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    Track: Endourology & Stones
    Session Type: Instructional Course

    Instructional Course: Advanced Ureteroscopy: Solving Complex Problems

    Thursday, October 30, 2025
    14:00 - 15:30 GMT+0

    This course is designed for the experienced endoscopist who wished to perform advanced ureteroscopic procedures including complex stone presentations, multimodality therapies for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma, and management strategies for the obstructed upper urinary tract. The internationally recognized faculty with emphasize pre-operative preparations, various imaging modalities, evolving instrumentation and accessories, and post operative care. Strategies to increase efficiency while minimizing complications will be emphasized. Management strategies addressing peri- operative complications will also be presented.

    Learning Objectives :

    At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
    • Broaden understanding of ureteroscopic technique and new innovative treatments.
    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of ureteroscopic lithotripsy techniques and new lithotrites.
    • Able to apply advanced multimodality therapies for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma and upper urinary tract obstruction.
    • Reinforce preventative measures and treatment stratagies for complications associated with RIRS.

    Presentations:

    • 14:00 - 14:02 GMT+0
      Welcome and Introductions

      Chair: Michael Grasso, III – New York Medical College

    • 14:02 - 14:14 GMT+0
      Difficult Access for Ureteroscopy and Accessories

      Speaker: Ehab R. Tawfiek – Minia University

    • 14:14 - 14:26 GMT+0
      RIRS - New Innovative Endoscopes and Instruments
    • 14:26 - 14:38 GMT+0
      RIRS - Advances in Endoscopic Lithotripsy and New Lithotrites

      Speaker: Francis X. Keeley, Jr. – Bristol Urological Institute

    • 14:38 - 14:50 GMT+0
      Endoscopic Management of Upper Urinary Tract TCCa

      Speaker: Michael Grasso, III – New York Medical College

    • 14:50 - 15:02 GMT+0
      Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction and Avoidance of Complication - Tips and Tricks

      Speaker: Ehab R. Tawfiek – Minia University

    • 15:02 - 15:30 GMT+0
      Specialized Ureteroscopic Procedures - Interactive Cases Presentation and Discussion

      Speaker: Wayne L. DeBeatham – Phelps Hospital/ Northwell Health