Leading Edge Urology : 49th Duke Urologic Assembly and Duke Urologic Cancer Symposium

The rapid evolution of knowledge coupled with an unprecedented release of practice changing clinical trials require an ongoing review to ensure accurate diagnosis and management options by all levels of the urologic community. Healthcare professionals attending this symposium will be engaged through interactive talks, supplemented with video surgical presentations, interactive case presentations, and panel discussions on the latest evidence-based clinical approaches to managing a wide range of urologic conditions.
Learning Objectives :
• Apply Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) in the urologic practice to better diagnose, triage, and manage patients in various stages of urologic diseases
• Integrate new and modified testing and optimal medical treatment selection for prevention of stone disease and optimal outcomes
• Devise treatment algorithms and coordinate multi-specialty care for patients presenting with gender identity issues
• Develop collaboration between urologists, genitourinary oncologists, and radiation oncologists for patient care from diagnosis to management
• Review common coding questions, update CPT coding skills, ICD-10 coding, and modifiers in billing to optimize reimbursement
• Analyze current indications for minimally invasive approaches to upper tract urothelial cancer identifying appropriate candidates and interventions in various stages of disease
• Identify the genomic and proteomic tests available, their practical application, and where they fit in the management of prostate cancer
• Assess the evolving knowledge regarding the biology of advanced prostate, kidney and bladder cancer coupled with the release of practice changing clinical trials and approvals that help define outcomes and treatment choices for patients
• Integrate new and modified imaging modalities in determining stone composition and potential impact on treatment selection for optimal outcomes
Target Audience :
Addressing current issues and technologies for the diagnoses and treatments in the subspecialties of urology and urologic oncology, this educational conference will enhance knowledge and skills, improve patient care, and meet the continuing educational needs of Urologists, Oncologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents and other allied health medical staff locally, regionally and nationally.