30-31 Oct 2026, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Scientific Programme
Infertility, Endourology, BPH
| Time | Session / Topic | Speaker / Chair |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–08:30 | Registration & welcome refreshments | |
| Scientific Session I - Optimizing Male Fertility Before ART | Moderators: Dr. Dulaim Al-Hajeri , Dr. Ali Al-Rasheed, Dr. Mohammad Al-Qattan | |
| 08:30–08:45 | Hormonal therapy in idiopathic male infertility: Evidence or myth? | Dr. Ali Al-Amiri |
| 08:45–09:00 | From Varicocele Repair to ART: Choosing the Right Path? | Dr. Naif Al-Hathal |
| 09:00–09:15 | Lifestyle medicine: GLP-1 agonists, obesity, vaping and environmental toxins | Dr. Thamer Al-Essa |
| 09:15–09:30 | Debate: Medical optimization vs Immediate ART | Panel discussion |
| 09:30–09:40 | Coffee break | |
| Scientific Session II - Surgical Sperm Retrieval Masterclass | Moderators: Dr. Ahmad Al-Malki, Dr.Mohammad Al-Kandari, Dr. Khalel Al-Awadhi | |
| 09:40–09:55 | PESA, TESA, TESE & Micro-TESE: Choosing the right procedure | Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Salem |
| 09:55–10:10 | Micro-TESE: Surgical pearls, pitfalls & avoiding failure | Dr. Bader Akroof |
| 10:10–10:30 | Challenging NOA cases: Multidisciplinary interactive Panel | Panel discussion |
| Scientific Session III — Precision Medicine & Challenging Cases | Moderators: Dr. Bader Akroof, Dr. Yaqoub Al-Qattan, Dr. Ahmed Shamsodini | |
| 10:35–10:50 | The future of male infertility AI, Multi-omics & precision medicine | Dr. Mohammad Kattan |
| 10:50–11:00 | Sperm DNA fragmentation: who should be tested? | Dr. Naif Al-Hathal |
| 11:00–11:10 | Beyond y chromosome microdeletion | Dr. Ahmad H. Al-Malki |
| 11:10–11:20 | Failed micro-TESE: what next? | Panel discussion |
| 11:20–13:00 | Prayer & lunch | |
| 13:00–14:00 | Opening ceremony and exhibition hall | Dr. Faisal Al-Hajeri |
| Scientific Session IV — Young Men with Hypogonadism: Treat or Observe? | Moderators: Dr. Naif Al-Hathal, Dr. Mohammad Dashti, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Salem | |
| 14:00–14:15 | Functional vs organic hypogonadism | Dr. Ahmad H. Al-Malki |
| 14:15–14:30 | Testosterone therapy versus fertility-preserving treatment | Dr. Mohammad H. Al-Kandari |
| 14:30–14:45 | Testosterone therapy in 2026: Current evidence and controversies? | Dr. Ali Al-Amiri |
| 14:45–15:00 | Where do we stand. Role of PRP, High frequency U/S prior to testicular biopsy? | Dr. Mohammad Kattan |
| 15:00–15:15 | Interactive debate: Should testosterone therapy be delayed in all reproductive-age men? | Panel discussion |
| 15:15–15:30 | Coffee break | |
| Scientific Session VI — Regenerative & Restorative Sexual Medicine: Hype or Reality? | Moderators: Dr. Tariq Al-Shayji, Dr. Ali Al-Sayrafi, Dr. Faisal Al-Hajeri | |
| 15:30–15:45 | Low-intensity shockwave therapy: Current evidence | Dr. Yaqoub Al-Qattan |
| 15:45–16:00 | PRP, stem cells & exosomes: Science, marketing or future standard? | Dr. Ahmed Shamsodini |
| 16:00–16:15 | Premature ejaculation: What’s new beyond conventional therapy? | Dr. Ahmed Shamsodini |
| 16:15–16:30 | Panel discussion | Panel discussion |
Endourology & BPH
| Time | Session / Topic | Speaker / Chair |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–08:30 | Coffee & networking | |
| Scientific Session I - Reimagining BPH Therapy: Beyond TURP | Moderators: Dr. Mohammad Al-Shazly, Dr. Meshari Al-Mutairi, Dr. Omar Al-Hunaidi | |
| 08:30–09:00 | Keynote lecture: The evolving landscape of BPH treatment — a 20-year horizon | Dr. Hazem Elmansy |
| 09:00–09:10 | Ejaculatory-preserving HoLEP | Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Kandari |
| 09:10–09:20 | Aquablation | Dr. Hazem Elmansy |
| 09:20–09:30 | Water-vapor thermal therapy | Dr. Abdullah Al-Omran |
| 09:30–09:40 | TPLA (transperineal laser ablation) | Prof. Ahmed Abou-Taleb |
| 09:40–09:50 | Prostate artery embolization (PAE): When is interventional radiology the right choice? | Dr. Hussain Cheraq |
| 09:50–10:00 | Drug-coated balloon therapy for BPH | Dr. Saud Al-Helal |
| 10:00–10:10 | UroLift | Dr. Said M. Yaiesh |
| 10:10–10:30 | Q&A panel discussion | |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee break | |
| Session 2 — Interactive Panel & Case Discussion: BPH | Moderators: Dr. Hazem Elmansy, Dr. Abdullatif Al-Terki, Dr. Saad Al-Dousari | |
| 11:00–11:15 | HoLEP | Dr. Mohannad Al-Harbi |
| 11:15–11:30 | BipoLEP | Dr. Loay Abbas |
| 11:30–11:45 | Single port RSP | Dr. Jamal Al-Amiri |
| 11:45–12:00 | Panel discussion & polling | |
| BEST OPTION FOR PATIENTS ON BLOOD THINNERS: | Moderators: Dr. Nawaf Al-Enezi, Dr. Saud Al-Helal, Dr. Jamal Al-Ameeri | |
| 12:00–12:15 | HoLEP | Dr. Mohannad Al-Harbi |
| 12:15–12:30 | ThuFLEP | Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Kandari |
| 12:30–12:45 | PVP | Dr. Ali A. Abdullah |
| 12:45–13:00 | BipoLEP | Dr. Loay Abbas |
| 13:00–13:15 | Q&A panel discussion | |
| 13:15–14:30 | Lunch break & prayer | |
| Session 3 — The Next Generation of Endourological Stone Treatment | Moderators: Dr.Nayef Al-Enezi, Dr. Loay Abbas, Dr. Mostafa Al-Mahmed | |
| 14:30–15:00 | Keynote lecture: Future of stone surgery — AI, automation & personalized medicine | Dr. Ahmed Al-Mujalhem |
| 15:00–15:15 | Robotic flexible ureteroscopy (R-URS): Clinical data, AI integration & economic viability | Prof. Morshed Salah |
| 15:15–15:30 | The rise of pulsed thulium:YAG laser (Thulio): Evidence vs TFL & holmium | Dr. Ioannis Kartalas Goumas |
| 15:30–15:45 | Enhanced imaging & navigation: CT and U/S fusion in PCNL | Dr. Khaled Al Otaibi |
| 15:45–16:00 | Coffee break | |
| Session 4 — Masterclass & Controversies: Stone Disease | Moderators: Dr. Hussain Al-Enezi, Dr. Ahmed R. El-Nahas, Dr. Mohammad Al-Ghanim | |
| 16:00–16:15 | The perfect puncture: Tips for ultrasound-guided | Dr. Ioannis Kartalas Goumas |
| 16:15–16:30 | Evidence before enthusiasm: Should we move from conventional to FANS? | Prof. Mohamed Al-Shazly |
| 16:30–16:45 | Complications of RIRS | Prof. Morshed Salah |
| 16:45–17:00 | Above the Rib: Supracoastal Access for PCNL | Prof. Mohamed Al-Shazly |
| 17:00–17:30 | Panel discussion & Q&A | |
| 17:30 | Closing remarks | |