Workshops
WORKSHOPS THURSDAY
Workshop: All you need to know about neuro-urology – an interactive discussion for early career professionals
Thursday January 22nd 2026, 13:00 – 17:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: S. Sinha, H. Rahardjo
Faculty: P. Barboglio Romo, H. Madersbacher, P. Vasudeva, Z. Wijayanti, J. Yong
Objectives:
- Provide an overview of neuro-urological anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
- Highlight evidence-based algorithms for assessment and longitudinal follow-up.
- Discuss first-line and advanced management strategies (behavioral, pharmacologic, surgical).
- Offer career tips, research opportunities and global perspectives for trainees entering the field.
Program:
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome & ice-breaker | S.Sinha & H. Rahardjo |
| Part I – Foundations | ||
| 13:05 – 13:30 | Neuro-urological anatomy and spinal pathways | H.Madersbacher |
| 13:30 – 13:55 | Structured clinical evaluation & bedside urodynamics pearls | J.Yong |
| 13:55 – 14:20 | Imaging & electrophysiology/EMG, risk stratification: when and how? | P.Barboglio Romo |
| 14:20 – 14:50 | Interactive case vignette #1 (SCI with autonomic dysreflexia) | Panel |
| 14:50 – 15:20 | Tea break & mentee-mentor networking | |
| Part II – Management toolbox | ||
| 15:20 – 15:45 | Pharmacotherapy update: antimuscarinics, β3-agonists, chemodenervation | P. Vasudeva |
| 15:45 – 16:10 | Reconstructive & device-based options | Z.Wijayanti |
| 16:10 – 16:35 | Multidisciplinary follow-up across the lifespan | H.Rahardjo |
| 16:35 – 16:55 | Interactive case vignette #2 (MS with sexual & bowel issues) | Panel |
| 16:35 – 16:55 | Take-home messages & closing | S.Sinha |
Workshop: Innovations from the Lab
Thursday January 22nd 2026, 13:00 – 17:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: A. Sartori & F. Hughes
Faculty: L. Birder, A. Kanai, J. Lazar, K. Mstyrskaya, H. Verstegen, G. van Koeveringe
Objectives:
- Showcase translational models that bridge basic science and clinical neuro-urology.
- Present novel molecular and bioengineering approaches to bladder and sphincter dysfunction.
- Discuss cutting-edge neuromodulation targets emerging from pre-clinical research.
- Foster collaborations between bench scientists and clinician-investigators.
Program:
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome | A. Sartori & F. Hughes |
| Bench-to-Bedside Spotlight Talks | ||
| 13:05 – 13:35 | Oxidative stress and the lower urinary tract | L. Birder |
| 13:35 – 14:05 | Nitric oxide signaling in lower urinary tract function | A. Kanai |
| 14:05 – 14:35 | Brainstem circuits and lower urinary tract function | H. Verstegen |
| 14:35 – 15:05 | TNF-alpha-induced bladder dysfunction | K. Monastyrskaya |
| 15:05 – 15:35 | Tea break & poster micro-session | |
| Interactive Round-Table | ||
| 15:35 – 16:05 | Ambulatory blood pressure and nocturia | J. Lazar |
| 16:05 – 16:35 | Female urethral closure physiology and pathophysiology | G. van Koeveringe |
| 16:35 – 16:45 | Transcutaneous tibial stimulation in rodent models | A. Sartori |
| 16:45 – 16:55 | Diabetic bladder dysfunction and the NLRP3 inflammasome | F. Hughes |
| 16:55 – 17:00 | Closing | F. Hughes |
Workshop: Neuromodulation
Thursday January 22nd 2026, 13:00 – 17:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: M. Averbeck & H. Goldman
Faculty: D. Engeler, S. Gross, J. Khrut, M. Liechti, K. Önem, A. Stillebroer, B. Witte,
Objectives:
- Update participants on mechanisms, patient selection and outcomes for invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation.
- Provide hands-on training in optimal lead/needle placement and programming.
- Review troubleshooting and long-term follow-up protocols for neuro-urological patients.
Program:
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome & learning goals | M. Averbeck &H. Goldman |
| Concepts & Evidence | ||
| 13:10 – 13:30 | From gate theory to closed-loop systems | H. Goldman |
| 13:30 – 13:50 | Sacral neuromodulation in complex NLUTD | J. Khrut |
| 13:50 – 14:10 | PTNS, TTNS & beyond: non-invasive options | B. Witte |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | Emerging brain targets & deep stimulation | M. Liechti |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Tea break & device demos | |
| Hands-On Rotations | ||
| 15:00 – 16:45 | • Lead placement on pelvic models (SNM) — H. Goldman, A. Stillebroer, O.Gross • Surface/needle electrode placement (PTNS/TTNS) — K. Önem • Programming & troubleshooting scenarios — D. Engeler |
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| 16:45 – 16:55 | Case “what went wrong?” interactive poll | Faculty |
| 16:55 – 17:00 | Key take-aways | M. Averbeck |
Workshop: Catheters and UTI prevention: different regions, different techniques
Thursday January 22nd 2026, 13:00 – 17:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: D. Vrijens & M. Irzan
Faculty: M. Belal, B. Blok, J. Engkasan, S. Kotes, L. Liao, M. Mehrad, S. Truzzi, R. Wirawan,
Objectives:
- Compare regional catheterization practices (Europe/Americas, Middle-East, Asia-Pacific).
- Review evidence for hydrophilic, intermittent, reusable and coated devices.
- Summarize current and emerging prophylactic strategies against CAUTI.
- Debate sustainability, cost and patient-centered outcomes.
Program:
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome | D. Vrijens & M. Irzan |
| Global Landscape | ||
| 13:05 – 13:25 | Intermittent vs indwelling: European viewpoint | B. Blok |
| 13:25 – 13:45 | Reuse dilemmas | M. Belal |
| 13:45 – 14:05 | Southeast Asian strategies for SCI patients | J. Engkasan |
| 14:05 – 14:25 | Catheter material science & biofilm barriers | M. Mehrad |
| 14:25 – 14:55 | Tea break + product showcase | |
| Prevention Focus | ||
| 14:55 – 15:15 | Oral & intravesical prophylaxis: what works? | S. Truzzi |
| 15:15 – 15:35 | Day-to-day catheter care: Indonesian best practice | R. Wirawan |
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Sensor-enabled smart catheters | L. Liao |
| 15:55 – 16:40 | Panel/round-table: balancing cost, environment & outcomes | All faculty |
| 16:40 – 17:00 | Interactive audience polling & consensus points | D. Vrijens |
Guidelines Working Group (invitation only)
Thursday January 22nd 2026, 17:00 – 19:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: G. Werneburg & B. Welk
Faculty: M. Averbeck, B. Blok, E. Braschi, H. Goldman, S. Gross, T. Kessler, R. Kirschner-Hermanns, L. Liao, U. Mehnert, G. Mosiello, S. Musco, K. Önem, J. Panicker, C. Sager, S. Sinha, P. Vasudeva
Objectives:
- Advance the creation of a neuro-urology guidance gaps document.
- Define methodology, writing assignments and timelines for 2026 deliverables.
- Prioritise research questions for coordinated multicentre studies.
Program:
| 17:00 – 17:05 | Welcome & recap of 2025 outputs (Werneburg/Welk) |
| 17:05 – 17:35 | Discuss final methodology (Werneburg/Welk) |
| 17:35 – 18:35 | Mapping gaps – review of final statements and discussion (Presentation thendiscussion moderated by Werneburg/Welk) |
| 18:35 – 18:55 | Research agenda (Discussion moderated by Werneburg/Welk) |
| 18:55 – 19:00 | Next milestones & closing (Werneburg/Welk) |
WORKSHOPS FRIDAY
Workshop: Advanced Urodynamics
Friday January 23rd 2026, 08:00 – 12:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: S. Musco & O. Gross
Faculty: M. Belal, J. Khrut, R. Kirschner-Hermanns, L. Liao,
Objectives:
- Deepen understanding of complex artefacts and video-urodynamic correlation.
- Incorporate adaptations for specific populations into testing protocols.
- Integrate ambulatory and telemetric systems into clinical decision-making.
Program:
| 8:00 – 8:05 | Welcome | S. Musco |
| 08:05 – 08:35 | Pressure artefacts & signal filtering | R. Kirschner-Hermanns |
| 08:35 – 09:05 | Video-urodynamics: interpretation | L. Liao |
| 09:05 – 09:35 | Ambulatory & wireless urodynamics | J. Krhut |
| 09:35 – 10:05 | Coffee break | |
| 10:05 – 10:35 | Standards and Terminology | M. Belal |
| 10:35 – 11:45 | Hands-on cases: delegates rotate through 3 stations(artefact ID, system and equipment) | All faculty |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Wrap-up & Q&A | S. Gross |
Workshop: Neuroscience
Friday January 23rd 2026, 08:00 – 12:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: J. Panicker & T. Kitta
Faculty: B. Blok, G. David, M. de Rijk, C. Hentzen, M. Liechti
Objectives:
- Dissect sensory and motor neural circuits relevant to continence and micturition.
- Explain neuroplastic changes after peripheral or central injury and their clinical implications.
- Explore neuromodulation-induced brain changes as biomarkers of response.
Program:
| 8:00 – 8:05 | Welcome | J. Panicker &T. Kitta |
| 08:05 – 08:35 | Neuromodulation and brain response | B. Blok |
| 08:35 – 09:05 | Neuroplasticity after SCI & stroke – integration of imagingand histopathology | G. David |
| 09:05 – 09:35 | Functional neuroimaging related to bladder sensation | M. de Rijk |
| 09:35 – 10:05 | Coffee break | |
| 10:05 – 10:35 | Neurocognitive aspects of LUTD | C. Hentzen |
| 10:35 – 11:05 | Central effects of sacral neuromodulation | M. Liechti |
| 11:05 – 11:55 | Interactive debate: future neuro-targets & trial design | All faculty |
| 11:55 – 12:00 | Closing remarks | J. Panicker &T. Kitta |
Workshop: Spinal cord injury
Friday January 23rd 2026, 08:00 – 12:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: F. Widia & J. Moreno
Faculty: E. Braschi, K. Önem, Setiono, R. Wirawan
Objectives:
- Provide a multidisciplinary update on acute-to-chronic bladder care in SCI.
- Address surgical reconstruction, autonomic dysreflexia and urological surveillance.
- Discuss rehabilitation pathways and patient-reported outcomes.
Program:
| 8:00 – 8:05 | Welcome | F. Widia |
| 08:05 – 08:30 | Early bladder management post-injury | K. Önem |
| 08:30 – 08:55 | Surgical reconstruction options | E. Braschi |
| 08:55 – 09:20 | Managing autonomic dysreflexia | J. Moreno |
| 09:20 – 09:45 | Local Indonesian rehabilitation model | S. Setiono |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Coffee break | |
| 10:15 – 10:40 | Surveillance imaging & upper tract protection | R. Wirawan |
| 10:40 – 11:30 | Case-based breakout groups (traumatic vs non-traumaticSCI) | All faculty |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Closing | All |
Workshop: Neuro-urology for nurses
Friday January 23rd 2026, 08:00 – 12:00, Room TBA
Chairpersons: H. Madersbacher & A. Afriansyah
Faculty: S. Baumann, M. Mehrad, P. Seiler, S. Sivilaikul
Objectives:
- Equip nurses with up-to-date knowledge on assessment and long-term care of NLUTD.
- Demonstrate catheter selection, troubleshooting and patient education techniques.
- Foster international exchange on nurse-led research and quality improvement.
Program:
| 8:00 – 8:05 | Welcome | H. Madersbacher |
| 08:05 – 08:30 | Pathophysiology of NLUTD explained for nurses | S. Baumann |
| 08:30 – 08:55 | Catheter choices & maintenance protocols | P. Seiler |
| 08:55 – 09:20 | Preventing CAUTI: nurse-led initiatives | M. Mehrad |
| 09:20 – 09:50 | Coffee break & skill-station setup | |
| 09:50 – 11:30 | Rotating skill stations (bladder scanning, ISC teaching,pressure-flow set-up) | All faculty |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Developing QI projects in your unit | S. Sivilaikul |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Closing & certificate instructions | A. Afriansyah |