The 66th Philippine Urological Association Annual Convention
Event has ended.
23-25 November 2023
Grand Hyatt Manila
Bonifacio Global City
Metro Manila, Philippines
PUA 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION: PATHS LESS TRAVELED
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Pre-Congress Events |
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Nov 18; 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
2nd Urolap Competition |
St. Luke’s BGC (tentative) |
Skills Committee |
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Nov 20; 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
ESUT Porcine Workshop |
Cardinal Santos Medical Center |
EAU.ph |
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Nov 21; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
AUA GURS Mission
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East Avenue Medical Center 3 Rooms |
PhilGURS |
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Nov 21; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
EBLUS Workshop |
St. Luke’s BGC or Storz Office |
EAU.ph |
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Nov 22; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
AUA GURS Mission
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Veterans Memorial Medical Center 2 Rooms |
PhilGURS |
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Nov 22, 8:00 AM -4:00 PM |
HoLEP and RIRS Live Surgery & Workshop
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Luxent Hotel |
JRRMMC (sponsored by Aljeron) |
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Nov 22; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
SEA-UREP |
Storz Office BGC |
EAU.ph |
SEA-UREP 2024 (November 22)
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SEA-UREP 2024 |
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8:00 – 8:15 AM |
Opening Remarks |
Arnulf Stenzl, MD (EAU Secretary General) Eli Paulino Madrona, MD (PUA President) |
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8:15 – 8:30 AM |
Course Overview |
Joan Palou, MD Samuel Yrastorza, MD |
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8:30 – 9:00 AM |
EAU Guidelines Update: A Global Project |
Maria J Ribal, MD (ES) |
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9:00 – 9:30 AM |
UTI in Children |
Pamela Pahati, MD (PH) |
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9:30 – 10:00 AM |
Hypospadias; Current Work-up and Management |
Dante Dator, MD (PH) |
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10:00 – 10:30 AM |
Applying the EAU Guidelines to Daily Practice |
Maria J Ribal, MD (ES) |
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10:30 – 11:00 AM |
Lasers in Urology; Applications and Proper Settings |
Emre Sener, MD (TR) |
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11:00 – 11:30 AM |
Mini PCNL: How I Do It |
Emre Sener, MD (TR) |
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11:30 – 12:00 PM |
Tricks in Ureteroscopy |
Joseph Michael Ursua, MD (PH) |
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12:00 – 1:00 PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00 – 1:30 PM |
Techniques in Laser Prostatectomy |
Jens Rassweiler, MD (DE) |
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1:30 – 2:00 PM |
Updates on Prostate Cancer |
Nytte Celle Mascariñas, MD (PH) |
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2:00 – 2:30 PM |
Laparoscopy Training Pathway |
Jens Rassweiler, MD (DE) |
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2:30 – 3:00 PM |
Indications and Tricks in TURBT |
Maria J Ribal, MD (ES) |
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3:00 – 3:30 PM |
PUA Young Academic Urologists Lecture – Andrology and Male Infertility: Updates for Residents |
Bryan Geoffrey Arce, MD (PH) |
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3:30 – 4:00 PM |
ESWL |
Jens Rassweiler, MD (DE) |
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4:00 – 4:30 PM |
Live HOLEP Demonstration c/o EAU.Ph |
Fernando Sancha (ES) |
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Reconstructive Urology Case Report Contest (November 22) |
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7:00 – 9:00 PM |
PhilGURS Interesting Recon Case Presentation Contest |
Salt and Ice Bar, BGC |
CONVENTION PROPER:
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NOVEMBER 23 (THUR) |
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7:30 – 8:30 AM |
OPENING CEREMONIES |
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8:45 – 9:05 AM |
2023 PUA Distinguished Lecturer: Michael Leh, MD PUA Past President, 2006 |
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EAU.Ph Plenary Session (Moderator: Godofredo Victor Gasa, MD) |
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9:05 – 9:20 AM |
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine – Maria Ribal, MD (ES) |
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9:20 – 9:35 AM |
Role of Uro-Oncological Multidisciplinary Units – Maria Ribal, MD (ES) |
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9:35 – 9:50 AM |
Retroperitoneal Donor Nephrectomy – Juvido Agatep Jr., MD (PH) |
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9:50 – 10:05 AM |
Preoperative Era in Flexible Ureteroscopy: Patient Selection and Indications – Emre Sener, MD (TR) |
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10:05 – 10:20 AM |
Current Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in BPH Treatment – Emre Sener, MD (TR) |
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10:20 – 10:35 AM |
Updates on Bladder Cancer – Maria Ribal, MD (ES) |
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10:35 – 10:50 AM |
OPEN FORUM |
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UAA Plenary Session |
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10:50 – 11:05 AM |
Leadership is Urgently Needed in Asian Urology – Allen Chiu, MD (TW) |
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11:05 – 11:20 AM |
Lateral Approach Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy: A Urologist’s Trespass into Adrenal Country – Loh Chit Sin, MD (MY) |
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11:20 – 11:35 AM |
Evolution of Robotic Prostatectomy Techniques – Loh Chit Sin, MD (MY) |
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11:35 – 11:45 AM |
OPEN FORUM |
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11:45 – 12:15 PM |
LUNCH SYMPOSIUM: INOVA PHARMA |
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12:15 – 12:45 PM |
LUNCH SYMPOSIUM: DTG MEDICAL
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CONTROVERSIES IN UROLOGY (November 23) (Moderator: Paulo Jesus Fernandez) |
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12:50 – 1:20 PM |
Debate 1: Short Bulbar Strictures. To Transect or Not? Transect: Krishnan Venkatesan, MD (US) Don’t Transect: Patrick Matias, MD (PH) |
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1:20 – 1:50 PM |
Debate 2: With the Progressive Miniaturization of Percutaneous Renal Surgery, is this the end of Standard PCNL? Yes: Emre, Sener, MD (TR) No: Hermenegildo Zialcita, MD (PH) |
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1:50 PM – 2:20 PM |
Debate 3: Given the stagnation of ESWL Success Rates for the past decades, should it be retired? YES: Dennis Lusaya, MD (PH) NO: Jens Rassweiler, MD (DE) |
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2:20 – 2:50 PM |
Debate 4: Best Laser for Dusting Large Renal Calculi Thulium – Emre Sener, MD (TR) Ho:YAG pulse modulation – Albert Aquino, MD (PH) |
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2:50 – 3:20 PM |
Debate 5: Laparoscopic Approach for T2 Renal Tumors Intraperitoneal: Ernesto Gerial Jr., MD (PH) Retroperitoneal: Loh Chit Sin, MD (MY) |
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3:20 – 3:35 PM |
PUA Chapters Lecture: Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS): The Urologist Stethoscope in Clinical Practice and Beyond – Freddie Sy, MD (PH) |
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3:35 – 3:50 PM |
PUA Innovators Lecture: Laparoscopic Approach to Huge Benign Prostates – Ernesto Gerial Jr., MD (PH) |
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FAUA Session |
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3:50 – 4:05 PM |
Vesiculoscopy for Prostatitis – Samuel Yrastorza, MD (PH) |
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4:05 – 6:05 PM |
Research Paper Podium Presentation Contest |
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7:00 PM ONWARDS |
Welcome Cocktails/ Twilight Symposium: GETZ PHARMA |
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NOVEMBER 24 (FRI) – Philippine Society of Urologic Oncologists |
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9:00 – 9:10 AM |
Opening Remarks: Pedro Lantin II, MD – PSUO President |
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Plenary Session 1: Testicular and Kidney Cancer |
Moderator: Jay-R Enojo, MD |
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9:20 – 9:40 AM |
Post- Chemotherapy RPLND for Advanced Testicular Cancer: Addressing the Challenges of Timing and Treatment Outcomes – Rudolfo de Guzman, MD (PH) |
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9:40 – 10:00 AM |
Adjuvant Therapy for Renal Cancer: Challenging the Current Standard of Care – Daniel YC Heng, MD (CA) |
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10:00 – 10:20 AM |
Prognostic and Predictive Factors in Metastatic Renal Cancer: Practical Application to Modern Treatment Strategies – Daniel YC Heng, MD (CA) |
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Point-Counterpoint Discussion |
Role of Cytoreductive Partial Nephrectomy |
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10:20 – 10:30 AM |
Case Presentation |
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10:30 – 10:50 AM |
Point for Cytoreductive Partial Nephrectomy: Norwin Uy, MD (PH) |
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10:50 – 11:10 AM |
Point for Renal Mass Biopsy and Systemic Therapy: Daniel YC Heng, MD (CA) |
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11:10 – 11:30 AM |
OPEN FORUM |
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Plenary Session 2: Prostate Cancer (Case-Based Discussion on Combination Treatment in Metastatic Prostate Cancer) |
Moderator: Norwin Uy, MD, FPUA |
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11:30 – 11:40 AM |
Case Presentation |
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11:40 – 12:00 PM |
Treatment Intensification in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: Doublet Therapy as the Standard of Care: Marlo Vir Batucan, MD (PH) |
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12:00 – 12:20 PM |
Treatment Intensification in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: Argument for Triplet Therapy: Raoul Concepcion, MD (US) |
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12:20 – 12:40 PM |
Integrating Basic Genome Testing in the Treatment Paradigm of Advanced Prostate Cancer: Raoul Concepcion, MD (US) |
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12:40 – 1:00 PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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Case-Based Discussion (Treatment of the Primary Tumor in Low Volume Metastatic Disease) |
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1:00 – 1:10 PM |
CASE PRESENTATION |
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1:10 – 1:30 PM |
Local Therapy in Low Volume, Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Disease: The Benefit of Radiation Therapy: Frances Lily Peñano, MD (PH) |
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1:30 – 1:50 PM |
Local Therapy in Low Volume, Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Disease: The Potential Benefit of Surgery: Sigfred Ian Alpajaro, MD (PH) |
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1:50 – 2:20 PM |
OPEN FORUM |
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Plenary Session 3: Bladder Cancer |
Moderator: Jay-R Enojo, MD |
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Cased-Based Discussion (Impacting Outcomes in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer) |
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2:20 – 2:30 PM |
CASE PRESENTATION |
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2:30 – 2:50 PM |
Pros of Repeating TURBT For All High Grade NMIBC Patients: Bennie Dick Catangay, MD (PH) |
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2:50 – 3:10 PM |
Cons of Mandatory Repeat TURBT For All High Grade NMIBC Patients: Roderick Arcinas, MD (PH) |
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3:10 – 3:30 PM |
Exploring Alternative Options for Recurrent NMIBC: The Option of Systemic Therapy: Raoul Concepcion, MD (US) |
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3:30 – 3:50 PM |
Optimizing Treatment Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy: The Option of Prostate-Sparing Cystectomy: Rudolfo de Guzman, MD (PH) |
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3:50 – 4:10 PM |
OPEN FORUM |
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4:10 – 4:20 PM |
Closing Remarks from the PSUO Vice President – Rudolfo de Guzman, MD |
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4:30 PM |
PSUO Business Meeting |
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6:00 PM |
Twilight Symposium: CATHAY Enhancing Prostate Wellness: Tamsulosin and Dutasteride Synergy for Benign Prostate Enlargement Revisited – Aristotle Bernard Roque, MD |
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7:00 PM Onwards |
Alumni Night |
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NOVEMBER 25 (SAT) |
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Philippine Alliance for Urolithiasis Plenary Session |
Moderator: Vincent Malonzo, MD |
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8:00 – 8:10 AM |
Opening Remarks from the PAU President: Pedro Lantin III, MD |
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8:10 – 8:20 AM |
Management of Calyceal Diverticular Stones: Tips and Tricks – – Ding Min Xia, MD (CN) |
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8:20 – 8:30 AM |
Bendable with Suction UAS: A Game Changer in RIRS – Hsu Yu-Chao, MD (TW) |
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8:30 – 8:40 AM |
Pulse Modulation for Lithotripsy: Does it Really Matter? – Kyung-Jin Oh, MD (KR) |
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8:40 – 8:50 AM |
Management of Obstructing Proximal Ureteral Stones: Approach from Above – Tae Wook Kang, MD (KR) |
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8:50 – 9:00 AM |
Management of Obstructing Proximal Ureteral Stones: Approach from Below – Kuo-Jen Lin, MD (TW) |
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9:00 – 9:10 AM |
Radiation-free PCNL – Juvido Agatep, MD (PH) |
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9:10 – 9:30 AM |
OPEN FORUM |
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Philippine Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons Plenary Session |
Moderator: Oyayi Arellano, MD |
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9:30 – 9:35 AM |
Opening Address from the GURS President – Keith Rourke, MD (CA) |
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9:35 – 9:45 AM |
The PhilGURS-GURS Collaboration: A Commitment to Educate and Serve – Mark Joseph Abalajon, MD (PH) |
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9:45 – 10:00 AM |
Training and Research in Reconstructive Urology: Where We Are. What the Future Looks like and How Others May Follow – Kurt McCammon, MD (US) |
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10:00 – 10:15 AM |
Gender Affirming Surgery and Management of Complications
– Shubham Gupta, MD (US) |
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10:15 – 10:30 AM |
Genital Malformations in Adults: Management of Initial and Multiple Failed Repairs
– Kurt McCammon, MD (US) |
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10:30 – 10:45 AM |
Genital Malformations in Adults: Acquired Buried Penis – Paul Rusilko, MD (US) |
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10:45 – 11:00 AM |
Indications and How to Perform a Mitrofanoff Catheterizable Channel (Appendicovesicostomy) – Michael Chua, MD, FPUA (PH) |
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Philippine Society for Pediatric Urology Plenary Session |
Moderator: Rosito Bascuña Jr., MD (PH) |
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11:00 – 11:15 AM |
Metabolic Work-up, Medical Management, and Prevention – Joanna Dos Santos, MD (CA) |
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11:15 – 11:30 AM |
EAU Guidelines on Pediatric Stones – Fardod O’Kelly, MD (IE) |
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11:30 – 11:45 AM |
Treatment Options for Kidney Stones in the Pediatric Population – Fercival Sabino, MD (PH) |
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11:45 – 12:00 PM |
Treatment Options for Ureteral Stones in the Pediatric Population – Carlos Ramon Torres, MD (PH) |
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12:00 – 12:15 PM |
Treatment Options for Cystolithiasis in the Pediatric Population – Neddy Lim, MD (PH) |
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12:15 – 12:30 PM |
CASE DISCUSSION |
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12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Lunch Symposium: GSK |
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Philippine Society of Female and Functional Urology Plenary Session |
Moderator: Ma. Kristine Claire Flores-Camacho, MD |
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1:30 – 1:35 PM |
Introduction of Speakers by the PSFFU President – Marie Carmela Lapitan, MD |
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1:35 – 1:55 PM |
Revisiting Sling Surgery for Male Stress Urinary Incontinence – Kurt McCammon, MD (US) |
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1:55 – 2:15 PM |
Revisiting Sling Surgery for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence – Kurt McCammon, MD (US) |
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2:15 – 2:35 PM |
Endoscopic Management of Interstitial Cystitis – Jang Hwan Kim, MD (KR) |
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2:35 – 2:55 PM |
OPEN FORUM |
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Philippine Endourological Society Plenary Session |
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Session 1: Latest in Lasers and Endourology |
Moderator: Raphael Arada, MD |
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3:00 – 3:05 PM |
Opening Remarks from the PES President: Constantino Castillo III, MD |
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3:05 – 3:20 PM |
Lasers for Prostate Enucleation – Karl Marvin Tan, MD (PH) |
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3:20 – 3:35 PM |
Single-use Flexible Ureteroscopes: Do They Have a Place? – Emre Sener, MD (TR) |
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3:35 – 3:40 PM |
OPEN FORUM |
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Session 2: Techniques in Robot-Assisted Urologic Surgery |
Moderator: Sylvia Alip, MD |
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3:40 – 3:55 PM |
Robot-Assisted Surgery: Partial Nephrectomy – Joel Aldana, MD (PH) |
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3:55 – 4:05 PM |
Robot-Assisted Surgery: IVC Thrombectomy – Siros Jitpraphai, MD (TH) |
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4:05– 4:20PM |
Robot-Assisted Surgery: Radical Cystectomy – Siros Jitpraphai, MD (TH) |
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4:20 – 4:25 PM |
OPEN FORUM |
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4:25 -4:30 PM |
Closing Remarks from the PES Vice President: Michael Eufemio Macalalag, MD |
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4:30 – 4:45 PM |
Not So Late with Philhealth |
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4:45 PM |
PUA Business Meeting |
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7:00 PM ONWARDS |
Fellowship Night; Mr. and Ms. Urology 2023 |
Total Speakers: 50 speakers
- Local – 28
- International – 18 face-to-face; 4 online
- Allen Chiu (Nov 23) 10:50 – 11:05 AM Pre-Recorded??? Taiwan
- Keith Rourke (Nov 25) 9:30 – 9:35 AM; Live from Canada
- Joanna Dos Santos (Nov 25) 11:00 – 11:15 AM; Live from Canada
- Fardod O’ Kelly (Nov 25) 11:15 – 11:30 AM; Live from Ireland
Eli Paulino F. Madrona, MD
President
Juvido P. Agatep Jr.,MD
Vice President
Mark Joseph J. Abalajon, MD, FPUA
Overall Scientific Chair
OUR MISSION
As initiated by the founders, we are committed to:
– Promote the art and science of urology enhance the professional growth of
members and provide wholesome fellowship
– Provide residents of urology with comprehensive education and training
render patients competent, compassionate, and quality care
– Act as professional partners to our colleagues in other medical specialties
– Share time, talent, resources in the service of the community participate in
undergraduate urology education.
OUR VISION
By 2023
An internationally recognized association providing quality care, continuing medical education, research, publications, and pioneering technology
We take pride in having competent, compassionate, cohesive and ethical members
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear esteemed members of the Philippine Urological Association,
It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm and enthusiastic invitation to all of you for our 66th PUA Annual Convention, which will take place under the theme “Paths Less Travelled.”. This momentous event is scheduled from November 23 to 25, 2023, at the splendid Grand Hyatt Manila in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines. In addition to the main convention, we have also planned pre-congress events on November 18, 20, 21, and 22, 2023, to provide you with a comprehensive and enriching experience.
I would like to express my gratitude to the dedicated Annual Convention Organizing Committee, with special recognition to the Scientific Committee Chairman, Dr. Mark Joseph J. Abalajon, and the Overall Chairman and PUA Vice President, Dr. Juvido P. Agatep, Jr., for their tireless efforts in making this event possible. Their dedication and meticulous preparation have been instrumental in ensuring that this convention will be a resounding success.
Our 66th Annual Convention promises to be an exceptional gathering, featuring a remarkable lineup of topics delivered by highly experienced speakers, both foreign and local. These diverse perspectives will undoubtedly provide us with fresh insights and innovative approaches to Urology. It is our sincere hope that you will join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the “Paths Less Travelled” in our field.
We eagerly await your participation in this important event, and we are confident that it will be an enriching and rewarding experience for us all. Together, let’s make the 66th PUA Annual Convention an unforgettable gathering of knowledge, camaraderie, and professional growth.
See you all soon!
God Bless and remember, The PUA Cares!
Eli Paulino F. Madrona, M.D., FPUA
President
Philippine Urological Association 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
Dear Fellow Colleagues and esteemed participants,
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I extend a warm welcome to all of you to the Philippine Urological Association Annual Convention 2023. As the overall chair of this significant event, I am truly honored to have the opportunity to organize and lead this year’s annual congress.
This year, our convention carries the theme, “Less Travelled Path”, which aims to shed light on the unexplored aspects of urological care, research and surgical innovation. It is our objective to encourage groundbreaking ideas, challenge conventional methods, and explore new approaches that will redefine the future of urology.
The scientific committee headed by Dr. Joseph Mark Abalajon had prepared a diverse range of pre congress workshops and live surgeries , scientific sessions, and compelling debates that cover various aspects and subspecialties of urology organized as ONE PUA.
The scientific committee also invited international speakers giving the opportunities for the members to engage with international experts, exchange ideas and establish collaboration and networking.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following: our esteemed speakers for their time and expertise in sharing their invaluable knowledge; our pharma sponsors, partners and exhibitors for the unwavering support to make this convention a grand success, and to the all the committees involved, my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for your exceptional job in organizing this year’s annual convention.
And to all the participants, I encourage you to actively participate. It is through collaboration and the exchange of ideas that we can collectively shape the future of urological care.
Once again, may I extend my warmest welcome and invite you to this Annual Convention and take the less travelled path towards innovative urological care.
Wishing you a successful and enriching PUA Annual Convention 2023!
Juvido P. Agatep Jr., M.D., FPUA
Vice President
Philippine Urological Association 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE SCIENTIFIC CHAIR
Greetings! It is with great pride and honor that I welcome you to this year’s Philippine Urological Association Annual Convention: Paths Less Travelled. Kicking off the pre-congress events will be the annual UroLap competition as well as a HoLEP/RIRS workshop for those interested in Endourology. The celebration continues with the annual SEA-UREP and ESUT workshops featuring esteemed speakers from the EAU Sections Office. For the first time in our history, experts from The Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons – American Urological Association will conduct an outreach mission (November 21-22) for the indigent reconstructive urology patients in the country. An estimated total of 20 patients will undergo surgeries such as complex urethral reconstruction, gender-affirming surgery, and flap surgeries for acquired adult buried penis.
The first day of the convention proper will feature debates pitting standard techniques against the alternative options. This is in concordance with the overall theme of the convention which tackles not only novel surgical techniques but also those that have been with us for quite some time but are not being utilized regularly by our local urologists. This year’s meeting will also feature the first ever PUA Chapters’ Lecture as well as the PUA Young Academic Urologists Lecture (PUA YAU). We believe that the different PUA chapters should have a spot in the plenary as regional practices may differ from one another and each chapter will always have something to share with the rest of the PUA. For 2023, the Bicol Chapter has come forward to share their experience with all of us. As for the YAU lecture, we have invited the immediate-past president of the Philippine Urological Residents Association (PURA). The 2nd and 3rd days of the convention will again feature sessions of the different subspecialty societies featuring speakers who specialize in “alternative” techniques. As always, we will end the whole convention with the Fellowship Night and the much-anticipated Mr. and Ms. Urology Pageant.
I would like to express my gratitude to the whole scientific committee for putting up this incredible program. In no particular order, I would like to say thank you to Drs. Eli Paul Madrona (PUA President), Juvido Agatep Jr. (Overall Convention Chair), Marie Carmela Lapitan, Michael Eufemio Macalalag, Rosito Bascuña Jr., Vincent Malonzo, Rudolfo de Guzman, Raphael Arada, Patrick Joseph Matias, Mark Benson Gamo, Freddie Sy, James Claveria, Godofredo Gasa, Ma. Kristine Flores-Camacho, and Bryan Geoffrey Arce. With this, I hope to see you at the Grand Hyatt BGC. Mabuhay PUA!Sincerely,
Mark Joseph J. Abalajon, MD, FPUA
Overall Scientific Chair
2023 PUA Annual Convention
MESSAGE FROM THE FAUA SECRETARY GENERAL
It is my great honor to welcome everyone to the Federation of ASEAN Urological Associations (FAUA) Annual Meeting in conjunction with the 65th PUA Annual Convention. This will be our first annual scientific meeting since 2019 and would be a worthwhile restart despite all the difficulties in conducting this yearly activity. We have prepared a lean but mean FAUA session and SEA-UREP in collaboration with the PUA, EAU and EAU-PH which will be worth your time and indulgence.
We wholeheartedly thank all the national association members for the support as we strive to maintain our filiations and stay true to the goals and aspirations of the Federation. In line with this, the FAUA Executive Council is finalizing the amendments to the original FAUA MOU which was created in 1993. This much needed amendment will officially include all the ASEAN National Urology Associations aside from the original 5 members and aims to strengthen the objectives and leadership structure in order to fortify our position in the region.
SALAMAT! We look forward to a stronger and more relevant FAUA in the coming years.
SAMUEL VINCENT G. YRASTORZA, MD, DPBU, FPUA, FPCS, FMAS, MM-HoA
SECRETARY GENERAL, FEDERATION OF ASEAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS CONVENOR, 2022 FAUA ANNUAL MEETING PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF UROLOGY PHILIPPINE CHAPTER