2nd International Symposium on Hypospadias: From Foundations to Frontiers

2nd International Symposium on Hypospadias: From Foundations to Frontiers
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  • 9-10 December 2026
  • 07:00 - 17:00
  • Main Auditorium, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
Target Audience

Registration Fees

  • • Physician: 350 QAR
  • • Nurse/Trainee/Allied Health: 250 QAR
  • • Students: 150 QAR
  • • Gala Dinner: 300 QAR

Welcoming Message

Following the success of the inaugural International Symposium on Hypospadias, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Second International Symposium on Hypospadias. Building on strong international participation and vibrant scientific exchange from the first meeting, this edition brings together leading experts in pediatric urology to discuss advances in hypospadias surgery, clinical decision-making, and global perspectives in care. The program features keynote lectures, focused panels, interactive workshops, and live surgery sessions, offering practical, real-world insights.

Equally important are the opportunities for meaningful networking and collaboration, designed to foster lasting professional connections within the global hypospadias community.

We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and inspiring symposium.

Prof. Tariq Abbas, MD, PhD
Chair of the symposium

Topics/Sessions:

  • Session 1: Understanding the Basics – Foundations of Hypospadias Surgery
  • Session 2: Surgical Principles – From Concepts to Craft
  • Session 3: Hypospadias Decision-Making in Practice
  • Session 4: Global Perspectives – Insights Across Borders
  • Session 5: LIVE SURGERY
  • Session 6: The Next Frontier: Rethinking Training, Mentorship, and Global Collaboration in Hypospadiology

Conference Objectives

  • To explore the latest advancements and challenges in hypospadias surgery.
  • To provide practical training on surgical techniques and decision-making.
  • To promote global knowledge exchange and collaboration among professionals in the field.

Target Audience

Pediatric Surgeons, Urologists, Medical Students, Researchers, Healthcare Professionals in Pediatric Care

Scientific Committee

  • Dr. Tariq Abbas, Qatar
  • Dr. Santiago Vallasciani, Qatar
  • Dr. Muthana AlSalihi, Qatar

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Tariq Abbas
  • Dr. Santiago Vallasciani
  • Dr. Abderrahman Elkadhi
  • Dr. Muthana AlSalihi
  • Dr. Yaser Elhout
  • Sushine Kumar
  • Maha Gharib
  • Abdul-Aziz Zaghmout
  • Hamda Zain Al Abdeen

Speakers (alphabetical)

  • Saudi ArabiaAbdelAzim Abasher
  • KuwaitAbdul Nasser Alsaid
  • TunisiaAmine Ksia
  • IndonesiaAngga Risky
  • IndiaAnil Takvani
  • LebanonAnthony Chemaly
  • SudanAziza Elnaema
  • SyriaBashar Nahas
  • AlgeriaElias Sekhri
  • EgyptEssam Elhalaby
  • PortugalFrancisco Martines
  • CanadaJL Pippi Salle
  • USALaurence Baskin
  • QatarLuis Saraiva
  • Saudi ArabiaMustafa Alghanbar
  • USANicole Bush
  • Saudi ArabiaOmaya Banihani
  • QatarSantiago Vallasciani
  • QatarTariq Abbas
  • IndiaV V S Chandrasekharam
  • OmanYousuf Al-Shaqsi

DAY 1 – 9th December 2026

Time Topic Speaker Country
07:00 – 08:00 Registration
08:00 – 08:20 Opening Ceremony
SESSION 1: Understanding the Basics – Foundations of Hypospadias Surgery
08:20 – 08:30 Snapshot of the Hypsopadias History Elias Sekhri Algeria
08:30 – 08:45 Hypospadias Epidemiology and Etiology: Genetic Factors Luis Saraiva Qatar
08:45 – 09:00 Unfolding the Blueprint: Embryology and Anatomical Foundations of Hypospadias Laurence Baskin (Virtual) USA
09:00 – 09:15 Anatomical Predictors of Surgical Outcomes: What Should Guide Your Plan? Angga Risky Indonesia
09:15 – 09:25 Hypospadias Classification Systems: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Trends Tariq Abbas Qatar
09:25 – 09:35 The Role of Hormonal Stimulation: Indications, Timing, and Controversies AbdelAzim Saudi Arabia
09:35 – 09:45 Discussion
09:45 – 10:00 Coffee Break
SESSION 2: Surgical Principles – From Concepts to Craft
10:00 – 10:10 Tissue Handling in Hypospadias Repair: Do’s and Don’ts V V S Chandrasekharam India
10:10 – 10:25 Controversies in Hypospadias Care: Age, Dressings, and Catheters Under the Spotlight Amine Ksia Tunisia
10:25 – 10:40 Principles of Urethral Reconstruction: Flaps vs. Grafts vs. Tubularization Omaya Banihani Saudi Arabia
10:40 – 10:50 Discussion
10:50 – 11:05 Managing the Penile Curvature: Techniques for Straightening the Penis JL Pippi Salle Canada
11:05 – 11:15 Timing Matters? Short vs. Extended Dressing Duration After First-Stage Hypospadias Repair Santiago Vallasciani Qatar
11:15 – 11:30 Strategies in the Management of Skin Closure in Hypospadias Cases Nicole Bush (Virtual) USA
11:30 – 11:50 Discussion
11:50 – 13:00 Lunch Break
SESSION 3: Hypospadias Decision-Making in Practice
13:00 – 13:15 Decision Algorithms in Hypospadias: When to TIP, When Not To Tariq Abbas Qatar
13:15 – 13:25 Grafted TIP: Tips and Tricks Abdul Nasser Alsaid Kuwait
13:25 – 13:45 Handling Complications: What to Do When Things Go Wrong JL Pippi Salle Canada
13:45 – 13:55 Discussion
13:55 – 14:15 Managing Hypospadias in DSD Essam Elhalaby Egypt
14:15 – 14:35 Managing Adult Hypospadias: From Childhood Repairs to Adult Challenges Francisco Martines (Virtual) Portugal
14:35 – 14:45 Case Conversations: Navigating Difficult Decisions in Hypospadias Surgery – Case I Anil Takvani India
14:45 – 14:55 Case Conversations: Navigating Difficult Decisions in Hypospadias Surgery  – Case II Omaya Banihani Saudi Arabia
14:55 – 15:05 Discussion
15:05 – 15:20 Coffee Break
SESSION 4: Global Perspectives – Insights Across Borders
Part 1: Saudi Arabian Experience
15:20 – 16:00 Saudi Arabian Experience Dr. Mustafa Alghanbar KSA
Discussion
Part 2: Voices from the Globe
16:00 – 16:10 Beyond TIP for All: A Selective, Evidence-Based Strategy for Distal Hypospadias Repair Anthony Chemaly Lebanon
16:10 – 16:25 Pursuing the Best Outcomes: My 40-Year Experience with Hypospadias Surgery Bashar Nahas Syria
16:25 – 16:35 Reflections on the Hypospadias Training Pathway: My Experience and Key Lessons Yousuf Al-Shaqsi Oman
16:35 – 16:45 Management of Hypospadias in Sudan: Realities and Reflections Aziza Elnaeema Sudan
16:45 – 16:55 Versatility of Adjacent Dartos Fascia in Hypospadias Fistula Repair Anil Takvani India
16:55 – 17:00 Discussion

DAY 2 – 10th December 2026

SESSION 5: LIVE SURGERY
08:00 – 15:00 Live Surgery
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
SESSION 6: The Next Frontier: Rethinking Training, Mentorship, and Global Collaboration in Hypospadiology
15:00 – 15:10 Hypospadias Education-Research-and-Outcomes Hub Tariq Abbas Qatar
15:10 – 15:20 Training and Global Collaboration in Hypospadiology V V S Chandrasekharam India
15:20 – 15:30 Discussion
15:30 – 16:15 Panel Discussion: Future Training and Research Collaboration in Hypospadiology Panelist 1: Pippi Salle Canada
Panelist 2: Amine Ksia Tunisia
Panelist 3: Abdul Nasser Alsaid Kuwait
Panelist 4: Mustafa Alghanbar Saudi Arabia
Panelist 5: V V S Chandrasekharam India
Moderator: Tariq Abbas Qatar

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