PAUS Rawalpindi / Islamabad Chapter Hosts Annual UROCON 2024
The Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons (PAUS) Rawalpindi/Islamabad Chapter successfully organized the Annual *UROCON 2024 conference at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, from December 13 to 15, 2024.
The conference featured a series of insightful research presentations by renowned urologists, including the Chairman of the Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant at PAF Hospital & President Pakistan Kidney Institute Islamabad, Prof. Saeed Akhter, and his team. Below are the details of their contributions:
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Research Papers Presented
1. Dr. Sadiqa Hassan, Senior Registrar Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: Duration of Menopause as an Independent Factor Responsible for Obstructive LUTS in Postmenopausal Women.
2. Dr. Ali Hassan Jafferi, Medical Officer Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topics:
o Cervical Blockage with Hematuria Presenting with Obstructive Uropathy: A Rare Scenario.
o Frequency of Patients with Deranged Renal Function Presenting with Kidney and Ureteric Stones: How They Differ from Those with Normal Renal Function Tests (RFTs).
3. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Senior Registrar Urology & Dr. Amna, Medical Officer Urology, PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Nephro-Sparing Nephrectomy in Renal Masses: A Single-Centre Study of Surgical Outcomes.
4. Dr. Adnan Khan, Resident Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Clinico-Pathological Features in Male vs. Female Patients with Extensive Keratinized Squamous Metaplasia of the Bladder.
5. Dr. Husnain Hamza Tariq, Resident Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Factors Affecting Recurrent UTIs in Postmenopausal Women Treated in Private Sector Tertiary Care Hospitals.
6. Dr. Manahil Tahir, Medical Officer Urology, PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Spectrum of Presentation in Patients with Stone Disease in Tertiary Care Private Hospitals: Initial Results.
7. Dr. Danish Gul Resident Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: Can We Avoid TURP?
8. Dr. Muhammad Imran Jamil Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: LAP RPLND Technique: Indications and Challenges.
9. Prof. Saeed Akhter President PKI, Chairman BOG PKLI & JMCRC, Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: Hepatitis Elimination Program in Pakistan: How Can You Help?
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The conference was a platform for professionals to share their groundbreaking research, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of Urology and Nephrology. Prof. Saeed Akhter's keynote presentation on the Hepatitis Elimination Program emphasized actionable strategies to combat the disease and sought greater involvement from the medical community.
The event concluded with a focus on advancements in patient care, surgical techniques, and preventive healthcare strategies, marking another successful chapter in PAUS’s efforts to elevate urological science in Pakistan.
The conference featured a series of insightful research presentations by renowned urologists, including the Chairman of the Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant at PAF Hospital & President Pakistan Kidney Institute Islamabad, Prof. Saeed Akhter, and his team. Below are the details of their contributions:
________________________________________
Research Papers Presented
1. Dr. Sadiqa Hassan, Senior Registrar Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: Duration of Menopause as an Independent Factor Responsible for Obstructive LUTS in Postmenopausal Women.
2. Dr. Ali Hassan Jafferi, Medical Officer Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topics:
o Cervical Blockage with Hematuria Presenting with Obstructive Uropathy: A Rare Scenario.
o Frequency of Patients with Deranged Renal Function Presenting with Kidney and Ureteric Stones: How They Differ from Those with Normal Renal Function Tests (RFTs).
3. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Senior Registrar Urology & Dr. Amna, Medical Officer Urology, PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Nephro-Sparing Nephrectomy in Renal Masses: A Single-Centre Study of Surgical Outcomes.
4. Dr. Adnan Khan, Resident Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Clinico-Pathological Features in Male vs. Female Patients with Extensive Keratinized Squamous Metaplasia of the Bladder.
5. Dr. Husnain Hamza Tariq, Resident Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Factors Affecting Recurrent UTIs in Postmenopausal Women Treated in Private Sector Tertiary Care Hospitals.
6. Dr. Manahil Tahir, Medical Officer Urology, PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic:
Spectrum of Presentation in Patients with Stone Disease in Tertiary Care Private Hospitals: Initial Results.
7. Dr. Danish Gul Resident Urology PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: Can We Avoid TURP?
8. Dr. Muhammad Imran Jamil Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: LAP RPLND Technique: Indications and Challenges.
9. Prof. Saeed Akhter President PKI, Chairman BOG PKLI & JMCRC, Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon PAF Hospital Islamabad
Topic: Hepatitis Elimination Program in Pakistan: How Can You Help?
________________________________________
The conference was a platform for professionals to share their groundbreaking research, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of Urology and Nephrology. Prof. Saeed Akhter's keynote presentation on the Hepatitis Elimination Program emphasized actionable strategies to combat the disease and sought greater involvement from the medical community.
The event concluded with a focus on advancements in patient care, surgical techniques, and preventive healthcare strategies, marking another successful chapter in PAUS’s efforts to elevate urological science in Pakistan.
