Fundamentals in Urology Webcast (2021)
Fundamentals in Urology Webcast (2021) is organized by American Urological Association (AUA).
Release Date: February 02, 2021
Expiration Date: June 16, 2024
Target Audience:
• Residents
• Allied Health Professionals
• Urologists
Overview:
This course will provide attendees with valuable skills in developing a rational methodological approach to application of knowledge which will contribute to positive outcomes for patients. Attendees will discover the importance of the study of basic sciences and how it transfers into the lifelong learning process and medical practice. This course is designed to ensure a fundamental knowledge of the "why" behind a broad expanse of general urologic conditions, with incorporation of Guideline principles. A thorough knowledge of the basic science behind the treatments will allow for better counseling and education of patients by all clinical urologic practitioners. New for 2021, a half-day program has been added specifically for Advanced Practice Providers (APP’s) that will cover topics and subject matter seen in their specific clinical practices.
Learning Objectives
After attending this course, participants will have greater exposure and insight into the following topic areas:
BPH and Stones
• Discuss medical and surgical management of BPH and utilize an evidence-based approach for selecting the best therapy
• Describe the basic pathophysiology of nephrolithiasis
• Identify the indications and options for the medical evaluation of recurrent and first time stone formers
• Establish an effective algorithm for the medical and surgical management of nephrolithiasis
Infections and Inflammation
• Discuss the evaluation of a patient with recurrent UTI
• Distinguish emphysematous pyelonephritis from other renal infections and differences in management
• Recognize differences in presentation of acute febrile UTI in males and the impact on treatment
• Identify who should be screened for asymptomatic bacteriuria
• Apply the AUA Best Practice Statement to the use of prophylactic antibiotics for procedures
• Identify the true incidence of IC/BPS and CP/CPPS in the US population
• Explain what is currently believed about the pathophysiology of chronic pelvic pain
• Describe how to use the AUA guidelines to develop a treatment plan for patients with IC/BPS and CP/CPPS
• Review current research in pelvic pain and possible new treatment options
Pediatrics
• Review salient concepts of vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract obstruction and cryptorchidism with urology residents in the early stages of their urology residency training curriculum.
• Explain the basic development of the lower and upper urinary tract including the bladder, kidney and ureters
• Identify clinical situations that may be encountered if aberrant development occurs in any of the above organ systems
Kidney Cancer
• Recognize the genetic basis and current clinical and surgical management of all types of localized as well as advanced kidney cancer
• Apply recently released guideline information to diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with small renal masses (SRMs)
Infertility and Erectile Dysfunction
• Review female reproductive biology in the infertile couple
• Describe the rationale and approach to evaluation of the infertile male
• Explain male reproductive anatomy and physiology
• Describe a basic clinical overview of male reproductive medicine and surgery
Complications of Urologic Surgery and Adrenal Disorders
• Recognize complications of urologic procedures, pathophysiologic changes underlying these occurrences, and management strategies to limit patient morbidity
• Define the fundamentals of adrenal anatomy and physiology integrate into the care of the urologic patient
Imaging for Urologists
• Describe approach to MR imaging interpretation of various urologic organs with a focus on clinical conditions encountered in practice
Bladder Neurobiology and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Analyze the systematic evaluation and identification of various types of urinary incontinence (UI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) in the outpatient setting in order to offer appropriate interventions for treatment
• Describe the anatomy, innervation and physiology of the lower urinary tract
• Define findings and treatment considerations specific to neurological conditions
Bladder Cancer and Bowel Diversions
• Explain the guidelines based management of invasive and non-invasive bladder cancer
• Recognize the importance of subtypes of bladder cancer and the role of specific therapies based on these molecular profiles
• Discuss the rationale behind selection of segment of bowel used in urinary diversion
• Explain the long term consequences of metabolic changes after urinary diversion and how to mitigate them
• Describe the surgical principle of compliance and how it relates to surgical technique
Prostate Cancer
• Review the current status of screening for prostate cancer in the US and understand the role that various markers play in the early detection of the disease
• Describe the history of M1 Prostate cancer therapies
• Identify basics in ADT management
• Discuss basic science and clinical outcomes of new therapies
APP Half-Day Program
• Outline evidence based surveillance algorithms for urologic cancers and the role of APPs in cancer survivorship programs
• Review the evaluation of Management of Microscopic Hematuria based on the AUA 2020 Guidelines
• Describe principles in management of patients with recurrent UTI (including special populations such as neurogenic bladder patients)
• Master the physical exam and cognitive components of urological emergencies
