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SAUA 2021

Workshops & Masterclasses

Workshop 1: Urethroplasty
Tuesday, 26 October (08:30 – 17:00)
Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate

Presenters:
Prof Francisco Martins, Prof André van der Merwe & Prof Freddie Claassen

A full day workshop focusing on reconstruction of the adult male urethra for a range of pathologies - including simple and complex infective stricture disease, management of failed previous surgeries and traumatic posterior urethral stenosis. Consists of live surgical demonstration and several short and informative lectures and panel discussions.

Workshop 2: Hypospadia & Paediatric Urology masterclass
Wednesday, 27 October (08:30 – 17:00) Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate

Presenters:
Prof Ahmed Hadidi, Prof Paddy Dewan, Prof John Lazarus & Prof Freddie Claassen

A full day workshop focusing on hypospadia repair with live cases. Informative lectures and panel discussions on best practice in Pediatric Urology for pathology such as PUJ obstruction, Vesico-ureteral reflux, Ureteral duplication, posterior urethral valves and enuresis.

Workshop 3: Laparoscopic skills
Wednesday, 27 October (08:00 – 17:00) Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate

Presenters:
Dr Renaud Bollens, Dr Mohammed Kolia, Dr Fabienne Absil (TBC) & Dr Jos Myburgh

Sponsor:
Surgical Innovations

A full day skills lab workshop with focus on laparoscopic surgery for the Urologist. Lectures on important theoretical concepts in laparoscopic surgery, semi-live demonstrations of specific procedures, panel discussion on prevention and management of complications and practical stations for demonstration and practice of various skills including tips and tricks for optimising the use of equipment.

Workshop 4: HoLEP
Thursday, 28 October (08:00 – 12:00) Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate

Facilitator:
Dr Johan Venter

Presenters:
Dr Fernando Sancha (Spain), Dr Santosh Bugwandin & Dr Fernando Sancha

Sponsor:
(TBC)

A half day workshop on Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Includes live cases and short lectures on patient selection, operative technique, data on outcomes as well as technical and safety aspects of the procedure.


Masterclass 1: Robotic surgery in Urology
Thursday, 28 October (08:00 – 12:30) Monte Bello Estate

Presenters:
Dr Gawie Bruwer, Dr Thys Englebrecht, Dr Dirk Ligthelm, Dr Johan Coetzee, Dr Francois Boezaart, Dr Anesh Naidoo, Dr Greg Boustead, Dr Conray Moolman, Dr Mahesh Dhanjee & Dr Lance Coetzee

Sponsor:
Pinnacle Surgical

A half day masterclass including lectures, panel discussions and semi-live demonstrations on topics such as robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, salvage radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, complications during robotic procedures and its management and information regarding training pathways and introduction of robotic surgery into your practice. The Da Vinci simulator will also be available for practical skills demonstration.

Masterclass 2: Uroradiology & Ultrasound
Thursday, 28 October (13:15 – 17:00) Monte Bello Estate

Presenters:
Dr Padma Rao & Prof Freddie Claassen

Sponsor:
K2 Medical

A half day masterclass in Urologic radiology consisting of lectures, panel discussions and practical sessions. Selected topics are included such as maximizing the yield of ultrasound in pediatric urology and functional urology, the role and interpretation of multiparametic MRI of the prostate, and various aspects of TRUS-MRI fusion prostate biopsy. Relevant equipment will be available for demonstration and hands-on practice.

Masterclass 3: Urogynecology & Urodynamics
Thursday, 28 October (13:15 – 17:00) Monte Bello Estate

Presenters:
Prof Paul Abrams, Prof Ettiene Henn, Dr Lisa Kaestner & Dr Wickus Fourie

Sponsor:
Karl Storz (TBC)

A half day masterclass in Urogynecology and functional female urology consisting of lectures, semi-live demonstrations and panel discussions. The relevant topics will include pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, stress- and mixed urinary incontinence in terms of: clinical assesment, functional assesment, radiologic assesment including transperineal ultrasound and best practice for management of the various conditions.