Tasha Carpenter, MS, PA-C

Learn the essentials for risk stratification of pre-operative urology cases. Topics will include coordination of care, anesthesia assessment, peri-operative medication management, VTE risk assessment and peri-operative patient education.

Thomas Cangiano, MD

In this session, we will define and describe diagnosis and treatment options for localized upper tract urethral lesions. This includes staging and follow-up with the latest guidelines.

Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF

This presentation will describe the action of lubricants and moisturizers, compare and contrast types, and identify specific indications for their use. It will familiarize the clinician with female enhancement devices and sexual furniture.

Daniel Park, PA

The latest updates on prostate cancer diagnostics, imaging and biomarkers will be presented in this session.

Frances Wilson, RN, CNS, MSN, CWOCNA®, CFCN(r)

Patients with fecal and urinary ostomies (sometimes both) have unique needs and face many challenges in our health care system. They frequently seek care and services from urologic and other health care professionals that are not familiar with these conditions. This can result in unnecessary referrals. Having a baseline understanding about the different types of ostomies, basic care concepts, and resources will enhance and improve the services, support and overall care that urologic professionals provide to this special, growing population.

Tracy Anderson-Haag, PharmD, BCPS

Many common medications can contribute to bladder dysfunction. In this session we will review several medications that may be causative agents in bladder dysfunction or be associated with drug interactions with common agents used to treat urinary disorders. Participants will leave with increased confidence in optimizing pharmacotherapy to avoid bladder-associated complications.

Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC

Etiology, prevalence, pathophysiology, assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of IC/PBS will be presented. AUA guidelines and INPUT system for treatment based on subtypes/phenotypes will be compared. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, myofascial pain, and high tone pelvic floor dysfunction will be discussed. Psychosocial effects, overlapping comorbidities, and overlapping OAB will be addressed.

Michael J. Kennelly, MD, FACS

This course will provide a clinical framework for the evaluation, treatment and follow-up of male patients with urinary incontinence. The etiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology of male incontinence, as well as the role of urodynamics and best urodynamic practices will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on surgical and non-surgical postprostatectomy incontinence management highlighting the current available treatment options, patient selection, outcomes, and troubleshooting the failed sling and artificial urinary sphincter.

Melissa Young, MSN, RN, CPNP

Routine screening for sexual abuse may increase the rate of childhood disclosure. Implementing an evidence-based, validated, and developmentally appropriate screening guideline with visits to pediatric urology providers would allow child sexual abuse victims to be removed from abusive situations, receive appropriate physical and mental health services, and potentially decrease their risk for long-term physical and psychological consequences.

Tracy Anderson-Haag, PharmD, BCPS

Aging patient population in your practice? Medication lists getting longer? This session will review pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes of common medications used in geriatric patients and their impact on the safety and efficacy of these medications. Knowledge gained in this session will help the participant avoid medication misadventures in a high-risk elderly population.

Julie Starr, APRN, FNP, PhD

Pelvic floor biofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) have been shown to be effective in the treatment of urinary symptoms in both men and women. This treatment option is often preferred over medication and surgical intervention. Biofeedback and NMES indications and administration will be reviewed during this session along with a review of the literature and current coding and billing guidelines. Case studies will be presented.

Mike Kennelly, MD, FACS
Heather Schultz, NP-C
Daniel Park, PA

This panel discussion is designed for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in regard to APP integration. The panel will be made up of one NP, one PA, and one MD. The panel will discuss where education is going in the next 5 years, urology fellowships that are available, education resources, and personal examples of APP onboarding. There will be time for audience question and answer at the end of the session.