When:
Friday, August 7, 2026
All day
Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Cost: No Cost
Contact:
Mildred Okwuedei
mildred.okwuedei@northwestern.edu
Group: Department of Urology
Sponsor: Intuitive, Kercis, Mesh Suture, Platform Innovations, Stryker
Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings
Join us for the 5th Annual Advances in Genitourinary Robotic Reconstruction Conference, a premier two-day event dedicated to innovation, cutting-edge surgical techniques, and the latest developments in robotic genitourinary reconstruction. This year’s program brings together leading experts to discuss complex reconstructive cases, share practical solutions for challenging surgical scenarios, and advance the field of robotic urologic surgery.
Pre-Course Hands-On Lab – Friday, August 7th, 2026
Selected participants will have the opportunity to participate in an intensive cadaver lab pre-course, exploring both single-port and multi-port robotic platforms. Instruction will focus on:
Intracorporeal urinary diversion
Retroperitoneal ureter reconstruction
Transvesical access
Reconstructive applications of graft materials
Main Conference – Saturday, August 8th, 2026
The main conference will feature interactive lectures, case discussions, and expert panels designed to provide actionable insights and advanced surgical strategies for urologists, fellows, residents, and all healthcare professionals interested in robotic reconstruction.
Course Leadership:
Course Director: Ziho Lee, MD – Northwestern Medicine
Course Faculty:
Daniel D. Eun, MD – Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Jill Buckley, MD – University of California, San Diego Health
Lee Zhao, MD – NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Registration & Attendance: There is no cost to attend, but registration is required to secure your spot.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, gain hands-on experience, and connect with a community dedicated to advancing robotic genitourinary reconstruction.