Join leading experts in endourology for the Third Annual Mount Sinai Kidney Stone Symposium at AUA2026. This interactive evening covers the latest in kidney stone management, including miniaturized ureteroscopy, new approaches to large renal stones, fluid management in RIRS, and emerging stent-free therapies for ureteral strictures. Semi–live cases and expert panels provide practical insights for everyday clinical practice.
Location
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 2nd level - Rooms 6-10
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington DC | 20001
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington DC | 20001
Date & Time
May 15, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 PM
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Program Directors and Speakers
Mantu Gupta
MD
Chair of Urology at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside hospitals, and Director of the Mount Sinai Kidney Stone Center
William Atallah
MD
Associate Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine
at Mount Sinai
at Mount Sinai
Also Presenting
Karen Stern
MD
Mayo Clinic
Michael Palese
MD
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Naeem Bhojani
MD
University of Montreal Health Centre (CHUM)
Pablo Contreras
MD
Hospital Alemán
What to Expect?
Insightful Presentations
Expect to hear from top experts in urology, including renowned surgeons and researchers, who will deliver informative presentations on the latest advancements in Ureteroscopy and PCNL techniques.
Interactive Discussions
Engage in dynamic discussions led by the panel of experts, covering cutting-edge topics such as access sheaths, intra-renal pressure management, and the utilization of innovative technologies like Lithovue Elite.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow attendees, including colleagues and industry professionals, to exchange insights, share experiences, and build valuable connections within the field of urology.
Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
Take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed panelists and peers, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at advancing the field of stone management and endourology innovation.
Schedule
7:30 - 7:35 PM
Welcome and Introduction
William Atallah, MD and Mantu Gupta, MD
7:35 - 7:42 PM
How Low Can You Go? Miniaturization in Ureteroscopy
Mantu Gupta, MD
7:42 - 7:54 PM
Semi-Live Case Presentation and Discussion
William Atallah, MD
7:54 - 8:01 PM
No Knife, No Strife: CVAC for Large Renal Stones
Karen Stern, MD
8:01 - 8:13 PM
Semi-Live Case Presentation and Discussion
Michael Palese, MD
8:13 - 8:20 PM
The In’s and Out’s of RIRS: The Impact of Fluid Management
Naeem Bhojani, MD
8:20 - 8:27 PM
DCB and Go Stent-Free: Novel Treatment of Ureteral Strictures
Pablo Contreras, MD
8:27 - 8:30 PM
Conclusion
William Atallah, MD and Mantu Gupta, MD
Event Location
AUA2026
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 2nd level - Rooms 6-10
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington DC | 20001
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 2nd level - Rooms 6-10
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington DC | 20001