Past events
SGH Urology Nursing Symposium 2025: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Innovations in Andrology, Reconstruction & Female Urology
SGH Urology Nursing Symposium 2025:
Enhancing Quality of Life Through Innovations in Andrology, Reconstruction & Female Urology
In conjunction with SGH Urology Week 2025
RECONSTRUCTIVE UROLOGY WORKSHOP - Live Robotic Animal Surgery
With reconstructive urology being the main theme of SGH Urology Week 2025, I am proud to present a series of workshops and events over a course of 3 days which will showcase the newest technologies and advances in functional & reconstructive urology.
We are honoured to have 2 international invited faculty with us this year, Prof Véronique Phé from France and A/Prof Vincent Tse from Australia who have kindly agreed to come and share their knowledge and experience with us.
A/Prof Ng Lay Guat, our mother of reconstructive urology in Singapore, will also share her vast experience in the field.
We hope you will enjoy the programme lined up! Hope to see you soon at Uroweek!
Workshop Details
Our invited faculty will be demonstrating techniques and a step-by-step guide on performing robotic reconstructive surgery such as artificial urinary sphincter insertion and bladder augmentation/diversion using a porcine model. The event will be live-casted if there are overwhelming registrations.
SGH UROLOGY DINNER & LECTURE 2025
Distinguished Annual Lecturer: Prof Véronique Phé
The SGH Urology Annual Lectureship is the highest honour conferred by the department upon an internationally renowned expert in the field of urology. Prof Phé will share about her struggles being a Cambodian refugee and how she managed to climb up the ranks to be the first female Professor of Urology in France, and a world leading expert in robotic reconstructive surgery.
By invitation only
2nd SGH Urology Robotic Surgery Masterclass
It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd SGH Urology Robotic Surgery Masterclass. We’re gathering at an incredibly exciting time — amidst an explosion of surgical robots that is rapidly transforming the way we operate and care for our patients.
This masterclass brings together a wealth of expertise from around the region, and we’re thrilled to present an outstanding lineup of speakers.
The program offers something for everyone — from innovative surgical techniques and education strategies to system-level improvements aimed at elevating the standard of robotic surgery.
We aim to provide comprehensive coverage across various applications in Urology including rare cancers and reconstructive urology. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned surgeon, we believe there’s something valuable for each of you to take away.
I hope you will enjoy the programme lined up and I look forward to a great time of academic exchanges and friendship.
Hope to see you soon at Uroweek 2025!
Chairperson
A/Prof Kenneth Chen
Prostate Cancer Track
| Time | Lecture | Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0850-0900H | Welcome by Head of Department | John YUEN | |
| 0900-0915H | Keynote: Is single port the epitome of miniaturization in robotic surgery? | Jeff S CHUEH | Eng Choon TAN Hong Gee SIM Keng Siang PNG |
| 0915-0930H | How I do it: The Secret Sauce in Retzius-Sparing RARP | Tanet THAIDUMRONG | |
| 0930-0945H | Technical enablers for Ambulatory RARP | John YUEN | |
| 0945-1000H | Tips and tricks for establishing the extraperitoneal space in single-port RARP: experience from 3000 cases | Zijian SONG | |
| 1000-1015H | MM-technique for Single-port RARP | Rui CHEN | |
| 1015-1030H | Move towards LESS invasiveness: what can patients benefit from SP-RARP | Po-Hung LIN | |
| 1030-1040H | Q&A | ||
| 1040-1050H | Break | ||
| 1050-1100H | Neoadjuvant therapy in RARP, is the conversation over? | Kenneth CHEN | Bannakij LOJANAPIWAT Chit Sin LOH Edmund CHIONG |
| 1100-1120H | Debate: PLND is still the standard for RARP |
Daniel YONG (No) Teng Aik ONG (Yes) |
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| 1120-1135H | How I do it: Nerve-sparing techniques in RARP | Tanet THAIDUMRONG | |
| 1135-1200H | Managing complications and difficult scenarios - case sharing | ALL | |
| 1200-1210H | Q&A | ||
| 1210-1310H | Group Photo and LUNCH |
Bladder + Rare Cancer Track
| Time | Lecture | Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1310-1325H | Keynote: A review of technical advances in Robotic-assisted Radical Cystectomy | Chit Sin LOH | Gerald TAN Qinghui WU |
| 1325-1340H | How I do it: Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Intra-corporeal urinary diversion | Tanan BEJRANANDA | |
| 1340-1355H | Step by step of RARC | Yu Guang TAN | |
| 1355-1410H | Technique deep dive: Robotic Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion | Lui Shiong LEE | |
| 1410-1430H | Managing complications and difficult scenarios - case sharing | ALL | |
| 1430-1440H | Q&A | ||
| 1440-1500H | Break | ||
| 1500-1530H | Is there a role for robotic exenteration? | Kae Jack TAY Emile TAN Ravichandran NADARAJAH |
Terence LIM Teck Wei TAN |
| 1530-1545H | How I do it: Robotic RPLND | Tanan BEJRANANDA | |
| 1545-1600H | How I do it: Robotic inguinal lymph node dissection for Penile Cancer | Kenneth CHEN | |
| 1600-1620H | Managing complications and difficult scenarios - case sharing | ALL | |
| 1620-1630H | Q&A | ||
| 1630-1640H | Closing and Group Photo | ALL |
Kidney Track
| Time | Lecture | Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0830-0845H | Keynote: Pushing boundaries in Robotic-assisted Partial Nephrectomy | Tanet THAIDUMRONG | Yeh Hong TAN Yew Lam CHONG |
| 0845-0900H | How I do it: Robotic-assisted Partial Nephrectomy | Valerie GAN | |
| 0900-0915H | RAPN for Endophytic Tumours | Henry HO | |
| 0915-0930H | The Difficult Hilum – different approaches | Ho Yee TIONG | |
| 0930-0940H | Q&A | ||
| 0940-0950H | Break | ||
| 0950-1020H | Debate: Is there equipoise in SRM treatments in 2025? RAPN vs Ablation vs SBRT | Alvin LEE (URO) You Quan LI (DRO) Apoorva GOGNA (DVIR) |
Henry HO Xeng Inn FAM Teng HOU |
| 1020-1035H | Salvage RAPN after ablation – nothing lost? | Xeng Inn FAM | |
| 1035-1050H | Robotic Nephroureterectomy - Tips and Tricks | Jeff S CHUEH | |
| 1050-1120H | Managing complications and difficult scenarios - case sharing | ALL | |
| 1120-1130H | Q&A | ||
| 1130-1245H | Group Photo and lunch | ALL |
Robotic Reconstruction Track
| Time | Lecture | Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1245-1305H | Robotic Female AUS Implantation: when is the right timing? | Véronique PHE | Ho Yee TIONG Tricia KUO |
| 1305-1325H | Robotic Sacrocolpopexy: 10-year QOL data in Australian women | Vincent TSE | |
| 1325-1335H | Starting a robotic reconstructive programme | Jin YONG | |
| 1335-1345H | Q&A | ||
| 1345-1400H | Break |
Empower, Educate, Elevate (E3) Forum
| Time | Lecture | Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400-1415H | Cost-effectiveness in Robotic Surgery: Does it make $ense ? | Tanan BEJRANANDA | Jeff S CHUEH Chit Sin LOH Benjamin GOH |
| 1415-1445H | Platform pearls - Hugo - Hinotori - Da Vinci SP |
Bannakij LOJANAPIWAT Henry HO Jeff S CHUEH |
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| 1445-1500H | Online resource: VAULT | Alvin LEE | |
| 1500-1515H | Framework in Robotic Surgery Training in Urology | Kenneth CHEN | |
| 1515-1545H | Initial experience in starting Robotic Surgery Service - Da Vinci Xi - Hinotori |
Agus Rizal A H HAMID Alvin LEE |
Henry HO Ho Yee TIONG |
| 1545-1600H | Surgical Nurse Support– our significant other half | Huifen TAN Hanying LIM |
|
| 1600-1615H | Application of AI in the management of prostate cancer | Chen RUI | |
| 1615-1630 | Landscape of Robotic Surgery in China | De-Lin WANG | |
| 1630-1645H | Q&A | ||
| 1645-1700H | Closing and group photo |
CASE DISCUSSION ON FUNTIONAL UROLOGY & URODYNAMICS
With reconstructive urology being the main theme of SGH Urology Week 2025, I am proud to present a series of workshops and events over a course of 3 days which will showcase the newest technologies and advances in functional & reconstructive urology.
We are honoured to have 2 international invited faculty with us this year, Prof Véronique Phé from France and A/Prof Vincent Tse from Australia who have kindly agreed to come and share their knowledge and experience with us.
A/Prof Ng Lay Guat, our mother of reconstructive urology in Singapore, will also share her vast experience in the field.
We hope you will enjoy the programme lined up! Hope to see you soon at Uroweek!
Workshop Details
Mediconsult is hosting a dinner talk specifically for residents and trainees. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss complex cases in functional urology and urodynamics. Trainees can engage in in-depth conversations and collaborative learning around challenging clinical scenarios.
This is an invitation only event and the dinner location will be confirmed in due course.
SpaceOAR Centre Of Education Training Workshop
Introduction to the SpaceOAR Hands-on Training Workshop
SGH Urology Week 2025 | Thursday, 23rd October 2025
As part of SGH Urology Week 2025, we are pleased to present the SpaceOAR Hands-on Training Workshop, a focused educational event designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and foundational technical skills for the safe and effective use of peri-rectal spacers in prostate cancer care. This workshop will be held on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, and is aimed at urologists, radiation oncologists, and allied healthcare professionals involved in prostate cancer management.
The workshop begins with an overview of the clinical rationale and current evidence supporting the use of peri-rectal spacers, specifically the SpaceOAR hydrogel, in men undergoing radical radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This innovative approach has been shown to significantly reduce radiation-induced rectal toxicity, thereby enhancing patient safety and quality of life.
Participants will benefit from a well-structured program combining comprehensive didactic lectures, stimulator-based hands-on training provided in collaboration with our industry partner, Boston Scientific, and live surgical demonstrations with expert-led case discussions.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the indications, benefits, and technique of peri-rectal spacer injection. Importantly, they will acquire basic procedural competency, forming the critical first step toward independent practice under proctorship.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Live Case Demonstration
Didactic Lectures by Team of Experts – Urologists and Radiation Oncologists
Hands-on Simulator Training • Certificate of Attendance
NEW FRONTIERS IN RECONSTRUCTIVE UROLOGY - Functional Urology Workshop
With reconstructive urology being the main theme of SGH Urology Week 2025, I am proud to present a series of workshops and events over a course of 3 days which will showcase the newest technologies and advances in functional & reconstructive urology.
We are honoured to have 2 international invited faculty with us this year, Prof Véronique Phé from France and A/Prof Vincent Tse from Australia who have kindly agreed to come and share their knowledge and experience with us.
A/Prof Ng Lay Guat, our mother of reconstructive urology in Singapore, will also share her vast experience in the field.
We hope you will enjoy the programme lined up! Hope to see you soon at Uroweek!
Workshop details
Main workshop with a focus on new frontiers in reconstructive urology, including robotic and minimally invasive reconstruction, incontinence surgery and prolapse repair.
