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The UAB Department of Urology sponsored the 2018 Gulf Coast Urology Seminar in beautiful Destin, Fla., July 13-15. The thought-provoking program made for a weekend of quality urologic education, networking with colleagues and enjoying one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Attendees had the opportunity to take part in many programs and sessions.

To kick off the weekend, the Men’s Health and Prosthetic Surgery session was moderated by Dr. Patrick Selph. UAB Urology faculty topics in this session included:

  • "Modern Management of Peyronie’s Disease" by Dr. Patrick Selph
  • "Supplements and Male Infertility" by Dr. Peter Kolettis

After a quick Q&A and case presentations, Dr. Sunil Sudarshan moderated the first oncology session which included presentations by several UAB Urology faculty.

  • "Bladder Preservation for High Grade Bladder Cancer" by Dr. Jeffrey Nix
  • "Prostate Cancer Screening: Update by the US Preventive Services Task Force" by Dr. Sunil Sudarshan
  • "Fluciclovine F18 and PSMA PET Imaging for Prostate Cancer" by Dr. Soroush Rais-Bahrami

The first day concluded with a networking reception that included attendees, spouses and guests.

Saturday began with a session on Endourology/Nephrolithiasis moderated by Dr. John Burns. UAB Urology faculty presentations included:

  • Dr. Kyle Wood on "Missed Diagnoses in the Management of Kidney Stone Disease and Management of the Encrusted Ureteral Stent"
  • Dr. Dean Assimos on "Complications of PCNL"

The next session was moderated by Dr. Patrick Selph and focused on Health Policy. Dr. Patrick Selph also presented “Experience with Urology in Europe: The EAU-AUA Scholar Exchange Program” during this session.

On Saturday evening, attendees gathered for a nice dinner at the Marlin Grill in Baytowne Warf.

A second oncology session moderated by Dr. Patrick Selph kicked off the final day of the conference. Sessions by UAB Urology faculty included:

  • "Surgery for Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer" by Dr. Jeffrey Nix
  • "Expanding Indications for Prostate Cancer Surveillance" by Dr. Soroush Rais-Bahrami

The day ended with a session on Andrology and Pediatric Urology moderated by Dr. Patrick Selph with presentations by:

  • Dr. Peter Kolettis giving an "Update on Vasectomy"
  • Dr. Pankaj Dangle on "The Use of Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Pediatric Urology"