GURS-Masterclass 2026

Dear GURS friends and colleagues,

Welcome to the 20th GURS-Masterclass, taking place online from 28–30 October 2026.

Over three days, a distinguished international faculty of reconstructive urologists will bring together focused lectures, semi-live surgical demonstrations, two live reconstructive operations, case-based forums, expert panel discussions and live audience Q&A.

Day 1 explores advanced reconstructive principles through adult hypospadias revision, rare Cowper’s gland pathology and complex iatrogenic urethral injury following prostate treatment, combining focused lectures with semi-live operative demonstrations.

Day 2 is dedicated to recurrent urethral stricture disease following previous endoscopic treatment or open urethral reconstruction. Two live redo operations will be accompanied by continuous studio moderation, expert commentary at key decision points and active audience participation.

Day 3, held in association with the AUCA Conference, turns from treating complex injury to preventing avoidable harm. The programme addresses catheterisation safety, escalation pathways, early recognition and management of injury, human factors, incident reporting and professional accountability. The afternoon focuses on translating these principles into practice through structured training, e-learning, competency assessment, governance and a semi-live demonstration of catheterisation skills training for junior doctors.

Throughout the Masterclass, we will explore not only how to operate, but how to select the appropriate procedure, recognise failure, manage complications and prevent avoidable harm. Advanced reconstructive principles will be brought to life through operative demonstration, open faculty discussion, critical case analysis and active audience participation.

Celebrating 20 years of reconstructive education, surgical innovation and international collaboration, the GURS-Masterclass remains committed to sharing expertise, improving patient safety and advancing reconstructive urological care worldwide.

We very much look forward to welcoming you in October.

With warm regards,

 Daniela Andrich

Convenor, GURS-Masterclass

The objectives of the GURS-Masterclass are to:

1. Present contemporary evidence and advanced principles in congenital, iatrogenic, idiopathic and recurrent urethral stricture disease.
2. Demonstrate operative techniques and intra-operative decision-making through live and semi-live reconstructive surgery.
3. Develop clinical judgement through case-based forums, expert panel discussions and live audience Q&A.
4. Promote the prevention of iatrogenic urethral injury through practical education, system learning and professional accountability.
5. Strengthen international collaboration and support the continuing development of reconstructive urologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

By integrating evidence, surgical application and critical discussion, the GURS-Masterclass aims to advance reconstructive practice, improve patient safety and inspire the next generation.

Important reminder: Delegates must not record, photograph, rebroadcast, publish or share any GURS-Masterclass content. We rely on the trust and generosity of our patients, who permit their procedures to be presented within this secure professional learning environment.

The 20th GURS-Masterclass brings together a distinguished international faculty for three days of advanced education in urethral reconstruction and the prevention of iatrogenic urethral injury.

The programme combines 21 focused lectures, nine semi-live surgical demonstrations, two live reconstructive operations, case-based forums, expert panel discussions and live audience Q&A.

Faculty

• Daniela Andrich 
• Nikki Jeffery 
• Keith Rourke
• Jai Eswara 
• Krishnan Venkatesan 
• Felix Campos Juanatey 
• Margit Fisch 
• Tony Mundy 
• Anastasia Frost
• Mariya Dragova
• Ragheb Massouh
• Magdalena Tosun

Throughout the live and semi-live surgical sessions, the international faculty will provide continuous studio moderation, expert commentary and responses to questions submitted live by the online audience.

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Congenital Urethral Reconstruction and Iatrogenic Urethral Injury

09:00–09:05 | Welcome
Daniela Andrich

Morning Session

Adult Hypospadias Revision Surgery

09:05–09:20 | Lecture
Principles of Staged Urethral Reconstruction for Adult Hypospadias Revision Surgery
Margit Fisch

09:20–09:40 | Lecture
Single-Stage Hypospadias Revision Surgery: When Is It Feasible?
Felix Campos Juanatey

09:40–10:00 | Semi-Live Surgery
Distal Hypospadias Revision: Distal Penile Hypospadias Revision with BMG Inlay
Daniela Andrich

10:00–10:20 | Break

10:20–10:40 | Semi-Live Surgery
Single-Stage Repair of a Distal Penile Stricture with BMG Inlay
Keith Rourke

10:40–11:00 | Semi-Live Surgery
Proximal Hypospadias Revision: First-Stage Reconstruction with BMG Inlay
Daniela Andrich

11:00–11:20 | Semi-Live Surgery
Proximal Hypospadias Revision: Second-Stage Urethroplasty
Daniela Andrich

11:20–11:40 | Lecture
Catheter Traction and Urethral Piercing Injuries
Nikki Jeffery

11:40–12:00 | Semi-Live Surgery
Single-Stage Reconstruction of a Prince Albert Piercing Fistula with BMG Inlay and Glans Reconstruction
Daniela Andrich

12:00–12:40 | Lunch Break

Lunchtime Session

Urethral Diverticulum and Cowper’s Gland Pathology

12:40–13:00 | Lecture
Urethral Diverticula and Cowper’s Gland Cysts
Ragheb Massouh

13:00–13:20 | Semi-Live Surgery
Redo Excision of a Cowper’s Gland Cyst
Daniela Andrich

13:20–13:40 | Case Presentation
Excision of a Giant Cowper’s Cystic Perineal Mass
Tony Mundy

Afternoon Session

Iatrogenic Urethral Strictures Following Prostate Surgery

13:40–14:00 | Lecture
Urethral Strictures After TURP and HoLEP: How Location Determines Treatment
Jai Eswara

14:00–14:20 | Lecture
Bulbar Urethral Strictures After RALP: Treatment When Sphincter Function Is Compromised
Margit Fisch

14:20–14:40 | Lecture
Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis After RALP: Current Treatment Strategies
Krishnan Venkatesan

14:40–15:00 | Lecture
Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis After RALP and Radiotherapy: Current Treatment Strategies
Keith Rourke

15:00–15:20 | Lecture
Bladder Neck Disruption Following RALP and Radiotherapy: Pathogenesis of Uro-symphyseal Fistula
Tony Mundy

15:20–15:40 | Break

15:40–16:00 | Semi-Live Surgery
Urethroperineal Fistula Following Anterior Resection and Radiotherapy: BMG Dartos Patch Scrotal Drop Back
Daniela Andrich

16:00–17:00 | Faculty Case Discussions
Operative Decision-Making in Complex Iatrogenic Urethral Injury

Chair: Daniela Andrich

Panel: Nikki Jeffery, Keith Rourke, Jai Eswara, Krishnan Venkatesan, Felix Campos Juanatey, Margit Fisch, Tony Mundy 

Case 1 – Bulbar stricture following RALP with preserved external urethral sphincter function

Case 2 – Recurrent vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis after Bladder Neck Incisions

Case 3 – Combined vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis and proximal bulbar stricture

Case 4 – Radiotherapy-associated vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis with stress urinary incontinence

Case 5 – Conservative management of uro-symphyseal fistula

17:00–18:00 | Faculty Round-Up and Live Audience Q&A
Chair: Daniela Andrich

Panel: Nikki Jeffery, Keith Rourke, Jai Eswara, Krishnan Venkatesan, Felix Campos Juanatey, Margit Fisch, Tony Mundy 

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Idiopathic and Recurrent Urethral Stricture Disease

08:30–08:35 | Welcome
Daniela Andrich

Morning Session

Idiopathic Bulbar Strictures Following Failed Endoscopic or Prior Urethroplasty

08:35–08:50 | Semi-Live Surgery
Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Dilatation: Approved Indications and Limitations
Felix Campos Juanatey

08:50–09:10 | Lecture
Urethroplasty Techniques for Recurrent Idiopathic Bulbar Strictures After Failed Endoscopic Treatment
Jai Eswara

09:10–13:00 | Live Surgery
Redo Bulbar Urethroplasty Following Previous Dorsal BMG Urethroplasty
Daniela Andrich

13:00–13:30 | Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

Salvage Treatment Following Failed Urethroplasty

13:30–13:50 | Lecture
Off-Label Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Dilatation for Recurrent Stricture After Urethroplasty: Patient Selection and Limitations
Krishnan Venkatesan

13:50–14:10 | Semi-Live Surgery
Redo Perineal Urethrostomy with BMG Inlay
Daniela Andrich

14:10–16:00 | Live Surgery
Salvage Perineal Urethrostomy Following Previous Urethroplasty
Daniela Andrich

16:00–17:00 | Faculty Case Discussion
Chair: Daniela Andrich

Panel: Nikki Jeffery, Keith Rourke, Jai Eswara, Krishnan Venkatesan, Margit Fisch, Tony Mundy 

17:00–18:00 | Faculty Round-Up and Live Audience Q&A
Chair: Daniela Andrich

Panel: Nikki Jeffery, Keith Rourke, Jai Eswara, Krishnan Venkatesan, Felix Campos Juanatey, Margit Fisch, Tony Mundy 

Friday, 30 October 2026

Catheterisation Injury—Prevention, System Learning and Accountability

Held in association with the AUCA Conference and included for all GURS-Masterclass attendees.

The morning addresses prevention, escalation, serious complications, reporting, human factors and accountability; the afternoon then shows how competency-based catheterisation training and assessment is delivered and governed.

09:00–09:05 | Welcome and Online Check-In
Daniela Andrich

Morning Session

Prevention, Early Recognition and Acute Management of Catheter-Associated Urethral Injury (CAUI)

09:05–09:20 | Lecture
Catheter Safety: Why Every Catheterisation Pathway Needs a Plan B
Daniela Andrich

09:20–09:40 | Lecture
Escalation Pathways in the Emergency Department: Delivering Safe and Cost-Effective Care
Nikki Jeffery

09:40–10:00 | Lecture
Sepsis Following Catheter-Associated Urethral Injury: What Must Happen in the First 24 Hours
Keith Rourke

10:00–10:20 | Lecture
Capturing of Catheterisation Trauma in Electronic Patient Records: How EPIC Can Support Incident Reporting and Future Harm Prevention
Anastasia Frost

10:20–10:40 | Panel Discussion

Recognition, Escalation and Acute Management

Chair: Jai Eswara

Panel: Nikki Jeffery, Keith Rourke, Krishnan Venkatesan, Margit Fisch, Tony Mundy, Daniela Andrich

• When to stop 
• When to escalate 
• How to manage the injury and prevent serious harm

10:40–11:00 | Break

Late-Morning Session

Human Factors and Patient Safety

11:00–12:00 | Case-Based Forum
Where Did This Go Wrong?

Chair: Daniela Andrich

Real-world cases include:

• Catheter-associated urethral injury complications
• Catheter-associated urethral strictures
• Fournier’s gangrene following a catheter-related urethral injury

Case presenters:

• Nikki Jeffery 
• Jai Eswara 
• Keith Rourke 
• Krishnan Venkatesan 
• Ragheb Massouh 

12:00–13:00 | Panel Discussion
Cross-Specialty Harm and Accountability

Who is Responsible for Safe Patient-Care Pathways?
Chair: Daniela Andrich

Panel: Nikki Jeffery, Keith Rourke, Jai Eswara, Krishnan Venkatesan, Margit Fisch, Tony Mundy

13:00–14:00 | Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

From Training to Implementation

14:00–14:20 | Lecture
Standardised Catheterisation Training as a Patient-Safety Requirement
Daniela Andrich

14:20–14:40 | Lecture
Implementing Basic Male Urethral Catheterisation (BMUC) Skills Training:
Course Preparation, Trainer Faculty, Lesson Plans, Equipment and DOPS
Mariya Dragova

14:40–15:00 | Lecture
Advanced Male Urethral Catheterisation (AMUC) Skills Training:
Course Preparation, Trainer Faculty, Lesson Plans, Equipment and DOPS
Anastasia Frost

15:00–15:20 | Lecture
Integrating AUCA E-learning Modules into Hospital Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Anastasia Frost

15:20–15:40 | Lecture
AUCA E-learning Certification and Licensing Model to Support Practical Skills Training Implementation
Daniela Andrich

15:40–16:00 | Lecture
Governance of Mandatory Catheterisation Training for Junior Doctors: Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting
Magdalena Tosun

16:00–17:00 | Semi-Live Training Demonstration

Catheterisation Skills Training for Doctors and Nurses

Anastasia Frost, Mariya Dragova and Training Faculty

Pre-recorded during the FY1/FY2 induction programme, with live faculty commentary and discussion. The complete training pathway from preparation to competency assessment:

• Trainer preparation and equipment
• Faculty demonstration
• Recognition of difficulty 
• Knowing when to stop
• Escalation strategies (ABC escalation pathway) 
• Standardised safe practice 
• Supervised practical skills training at group tables 
• DOPS-based competency assessment

17:00–17:20 | Implementation Q&A and Faculty Take-Home Messages

Making Safe Catheterisation Training Work in Every Hospital

Chair: Daniela Andrich

Faculty:

• Mariya Dragova 
• Anastasia Frost 
• Magdalena Tosun

17:20–17:30 | Live Closing Remarks
Daniela Andrich

Reconstructive urologists, general urologists, urology trainees and fellows, and members of the multidisciplinary team involved in urethral reconstruction, catheterisation safety, education, governance and the management of catheter-associated urethral injury.

This Masterclass is designed for:

• Established reconstructive urologists seeking advanced operative discussion and exposure to complex redo surgery
• General urologists managing urethral strictures or complications following prostate treatment
• Urology trainees and fellows developing an interest in genitourinary reconstruction
• Urology nurses, advanced practitioners and clinical educators involved in catheterisation training and competency assessment
• Patient-safety, governance and quality-improvement professionals working to prevent catheter-associated harm

No formal prerequisites are required. The Masterclass is delivered in English and is intended for healthcare professionals with an interest in reconstructive urology, urethral stricture disease, catheterisation safety, clinical education or patient-safety governance.

Delegates require a reliable internet connection and a device capable of accessing the live online platform.

• £600 Standard Rate

Includes interactive online attendance at the 20th GURS-Masterclass, 28–30 October 2026, with access to all lectures, live and semi-live surgery, case-based forums, panel discussions and live audience Q&A.

Registration includes 18 CPD credits, 12-month post-event access to the curated 2026 programme recordings, and access to archived GURS-Masterclass recordings from 2017 onwards.

• £300 Trainee & Fellow Rate

Available worldwide to trainees and fellows. Includes the same full programme access, 18 CPD credits and post-event viewing.
Verification required: please email a brief letter from your training supervisor confirming your trainee/fellow status to info@auca.online.

Important Note
Access is strictly limited to registered delegates. Recording, photographing, rebroadcasting, publishing or sharing any event content or access details is prohibited to protect patient confidentiality and preserve the security and integrity of the Masterclass.