EAU 2013 - Programme Book - YouMed

Sunday, 17 March - EAU Programme
Thematic Session 8
11.00 - 12.00 Paediatric urology
Red Hall 1 - Level N1
Chair: W.F.J. Feitz, Nijmegen (NL)
11.00 - 11.15 State-of-the-art lecture Update on minimal-invasive treatment options
R. Subramaniam, Leeds (GB)
Aims and objectives
Present an appraisal of minimally invasive treatment options that are applicable to children. I shall present
some videos of procedures and talk about different approaches used in the procedures. We will also look at
the evidence for the application of minimally invasive procedures and discuss the pros and cons.
11.15 - 11.30 State-of-the-art lecture Neuropathic bladders: Treatment strategies and transfer in adulthood
R. Stein, Mainz (DE)
Aims and objectives
Close follow-up (ultrasound of the upper and lower urinary tract, urodynamic investigations starting
shortly after birth) is essential. There are 4 different types of bladder sphincter dysfunction in patients with
NB. 2 major pillars of conservative treatment: clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) and treatment with
anticholinergics/antimuscarinics. As long as the patient is under the care of their parents or other caregivers,
compliance is generally good.
During adolescence, patients prefer more independence and compliance relating to medical treatment and
regular CIC decreases as does the sense of importance for regular follow-up investigations. This usually leads
to a deterioration of upper and lower urinary tract function. It is our responsibility to guarantee lifelong
follow-up for these patients to prevent complications
11.30 - 11.45 State-of-the-art lecture Hypospadias in children, adolescents and adults
G.A. Manzoni, Milan (IT)
Aims and objectives
This presentation will provide an overview of present strategies in modern treatment of hypospadias in the
pediatric population with definition of the timing and type of surgical repairs. A critical analysis of present
and most popular techniques will be discussed. Goals and importance of long-term follow-up will be
stressed with special relevance for the adolescent patient (functional and psycho-sexual aspects). Finally the
adult hypospadias problems will be discussed both for the controversial aspects of long-term complications
and for the “virgin” patient presenting in adulthood.
11.45 - 12.00 State-of-the-art lecture Regenerative urology for children and adults
D. Eberli, Zürich (CH)
Aims and objectives
Tissue Engineering is one of the major approaches of regenerative medicine and a growing and exciting
field of research. In combination with better understanding of structure, biology, physiology and cell culture
techniques tissue engineering may offer new treatment options for patients in need of replacement or repair
of a deteriorated organ.
The principle is to dissociate cells from a tissue biopsy, to expand these cells in culture, and to seed them
onto the scaffold material in vitro in order to form a living tissue construct prior to implantation into the
recipient.
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