2nd International Symposium on Hypospadias: From Foundations to Frontiers
- 9-10 December 2026
- 07:00 - 17:00
- Main Auditorium, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
Target Audience
Registration Fees
- • Physician: 300 QAR, ( Max 120)
- • Nurse/Trainee/Allied Health: 150 QAR, (Max 100)
- • Student 100 QAR (Maximum 30), a valid Student ID is required
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
- Evaluate the latest advancements and key challenges in hypospadias surgery, including innovations in techniques, outcomes, and perioperative care.
- Apply practical knowledge of hypospadias surgical techniques and decision making to realistic case scenarios, demonstrating appropriate selection of procedures based on anatomy, complexity, and patient factors.
- Collaborate and engage in knowledge exchange with global professionals in pediatric urology and pediatric surgery to share best practices, audit experiences, and interdisciplinary approaches to hypospadias management.
Target Audience
Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health, Others (Trainees)
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)
AbdelAzim Abasher
Alessandro Berghella
Amine Ksia
Angga Risky
Anil Takvani
Anthony Chemaly
Aziza Elnaema
Bashar Nahas
Elias Sekhri
Essam Elhalaby
JL Pippi Salle
Laurence Baskin
Luis Saraiva
Nicole Bush
Omaya Banihani
Santiago Vallasciani
Tariq Abbas
Yousuf Al-Shaqsi