Hypospadias International Society (HIS) 3rd World Congress

Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 5:00 PM - Friday, November 1, 2019, 4:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

We would like to welcome you to the 3^rd Annual World Congress of the Hypospadias International Society (HIS). The HIS was founded in 2017 to create a forum that promotes the exchange of scientific information, technological advancements and research support specifically within the field of hypospadias.  Building upon the success of the initial meeting in Moscow in 2016, last year’s meeting in Frankfurt was highly successful with over 200 international attendees from across the world.  We expect that this meeting in Philadelphia will be met with even more enthusiasm due to a widespread interest in the field of hypospadiology.

The Congress will include a number of international experts designed to foster collaboration and advancement of various aspects of hypospadias care delivery.  We hope to merge the leaders of basic science research with physicians delivering clinical care. Honest discussion of surgical outcomes will lead to dissemination of approached towards improving our efforts.  Discussion of surgical videos will allow attendees to further refine techniques.

There will be 2 prizes for abstract presentations based on scientific merit: the 5000€ Hadidi basic science and the 1000€ Hanna clinical prizes. 

Philadelphia has a long and storied history within the United States, the foundation of which starts with the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.  It is the 6^th most populous city within the US and its large number of universities foster an environment as an educational destination.  With an eclectic food scene, countless museums and art galleries, there is no shortage of activities to keep attendees busy outside of the meeting.  If interested, Philadelphia is also a travel hub and a short trip from New York City, Washington D.C and other large cities within the northeastern US.

This meeting is unique in its focus on the field of hypospadias yet broad inclusion of many topics that will be vital toward advancing our efforts toward improving patient outcomes.  We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!

Link to hypospadias international society: https://www.hypospadias-society.org/

1. Understanding up to date information about the basic science principles behind hypospadias development and physiology.
2. Master surgeon panel discussion of hypospadias management
3. Identification of modifiable surgical factors to improve hypospadias outcomes.
4. Review of live surgical videos for various hypospadias techniques including distal, proximal, and re-operative hypospadias.
5. Discussion of standardized documentation for operative notes, office visits, and patient reported assessments.

The conference will be held in the Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The registration includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, parking and syllabus material.

The deadline for early registration is August 31st, 2019. Registration fees (US dollars):  

Registration Fees (USD):

                                              Early                     Late

                                             (Ends August 31st)  (Begins September 1st)

Participants                        $350                      $500

Trainees                              $200                      $350

Gala Dinner                        $130                      $130

If you become a member of the HIS then you will receive a $50 discount. Link to hypospadias international society: https://www.hypospadias-society.org/

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance and CME credit.

Request for an international invitation letter should be sent to Tina Mannices [email protected]

Deadline for abstract submission:

July 15, 2019

Abstract notification date: July 30, 2019

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (22.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (22.00 hours)

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at The Sheraton University City, located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight rate is $169 single and double occupancy plus a 16.37 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference- Hypospadias World Congress 2019 when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until September 29, 2019. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

CHOP Faculty:

 

Mark R. Zaontz

Christopher J. Long

Douglas A. Canning

Thomas F. Kolon

Jason P. Van Batavia

Robert Kovell

 

Invited Speakers:

 

Darius Bägli (Canada)

Scott Bartlett (USA)

Barry Belman (USA)

Luis Braga (Canada)

Anthony Caldamone (USA)

Katherine Chan (USA)

Martin Cohn (USA)

Peter Cuckow (UK)

Paddy Dewan (Australia)

James Elmore (USA)

Seref Etker (Turkey)

Nicolas Fernandez (Colombia)

Edmond Gonzalez (USA)

Daniele Gorduza (France)

Rafael Gosalbez (USA)

Ahmed Hadidi (Germany)

Moneer Hanna (USA)

Yutaro Hayashi (Japan)

Rama Jayanthi (USA)

Emilie Johnson (USA)

Nicolas Kalfa (France)

George Kaplan (USA)

Melise Keays (Canada)

Antonio Macedo (Brasil)

Melissa McGrath (Canada)

Kimihiko Moriya (Japan)

Alan Retik (USA)

Tiago Rosito (Brasil)

Bruce Schlomer (USA)

Arbinder Singal (India)

Grahame Smith (Australia)

Anne Francoise Spinoit (Belgium)

Ibrahim Ulman (Turkey)

Carlos Villaneueva (USA)

Elizabeth Yerkes (USA)