Curriculum 2: Small Renal Mass Imaging
(3 Modules)
Coordinator: Jaime Landman, MD

The management of small renal masses continues to undergo major changes in management strategies. There is a large amount of new information regarding the biology and epidemiology of the small renal mass. It has become increasingly clear that as a specialty we are treating a new disease entity. Furthermore, new treatment modalities for small renal masses, including ablation technologies and new access techniques such as percutaneous ablation, have become viable treatment options and are increasingly used in clinical practice.

Increased education for urologists is required to help our community improve clinical decision making and to acquire the technical skills to successfully apply novel technologies to optimize the treatment of small renal masses.

The AUA's Office of Education has developed a curriculum, consisting of three course modules, to help urologists understand the nuances of the small renal mass. The goals of the three modules are to enhance the urologist's understanding of the biology and epidemiology of the disease, as well as the anatomy and imaging of the small renal mass. The courses are also designed to improve the urologist's ability to comprehend the advantages and limitations of contemporary treatment options, and to provide some of the technical skills required to effectively and efficiently perform these procedures.

Successful completion of the three modules will give the individual urologist an up-to-date and complete understanding of the management of small renal masses which will optimize patient care, and will help to further distinguish and solidify urology as the specialty of choice in the management of small renal masses.

Course #23 PG
Sunday, May 18
9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Renal Mass Biology, Relevant Anatomy, Treatment Algorithms (Observations vs. Ablation vs. Extirpation): A Case-oriented Seminar
Jaime Landman, MD

Course #60 DL
Monday, May 19
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Needle Ablative Therapy of the Kidney
Jeffery A. Cadeddu, MD

Course #69 PG
Monday, May 19
1:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Renal Ablation-Cryosurgery and Radiofrequency: Percutaneous and Laparoscopic Access Techniques, Outcomes and Complications
Benjamin R. Lee, MD