Over the last six months, members of CHOP’s Division of Urology have been busy advancing pediatric urology through research activities and serving as program directors for international conferences, like the Joint Annual Fall Congress in Louisville, KY.
CHOP at the Joint Annual Fall Congress
In September 2024, three of the most influential pediatric urology societies joined together to host the largest conference in the world dedicated specifically to pediatric urology. This joint congress combined the efforts of the Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU), the International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS), and Pediatric Urology Nurses and Specialists (PUNS) and offered courses, panels, masterclasses and abstract sessions to over 400 participants from around the world.
CHOP urology played a critical role in planning this conference; Dana A. Weiss, MD and Jason Van Batavia, MD, MSTR served as two of the four Program Directors. Dr. Weiss helped coordinate the SPU’s portion of the program, while Dr. Van Batavia led the ICCS’s program. Overall, CHOP faculty were represented on 13 podium presentations (of 130 abstracts) and gave 6 invited lectures.
Adriana Messina showcased PTNS
On the first day of the congress, nurse practitioner Adriana Messina, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC participated in a joint panel on Neuromodulation for Refractory Overactive Bladder and gave a phenomenal talk on Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) to a packed house. This panel was one of the highlights of the conference. Afterwards, many national pediatric urology leaders inquired about sending staff to CHOP to learn about our use of PTNS for pediatric patients.
CHOP experts led masterclasses on day two
On day two, CHOP faculty participated in masterclass sessions. Aseem R. Shukla, MD, MHCI presented Lessons in Robotic Ureteral Reimplantation. Arun K. Srinivasan, MD, MRCS talked about ureteral observation vs ureterostomy as part of a discussion on initial management of ureterovesical junction obstruction. In a simultaneous session, Dr. Van Batavia participated in an advanced urodynamics course run by the ICCS and PUNS. Through lectures, case presentations, question and answer sessions, and hands-on demonstrations, the course provided instruction to over 30 participants.
CHOP shone with lectures, research and a special tribute on day three
Day three was an especially busy day for CHOP! Our Division of Urology was highlighted through:
- Invited lectures by Katherine Fischer, MD on When to Get an MRI vs. Videourodynamics for Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction and Amanda K. Berry, PhD, MSN, CPNP (DNP) on Giggle incontinence. Both talks were well received and generated interesting discussions.
- A finalist for Best Basic Science Abstract, presented by Stephan Butler, MS, a research associate scientist in the Division of Urology. Mr. Butler presented work from Dr. Van Batavia’s laboratory on altered voiding phenotypes in mice following chronic social stress with a particular focus on sex differences.
- A special session, Canning Principles – Lessons Learned and How They Have Impacted My Career, moderated by Dr. Weiss and Christopher J. Long, MD. The panel included Sameer Mittal, MD, MSc and three former trainees of the late Douglas Canning, MD, our former Chief of Urology. Dr. Mittal described how Dr. Canning’s philosophy on dealing with complications shaped his early career as a surgeon, while each trainee highlighted one specific piece of advice they remembered from Dr. Canning.
Overall, the conference was a success and an opportunity for CHOP to highlight the work we do to advance the care of children and adolescents with pediatric urology conditions.
Over the last six months, members of CHOP’s Division of Urology have been busy advancing pediatric urology through research activities and serving as program directors for international conferences, like the Joint Annual Fall Congress in Louisville, KY.
CHOP at the Joint Annual Fall Congress
In September 2024, three of the most influential pediatric urology societies joined together to host the largest conference in the world dedicated specifically to pediatric urology. This joint congress combined the efforts of the Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU), the International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS), and Pediatric Urology Nurses and Specialists (PUNS) and offered courses, panels, masterclasses and abstract sessions to over 400 participants from around the world.
CHOP urology played a critical role in planning this conference; Dana A. Weiss, MD and Jason Van Batavia, MD, MSTR served as two of the four Program Directors. Dr. Weiss helped coordinate the SPU’s portion of the program, while Dr. Van Batavia led the ICCS’s program. Overall, CHOP faculty were represented on 13 podium presentations (of 130 abstracts) and gave 6 invited lectures.
Adriana Messina showcased PTNS
On the first day of the congress, nurse practitioner Adriana Messina, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC participated in a joint panel on Neuromodulation for Refractory Overactive Bladder and gave a phenomenal talk on Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) to a packed house. This panel was one of the highlights of the conference. Afterwards, many national pediatric urology leaders inquired about sending staff to CHOP to learn about our use of PTNS for pediatric patients.
CHOP experts led masterclasses on day two
On day two, CHOP faculty participated in masterclass sessions. Aseem R. Shukla, MD, MHCI presented Lessons in Robotic Ureteral Reimplantation. Arun K. Srinivasan, MD, MRCS talked about ureteral observation vs ureterostomy as part of a discussion on initial management of ureterovesical junction obstruction. In a simultaneous session, Dr. Van Batavia participated in an advanced urodynamics course run by the ICCS and PUNS. Through lectures, case presentations, question and answer sessions, and hands-on demonstrations, the course provided instruction to over 30 participants.
CHOP shone with lectures, research and a special tribute on day three
Day three was an especially busy day for CHOP! Our Division of Urology was highlighted through:
- Invited lectures by Katherine Fischer, MD on When to Get an MRI vs. Videourodynamics for Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction and Amanda K. Berry, PhD, MSN, CPNP (DNP) on Giggle incontinence. Both talks were well received and generated interesting discussions.
- A finalist for Best Basic Science Abstract, presented by Stephan Butler, MS, a research associate scientist in the Division of Urology. Mr. Butler presented work from Dr. Van Batavia’s laboratory on altered voiding phenotypes in mice following chronic social stress with a particular focus on sex differences.
- A special session, Canning Principles – Lessons Learned and How They Have Impacted My Career, moderated by Dr. Weiss and Christopher J. Long, MD. The panel included Sameer Mittal, MD, MSc and three former trainees of the late Douglas Canning, MD, our former Chief of Urology. Dr. Mittal described how Dr. Canning’s philosophy on dealing with complications shaped his early career as a surgeon, while each trainee highlighted one specific piece of advice they remembered from Dr. Canning.
Overall, the conference was a success and an opportunity for CHOP to highlight the work we do to advance the care of children and adolescents with pediatric urology conditions.