Welcoming Message

Following the success of the inaugural International Symposium on Hypospadiology, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Second International Symposium on Hypospadiology. 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 Hypospadiology 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 Hypospadiology 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 hypospadiology 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 hypospadiology management.

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health, Others (Trainees)

Scientific Committee

• Tariq Abbas
• Putu Angga
• Miki Ellen

Organizing Committee

• Tariq Abbas
• Santiago Vallasciani
• Yaser El Hout
• Abderrahman El Kadhi
• Muthana Al Salihi
• Anna Desiderio
• Sushine Kumar
• Maha Gharib
• Shantikutty Sasidharan
• Abubakr El Awad
• Bashar Dawood
• Abdulaziz Zaghmout
• Hamda Zain Al Abdeen
• Tala Mongid

International Faculty & Speakers

• AbdelAzim Abasher
• Alessandro Berghella
• Amine Ksia
• Angga Risky
• Anil Takvani
• Anthony Chemaly
• Arbinder Singal
• Arun Srinivasan
• Aziza Elnaema
• Bashar Nahas
• Elias Sekhri
• Essam Elhalaby
• Irfan Wahyudi
• JL Pippi Salle
• Laurence Baskin
• Luis Saraiva
• Nicole Bush
• Omaya Banihani
• Penka Stefanova
• Prahara Yuri
• Safendra Siregar
• Santiago Vallasciani
• Tariq Abbas
• Yousuf Al-Shaqsi

Conference Dinner

• The dinner will be held at 7:00 PM on 9 December 2026, the first day of the conference
• Venue: The dinner will be held at the restaurant located in the Bridge Area, 1st Floor, Intercontinental Hotel, Doha.
• Dinner Fee: QAR 300. The conference dinner is NOT included in the standard conference registration fee and requires a separate payment of QAR 300 per person