD, MBA, FACS

President of South Central Section, American Urological Association
Editor-in-Chief, AUA NEWS in Portuguese
Associate Editor, Journal of Urology Plus and Patient Safety in Surgery Journal
Denver, Colorado

Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD

Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD

Prostatype Genomics
St. Louis, Missouri

Pierluigi Bove, MD

Pierluigi Bove, MD

University of Rome Tor Vergata
Rome, Italy

Brian J. Flynn, MD

Brian J. Flynn, MD

University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, Colorado

Margit Fisch, MD, FEAPU, FEBU

Margit Fisch, MD, FEAPU, FEBU

University Medical Centre Eppendorf
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany

John P. Mulhall, MD

John P. Mulhall, MD

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York

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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Registration

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Requests for registration refunds must be received by email at meetings@grandroundsinurology.com by at least 30 business days before the activity begins (December 14, 2023). Requests received after the refund deadline will not be processed. Cancellations are subject to a $100 administrative fee deducted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses. Requests should be emailed to meetings@grandroundsinurology.com. The organizer reserves the right to cancel activities, not less than 10 business days before the scheduled date, if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified by email given at registration.

Support Opportunities

To inquire about support opportunities, please contact:

Denise Castetter, Senior Director of Corporate Relations
Cell: 973-769-1020
Fax: 434-817-2020  dcastetter@cjp.com

Exhibit and Sponsor Prospectus

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

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

View content from previous Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminars

SPECIAL FEATURE:
View Dr. Fernando Kim’s interviews with presenters and participants at the 2019 meeting in our Legends in Urology 2019 archive.