President’s Message
 Let’s get together in Chicago! Carrie and I have enjoyed the planning and look forward to everyone’s participation in “our” special meeting. We know this year’s academic and social programs will reward all who can join us.
Our meeting honoree is Dr. Shlomo Raz, a true pioneer in the field of female urology and a mentor who has inspired my career. Other excellent guest speakers, including Drs. Jay Smith, Steve Wilson, Ann Gormley, and Neil Baum, will compliment him, along with many of our own best and brightest members, in a deep and broad-ranging number of panel discussions, podium presentations, symposia, breakouts, and video and poster sessions. This year’s AUA Course of Choice, entitled “Update on Cancer – Related AUA Publications: Preparing for Recertification,” will be given by Dr. Sam Chang. Other highlights include live surgical demonstrations offered through Northwestern University, a Health Policy Issues Panel Discussion with Congressman Phil Roe, and a prime-time Young Urologists session concerning what to look for in your next job as a urologist. In my Presidential Address, I will discuss how “Intergenerational Urology” has played a role in the history of our specialty, and in the lives of so many of our current members, including my own.
The social program will take advantage of some of the great options Chicago has to offer. Our theme night will take place at Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge, just one block from the Sheraton. We can all bowl, shoot pool, and enjoy classic American food and drink. Better start practicing and don’t forget to bring your favorite bowling shirt! The Gold Coast is beautiful in the fall. Plan on joining Carrie for a tour of the Chicago River and its amazing architectural landmarks.
Carrie and I would like to express sincerest thanks to our secretary, Dr. Howard Winfield, Local Arrangements chair couple, Dr. Tamra Lewis and husband Todd, our treasurer, Dr. Gary Kirsh, our past president, Dr. Steve Nakada, and of course Wendy Weiser and her staff. We can’t wait to see all of you this fall in Chicago! Please be there – “It’s Our Kind of Town!”
Secretary’s Report
 It is hoped that everyone is enjoying a healthy and enjoyable summer and getting ready for the 84th Annual Meeting
of the North Central Section, which is expected to be better than ever. The meeting will be held September 29 – October 2, 2010 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
We received over 325 excellent abstract submissions this year making the selection process very difficult for the Program
Committee. This attests to the robust clinical and academic productivity of both the NCS residency programs as well as the private practice sector. State-of-the-art lectures, panel sessions, debates and early morning breakfast courses will cover many of the exciting as well as controversial areas of urology. The NCS is blessed with a vast number of talented and nationally-recognized leaders who will be contributors to all these program events.
We are most fortunate to have five renowned invited guest speakers who will cover a wide range of subjects. As is traditionally the NCS president’s choice, Dr. Shomo Raz from UCLA will be our Honorary Guest Speaker. Dr. Raz is internationally-recognized for his pioneering work in the area of female urology and incontinence. He will give three plenary lectures.
Dr. Joseph Smith of Vanderbilt University is internationally renowned for his work in oncol- ogy and, most recently, robotic surgery. He brings a very clear and pragmatic approach to all his lectures.
Other guest speakers will include Dr. Steve Wilson from the Institute for Urologic Excellence who is a leader in the use of prosthetics in urology
and Dr. E. Ann Gormley from Dartmouth University who is also an international expert on male and female urinary incontinence. Finally, Dr. Neil Baum of New Orleans will give us a unique understanding of “managing your clinical practice” as well as his viewpoint of various aspects of healthcare reform.
A clear understanding of healthcare reform is critical for all members of the NCS. This year, with the assistance of Dr. Herb Reimenschneider, our NCS representative to the AUA Health Policy Council, we will have the honor of having Congressman Phil Roe, MD, speak on healthcare reform and join in on a lively panel session. This event will take place on Friday, October 1st beginning at 1:10 p.m.
Due to the generosity of the AUA Office of Education, we will again be offering one of the most popular AUA Courses entitled “Update on
Cancer – Related AUA Publications: Preparing for Certification/Recertification.”
This course will be directed by Dr. Sam Chang of Vanderbilt University and offered on Wednesday, September 29th beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Also unique this year will be Live Surgical Demonstrations from Northwestern University, organized by Dr. Chris Gonzalez. After the AUA Course as described above, attendees will be offered a Medical Education luncheon and then bused over to Northwestern University to view two exciting, simultaneously-run surgeries.
This will be occurring from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon.
Due to popular demand, the Young Urologist Symposium will be held on Friday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The chair of the committee, Dr. James Ulchaker, has again organized an exciting session entitled “Job Hunt and What to be Looking For.”
Saturday morning, October 2nd will have a full program finishing again with a two-round, fast-moving Resident GU Quiz Bowl. Where will the “top gun” residents
within the section be from this year? It is my understanding that the Education
Committee has created a new bank of tough questions to challenge the best!
We are again fortunate to have a number of medical education lunch seminars covering important subjects and fully supported by our industry partners. Ample time has been provided to allow registrants to visit the exhibition hall. Please take some time to visit with our industry partners as they play an important role in the financial health of our organization.
Everyone would agree that Chicago in the early fall is “the best.” An exciting social program has been planned by our Local Arrangements chair couple, Dr. Tamra and Todd Lewis, in conjunction with Wendy Weiser and her staff. The banquet Saturday evening at the Sheraton Hotel, hosted by our presidential couple Dr. Steve and Carrie Siegel, will be lively and a wonderful venue to renew old acquaintances and form new friendships.
The NCS Board of Representatives had a busy interim meeting in January 2010 and made a number of important recommendations. Three very talented young urologists were nominated to participate in the AUA Young Urology Program. Congratulations to Drs. Aaron Milbank, Manoj Monga and Norm Smith. Nominations
for AUA Awards, 2009 – 2010, were again submitted and yielded many winners. This year the NCS did extremely well! Congratulations to Dr. Edward J. McGuire (Lifetime Achievement Award); Dr. Ananias C. Diokno (Victor A. Politano Award); Dr. Elroy D. Kursh (Distinguished Contribution Award); Dr, Michael L. Blute (Distinguished Contribution Award); Dr. Anthony J. Schaeffer (Distinguished Service Award) and Wendy Weiser (Presidential Citation). In addition,
Dr. Christopher M. Gonzalez was the recipient of the AUA Gallagher Health Policy (2010 – 2011) Scholarship.
In closing, I have been truly honored to be your NCS secretary over the past three years and hope that all of you have enjoyed the meetings as much as I have enjoyed
putting them together. I have received a huge amount of support from the Board as well as all of the membership. A very special thanks to Wendy Weiser and all the talented people who work in her office that made my job fun and relatively stress-free! I believe that the North Central Section is the best in the nation and will continue to grow in the capable hands of the Board of Directors and membership.
Lori and I wish you all a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone in Chicago, September 29 – October 2, 2010.
Treasurer’s Report
 The NCS Board met at the interim
meeting in Chicago on January 30, 2010 to continue work on the upcoming NCS annual meeting September 29 − October 2, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.
The 2009 financial report included both the annual meeting cash surplus and the Educational Fund annual performance. The Educational Fund of the NCS has a balance of $2,189,949 at March 31, 2010. NCS investment
guidelines suggest a distribution of low liquidity with long-term growth goals. The Educational Fund performance was up 24.07% in 2009, and continues to remain strong through the first quarter of 2010.
The NCS fund balance, as of March 31, 2010 totals $2,215,551. The year-to-date surplus is $151,461. As of March 31, 2010, NCS has one active money market
operating account that is held at Merrill Lynch in Baltimore, MD. Robert W. Costos of Kelly Group is managing the account. This account is used for NCS general operating transactions and convention related transactions. As of March 31, 2010, the operating account
(OA) has a balance of $198,388.
NCS President Dr. Steven Siegel and Secretary Dr. Howard Winfield are working together to plan another outstanding NCS Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Their combined creativity and skillfulness will ensure another outstanding NCS annual meeting that will provide
additional value to NCS members and meeting attendees.
Local Arrangements Chair Dr. Tamra Lewis is working to ensure an excellent meeting site in Chicago and is anticipating everyone’s early registration and presence at the meeting.
I await an exciting and successful 2010 annual meeting
for NCS with many state-of-the-art presentations. I look forward to seeing each of you at our annual meeting
September 29 − October 2, 2010 in Chicago.
Message from the
Local Arrangements
Chair Couple
 In 2010 we welcome you back to Chicago for the 84th Annual Meeting of the North Central Section of the AUA. Dr. Siegel, Dr. Winfield and the Program Committee have put together an exciting academic program and great entertainment.
This year’s meeting will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, which is conveniently located on the Chicago River, within walking distance of Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park. For the kids, nearby attractions include the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum
and American Girl Place. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Guest and Invited Speakers
Neil H. Baum, MD, New Orleans, LA
E. Ann Gormley, MD, Lebanon, NH
Sushil S. Lacy, MD, Lincoln, NE
Shlomo Raz, MD, Los Angeles, CA
Joseph A. Smith, Jr., MD, Nashville, TN
Steven K. Wilson, MD, La Quinta, CA
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GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION
Meeting Format
The 84 th Annual Meeting will run from Wednesday, September 29, 2010 to Saturday, October 2, 2010. Wednesday’s programming will feature the AUA Course of choice as well as a live surgery at Northwestern University. The NCS Program officially begins Thursday morning, offering highly informative breakfast sessions, special guest lectures, podium and poster presentations, panel discussions, and video presentations. The programming will continue through Saturday morning when we conclude Bizarre and Interesting Cases, the North Central Section Resident Bowl, and final remarks from the incoming President, Dr. Peter Knapp.
Registration/Information Desk Hours are as follows:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 1, 2010 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours are as follows:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 1, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Spouse / Guest Hospitality Suite Hours
Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, October 1, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
EVENING FUNCTIONS
One ticket to each evening function is included in your registration fee.
Welcome Reception and Wine Tasting
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: River Exhibition Hall
Attire: Casual
Members can visit with exhibitors while connecting with their fellow members, sampling a variety of wines, and enjoying a variety of appetizers.
Cost per Additional Ticket: $65
President’s Reception/Theme Night at Lucky Strike Lanes
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge; 322 East Illinois Street; Chicago, IL 60611
Attire: Casual – Retro Bowling Shirts Highly Encouraged
Join the NCS for a fun-filled evening including dinner, drinks, bowling, music, dancing and karaoke! Once described as “Hip bowling – despite the clown shoes,” Lucky Strike’s retro bowling lounge atmosphere never fails to provide a good time.
Cost per Additional Ticket: $175
Annual Banquet
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d' oeuvres
7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dinner and Entertainment
Location: Sheraton 1, 2, 3
Attire: Black Tie Optional
The 2010 Annual Banquet promises to be an affair to remember. This event will feature delicious culinary delights followed by an enthralling evening of music and dancing.
Cost per Additional Ticket: $185
SPOUSE/GUEST EVENTS
Registered spouses and guests are welcome to enjoy the many benefits of the Hospitality Suite. Breakfast and light refreshments
will be available at all times. In addition, the Hospitality Suite will be the kick-off location for the Architectural Cruise, 2010 Book Share, and Morning Power Walks. We ask that you wear your NCS name badge at all times in the Hospitality Suite.
Architectural Cruise
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Departs from Hospitality Suite at 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $40
NCS is proud to announce that former first lady, Mrs. Marcia Ross, will be the docent for this fabulous event. Join fellow NCS spouses and guests to take in Chicago’s fascinating architectural history. This 90-minute cruise will showcase the work of those who helped revolutionize the building arts and create the legendary
Chicago Skyline. A light snack will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up early!
Power Walks
Dates: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Departs from Hospitality Suite
Cost: Complimentary
NCS’s very own First Lady, Mrs. Carrie Siegel, will take you on a brisk tour of the city. Please join for a social and active morning activity!
There is no additional charge for participating in the Power Walks.
2010 Book Share
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hospitality Suite
Cost: Complimentary
Back by popular demand, spouses and guests are invited to partake in the 2010 Book Share. Plan to join NCS spouses to discuss some of their favorite books, as well as “Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson
– a celebrated novel set in Chicago! There is no additional charge for participation in the book share.
Returning This Year . . .
Young Urologists Session
Sponsored by the Young Leadership Committee
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Time: 10:05 a.m. − 11:30 a.m.
The Young Urologist’s Committee has organized an exciting program
to be held late morning on October 1st at the Young Urologist’s
Forum. In this session, we will be examining the many positive
aspects, but also the numerous pitfalls young urologists face when searching for employment. Various practice models will be addressed including academic medicine, large group practice model,
small practice models as well as the advantages and disadvantages
of hospital based practice. All disciplines will be represented equally with our current highlighted speakers including Dr. Peter Knapp, president of LUGPA (Large Urology Group Practice Association)
and Fred DeGrandis, Chair, Cleveland Clinic Community Physician Partnership and Quality Alliance. We look forward to a lively discussion and hope that this forum will be highly beneficial to both our residents and young urologists.
Bizarre and Interesting Case Award
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. − 9:30 a.m.
Prize: $250.00
Don’t miss the session featuring bizarre and interesting cases that your colleagues have encountered. A $250.00 prize will be awarded
to the person who presents the most out of the ordinary case. Your vote counts, so plan to attend!
Job Postings
A job board will be available again at the 2010 Meeting. If you are looking to hire someone, you may post copies of your announcement
on the job board. Please be sure to include your contact information
on the job posting. If you are not attending the meeting,
please email the position to Katie at katie@wjweiser.com by September 1, 2010, and we will post the position on the job board for you.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Main: (312) 464-1000
Fax: (312) 464-9140
www.sheratonchicago.com
Room Rate
NCSAUA has reserved a block of rooms at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers at a discounted rate of $279.00. Additional person charge is $30.00 per person per night. Upgrades to Club Level are based on availability and subject to $75.00 per night.
Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the NCS group rate is September 1, 2010. NCSAUA encourages you to make your reservation early as the hotel may sellout before this date. After this date, reservations will be accepted
on a space-available basis and higher rates may apply.
Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (800) 233-4100. Please reference the North Central Section (NCS) to receive the discounted rate.
Hotel Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold a reservation.
These deposits are fully refundable if the hotel is notified 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.
TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Airport Information
Both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) are within close proximity to the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Driving time is approximately 35 minutes and 25 minutes respectively.
Rental Car Information
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the 84th Annual NCS Meeting. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600. You must mention the code “ J901055” to receive the discounted rates.
Public Transportation
Both Chicago airports offer easy access to the Chicago Transit Authority’s “L” System. From O’Hare International Airport, a one-way fare downtown on the Blue Line costs $2.25. From Midway Airport, a one-way fare downtown on the Orange Line costs $2.25. Please visit the following link for detailed directions: http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/trip_planner.aspx
Taxi Cab Services
Several Taxi companies work with both Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. A few options are as follows:
American United Cab: 773-327-6161
Checker Taxi: 312-733-4790
Flash Cab: 773-992-0303
Yellow Cab: 773-907-0020
Parking
The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers offers both Self Parking ($35 per day) and Valet Parking ($49 per day). Please note that rates are subject to change.
ABOUT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to the blues, several sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater, celebrated architecture,
and thousands of restaurants, museums and shops.
Restaurants
Chicago features thousands of restaurants that offer culinary
favorites to suit every taste, budget, and mood. Whether the preference is Chicago-style hot dogs or a burger, fried clams or smoked ostrich, pirogues or pizza, Chicago has it all.
Soul food, Italian, Chinese, French, Japanese, Mexican, Asian, or Spanish...Chicago offers a virtual United Nations of eating choices. Ethnic neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Greektown, West Rogers Park, and Pilsen are among those offering tempting tastes from around the world. Chicago is also proud to be home of award-winning restaurants
and world-renowned chefs, as well as home to deep-dish pizza — one of Chicago’s most important contributions to 20th century culture.
Museums
Chicago is world-renowned for its diverse collection of museums, which explores a variety of subjects including Chicago history, art, African-American culture, astronomy and natural history.
Those visiting Chicago should plan on spending time at Chicago’s
Museum Campus. The scenic
park conveniently joins the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, the Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium, and the Field Museum
of Natural History, with easy access to all three locations.
The Shedd Aquarium offers the world’s largest array of more than 8,000 aquatic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fish. After exploring the oceans, attendees
can gaze up at the heavens in the nearby Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. The Field Museum offers exciting displays of mummies, Egyptian tombs, Native American artifacts, and dinosaur skeletons.
Other Chicago museums include the Chicago Historical Society (the city’s oldest cultural institution), the Museum of Science and Industry, the DuSable Museum of African-American History, the Art Institute of Chicago (one of the world’s leading art museums), the Museum of Contemporary
Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Attractions
In addition to world-renowned museums, Chicago is home to a variety
of spectacular attractions including Navy Pier — the city’s lakefront
playground and the state’s most popular attraction. Navy Pier offers visitors a unique blend of family-oriented attractions,
from the thrilling ride on the Wave Swinger in Pier Park to the 3-D Time Escape ride. The Pier also boasts the 150-foot high ferris wheel, a musical carousel, the Chicago Children’s Museum, a variety of restaurants and the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
In addition, the 24.5-acre Millennium Park has instantly become a world-class attraction and a Chicago landmark. It contains an outdoor performing arts pavilion, an indoor year-round theater, restaurant, ice-skating rink, contemporary garden, public art, fountains, promenade
area for special events, and landscaped walkways and green spaces.
Other attractions not to miss include
Buckingham Fountain at Grant Park, the Hancock Observatory,
and the Skydeck at Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower.
Skydeck Chicago’s “the Ledge,” which opened to the public last year, is a glass box that extends out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing an exhilarating and unparalleled view of the city.
Shopping
A visit to Chicago would be incomplete without a shopping spree. Shopping in Chicago began on State Street, with the opening of the original Marshall
Field’s department store in 1852. Today, shoppers at Macy’s (the old Marshall Field’s flagship store) will find an outstanding
selection of men’s and women’s apparel, an extensive house ware department, several fine restaurants, a food court and a visitors’ center. State Street is also home to another famous Chicago department store, Carson Pirie Scott, where customers are drawn into the entrance of the store by the ornate ironwork designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan in 1899.
A shopping spree must include a visit to the famed “Magnificent Mile,” which runs along Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to the Chicago River. Amidst department store giants such as Neiman Marcus,
Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s, are hundreds
of specialty shops and boutiques offering goods from around the world. Oak Street, just west of Michigan Avenue, is a boutique shopper’s dream.
An abundance of shopping can also be found at The Shops at North Bridge, Water Tower Place, the 900 North Michigan Avenue Shops, Chicago Place Shopping Center, Navy Pier, dozens of Chicago neighborhoods,
and The Shops at the Mart, located at Chicago’s Merchandise
Mart.
ArchitectureVisitors from around the world come to Chicago, the birthplace of the modern building, to admire its architectural marvels. From historic landmark buildings to contemporary technological masterpieces, Chicago
is built of the unique and innovative designs that have shaped American architecture. The city is a living museum of architecture, thanks to the work of such greats as Daniel
Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn and hundreds of others.
Chicago is home to the world’s first skyscraper,
designed by William Le Baron Jenney in 1885. Although the Home Insurance Building no longer stands, today Chicago is also home to three of the world’s 10 tallest buildings, including
the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), which opened in 1974. Other city landmark buildings
include the Chicago Cultural Center — completed in 1897 in the Beaux Arts style, Adler and Sullivan’s 1889 Auditorium Building, and the Art Deco-era Chicago Board of Trade Building, designed by Holabird and Root in 1929.
To learn more about Chicago’s acclaimed architecture, the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers more than 50 walking or bus tours, conducted by knowledgeable
guides. Architectural boat cruises on the Chicago River, as well as self-guided, taped walking tours, are also available.
Weather
In late September/early October, the temperature
ranges from an average low of 54° F to an average high of 73° F.
2010 NCS NEEDS, OBJECTIVES AND CME ACCREDITATION
Needs Assessment
The field of urology continues to rapidly grow. Urologic abnormalities can present with a myriad of clinical symptoms and signs. Thus, accurate evaluation, differential diagnoses and disease management, which meet current standards of care, require ongoing review of the presentations of various urologic abnormalities. In addition, the appropriate uses of safe and cost-effective imaging modalities as well as various pharmacologic, minimally invasive, and operative management options are paramount to the safety of our urologic patients. Advancements in medical science and progress in management of various urologic diseases require basic and clinical research. Presentation and discussion of such peer-reviewed investigations provide “cutting-edge” updates for practicing clinicians and essential feedback to researchers on the practical applications and translation of their investigations to clinical practice. Finally, the program was created using available membership feedback from previous meeting surveys. Specifically, socioeconomic issues, practice patterns and “future of urology issues” were all emphasized in the program in addition to the typical science. Furthermore, trends in minimally invasive therapy, new advances in female urology, as well as preparatory early morning courses on GU pediatric surgery, BPH, impotence, image-guided therapy of the prostate and kidney, urolithiasis, and urethral stricture disease will be offered. With all the major changes in healthcare reform a panel discussion will be undertaken. Our AUA Course of Choice this year relates to “Update on Cancer – Relate AUA Publications.”
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of the meeting participants should be able to:
- Recognize clinical presentation and treatment options of various urologic abnormalities
- List the various minimally invasive treatment options for BPH, urolithiasis, vesicoureteral reflux and their individual risks/benefits
- Review the current evaluation and management of recurrent prostate cancer
- Review aspects of the use of prosthetics in urology as well as potential risks and complications
- Review urologic laparoscopic and robotic applications in adult and pediatric patients
- Evaluate data pertaining to various pharmacologic, surgical and medical treatment options for female and male voiding dysfunction and urinary incontinence
- Review treatment options and evaluate presented data with respect to management of vesico-vaginal fistula
- Review treatment options and evaluate presented data with respect to use of bowel in urinary tract reconstruction
- Identify current medical and surgical evaluation and management options for urolithiasis
- Describe new and modified treatments for erectile dysfunction, infertility, and penile/urethral pathology.
- Evaluate current and novel treatment options for complex urethral and ureteral stricture disease as well as genitourinary organ trauma
- Evaluate results of various laparoscopic approaches and techniques for benign and malignant urologic diseases
- Assess research results and clinical series on management of prostate cancer and early diagnosis/screening techniques for prostate cancer in various patient populations
- Review common pediatric urologic diseases and treatment updates
- Identify prognostic significance and treatment options of various stages and grades of bladder cancer in addition to urinary diversion approaches
- Assess socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting urologic training and clinical practice
- Review ablative therapies in Urology, focusing primarily on kidney and prostate cancer
- Identify issues related to the future of urology practice through panel debates
- Evaluate application and results of robotic surgery, in particular prostate procedures
- Identify and describe surgical steps of one robotic (TBA) and one open (TBA) surgical procedure through observation of live surgical demonstration.
Accreditation Statement
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AUA takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Credit Designation
The American Urological Association designates this educational activity
for a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
AUA Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AUA must insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its activities.
All faculty participating in an educational activity provided by the AUA are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. The AUA must determine if the faculty’s relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition
or conclusion and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement
of the educational activity.
Unlabeled or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices
It is the policy of the AUA to require the disclosure of all references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation
of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing
medical education activity may contain reference(s) to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
Disclaimer
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors, and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA.Evidence Based ContentAs a provider of continuing medical education accredited by the ACCME,
it is the policy of the AUA to review and certify that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
Special Assistance/Dietary Needs
The American Urological Association (AUA), an organization accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME), complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call (847) 517-1544.
NCSAUA Disclaimer Statement
Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program
are those of the presenters/authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the NCSAUA nor does the NCSAUA provide
any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.Every effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the abstracts as submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by the NCSAUA
for any injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause including negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments, or ideas contained
in the material herein.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Early Registration Deadline
Meeting Registration Forms must be received by the NCS Executive office by September 1, 2010 to receive the discounted Early Registration Rate. All forms received after this deadline will be assessed the Regular Registration Fee.
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the NCS Executive Office by September 1, 2010. All refund requests will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2010.
Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-1544.
NCS Pre-Registrants
NCS pre-registrants will receive a complete registration packet onsite at the registration/information desk located off the hotel lobby. The packet will include identification badges, NCS event tickets, and general
meeting information.
Questions
Please feel free to contact the NCS Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-1544
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: info@ncsaua.org
Website: www.ncsaua.org
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