aparoscopic Urology has gained wider acceptance and its indications have been gradually extended to substitute those of open surgery. Many operations are now routinely performed L via a laparoscopic approach. It is evident, however, that any new surgical approach requires careful consideration, exchange of ideas and experience on an international level.

In the past years, the Vincenzo Pansadoro Foundation has hosted several meetings on laparoscopic surgery with authorities in the field. Richard Gaston, Inderbir Gill, Bertrand Guillonneau and Ingolf Türk have all been visiting professors at our institution. At this meeting, all four of these outstanding surgeons will be in the same symposium together with world leaders in Urology from both Europe and the USA.

We are enthusiastically anticipating an extremely interesting and challenging meeting where live surgery, discussions and debates will 1 take place with the participation of the best Urologists in the international arena.

We are extremely proud to host this international meeting in Rome, the perfect city for old antiquities and innovative techniques to meet. We hope that the challenging procedures that you will see in Rome will lead the way and define the near future of Urologic Surgery. Course Directors Invited Speakers Moderators & Organizing Committee

Course Directors Vito Pansadoro, MD President of “Vincenzo Pansadoro” Foundation Director of Laparascopic Center Rome, Italy

Enzo Disanto, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Laparoscopy Center Francesco Miulli Hospital Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy

Invited Speakers & Moderators Mostafa Amini, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Pathology 2 San Giovanni Hospital Rome, Italy

Manuel Belgrano, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Hospital of Cattinara University of Trieste, Italy

Mitchell Benson, MD Professor of Urology Director, Urologic Oncology Columbia Medical Center New York, USA

Franco Bergamaschi, MD Associate Professor Clinic of Prostatic Diseases Hospital of Melegnano Milan, Italy Giampaolo Bianchi, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University of Modena, Italy

Laurent Boccon-Gibod, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Hospital Bichat Paris, France

Liliane Boccon-Gibod, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Anatomy & Pathologic Cytology Hospital Bichat Paris, France 3 Aldo Bono, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University Hospital Varese, Italy

Guglielmo Breda, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Municipal Hospital Bassano del Grappa, Italy

Giorgio Carmignani, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University of Genoa, Italy

Frans M. J. Debruyne, MD, PhD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University Medical Center of Nijmegen, The Netherlands Franco Gaboardi, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Sacco Hospital Milan, Italy

Richard Gaston, MD Center of Urologic Laparoscopy Clinique Saint Augustin Bordeaux, France

Inderbir Gill, MD, MCh Head, Section of Laparoscopic And Minimally Invasive Surgery Glikman Urological Institute Executive Director The Minimally Invasive 4 Surgery Center The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, USA

Gianfranco Gualdi, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Imaging CT and MR University “La Sapienza” Rome, Italy

Giorgio Guazzoni, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology “Ville Turro” San Raffaele Hospital Milan, Italy

Bertrand Guillonneau, MD Director Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery Department of Urology Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, USA Markus Hohenfellner, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University of Heidelberg, Germany

Rudolph Hohenfellner, MD Professor Emeritus of the Department of Urology Professor of Urology Department of Urology, Medical School University of Mainz, Germany

Joachim Leissner, MD Associate Professor of Urology Department of Urology School of Medicine University of Bonn, Germany 5 John Libertino, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Lahey Clinic Medical Center Burlington, Usa

Michael Marbergre, MD, FRCS (ed) Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University of Vienna, Austria

Emanuele Montanari, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology San Paolo Hospital University of Milan, Italy

John Mulhall, MD Director Sexual Medicine Programs Department of Urology Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, Usa Arcangelo Pagliarulo, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University of Bari, Italy

David Paulson, MD Professor and Chairman of Urology Duke Medical Center Durham, USA

Michele Pavone-Macaluso. MD Professor and Chairman Section of Urology Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular and Nephrourological Diseases University of Palermo, Italy 6 Giorgio Pizzocaro, MD Professor and Chairman Department of urology Istituto dei Tumori Milan, Italy

Salvatore Rocca-Rossetti, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University of Turin, Italy

Peter Scardino, MD, FACS Chairman, Department of Urology Head, Prostate Cancer Program Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, USA

Roberto Scarpa, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Orbassano Hospital University of Turin, Italy Claude Schulman, MD, PHD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology University Clinics of Brussels Erasme Hospital Brussels, Belgium

Cesare Selli, MD Professor and Chairman Medical School of Urology Department of Surgery University of , Italy

Walter Stackl, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Urology Rudolfstiftung 7 Vienna, Austria

Cora Sternberg, MD, FACP Chief, Department of Medical Oncology San Camillo and Forlanini Hospitals Rome, Italy

Ingolf Türk, MD Director Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery Department of Urology Lahey Clinic Medical Center Burlington, USA Organizing Committee Alessandro Amici, MD CTO Hospital

Roberto Cusumano, MD Aurelia Hospital

Lorenzo Defidio, MD Cristo Re Hospital

Gianluca D’Elia, MD Magliano Hospital

Francesco De Paula, MD Aurelia Hospital

Paolo Emiliozzi, MD San Giovanni Hospital

Giorgio Federico, MD 8 San Giovanni Hospital

Enzo Ferdinandi, MD Sant’Eugenio Hospital

Alberto Pansadoro, MD University “La Sapienza”

Maurizio Pizzo, MD San Giuseppe Hospital

Paolo Scarpone, MD CTO Hospital PConrgreoss Pgrogrramam

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%:## Industry sponsored Symposium Moderators Vito Pansadoro & Enzo Disanto

Meet the Professors Richard Gaston

Inderbir Gill

Bertrand Guillonneau

Ingolf Türk

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Indications, Techniques, Tips and Tricks, Complications and Results

Three hours of questions and answers with 11 four of the best laparoscopic surgeons on the hottest topic in Urology today

':## Adjournment

Limited number of participants WWednesedayd Junne "ned "#s#$day

*:## Welcome Vito Pansadoro & Enzo Disanto Directors of the Meeting

Frans Debruyne Secretary of the European Association of Urology

Aldo Bono President of the Italian Society of Urology

*:%# Surgical Session Moderators John Libertino & Guglielmo Breda

Richard Gaston Left Nephrectomy

Inderbir Gill Partial Nephrectomy

State of the art lecture Frans Debruyne Impact of Laparoscopy on European Urology today 12 !#:%# Coffee Break

!#:$. Moderators Markus Hohenfellner & Roberto Scarpa

Ingolf Türk Pyeloplasty

Bertrand Guillonneau Right Nephrectomy

State of the art lecture Paulson Impact of Laparoscopy on American Urology today

Richard Gaston Adrenalectomy

!$:## Lunch Wednesday

!$:%# Scientific Session

Presentations Moderators David Paulson & Cesare Selli

Giorgio Guazzoni !$:%# The incidental adrenal mass Discussion

Mostafa Amini !$:$. Renal cell tumor classification A few underlinings Discussion

Ingolf Türk !.:## Laparoscopic donor Nephrectomy Do we compromise the outcome? Discussion

13 Face to Face Richard Gaston !.:!. Kidney and Adrenals: vs. Inderbir Gill Transperitoneal or Retroperitoneal? Discussion

Presentations Moderators Mitchell Benson & Giampaolo Bianchi

Gianfranco Gualdi !.:%. Multislice CT and volume rendering for Kidney surgery Discussion Richard Gaston !.:.# St. Augustin experience on Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy Discussion

Face to Face Inderbir Gill !.:!. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: vs. Ingolf Türk Trans peritoneal or retro peritoneal? Discussion Wednesday

Moderators Claude Schulman & Michele Pavone Macaluso

State of the art lecture Michael Marberger !':"# Energy ablative therapy of renal tumors. Discussion

Face to Face John Libertino !':%. Partial Nephrectomy: Open vs. Laparoscopy. vs. Inderbir Gill Discussion

State of the art lecture Cora Sternberg !':.. New treatments for metastatic kidney cancer. Discussion

!0:%# Adjournment 14 Thurhsdayu Junre %srd d"##a$ y

*:## Surgical Session Moderators Rudolph Hohenfellner Salvatore Rocca-Rossetti Mitchell Benson Giorgio Pizzocaro

Inderbir Gill Radical Cystectomy with Orthotopic bladder substitution

Ingolf Türk Retroperitoneal Lymphnode dissection Stage I

!#:%# Coffee Break

!#:$. Richard Gaston Sacral Colpopexy 15 Ingolf Türk Retroperitoneal Lymphnode dissection Stage II

!$:## Lunch Thursday

!$:%# Scientific Session Moderators Rudolf Hohenfellner & Giorgio Carmignani

State of the art lecture Joachim Leissner !$:%# Impact of extended lymphadenectomy in Bladder and Prostate cancer treatment Discussion

Guglielmo Breda !$:$. Evolution of Urological Laparoscopy in Italy Discussion

State of the art lecture Giorgio Pizzocaro !.:## Impact of Laparoscopy on treatment of testis cancer Discussion

16 Face to Face Ingolf Türk !.:!. Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy and vs. Inderbir Gill Urinary Diversion Discussion

Presentations Moderators Claude Schulman & Emanuele Montanari

Franco Gaboardi !.:%. Training in Laparoscopy Discussion

Enzo Disanto !.:.# Urological Laparoscopy and Mini Laparotomy Discussion

Giorgio Guazzoni !':#. Pitfalls of Laparoscopic surgery Discussion

Richard Gaston !':"# St. Augustin experience on Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy Discussion Thursday

Moderators Walter Stackl & Manuel Belgrano

State of the art lecture Vito Pansadoro !':%. Reconstructive Laparoscopic Urology Discussion

Inderbir Gill !':%. Advanced Laparoscopic Potpourri Discussion

State of the art lecture Cora Sternberg !0:#. New trends in the treatment of testis cancer Discussion

!0:%# Adjournment

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*:## Surgical Session Moderators Peter Scardino & Giorgio Guazzoni

Richard Gaston Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (Step by step)

Bertrand Guillonneau Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (Step by step)

!#:%# Coffee Break

!#:$. Moderators John Libertino & Franco Gaboardi

Inderbir Gill Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (Step by step) 18 Ingolf Türk Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (Step by step)

!$:## Lunch Friday

!$:%# Scientific Session Moderators Frans Debruyne & Aldo Bono

State of the art lecture Mitchell Benson !$:%# PSA today Discussion

Gianfranco Gualdi !$:$. MRI and Spectroscopy in Prostate cancer Discussion

Liliane Boccon-Gibod !.:## Microfocal prostate cancers: current dilemmas Discussion

Moderators David Paulson & Arcangelo Pagliarulo 19 Face to Face Peter Scardino !.:!. RRP: Tips and Tricks, vs. John Libertino Can these be transferred to LRP? Discussion

Face to Face Bertrand Guillonneau !.:%. Laparoscopic radical Prostatectomy: vs. Claude Schulman Transperitoneal or Extra peritoneal? Discussion

Face to Face Bertrand Guillonneau !.:.# The MSKCC Experience vs. Peter Scardino Discussion Friday

Moderators Michel Marberger & Franco Bergamaschi

State of the art lecture John Mulhall !':!# Sexual rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy Discussion

Bertrand Guillonneau !':". Robotics today Discussion

State of the art lecture Cora Sternberg !':$# New treatments in HRPC Discussion

Round table Moderator !':.. Laurent Boccon-Gibod

20 Impact of Laparoscopy on Prostate cancer treatment

Participants Mitchell Benson Richard Gaston Inderbir Gill Bertrand Guillonneau John Libertino David Paulson Peter Scardino Ingolf Türk

!0:$# Adjournment Socioal Prcogriamal Program Social Program

Thursday june %rd Gala dinner at “Il Vittoriano” For the first time one of the most spectacular historical monuments in Rome will be opened for us for a Gala Dinner.

“Il Vittoriano” was built between 1885 and 1911 to celebrate Victor Emanuel II, King of the reunited Italy.

You will be able to see the most fantastic views of antique and modern Rome from a unique perspective in the heart of the city.

From the highest terrace you will be able to glimpse one of the most breathtaking panoramas of Rome, from the Campidoglio 22 to the Foro Romano and the Palatino up to the Coliseum.

Meanwhile, the Quirinale, Piazza Venezia, the Synagogue and San Peter’s Church are a feast for your eyes. AWedrnestda y PJuner "nod "#g#$ram

Art Program Misterious Rome Walks around the Eternal City The meeting organization will provide a cultural program. It will be divided in two different proposals: in the morning it will be possible to walk around Rome and visit churches and relevant archaeological sites, in the afternoon, the organization will lead the participants into very special palaces, which will be opened only for the meeting.

All the tours will be guided by an English speaking art historian.

Each visit ( excluded) will be 23 held with a minimum of 15 person per group. AThurrsdaty JuPne %rd "o##$gram

Wednesday June "nd "##$ Morning from !# am to !" %# p8m8 The Ancient Rome The visit will start inside the Coliseum, to know the details of the gladiators struggles against lions. Afterwards, the walk will lead the group along the Imperial Forums, to get a precise idea of what ancient Rome looked like more than two thousands years ago. It will be even possible to meet one of the archaeologists engaged in the present excavation of the Imperial Forums, to have information about the most recent discoveries in the heart of Rome.

Cost of the visit € 40,00 per person

24 Wednesday June "nd "##$ Afternoon from $ to ' p8m8 Palazzo Sacchetti Since XV century many noble families moved from Florence to Rome and settled down in , one of the most elegant streets of the city. Among the rich palaces facing each others along the street, Palazzo Sacchetti is one of the best sites where it is still possible to appreciate how old families used to live: an amazing courtyard designed by the architect Antonio da Sangallo will welcome the visitors, who will be able to admire the Sala dei Mappamondi (Globes room) painted by Francesco Salviati, master of the Italian Mannerism.

Cost of the visit € 50,00 per person Extraordinary opening AFridary tJun e P$th r"##o$ gram

Thursday June %rd "##$ Morning from !# am to !" %# p8m8 Medieval Rome One of the most secret ages of the history, the Medieval Age, will be discovered by the visit of mostly unknown sites. You will go underground into the church of Saint Clement, which presents a three level architecture from an ancient roman mitraeus to a XV century church, passing through the rests of a medieval basilica. Among sculptures, ancient frescoes and dark passages, you will understand the continuous growth of three different Rome, one on top of the other.

Cost of the visit € 40,00 per person

25 Thursday June %nd "##$ Afternoon from $ to ' p8m8 Palazzo Colonna One of the most important noble families of Rome will open the doors of the wonderful Palazzo Colonna, just off Fontana di Trevi. The extraordinary private visit of the Painting Gallery will present masterpieces of the Roman Mannerism and Baroque, featuring Annibale Carracci, Guercino around amazing affrescoes painted in the XV century. You will have even the privilege to discover the private apartment of the Isabelle Princess, an example of XVII century house, which keeps the famous landscapes of Rome and Venice painted by Gaspar Van Wittel.

Cost of the visit € 70,00 per person Extraordinary opening AJune r"ntd9% rdP9$thr "#o#$ gram

Friday June $th "##$ Morning from !# am to !" %# p8m8 Rome and the Baroque genius During XVII century Rome changed its own look by the genius of a whole generation of architects and painters, who worked for the Pope. Bernini and Borromini, Pietro da Cortona and Guido Reni are some of the extraordinary artists whom you will meet during this walk from the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, with the Saint Therese’s Ecstasy by Bernini, to San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane, masterpiece by Francesco Borromini.

Cost of the visit € 40,00 per person

26 Friday June $th "##$ Afternoon from $ to ' p8m8 Palazzo Falconieri Francesco Borromini is one of the most impressive architects who ever worked in Rome. He designed churches and chapels for religious organizations, but he rarely worked for private families. Palazzo Falconieri, along Via Giulia, is one of his most unknown works, consisting in little rooms with mysterious ceilings and a terrace opened just in the heart of Rome and offering one of the most amazing panorama of the city. The visit will also provide a walk along Via Giulia and an illustration of the palaces belonging to the Renaissance period.

Cost of the visit € 40,00 per person AJune r"ntd9% rdP9$thr "#o#$ gram

June "nd9%rd9$th "##$ Afternoon from % to . p8m8 Private view of the Sistine Chapel The cultural program offers the chance to visit the Sistine Chapel by private view. The vault and the Final Judgment painted by Michelangelo will be seen in a quiet atmosphere with the ordinary visitors. This chance will be organized each afternoon of the meeting, depending of the number of requests.

Cost of the visit € 110,00 per person Minimum 40 person group If you want to reserve your visit to the Sistine Chapel, please write back indicating the date that you are interested in

27 Day Depending on the request Morning from !# to !" %# a8m8 The Jewish Ghetto and the Sinagogue In 1555 Pope Paul IV established the Ghetto in Rome, forcing all the Jewish people to go and live in a four block area, close to the river Tiber. Few knows that Jewish used to live in Rome since a very ancient period. This walk will explain how the life in the Ghetto was like and how the capital of the Catholicism reacted to the huge presence of Jewish people. A visit inside the Sinagogue is also planned.

Cost of the visit € 40,00 per person TFloroenceu Narpless & CPaprirogram

Tour to Florence on a " days basis Enjoy the historical city of Florence in Tuscany, the birth place of the Renaissance, a fascinating centre of art, sculpture and architecture. You'll find here a perfect mixture of a medieval masterpiece and a walkable town with the Europe's best shopping (particularly if you like leather goods).

Bus transfer Rome—Florence—Rome 1 night in a 4 stars hotel, few steps away from the most famous monuments.

Bed and Breakfast in double room With a minimum of 20 people, 28 € 210,00 per person.

Tour to Naples & Capri on a " days basis One of the pearls of the Parthenopean Islands, Capri lies about 17 miles from Naples surrounded by a deep blue sea. In the middle of a surrealistic landscape, you'll find archaeological treasures to visit.

Bus transfer Rome —Naples—Rome Fast ferry boat transfer Naples—Capri—Naples 1 night in a 4 stars hotel, located in a privileged position in the heart of Capri

Bed and Breakfast in double room With a minimum of 20 people, € 200,00 per person. IGennerafl Ionforrmamtions ations Informations

Scientific Secretariat Vincenzo Pansadoro Foundation Via Aurelia 559, Rome 00165, Italy Tel +39-06-66418008 Fax +39-06-6630771 Email: [email protected] Operative Secretariat & Fedra Congressi Hotel Reservation Instructions Via Achille Barilatti 61, Rome 00144, Italy Tel +39-06-52247328 Fax +39-06-5205625 (Monday-Friday; 9:00 am–6:00 pm Rome time) Email: [email protected] Web site; www.challengesinlaparoscopy2004.it

Congress Venue Palazzo dei Congressi Piazzale J.F. Kennedy, Rome 00144, Italy Tel +39-06-54252710 Fax +39-06-54252800

Official Language English, simultaneous translation in italian 30 Surgical Sessions Are going to be performed at Clinica Pio XI Via Aurelia 559, 00165 Rome

Weather & Temperatures June in Rome is generally warm. temperatures may reach 77-86° F (25-30° C)

E8C8M8 Accreditation E.C.M. Credits have been requested

Hotel Reservation Instructions Arrangements for special convention rates have been contracted with several hotels located nearby the Congress venue.

All requests for hotel room reservations must be mailed directly or submitted on-line to Fedra Congressi Via Achille Barilatti 61, Rome 00144, Italy Tel +39-06-52247328 Fax +39-06-5205625 (Monday-Friday; 9:00 am–6:00 pm Rome time) Email: [email protected] www.challengesinlaparoscopy2004.it Informations

Since June is one of the Rome’s busiest tourist months it is suggested that hotel accommodations be made as soon as possible. You should choose your hotel in order of preference. Reservations are processed on a first-in, first-out basis.

In the event accommodations you choose are not available, Fedra Congressi will assign you the next available hotel that best meets your needs. You will receive a hotel confirmation directly from Fedra Congressi.

Room Deposit Hotels require a deposit (first night) per room to hold your reservation. Checks may be made payable to Fedra Congressi (in € funds) or complete the credit card information section of the reservation form. Your credit card which must be valid through June 30, 2004, will be used as a guarantee for your hotel reservation. Wire transfers and bank drafts are subject to a € 15,00 administrative fee.

31 Hotel cancellation policy Cancellation must be received by Fedra Congressi 30 days prior to date of arrival for room deposit refund.

Changes and cancellations Your reservations will be processed by Fedra Congressi up your date of arrival. So, you should notify Fedra Congressi of changes or cancellations.

Hotel reservation forms cannot be processed unless Credit Card Informations or check (Payable in € Funds) is provided. ILisnt off Hootelsrmations

Taxes and Breakfast incuded Sheraton Roma Viale del Pattinaggio 100, Rome 10 min walking distance Double classic € 271,00 Double-Double classic € 332,00 Double superior € 313,00 Double-Double superior € 382,00

Sheraton Golf Parco Dé Medici Viale Parco dei Medici 165-167, Rome Shuttle bus Double € 231,00 Double-Double € 257,00

Sheraton Four Points Via Eroi di Cefalonia 30, Rome Shuttle bus Double € 160,00 Double-Double € 200,00

Holiday Inn Rome Parco Dé Medici Viale Castello della Magliana 65, Rome Shuttle bus Double € 166,00 32 Double/Double € 190,00

Hotel dei Congressi Viale Shakespeare 29, Rome 5 min walking distance Double € 145,00 Double-Double € 185,00

Aran Park Hotel Via Riccardo Forster 24, Rome Shuttle bus Double € 126,00 Double-Double € 165,00

American Palace Eur Via Laurentina 554, Rome Shuttle bus Single € 119,00 Double € 136,00 Double-Double € 169,00

Colombo Hotel Via Cristoforo Colombo 710, Rome Shuttle bus Single € 119,00 Double € 136,00 Double-Double € 169,00

Eur Suite Roma Via Prezzolini 5, Rome Shuttle bus Single € 119,00 Double € 136,00 Double-Double € 169,00