ICS Podcast: Recent Episodes

International Continence Society

Leading continence research and education. The official podcast of the International Continence Society www.ics.org. ICS is the leading international, multi-disciplinary organisation for medical professionals working in the field of incontinence. ICS provides the latest scientific and clinical updates to professionals in the field.

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Marcio Averbeck sits down with Benoit Peyronnet and Sanjay Sinha to discuss day 3 of ICS 2024 Madrid, and take questions from the audience.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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In this episode, ICS Education Committee member Shannon Wallace is joined by Workshop Chair Bob Yang to discuss one of the most anticipated sessions at ICS-EUS 2025 in Abu Dhabi:
“Combating Recurrent UTIs: Latest Developments in Embedded Infections and UTI Vaccines.”

This 60-minute, intermediate-level workshop dives into the science behind embedded urinary tract infections (UTIs) and explores the future of UTI vaccine development. With recurrent UTIs remaining a persistent and often misunderstood challenge in urology and urogynaecology, this session offers a timely and evidence-based update for clinicians and researchers alike.

Attendees will also hear from expert speakers:

  • Stephen Foley – presenting a critical review of current clinical evidence on UTI vaccines
  • Christopher Blick – sharing real-world applications and clinical insights

Why attend?

  • Understand the pathophysiology of embedded UTIs and intracellular bacterial reservoirs
  • Explore the latest research and future directions in UTI vaccine development
  • Analyse clinical trial data and discuss practical applications in patient care

Places are limited and lunch is included — so don’t delay!
Secure your ticket now: Workshop 12 – ICS-EUS 2025

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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ICS General Secretary, John Heesakkers hosts a conversation with Meeting Co-Chair, Sherif Mourad and Scientific Chair, Adrian Wagg about our next joint annual meeting ICS-EUS 2025 Abu Dhabi.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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In this episode, ICS Education Committee member Shannon Wallace chats with Workshop Chair Bob Yang about his team’s upcoming session at ICS-EUS 2025 in Abu Dhabi:
“Adjustable Incontinence Devices for Men – A Practical Hands-on Workshop.”

This 90-minute, ticketed session offers an interactive, small-group experience focused on the latest adjustable continence technologies for male stress urinary incontinence (SUI), particularly post-prostatectomy. With prostate cancer and BOO surgeries on the rise, this workshop addresses the growing need for long-term, adaptable solutions in men’s health.

You’ll hear insights from the full speaker line-up:

  • Lawrence Yeung – on ProACT
  • Fabian Queißert – on ATOMS
  • Stephen Foley – on ZSI 375

Why attend?

  • Learn hands-on techniques for fitting, adjusting, and troubleshooting three leading adjustable devices: ProACT, ATOMS, and ZSI 375
  • Gain practical skills from world-leading experts
  • Build confidence in managing male SUI in your clinical practice

Places are limited and lunch is included — so don’t wait!
Secure your ticket now: Workshop 6 – ICS-EUS 2025

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Join Linda McLean as she leads a dynamic discussion with Marylène Charette and Heidi Moossdorff-Steinhauser on the latest advancements in pelvic health physiotherapy, connecting research insights to clinical practice at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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In this episode, ICS Education Committee member Shannon Wallace speaks with Workshop Chair Sherif Mourad about his team’s highly anticipated workshop at ICS-EUS 2025 in Abu Dhabi: “Female Urogenital Fistula; From Simple to the Complex Scenario.”

Together, they explore the workshop’s comprehensive agenda, which spans the classification, diagnosis, and surgical repair of female urogenital fistulas (FUGF), including both common and rare presentations. The session will feature expert insights and video demonstrations from a distinguished panel of speakers:

  • Cuneyd Ozkurkcugil – on aetiology, pathology, and rare fistula types
  • Wally Mahfouz – on classification systems
  • Sandip Prasan Vasavada – on complex repairs and robotic techniques
  • Riyad Taher Al Mousa – on post-diversion and malignant fistulas
  • Sherif Mourad – on surgical approaches and case-based learning

Why attend?
This workshop is ideal for urologists, urogynaecologists, and pelvic floor specialists seeking to:

  • Understand the full spectrum of FUGF presentations
  • Learn surgical tips and tricks for complex repairs
  • Explore the role of laparoscopy and robotic techniques
  • Improve patient outcomes through better diagnosis and treatment planning

Seats are limited, and this is a ticketed session with lunch provided — so register early to secure your place: Workshop 10 – ICS-EUS 2025

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Marcio Averbeck sits down with Margot Damaser and Craig Comiter to discuss day 2 of ICS 2024 Madrid, and take questions from the audience.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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ICS 2024 Session Chair, Dudley Robinson, chats with Carol Bugge to find out more about her award winning ICS 2024 abstract, #131 A randomised controlled trial of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of vaginal pessary self-management vs clinic based care for pelvic organ prolapse: four year follow up data.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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ICS Trustee Marcus Drake hosts a conversation with ICS Urodynamics Committee Chair Tufan Tarcan and ICS Trustee Enrico Finazzi Agrò about the all new ICS eLearning modules launching at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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ICS Education Committee Member Shannon Wallace hosts a conversation with Zainab Noor and Marisa Cornejo-Vega about the Early Career Professionals Session at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Emmanuel Chartier-Kastler sits down with Michel Wyndaele and Salvador Arlandis Guzmán to discuss day 1 of ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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ICS Trustee, Frankie Bates, hosts a conversation with Victoria Salmon (presenter abstract #53) and Cristina Gallego-Gómez (presenter abstract #44) about their research presented at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Shannon Wallace hosts a conversation with Anna Spivak and Leila Neshatian about Workshop 5, Comprehensive Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Paul Hodges hosts a conversation with Grainne Donnelly and Linda McLean about the ICS Physiotherapy Committee workshop Ultrasound Imaging of the Structure and Function of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Men and Women at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Francis "Monty" Hughes hosts a conversation with Lysanne Campeau (presenter abstract #27) and Julien Ratelade (presenter abstract #33) about their research presented at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Recorded at the ICS Live Lounge on Wednesday 23rd October at ICS 2024 Madrid.

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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Specialist Dialogues in Urodynamics 1: The Use of Urodynamics in the Neurogenic Population. Ulrich Mehnert and Blayne Welk.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ content series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This episode aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection.

Future content will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Production of this episode has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions expressed are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile:

Ulrich Mehnert
Blayne Welk

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
01:50 The importance of urodynamics in neurogenic patients
04:57 Urodynamic assessment in multiple sclerosis
16:30 Explaining urodynamics to neurogenic patients
19:47 Urodynamic evaluation of detrusor overactivity in neurogenic patients
29:51 Urodynamic follow-up after botulinum toxin A treatment

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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This workshop, organized by ICS and ASCRS, will explore multidisciplinary approaches to bowel incontinence, covering diagnosis, conservative treatments, and invasive procedures. It includes discussions on pelvic floor disorders, obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS), and neuromodulation. Attendees will gain insights through case discussions on current management practices. Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7666

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Sherif Mourad, chair of the ICS Developing World Committee, discusses his team's ICS 2024 Madrid workshop with Shannon Wallace. During the workshop, participants will learn about female urogenital fistula, including simple and complex cases. The workshop is free and open to everyone. There will also be presentations from Cüneyd Zkürkçügil, Riyad Taher Al Mousa, Wally Mahfouz, and Sandip Prasan Vasavada on the panel of experts participating in the workshop.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7701

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Shannon Wallace interviews Bill Gibson, chair of the ICS Ethics Committee, about their upcoming workshop at ICS 2024 in Madrid. The free session on October 23rd, "Ethical Considerations in Continence Care for Adolescence," addresses the unique ethical challenges in adolescent continence care using the four box model. With case studies and expert insights from diverse speakers, the workshop aims to deepen understanding of ethical principles in clinical practice. Attendees will engage in interactive discussions to enhance patient care through ethical frameworks.

Find out more at: https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7683

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Join ICS Scientific Chair Adrian Wagg, senior publisher Lei Dries-Zhang, Head of Metrics Development at Digital Science Mike Taylor, and patient advocate Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest at ICS 2024 Madrid for an engaging roundtable on improving research impact. Adrian Wagg will introduce the session, focusing on effective research communication. Lei Dries-Zhang will discuss Elsevier’s open science initiatives and the progress of the journal "Continence." Mike Taylor will cover alternative metrics and understanding research dissemination. Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest will provide the patient perspective, emphasizing the growing health literacy and demands of patients. This diverse panel aims to offer valuable strategies and novel ideas to enhance the impact of research in various fields.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7728

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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In this ICS podcast, Shannon Wallace interviews Dr. Luca Cindolo about his team's upcoming workshop at ICS 2024 in Madrid. Scheduled for October 23rd, this workshop, "Novel Therapies for Benign Prostatic Obstruction: Technologies and Practical Instruction," will feature minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign prostatic obstruction. Dr. Cindolo emphasizes the workshop's interactive nature and its relevance for both young and experienced urologists, physiologists, and nursing staff. Highlighted experts include Feras Al Jaafari, Riccardo Bertolo, and Dr. Socarrás. The workshop promises comprehensive education and practical insights for attendees, aiming to enhance patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7695

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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ICS Education Committee member Shannon Wallace interviews health experts about their upcoming workshop at ICS 2024 in Madrid. The workshop, "Revisiting What Works and Why in Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Prescribing - a Biopsychosocial Integration of Science to Help Achieve Better Behavioural and Health Outcomes" features insights from Professor Sarah Dean, physiotherapists Helena Frawley, Jean Hay-Smith, Malgorzata Starzec-Proserpio, and researcher Victoria Salmon. They discuss the need for clear guidance on pelvic floor muscle training, integrating behavioral science and physical therapy to enhance patient outcomes. The session aims to address misconceptions, offer practical strategies for clinicians, and promote accessible exercise programs for women, especially in non-clinical and remote settings. Attendees will gain comprehensive, evidence-based knowledge to improve support for pelvic floor health.

Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7752

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Shannon Wallace asks Tufan Tarcan all about his team's workshop taking place at this year's ICS annual meeting in Madrid.

https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7769

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Biomedical Engineer Margot Damaser meets Research Scientist Petra de Graaf and Pharmacologist Pradeep Tyagi to discuss their captivating ICS abstract presentations on urethral structure disease studied using a human urethra-on-a-chip and the interaction between perfusion and permeability in bladder inflammation.

  • Human urethra-on-a-chip to study urethral sticture disease
  • Probing The Interplay of Perfusion and Permeability in Bladder Inflammation

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Shannon Wallace asks Hashim Hashim, Carolina Ochoa, Arun Sahai, Emre Huri, Salvador Guzman and Marcio Averbeck all about their team's workshop taking place at this year's ICS annual meeting in Madrid.

https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7717
https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7724

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Health Services Researcher Tiina Vaittinen discusses her keynote presentation on "the role of nursing in holistically sustainable continence care" ahead of the ICS Nursing Forum at ICS 2023 Toronto with ICS Nursing committee chair Tamara Dickinson .

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Shannon Wallace asks Michel Wyndaele, Eva Fong, and Benoit Peyronnet all about their team's workshop taking place at this year's ICS annual meeting in Madrid.

https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7694

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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ICS Trustee Frankie Bates asks WFIPP President Lynne Van Poelgeest and WFIPP Treasurer Tomasz Michalek all about World Continence Week 2024.

Supported by Medtronic.

WFIPP is pleased to announce that the World Continence Week (WCW) toolkit for 2024 is now available online (Resources Archive – WFIPP.org). Included in this toolkit are the various WCW2024 posters! All created to help you promote World Continence Week 2024 across the globe.

World Continence Week (WCW) is an annual initiative devised and managed by WFIPP, with the endorsement and support of the International Continence Society (ICS), European Association of Urology(EAU) and the Ibero-American Society of Neurourology and Urogynaecology (SINUG).

It is a global initiative intended to raise awareness of bladder & bowel issues, chronic pelvic pain and other debilitating conditions which impact greatly on the lives of patients, families and carers. Our main themes for 2024 are Shared Decision Making, Incontinence and Mental Health and Commitment to Collaboration in Continence Care (the 4 C’s Project).

WFIPP is arranging a series of webinars including those where individual companies will be able to present their innovative device/treatment. Furthermore, there will be a very special webinar/roundtable dedicated to the 4 C’s Project (Commitment to Collaboration in Continence Care) and a special webinar organized together with ECHAlliance about: ‘Continence Thematic Innovation Ecosystem’, both with prominent speakers from across the globe. More details to follow.

Clearly, the objective is to raise global awareness of such conditions and help remove stigmas and taboos via events, publications, press releases and the like. This with a view to providing a reliable and easily accessible forum for those seeking information – patients, families, carers, healthcare professionals, institutions (scientific and academic) and industry and of course all the patient advisory groups around the world.

And now it is your turn, either individually or via your various organizations, to get the message out loud and clear. The success of this global awareness-raising campaign really depends on a massive collaborative effort. WFIPP trusts you will use the toolkit to the full and asks you/your organization to hold as many events as possible to promote WCW24.

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Physiotherapists Lori Forner and Paul Hodges recount their experience of the ICS Physiotherapy Forum at ICS 2023 Toronto with Marie-Pierre Cyr.

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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The public rightly expects high quality dignified care for all, including older people and persons living with dementia who require care in an institutional care setting such as a hospital or care home. However, in many countries, care quality within these institutions falls far below the public’s expectations.

The speakers for this podcast draw on their own research and broader research to draw attention to institutional structures and processes of care that are risk factors for iatrogenic incontinence. Professor Joan Ostaszkiewicz advocates for continence care that foregrounds the person’s dignity in everyday care interactions. Professor Katie Featherstone describes how her ethnographic research illuminated practices in hospitals that systematically fail to recognise and meet the basic hygiene needs of older people and people living with dementia. Dr Tiina Vaittinnen argues that iatrogenic incontinence is a form of harm and injustice that is deeply imbued in the present cultures of care in institutionalised care settings and that it is caused by dysfunctional health systems. Collectively, they articulate the system-level, long-term economic and environmental impacts of the lack of attention to incontinence and continence caregiving in public health and policy.

Joan Ostaszkiewicz, Nurse

Katie Featherstone, Social Scientist

Tiina Vaittinen Vaittinen, Health Services Researcher

Piers Gibbon, Journalist

Early registration for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Presented by Cüneyd Özkürkcügil, Sherif Mourad, and David Hernandez.

Bladder augmentation is a surgical procedure performed to provide adequate bladder capacity and preserve kidney function, as well as improving quality of life. Indications for augmentation cystoplasty are divided into two groups: neurogenic and non-neurogenic causes such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Spinal cord injury, myelodysplasia, tethered spinal cord and detrusor hyperactivity with high pressure , chronic cystitis, radiation cystitis, cloacal cystitis, defunctionalized bladder in a patient who is on dialysis. Timing is important for bladder augmentation in patients on dialysis who will undergo kidney transplantation. Monti and Mitrafonoff procedures are also surgical procedures for easy urethral catheterization. Patients must be persuaded of the importance of attending lifelong follow-up.

Abstract submission for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Tamara Dickinson, Donna Bliss & Janie Thompson

Abstract submission for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Welcome to another podcast. Shannon Wallace will discuss the perspectives of getting involved in the ICS with Tamara Dickinson (Nursing Committee Chair) and Paula Igualada Martinez (Physiotherapy Committee Char). They will highlight the roles or their committees and other collaborators of their respective disciplines. Tamara and Paula will discuss their involvement in the ICS over the years and ways it has changed them professionally and personally. Join us to learn how to become more involved as a novice or expert nurse and physiotherapist.

Abstract submission for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Welcome to another podcast exploring management of bowel dysfunction! Alison Hainsworth asks a panel of experts - Julie Cornish, Liliana Bordeianou and Emily Hoile - to help us to understand how we can look after our patients with faecal incontinence. We look at treatments - ranging from conservative measures to surgical intervention. We aim to offer practical advice as to how we can best serve our patients!

Abstract submission for ICS 2024 Madrid is now open at www.ics.org/2024

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2024 Madrid conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hear from the speakers of Workshop 21 as they share what they are most looking forward to during this popular and interactive session. In this podcast, the faculty discuss how they will explore the important work being carried out in non-mesh stress incontinence surgery, including outcome measures and the role of imaging and urodynamics. Jam-packed with information on non-mesh options and surgical tips and tricks, the workshop is for anyone with an interest in Urology, Urogynaecology, stress incontinence surgery or those who see non-mesh procedure patients post-surgery. 

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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In this second instalment Ashani Couchman (Urologist) and Brandon Szilagyi go on to discuss the effects of living with a stoma on relationships. Brandon shares his experiences of managing a Mitrofanoff stoma, the life situations he has tended to avoid, and the impact this had had on his friendships and relationships from childhood through to adulthood.

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Ashani Couchman (Urologist) talks to Brandon Szilagyi about growing up with catheters and the challenges and triumphs experienced along the way. in this inspiring podcast, Brandon, who was born with bladder exstrophy and lives with a Mitrofanoff stoma, relates the childhood challenges he faced as well as sharing insights into what better support looks like for teenagers and young adults.

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Shannon Wallace (Urogynaecologist) talks to Paula Igualada Martintez (Physiotherapist), Monica Franklin (Midwife) and Lucia Berry (Physiotherapist) about this much anticipated workshop at ICS 2023. The workshop speakers discuss how the session has been developed in response to the UK initiative to increase access to postnatal physiotherapy and multidisciplinary pelvic health clinics during the peripartum period, and the best way to optimise this resource. 

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Alison Hainworth talks to Arnold Goede (Consultant Laparoscopic General and Colorectal Surgeon), Jule Storrie (Senior Clinical Advisor) and Anton Emmanuel (Gastroenterologist) about the management of Bowel Dysfunction in patients with neurological conditions such as spinal injuries. This ICS podcast aims to better understand the bowel consequences of spinal cord injuries and discusses such areas as conservative and surgical management, the long-term outlook for patients and the teams required.  

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hear from workshop chair Howard Goldman (Urologist, United States) about Management of Complications of Mesh Sling Surgery - Demonstration through Surgical Video Cases which will take place at ICS 2023 Toronto. 

Learn how this workshop will review the management of such complications with a focus on using surgical video demonstrations to specifically review the surgical techniques necessary for successful outcomes.

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hear from workshop speakers Laura Thomas (Clinical Scientist, UK) Andrew Gammie (Biomedical Engineer, UK) about Basic Urodynamics - An Interactive Workshop which will take place at ICS 2023 Toronto. Learn how this workshop will provide a practical course offering an interactive 'hands on' environment for practitioners to improve their skills in urodynamics. The use of recorded tests, access to equipment and small groups means that individual problems can be addressed. At the end of the workshop delegates should feel more confident in their practice.

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hear from workshop chair Dean Elterman (Urologist, Canada) about this exciting workshop which will take place at ICS 2023 Toronto. Learn how this workshop will cover ecent advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures for BPH include UroLift, Rezum, iTind, and Aquablation. This 1.5hr instructional course will focus on novel therapies and techniques for the treatment of BPH. The course will provide an overview of the technologies in terms of equipment, technical approach, and high-level review of clinical data. The faculty will provide first-hand practical instruction on best practices including patient selection, technique selection, and “tips & tricks”. The faculty will provide international experience and evidenced-based summaries of the risks and benefits of these procedures to aid with patient counselling for informed consent.

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hear about the definitive complete reference work covering the entire field of continence for all disciplines in 2023!

This incredible reference for all health professionals working in continence and the pelvic floor contains the latest consensus on signs, diagnosis, treatment options and management for every aspect of pelvic floor dysfunction is delivered to you as an eBook PDF that can be used on all devices. Owners of the eBook have exclusive access to purchase printed versions of each of the chapters.

Incontinence 7th Edition is now available from www.ics.org/shop 

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hear from session chair Melanie Morin (Physiotherapist, Canada) along with an international panel of experts including Anna Padoa
(Urogynaecologist, Israel), Heather Howard (Sexologist, United States), Dee Hartmann (Physiotherapist, United States). Learn how they will discuss the most up-to-date evidence and advanced clinical practice on sexual health and pelvic floor function and disorders in women.

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Hosted by Alison Hainsworth with guests Kim Gorissen, Paula Igualada-Martinez and Rebecca Stevens. 

Find out which patients with bowel dysfunction can benefit from sacral neuromodulation.  

Registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

Hear from Benoit Peyronnet (Urologist), Dean Elterman (Urologist), Philip Van Kerrebroeck (Urologist), Shannon Wallace (Urogynaecologist), Howard Goldman (Urologist), Marcus Drake (Urologist), Paula Igualada Martinez(Physiotherapist)
and Angela Rantell(Nurse) about their most anticipated sessions and events at ICS 2023 Toronto, and what they love about ICS!

Early registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open until 13 June at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Get a taste of the faculty's upcoming talks at this exciting roundtable discussion taking place at ICS 2023 Toronto.

Hear from session chair Dr Benoit Peyronnet (Urologist,  Rennes, France) along with an international panel of experts including Dr Adrian Wagg (geriatrician, Edmonton, Canada), Dr Stuart Reynolds (urologist, Nashville, USA), Dr Claire Hentzen (Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Paris, France) and Dr Benjamin Brucker (urologist, New York, USA). Learn how they will delve into the pathophysiology of overactive bladder, to demonstrate how deciphering the symptoms and urodynamics profile may help to identify several subtypes of OAB. 

Early registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open until 13 June at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Dr William Gibson (Geriatrician, Edmonton, Canada) and Dr Catherine Murphy (Nurse, Southampton, United Kingdom) discuss this free, core curriculum workshop; including Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz (Nurse, Melbourne, Australia) and Dr Anne Suskind (Urologist, San Francisco, United States).

 Learn how they will use case studies to explore the ethical challenges faced when managing continence in people living with dementia (PLWD), using the four principles of medical ethics.

Early registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open until 13 June at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Get a taste of the faculty's upcoming talks at this exciting roundtable discussion taking place at ICS 2023 Toronto.

Hear from session chair Dr Howard Goldman (Urologist, Ohio, United States) along with an international panel of experts including Dr Rose Khavari (Urologist, Texas, United States), Dr Evgeniy Kreydin (Urologist, California, United States), Dr John Heesakkers (Urologist, Maastricht, Netherlands) and Dean Elterman (Urologist, Toronto, Canada). Learn how they will examine several emerging technologies including tibial nerve implants and innovations in sacral, transcranial as well as non-invasive spinal stimulation.

Early registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open until 13 June at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Michael Chancellor, State of the Art speaker at ICS 2023 Toronto, describes to Local Scientific Programme Co-Chair Jerzy Gajewski how he will present the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the advancement of research into this elusive urological syndrome in his lecture at the International Continence Society Annual Meeting.

Bladder Pain Syndromes: Have we made any advances in our understanding?

Early registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open until 13 June at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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In this episode, Joan Ostaszkiewicz, nurse and member of the ICS Scientific, Education and Ethics committees discusses:

  • Emotional and behavioural responses to incontinence
  • The social construction of beliefs and feelings about incontinence
  • Disease prestige
  • Shame and Disgust
  • The status of continence carework

Early registration for ICS 2023 Toronto is now open until 13 June at www.ics.org/2023/register

The ICS annual meeting is the must-attend, multidisciplinary event for clinical and research scientists interested in:

  • Urology
  • Urogynaecology
  • Female and functional urology
  • Gynaecology
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Neurourology
  • Pure and applied science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Geriatrics

The ICS 2023 Toronto conference fosters collaboration between all disciplines involved in continence care.

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Submit your abstract now to present your work at the leading international event for continence research and education. Hear from Adrian Wagg, Geriatrician, Marcus Drake, Urologist, Amy Dobberfuhl, Urologist, Manjula Annappa, Urogynaecologist, Paula Igualada Martinez, Physiotherapist, Angela Rantell, Nurse, Philip Van Kerrebroeck, Urologist, Howard Goldman, Urologist, Lori Birder, Neuroscientist, Elisabetta Costantini, Urologist, Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Urologist, Shannon Wallace, Urogynaecologist, Steven E Schraffordt Koops, Urogynaecologist, and John Heesakkers, Urologist about why you should submit your abstract to ICS 2023 Toronto.

ICS invites Clinical and Non-Clinical Abstracts in Urology, Urogynecology, Colorectal, Bowel Dysfunction, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Conservative Management and Pure and Applied Science. Abstracts are accepted in the following categories: - Continence Care Products / Devices / Technologies - Pelvic Organ Prolapse - E-Health - Pelvic Pain Syndromes - Ethics - Pharmacology - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) / Voiding Dysfunction - Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor Disorders (New for 2023!) - Female Sexual Dysfunction - Prevention and Public Health - Female Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) - Prostate Clinical / Surgical - Geriatrics / Gerontology - Quality of Life / Patient and Caregiver Experiences - Health Services Delivery - Rehabilitation - Imaging - Research Methods / Techniques - Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) / Voiding Dysfunction - Transgender Health - Male Sexual Dysfunction - Urethra Male / Female - Male Stress Urinary Incontinence (Post Prostatectomy Incontinence) - Urodynamics - Neurourology

ICS 2023 Toronto abstract submission is now open at https://www.ics.org/2023/abstracts until 3 April!

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Do patients really care what exactly is causing their symptoms? Hear the views of experts in the field.

Production of this podcast has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ podcast series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This series aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection. Future episodes will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Urologist
Eskinder Solomon, Clinical Scientist
Tufan Tarcan, Urologist
Marcus John Drake, Urologist
Desiree Vrijens, Urologist
Ulrich Mehnert, Neurourologist
Melissa R. Kaufman, Urologist

Urodynamics Under the Lens video series

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Isn’t it difficult to get reimbursement for urodynamics? Hear the views of experts in the field.

Production of this podcast has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ podcast series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This series aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection. Future episodes will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Tufan Tarcan, Urologist
Ulrich Mehnert, Neurourologist
Melissa R. Kaufman, Urologist

Urodynamics Under the Lens video series

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How invasive is urodynamics? Especially when compared to ‘minimally invasive’ surgery? Hear the views of experts in the field.

Production of this podcast has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ podcast series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This series aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection. Future episodes will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Urologist
Eskinder Solomon, Clinical Scientist
Tufan Tarcan, Urologist
Marcus John Drake, Urologist
Desiree Vrijens, Urologist
Ulrich Mehnert, Neurourologist
Melissa R. Kaufman, Urologist

Urodynamics Under the Lens video series

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Some well-known clinical trials suggest doing urodynamics makes no difference to patient outcomes? Hear the views of experts in the field.

Production of this podcast has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ podcast series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This series aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection. Future episodes will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Urologist
Eskinder Solomon, Clinical Scientist
Tufan Tarcan, Urologist
Marcus John Drake, Urologist
Desiree Vrijens, Urologist
Ulrich Mehnert, Neurourologist
Melissa R. Kaufman, Urologist

Urodynamics Under the Lens video series

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Does urodynamic investigation really guide management choices? Hear the views of experts in the field.

Production of this podcast has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ podcast series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This series aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection. Future episodes will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Urologist
Eskinder Solomon, Clinical Scientist
Tufan Tarcan, Urologist
Marcus John Drake, Urologist
Desiree Vrijens, Urologist
Ulrich Mehnert, Neurourologist
Melissa R. Kaufman, Urologist

Urodynamics Under the Lens video series

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How important is objective diagnosis in functional urology? Hear the views of experts in the field.

Production of this podcast has been funded by Laborie. The views and opinions are those of the featured experts and not necessarily those of the ICS or Laborie. Disclosures are available in each expert's ICS profile.

The ‘Urodynamics Under the Lens’ podcast series explores the role, benefits and optimal usage of urodynamics from the personal perspectives of a range of experts in the field. Over recent years, opposing viewpoints in the literature about the value of urodynamics in functional urology have made this a confusing topic for many. This series aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage reflection. Future episodes will include specialist dialogues on the application of urodynamics in specific settings, explore quality assurance in urodynamic practice and provide accessible explanatory content aimed at patients.

Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Urologist
Eskinder Solomon, Clinical Scientist
Tufan Tarcan, Urologist
Marcus John Drake, Urologist
Desiree Vrijens, Urologist
Ulrich Mehnert, Neurourologist
Melissa R. Kaufman, Urologist

Urodynamics Under the Lens video series

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ICS 2023 annual meeting chair Magdy Hassouna and scientific co-chairs Nucelio Lemos and Jerzy Gajewski invite you to Toronto for ICS 2023, 27-29 September.

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ICS Education Committee members Alison Hainsworth and Paula Igualada Martinez
give a review of their favourite workshops from ICS 2022 Vienna.

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Hosted by Engelbert Hanzal (Gynaecologist)With guests Barbara Bodner-Adler (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist)and Christopher Henry Fry (Physiologist).

Hear about our Scientific Committee guests' top sessions at ICS 2022 Vienna  

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Hosted by Shannon Wallace (Urogynaecologist)With guests Dean Elterman (Urologist) and Anthony Kanai (Pharmacologist)

Hear about our Education Committee's top sessions at ICS 2022 Vienna  

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Hosted by Laurence Stewart (Urologist)With guests Kathleen Hunter (Nurse)and Adrian Wagg (Geriatrician) 

Hear about our Scientific Committee guests' top sessions at ICS 2022 Vienna 

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Hosted by Elise De (Urologist)With guest Paula Igualada Martinez (Physiotherapist)

Hear about our Education Committee's top sessions at ICS 2022 Vienna  

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Hosted by Margaret Sherburn (Physiotherapist)With guests Beth Shelly (Physiotherapist)and Helena Frawley (Physiotherapist)  

Learn about the terms included in the recently published pelvic floor muscle assessment terminology manuscript. 

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Hosted by Angie Rantell (nurse) and Marie-Pierre Cyr (Physiotherapist) With guests Joan Ostaszkiewicz (nurse)and Melanie Morin (Physiotherapist) 
The aim of this episode is to disseminate knowledge on the abstract submission process, to empower allied health professionals to submit their abstract to the forthcoming Annual meeting; ICS 2022 Vienna.

This episode will cover:

  • Tips and tricks for abstract submission/success from an allied health perspective
  • Suggestions for abstract topics for allied health professional
  • Scientific Committee insights – what are they looking for in an abstract submission. Including dos and don’ts

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Hosted by  Anna Podoa, with guests Anne-Florence Plante and Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum .

Recorded on 2 June 2021.

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Hosted by  Robyn Brennen and Helena C Frawley.

Recorded on 17 October 2021. 

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Hosted by  Nelly Faghani, with guests Robyn Brennen and Marie-Pierre Cyr.

Recorded on 22 June 2021. 

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Hosted by Loria Forner, with guests Helena Frawley and Jane Chalmers . 

Recorded on 8 July 2021.

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Hosted by Julia Herbert, with guests Jean Hay-Smith and Beth Shelly.

Recorded on 25 May 2021

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Hosted by  Cristiane Carboni with guests Paul Hodges and Jo Milios.
Recorded on 3 June 2021. 

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Hosted by Tinne Van Aggelpoel with guests Dawn Sandalcidi and Els Bakker.

Recorded on 14 May 2021. 

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Heather Moky, Loren Schecter and Sandi Gallagher.
Recorded on 4 May 2021.

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Hosted by  Hedwig Neels, with guests Joanie Mercier and Chantale Dumolin.

Recorded on 22 June 2021. 

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Hosted by Melanie Morin, with guests Serge Marchand and Luana Colloca.
Recorded on 5 May 2021.

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Hosted by Paula Igualada-Martinez, with guests Hege Hølmo Johannessen and Signe Stafne.
Recorded on 23 April 2021.

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Hosted by Lori Forner with guest Paul Hodges. Plus an introduction to the series from Cristiane Carboni and Melanie Morin.
Recorded on 12 April 2021.