Arab Association of Urology (AAU)

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The 21st Arab Association of Urology Congress in conjunction with the 33rd World Congress of Videourology and Advances in Clinical Urology concluded with a beautiful closing ceremony at the Itqan Clinical Simulation & Innovation Center, Hamad Medical Corporation. The closing ceremony of the #21stAAUCongress celebrated the event's success with a captivating highlight video that encapsulated the congress's ethos over the four days. This was followed by heartfelt thank you speeches from: - Mohamad Moussa, President of the Arab Association of Urology - Chandru Sundaram, from the Endourological Society - Dr. Khalid Al-Rumaihi, Head of the Urology Department at Hamad Medical Corporation - Dr. Yasser Farahat, Secretary General of the Arab Association of Urology. The audience felt honored to be part of the largest urological congress in the region, #AAU2024, which featured numerous hands-on training workshops and an extensive scientific program, including Live & Semi-Live Surgery Sessions, debates, case discussions as well as to broadcast the #1st TeleSurgery in the MENA region, connecting Shanghai to Doha, showcasing robotic surgery's transformative potential in urology and remote healthcare! The Closing Ceremony included a wonderful Award Ceremony recognizing urologic excellence at the congress; Best Video Abstract - "Robotic-assisted Right Pyeloplasty" by Nabil Moohialdin. Best Poster Abstract - "Bladder Melanosis in a Patient with Prolonged Lower Urinary Tract Sympotoms" by Emad Ezzibdeh. Best Video Competition Winner - "Robotic Partial Nephrectomy and Staghorn Stone Nephrolithotomy using 3D Virtual Reality Models" by Ahmad Al Harbi. #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements #TeleSurgery #roboticurology

The #21stAAUCongress hosted a Best Video Competition where young urologists presented their recorded procedures, demonstrating their surgical expertise. Esteemed judges Chandru Sundaram, Mohamad Moussa, Hassan Abolenein, and Khalid Alrumaihi evaluated their performances. "Robotic Partial Nephrectomy and Staghorn Stone Nephrolithotomy using 3D Virtual Reality Models" by Ahmad Al Harbi. "Total pelvic exenteration in locally advanced bladder cancer. Our experience" by Hussam Nour. "Glandular resurfacing with buccal mucosa graft in superficial glans penis cancer: Surgical Technique" by Omer A. Raheem. "IPP Sub External Oblique Muscle Reservoir Placement" by Mohammed Hamdan. "Ghattas modification of inflatable penile prosthesis: a new surgical technique for easier Penile Prosthesis implantation" by Osama Ghattas. "Thulium Fiber Laser versus HolmiumMOSES in Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate: Which One is the One?" by Husain Alaradi. "Z-Plasty and scrotal advancement flap for severely burried penis post previous abdominoplasty" by Ahmed Al-Kandari. "Robotic Appendico-vesicostomy (Mitrofanoff)" by Anthony KALLAS CHEMALY. "Transperineal Systematic Prostate Biopsy" by Hilal Al Rashdi. The nine talented urologists competed in the Best Video Competition, showcasing their recorded procedures and surgical expertise while the judges evaluated their performances, highlighting the innovative techniques and precision demonstrated by each participant. #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements 

The Plenary Session on Cancer Prostate at the #21stAAUCongress focused on innovative, evidence-based, and patient-centered approaches, highlighting advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Mohammed Shahait delivered a state-of-the-art lecture on "AI and Prostate Cancer," showcasing cutting-edge, transformative innovations and the data-driven potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Peter Albers delivered an insightful lecture on "Why Should We Screen for Prostate Cancer?" emphasizing the critical importance, advanced methodologies, and life-saving potential of early detection and screening in prostate cancer management. Mohsen Elmekresh delivered an enlightening lecture on "Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer and The Role of Metastatic Directed Therapy," highlighting the critical importance, advanced strategies, and promising outcomes of targeted treatments in managing oligometastatic prostate cancer. Mohamad Bulbul delivered an insightful lecture on "Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer, Has It Come to Age," emphasizing the innovative techniques, clinical advancements, and promising potential of focal therapy in modern prostate cancer treatment. Elie Nemr delivered an illuminating lecture on "Theranostics in Prostate Cancer," highlighting the innovative approaches, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative potential of theranostics in advancing prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Rami Al-Azab delivered an insightful lecture on "Management of Lymph Nodes in The Era of PSMA," emphasizing the advanced techniques, innovative strategies, and significant impact of PSMA in optimizing lymph node management in prostate cancer. #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements 

The Plenary Session on Ureteroscopy at the #21stAAUCongress focused on innovative, evidence-based, and patient-centered techniques, highlighting advancements in safety, efficiency, and outcomes in ureteroscopic procedures. Mantu Gupta delivered an insightful talk on the critical topic of "Intrarenal Pressures During Flexible Ureteroscopy," emphasizing the importance of safety and meticulous techniques in this delicate procedure. Wael Gamal delivered an engaging presentation on "RIRS Troubleshooting," highlighting essential techniques and innovative solutions for addressing challenges in retrograde intrarenal surgery. During the Point Counter Point session on fragment elimination, Ravindra Sabnis advocated for cost-effective suction through the scope, while Ahmad Eissa emphasized the benefits of advanced suctioning UAS techniques. In the next Point Counter Point session on the best laser, Ammar Al-Ani championed the high-power Holmium YAG with pulse modulation, kandarp parikh highlighted the Thulium Fiber Laser, and Wissam Kamal discussed the Thulium YAG Laser. Rami Al-Azab delivered an enlightening talk on "The Role of AI in Endourology," showcasing the transformative potential and innovative applications of artificial intelligence in enhancing endourological procedures. Addressing the topic of stenting, Ahmed Abdelraouf Elghaity passionately argued that stents are painful and unnecessary, while ÖMER LEVENT TUNCAY emphasized their crucial role in ensuring patient comfort and peace of mind. #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements 

The Plenary Session on Bladder Cancer at the #21stAAUCongress focused on innovative, evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered approaches, highlighting the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Mohamed Bulbul and Yasser Osman engaged in a compelling debate on treatment options for very high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, contrasting the benefits and challenges of BCG therapy versus radical cystectomy. Subramaniyan Ramathan provided an insightful overview of the current status of bladder cancer imaging, highlighting advanced techniques and recent innovations in diagnostic imaging for this complex condition. Hassan Abol-Enein shared invaluable tips and practical tricks for simplifying neobladder creation, highlighting advanced techniques and innovative approaches to make this complex procedure more manageable. Ahmed Ali and Ahmed Harraz engaged in a thought-provoking debate on resection of primary NMIBC en bloc (eBLOC) versus conventional TURB, discussing whether a standard approach exists and highlighting the benefits and challenges of each method. #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements 

The Plenary Session on Reconstructive Surgery at #21stAAUCongress focused on innovative techniques, advanced surgical methods, and transformative approaches to complex reconstructive procedures. Faisal Al Hajeri delivered an insightful presentation comparing open urethroplasty and endoscopic urethrotomy for recurrent urethral stricture in men, highlighting the advantages and challenges of each surgical approach. Haider Makki delivered an enlightening presentation on penile skin grafts, highlighting advanced techniques and innovative approaches for this delicate reconstructive procedure. Safa Mohsin presented a compelling case on urethral war injury, highlighting the intricate challenges and advanced treatment strategies for managing this complex and severe condition. Sanjay Kulkarni presented an enlightening semi-live session on the latest advancements in urethroplasty, highlighting innovative techniques and cutting-edge developments in this specialized surgical field. Rados Djinovic presented an insightful update on buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty, highlighting innovative techniques and recent advancements in this specialized reconstructive procedure.  #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements 

The Plenary Session 6 at the #21stAAUCongress focused on Female Urology and Voiding Dysfunction, emphasizing innovative treatments and advanced diagnostic techniques for these complex conditions. Osama Abdeljaleel presented the latest advancements on female lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), offering insightful updates and highlighting innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Adralan Ghafoury shared the latest breakthroughs in PBS treatment, offering insightful updates and highlighting innovative strategies for managing this complex condition. Magdy Hassouna delivered an enlightening presentation on neuromodulation, highlighting cutting-edge techniques and innovative applications for treating various neurological conditions. Sherif Mourad provided an insightful presentation on difficult voiding in females and underactive bladder, highlighting innovative diagnostic techniques and advanced treatment options for these challenging conditions. Sarah AlMohaisen presented the latest updates on recurrent UTIs in females, highlighting current practices and innovative treatment strategies for managing this persistent condition. Wally Mahfouz discussed the evolving perceptions of vaginal meshes for SUI in 2024, addressing the prevalent phobia and fear while highlighting advancements and safety improvements in their use. The Session concluded with Riyad Al Mousa and Rizwan Hamid presenting a compelling case to a distinguished panel including Sherif Mourad, Osama Abdeljaleel, Mahmoud Mustafa, Magdy Hassouna, and Mehri Mehrad, highlighting intricate details and expert analyses. #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements

The Plenary Session V at the #21stAAUCongress focused on Robotic Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract, emphasizing advanced techniques and innovative approaches to enhance surgical outcomes. Raed Azhar delivered an enlightening talk on the use of 3D VR models in robotic radical prostatectomy, showcasing the transformative potential of this cutting-edge technology in enhancing surgical precision and outcomes. Vipul Patel, shared an inspiring journey of performing 20,000 robotic radical prostatectomies, highlighting the remarkable advancements and refined techniques achieved through years of dedicated practice and innovation. Gonzalo Vitagliano provided invaluable insights on robotic radical prostatectomy, offering essential tips and practical tricks for beginners to master this advanced surgical technique. Derya Balbay and Hassan Abol-Enein engaged in a thought-provoking debate on robotic versus open radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion, highlighting the comparative advantages and challenges of each surgical approach. #AAU2024 ~ Embracing Innovations and Advancements in Urological Care! Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements

The Plenary Session IV at the #21stAAUCongress focused on Robotic Surgery for Upper Urinary Tract, emphasizing innovative techniques and transformative advancements in this specialized field. Chandru Sundaram, delivered an insightful talk on advanced robotic partial nephrectomy, sharing invaluable tips and troubleshooting techniques for tackling challenging tumors. Manar Malki and Abdulla Alenizi engaged in a compelling debate on robotic renal surgery, contrasting the benefits and challenges of transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approaches. Saad Aldousari presented a groundbreaking semi-live surgery on simultaneous upper and lower urinary tract robotic procedures, showcasing innovative techniques for managing dual pathologies and pushing the boundaries of medical practice. The Session concluded with a panel discussion on "off-clamp robotic partial nephrectomy" was highly informative, featuring expert insights into advanced techniques and the benefits of this innovative, minimally invasive surgical approach by panelists; Chandru Sundaram, Raja Khauli, yaser saeedi, Ahmed Alzahrani, Omar Aboumarzouk and moderated by Ali Thwaini. Arab Association of Urology, Endourological Society, Hamad Medical Corporation, Urology Society of Qatar #urology #medicaladvancements #medicalworkshops #urologicalresearch #urologyinnovations #urologicalexcellence #urologicadvancements