

Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS)
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 4 hr. (America/New_York)
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Specialty Society
New Technologies/Instruments/Devices
Information
Endourology Society Day will be held on Sunday, May 17th and will include 3 scientific programs. Our Engineering and Urology Society Session will focus on Next Generation Endourology: Technology, Innovation and Clinical Integration. This year’s Focal Therapy Society program “Focal Therapy in 2026: From Patient Selection to Outcomes” reflects the progress in the field of focal therapy, which has quickly become an established part of urologic care. Lastly, this year’s Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS) program features a distinguished faculty of international leaders and rising stars, brought together to provide practical insights and diverse perspectives on the latest advancements in robotic surgery in urology.
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate the clinical impact of new robotic platform features to determine their value in practice.
2. Compare the operational differences, advantages, and limitations of the various robotic systems to inform practice and purchasing decisions.
3. Select the most appropriate robotic radical prostatectomy approach (e.g., SP, MP, Retzius) for a given patient based on an analysis of surgical techniques and outcomes.
4. Formulate evidence-based management strategies for complex kidney surgery scenarios, including ischemia management, surgical access, and post-operative complications.
5. Integrate advanced robotic techniques for kidney transplantation, female cystectomy, uretero-enteric stricture, and fistula repair to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate the clinical impact of new robotic platform features to determine their value in practice.
2. Compare the operational differences, advantages, and limitations of the various robotic systems to inform practice and purchasing decisions.
3. Select the most appropriate robotic radical prostatectomy approach (e.g., SP, MP, Retzius) for a given patient based on an analysis of surgical techniques and outcomes.
4. Formulate evidence-based management strategies for complex kidney surgery scenarios, including ischemia management, surgical access, and post-operative complications.
5. Integrate advanced robotic techniques for kidney transplantation, female cystectomy, uretero-enteric stricture, and fistula repair to improve patient outcomes.
Continuing Medical Education
CME
Sunday, May 17
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 PM to 1:05 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The DV5 Effect in Practice: Expert Perspectives
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 PM to 1:25 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
First Impressions: How Force Feedback Changes the Game
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:05 PM to 1:10 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Integrating 3D Models into Workflow
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:10 PM to 1:15 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Leveraging Case Insights & Telepresence for Performance Presenter
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:15 PM to 1:20 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Moderated Panel Q&A
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:20 PM to 1:25 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Beyond da Vinci: A Comparative Look New Robotic Platforms
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:25 PM to 2:05 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Surgeon's Experience with Medtronic HUGO™
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:25 PM to 1:32 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Surgeon's Experience with MedBot's Platform
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:32 PM to 1:42 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Surgeon's Experience with SP Edge
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:42 PM to 1:49 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Moderated Panel Q&A
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:49 PM to 2:05 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Navigating the Choices
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:05 PM to 2:35 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Case for SP Transvesical Prostatectomy
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:05 PM to 2:10 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Case for SP Extravesical Prostatectomy
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:10 PM to 2:15 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Case for Multiport Retzius Sparing
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:15 PM to 2:20 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
The Case for Multiport Transperitoneal
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:20 PM to 2:25 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Thomas Ahlering · University of California, Irvine Dept of Urology
Moderated Panel Q&A
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:25 PM to 2:35 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Networking Break
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:35 PM to 2:50 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Showcase of Rising Stars
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:50 PM to 3:30 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Female Urethrectomy and Robotic Cystectomy for Locally Advanced Urethral Adenocarcinoma in a Urethral Diverticulum
Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:50 PM to 3:00 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Leveraging Technology to Improve Positive Margin Rate and Functional Outcomes
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:00 PM to 3:10 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Single-Port Robotic Assisted Extraperitoneal Left Adrenalectomy
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:10 PM to 3:20 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Multimodal Reconstruction of the Devastated Pelvis Utilizing Intracorporeal Robotic Cystectomy and Conduit, Laser Pubectomy, and Rectus Flap Coverage
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:20 PM to 3:30 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Kidney Debates: Tough Cases, Expert Opinions
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:10 PM
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Debate 1: The Distal Ureter in Nephroureterectomy
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Debate 2: The Ischemia Question
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:40 PM to 3:50 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Debate 3: The Access Dilemma
Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:50 PM to 4:00 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Debate 4: Post-Op Complication Management
Sunday, May 17, 2026 4:00 PM to 4:10 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Advances in Robotic Reconstruction: Bladder, Ureter, and Transplant
Sunday, May 17, 2026 4:10 PM to 4:50 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B
Robotic Kidney Transplantation: Techniques & Outcomes
Sunday, May 17, 2026 4:10 PM to 4:20 PM
Marriott Marquis: Independence Ballroom Salon B

