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    Track: Minimally Invasive Surgery/Robotics
    Session Type: Instructional Course

    Instructional Course: Advanced Ureteroscopy: Solving Complex Problems

    Friday, November 13, 2026
    15:15 - 16:45 CET

    This course is designed for the experienced endoscopist who wishes 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 bepresented.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 with and without suction. Able to apply advanced multimodality therapies for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma and upper urinary tract obstruction. Reinforce preventative measures and treatment strategies for complications associated with RIRS.

    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 including suction and new laser lithotrites
    • Able to apply multimodality therapies for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma and upper urinary tract obstruction.
    • Reinforced preventative measures and treatment strategies for complications associated with RIRS

    Presentations:

    • 15:15 - 15:20 CET
      Welcome and Introductions
    • 15:20 - 15:35 CET
      Difficult Access for Ureteroscopy: Tips and Tricks

      Speaker: Ehab R. Tawfiek – Minia University

    • 15:35 - 15:50 CET
      New Innovative Ureteroscopes and Instruments

      Speaker: Mitchell Fraiman

    • 15:50 - 16:05 CET
      Advances in Endoscopic Lithotripsy: New Lithotrites and Suction

      Speaker: Mitchell Fraiman

    • 16:05 - 16:20 CET
      Comprehensive Management of Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma and Ureteral Stricture Disease

      Speaker: Michael Grasso, III – New York Medical College

    • 16:20 - 16:45 CET
      Avoiding and Managing Complications - Interactive Cases Presentation and Discussion

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