19th Annual Pediatric Urology Laparoscopy Course

Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:00 AM - Saturday, October 4, 2025, 5:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 hours)

The Pediatric Urology Laparoscopy Course is a hands-on course that is designed for Urology Fellows seeking to improve minimally invasive/laparoscopic pediatric surgical techniques. The course serves as an excellent platform to bring in an array of visiting faculty that are highly experienced in laparoscopy hence providing attendees with an opportunity to learn from some of the best leaders in the field of Pediatric Urology to increase levels of performance. The course includes lectures and hands-on dry skills lab.

1. Describe the indications/approaches of minimally invasive surgery for common and advanced pediatric urological pathologies.
2. Demonstrate the essentials of core equipment used in laparoscopic (Pediatric) Urological surgery.
3. Identify the different types of basic laparoscopic instruments and describe the advantages/disadvantages of each type.
4. Demonstrate the setup and troubleshooting process of the basic laparoscopic equipment including insufflation, light source, laparoscopes and video imaging.
5. Describe the major complications of laparoscopic surgery and the management of those laparoscopic complications.

The $750 registration will cover the following:

• course registration

• hotel

• breakfast and lunch during course

• Saturday evening reception

• transportation from hotel to course related activities

• scrubs and protective eyewear for wet lab

Registration will close Friday, September 26, 2025.

Air Travel

Registrants are responsible for their travel to and from Columbus. It is recommended to fly in and out of John Glenn International Airport (CMH). There is a social networking dinner on the Saturday evening, therefore you should book your return flight for Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Joint Accredited Statement

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

AMA Statement

The Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

A hotel reservation will be made for you arriving Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 - departing Sunday, October 5, 2025. Once you register, a hotel reservation will be made and shared with you.

Please let [email protected] if this stay duration needs adjusted or if housing is not needed.

Any hotel accommodations needed before Thursday, 10/2 or after Sunday, 10/5 will be the responsibility of the attendee.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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