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105HO - Introduction to Office-Based Transperineal Prostate Interventions: Systematic Biopsy, Rectal Hydrogel Spacer and MR/US Fusion

Course Director(s)

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  Arvin George, MD (he/him/his)

  Director, Prostate Cancer Programs, Brady Urological Institute
  Johns Hopkins University
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  John Wei, MD

  Professor
  University of Michigan

Faculty(s)

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  Abhinav Sidana, MD (he/him/his)

  University of Chicago Medicine

Proctor(s)

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  Timothy Byler, MD

  Associate Professor of Urology
  SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Urology, Syracuse, NY 13200
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  Michael Gorin, MD

  Associate Professor of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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  Richard Szabo, MD

  CEO and Founder
  Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine
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  John Dibianco, MD (he/him/his)

  Clinical Assistant Professor
  The University of Florida
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  Amit Patel, MD

  Henry Ford Hospital
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  Amin Herati, MD

  Johns Hopkins
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  Andre Luis Abreu, MD (he/him/his)

  Associate Professor of Clinical Urology and Radiology
  University Of Southern California
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  Kevin Ginsburg, MD

  Fox Chase Cancer Center
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  Wayne Brisbane, MD

  Assistant Professor
  UCLA

Transrectal prostate biopsy has a cemented role in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, however there is mounting concern regarding biopsy-related infectious complications. Transperineal access to the prostate offers an opportunity to completely avoid fecal contamination during biopsy and
significantly reduce complications inherent to transrectal sampling.

Novel devices and updated sampling techniques have recently been introduced to allow for in-office transperineal biopsy performed under local anesthesia. Such advances permit urologists to perform a transperineal biopsy, historically performed under general anesthesia, in the same amount of time and with significantly less side effects.

Proficiency in transperineal prostate access has also enabled the administration of hydrogel spacers and placement of fiducial markers. The creation of a safety zone between the prostate and rectum minimizes its exposure to radiation, significantly limiting bowel toxicity.

Following landmark trials demonstrating the value of prostate MRI and targeted sampling, adoption continues to rise and with it the development of transperineal platforms to support both biopsy and treatment.

It is essential that urologists understand the basic fundamentals of office-based transperineal access to the prostate. The goal of this beginner course is to produce a hands-on experience that provides an introduction to these novel technologies and the skills needed to perform transperineal interventions under local anesthesia.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and obtain tips and tricks from some of the leaders in the field who have helped develop these new technologies and techniques.

Accreditation: The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: The American Urological Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Presentations:

• 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM

  Welcome and Introduction
  

  Course Director: Arvin George, MD

  Course Director: John Thomas Wei, MD – University of Michigan Urology Center
• 2:05 PM – 2:10 PM

  Poll Everywhere ARS Pre-Test
  

  Course Director: Arvin George, MD
• 2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

  Indications/Rationale for In-Office Transperineal Interventions
  

  Course Director: John Thomas Wei, MD – University of Michigan Urology Center
• 2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

  Transperineal Biopsy Techniques
  

  Faculty: Abhinav Sidana, MD, MPH
• 2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

  MRI/Ultrasound Transperineal Fusion Biopsy
  

  Faculty: Abhinav Sidana, MD, MPH
• 2:40 PM – 2:50 PM

  Transperineal Rectal Hydrogel Spacer
  

  Faculty: Abhinav Sidana, MD, MPH
• 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM

  Poll Everywhere ARS Post-Test
  

  Course Director: Arvin George, MD
• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Hands-on Skills Stations
  

  Course Director: Arvin George, MD

  Course Director: John Thomas Wei, MD – University of Michigan Urology Center

  Faculty: Abhinav Sidana, MD, MPH

  Proctor: Timothy K. Byler, MD – SUNY Upstate Medical University

  Proctor: Michael A. Gorin, MD – Urology Associates

  Proctor: Richard Julius Szabo, MD

  Proctor: John M. Dibianco, MD

  Proctor: Amit K. Patel, MD

  Proctor: Amin S. Herati, MD – Johns Hopkins

  Proctor: Andre Luis de Castro Abreu, MD

  Proctor: Kevin B. Ginsburg, MD

  Proctor: Wayne Brisbane, MD – University of Florida