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31st United Kingdom Continence Society Annual Scientific Meeting

at the

DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms, London


PRE - CONFERENCE WorkshopS Sunday 16th March 2025

The UKCS Pre-conference Workshops are available to members and non members  as well as to non delegates.

Fees are payable on all Workshops:

Attending the UKCS ASM:

UKCS Members attending the ASM: Early £60.00 Late: £80.00

Non-members attending the ASM: £110.00 Late £130.00

Attending Workshop only:

UKCS Members attending the ASM: £100.00

Non-members attending the ASM: £200.00

Numbers are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis with ASM delegates given priority.

Venue: All the Pre- Conference Wrokshops will be held at the 1st Floor, West, 250 Euston Rd., London NW1 2PG at 

   

Location: Map here.

1. Urodynamics Update Workshop

Sunday 16th March 2025 from  - 13.00 - 16.00

Leads: Habiba Yasmin - Principal Clinical Scientist, UCLHHelena Gresty - Consultant Urologist, UCLH, Kristina Aleksejeva, UCLH

Urodynamics is the foundation of functional urology and urogynaecology. This workshop focuses on good urodynamics practice aligned with the ‘minimum standards document’ and aims to uncover the value of urodynamics in complex cases among women, men, and neurological patients. Delegates will dive into interactive and practical sessions on quality assurance and equipment setup (including specialist tests) and engage in dynamic case discussions – bring your own cases for a tailored learning experience.

13.10 Introduction

13.10 - 13.30 Minimum Standards for a Urodynamics Unit

13.30 - 13.50 Urodynamic Investigation of Storage Disorders

13.50 - 14.10 Urodynamic Investigation of Voiding Disorders

14.10 - 14.30 Urethral Function Studies

14.30 - 14.50 Urodynamics Equipment – practical session

14.50 - 15.10 Updates on Good Urodynamics Practices

15.10 - 15.30 Artefacts and Troubleshooting

15.30 - 16.00 Case Discussions with Faculty and Delegates

Please pre-book when Registering. Course fee applicable.    

This educational workshop is supported by an educational grant from 

3. Sacral Neuromodulation

Sunday 16th March 2025 from 13.00  


Workshop Chair: Mahreen Pakzad, UCLH 

Proposed Timetable

Faculty: Chris Harding, Stefan de Wachter, Mo Belal, Jeremy Ockrim, Julie Jenks, Laura Thomas

13:00 Introduction Mahreen Pakzad

13:05 PNE vs Tined Lead Jeremy Ockrim

13.:15 Patient Selection and Preparation: Rechargeable vs Recharge-free.  Mo Belal

13:25 Use of SNM in patients with Neurological conditions (SCI/MS)  Chris Harding

13:35 Ideal Tined Lead Placement Stefan de Wachter

13:45 Hands-on Workshop (Max 5 candidates per station)

Station 1:  Chris Harding (Medtronic station)

Station 2:  Mo Belal/ Jeremy Ockrim (Medtronic station)

Station 3:  Laura Thomas (Medtronic station) Programming

Station A:  Mahreen Pakzad (Axonics station)

Station B:  Stefan de Wachter (Axonics station)

Station C:  Julie Jenks (Axonics station) Programming

14.45 Course participants rotate between Axonics, Medtronic tined lead insertion stations (15 mins each) and Programming stations (20 mins)

Stations 1+A+3+C = 50 minutes

Stations 2+B+3+C = 50minutes


Final Questions as a group (All Faculty)

14.45 Mahreen Pakzad - Close

Supported by an educational grant from Axonics.

    

Please pre-book when Registering. Course fee applicable


CHANGE OF VENUE AND DATE

2. All You Need to Know About Nurse/AHP Delivered and Led Intravesical Onabotulinum Toxin A.

Tuesday 18th March 2025 at the DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA


Course Convenor: Ms Angie Rantell Nurse Consultant Urogynaecology Kings College Hospital, London

Approximate duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Please pre-book when Registering. Course fee applicable.

Three bite size education sessions over the course of the day. Session one and three will be open to all attendees at the conference. Session two will be open to all nurses and allied health professional. 

1. 09.35 – 10.35 The why / how and when

• Onabotulinum Toxin A – indications for use, the evidence and guidelines.

Mr Jeremy Ockrim Consultant Urological Surgeon and Honorary Associate Professor UCLH, London

• Setting up Services for OAB Patients– Business Case, injection technique and Practicalities –

Ms Angie Rantell Nurse Consultant in Urogynaecology Kings College Hospital, London

2. 14.05 – 15.05 Nurse delivered services

• Setting Up a Nurse/AHP Delivered Service for Neuropathic Patients – Business Case and Practicalities 

Ms Claire Riley Nurse Specialist Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London

• Becoming a nurse cystoscopist and future proofing services 

Ms Angie Rantell Nurse Consultant in Urogynaecology Kings College Hospital, London

3. 1505-16.30 The Procedure - Hands on practice

Practical Stations

Ms Ngonidzashe (Grace)Chigodora Clinical Nurse Practitioner UCLH

Ms Angie Rantell Nurse Consultant Urogynaecology Kings College Hospital

Ms Claire Riley Nurse Specialist Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Mr Jeremy Ockrim Consultant Urological Surgeon and Honorary Associate Professor UCLH

i) Reconstitution of the Drug

ii) Flexible Cystoscopic Injection in the Male

iii) Rigid Cystoscopic Injection in the Male

iv) Flexible Cystoscopic Injection in the Female

v) Rigid Cystoscopic Injection in the Female

 “Abbvie has part sponsored this event. Abbvie has had no influence over the content / topics covered in other parts of the agenda.”









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