You are invited to Tampa-St. Petersburg for the Seventh Annual Winter Meeting of the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology. As in previous years, the meeting will be held in conjunction with the International Society of Pelvic Neuromodulation (ISPiN), the Geriatric Urological Society (GUS) and Society for Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (GURS). Our scientific program remains very topic-oriented with emphasis on basic science, urodynamics, female urology, neuromodulation, neurourology, voiding dysfunction and pelvic reconstructive surgery. The meeting will run from Tuesday, February 23, to lunchtime Saturday, February 27.

My program co-chairs, Drs. Philippe Zimmern, Toby Chai (basic science), and Steven Siegel (ISPiN) are honored to present a program which we feel covers varied areas of interest in a format that is both interesting and educational. The meeting kicks off with a program dedicated to basic science and translational research. This year we have added an additional half-day to the basic science program, for a total of one and a half days. We believe the collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists is one of the outstanding and unique aspects of the meeting. We will continue to offer daily breakout sessions in various areas to increase the breadth of topics covered and allow for more intimate discussion and sharing of ideas.

We will continue to have industry sponsored symposia over lunch. We hope many of you will take advantage of these symposia, remembering that without the sponsorship of industry, the cost of this meeting would be prohibitive.
We are very excited about the program but realize that participation from those attending the meeting enhances the educational experience for all. So, in addition to state-of-the-art lectures, podium and poster presentations and breakout sessions, we have allotted time for discussion.

Our hotel, the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, is a great meeting venue, providing many amenities, restaurants and activities on site. It’s considered the showplace of the waterfront, as it is the only luxury St. Petersburg hotel on the west coast with the combination of a private marina, 18-hole golf course and 12-court tennis complex. Please plan on joining us for our welcome reception on Wednesday night for drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as you meet with Industry Partners in the exhibit hall. At the conclusion of the scientific program on Friday, we will have a cocktail reception and award presentations in the exhibit hall.

My co-chairs and I are anticipating another terrific meeting. We hope to see you there!

Victor W. Nitti, MD
SUFU Program Chair

Needs
The urological subspecialty, which includes female and male pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, urodynamics, voiding dysfunction and neuromodulation, is a rapidly developing area. Attendees of the SUFU program need to be aware of the latest updates and controversies in topics related to female urology, pelvic floor prolapse, neurourology, geriatrics, BPH, genitourinary reconstructive surgery and pelvic neuromodulation. This meeting will provide active interactions between clinicians, investigators and basic scientists regarding diagnostic, therapeutics, and research topics related to urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urodynamics, voiding dysfunction, and neuromodulation and robotic surgery. Attendees will benefit from the ongoing review of these topics, which will assist them in assessing patients and determining future research needs.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Assess the role of the latest translational work in areas of bladder signaling, lower urinary tract biomechanics,
   biochemical changes and genetics of stress urinary incontinence neurorestoration and BPH
2. Identify the pros and cons of mesh and biomaterials in pelvic reconstruction
3. Describe latest evidence-based data and state-of-the-art care related to male and female incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic prolapse and pelvic reconstructive surgery and neuromodulation
4. Describe the latest information on stem cell technology for the treatment of stress incontinence in women
5. Assess the role of office-based care of the neurological patient
6. Describe the current Management of the adult spina bifida patient
7. Describe emerging technologies in neuromodulation and neurotoxins in lower urinary tract dysfunction
8. Describe the current critical evidence based evaluation of Laser Ablation Procedures for BPH/LUTS in comparison to TURP
9. Explain the value of pressure-flow urodynamic studies prior to outlet reduction surgery

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and the Society for Urodynamics & Female Urology. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conflict Resolution Statement
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.

Special Assistance
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Call (847) 517-7225 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.

General Disclaimer of the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology
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The Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the abstracts or advertisements.

GENERAL INFORMATION

St. Petersburg, Florida
Because of its annual average of 360 sunny days, St. Petersburg is called the Sunshine City. Surrounded by water and beaches on three sides, the city draws winter sun seekers from all over. St. Petersburg has a booming local economy, especially in tourism, health care, manufacturing, and high technology. And “St. Pete,” as it is frequently referred to, is part of the larger Tampa Bay area that also includes the major cities of Tampa and Clearwater. St. Petersburg is connected directly to a string of small Gulf of Mexico beach communities across the Intracoastal Waterway.

Weather and Dress
St. Petersburg in the end of February is usually warm and sunny, with average highs in the low to mid 70s and lows in the mid to upper 50s.

Evenings can be cool, so a light sweater or jacket is suggested

HOTEL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle Service
The hotel does not offer shuttle services but recommends Super Shuttle, which is available at both the Tampa and St. Petersburg Airports. (727) 572-1111

Tampa Airport
The Tampa Airport is 22 miles from the Vinoy Renaissance; estimated taxi fare is $45 one way.

St. Petersburg Airport
The St. Petersburg Airport is 12 miles from the Vinoy Renaissance; estimated taxi fare is $25 one way.

EVENING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Welcome Reception 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a beverage and light hors d’oeuvres as you meet with Industry Partners in the exhibit hall.
Dress: Business Casual

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Cocktail Reception and Awards Presentation 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Finish off the annual meeting with an evening of cocktails, mingling and award presentations in the exhibit hall.
Dress: Business Casual

Spouse and Guest Activities
Your guests will find more to do than time in a day with the many attractions in the St. Petersburg area.

GOLF AT THE VINOY GOLF CLUB
A day spent at Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club is a harkening back to the golden age of Florida golf clubs and resorts. Originally designed in the 1920s, the course was restored under the direction of renowned golf architect Ron Garl. Today, Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 72 championship course with pine valleys, nine lakes, narrow fairways and a signature island green. It is a challenging course for the serious golfer, yet provides many enjoyable options for the casual player. The golf club is located just a few minutes from Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, which is situated on a 14-acre site overlooking the beautiful Tampa Bay. First-class amenities surround you in this meticulously restored resort that has earned a National Register of Historic Places designation. (727) 896-8000

THE CITY’S LANDMARK
Attracting two millions visitors per year, Peer Over the Pier is an inverted pyramid that juts a half mile into Tampa Bay from downtown’s shores. It is a five-story marketplace with shops and restaurants, the Pier Aquarium, an observation deck, a bait shop and more. (727-821-6443)

MUSEUMS
St. Petersburg is the birthplace of scheduled aviation. In 1914, Pilot Tony Jannus flew the Benoist Airboat from St. Petersburg to Tampa on the world’s first scheduled airline flight, transporting St. Petersburg Mayor Abe Pheil and a bag of mail. View a full-scale, operational replica of the historic airboat at the St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Flight #1 Pavilion. (727-894-1052)

The world’s most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dali’s surrealistic art works is housed at St. Petersburg’s world-class Salvador Dali Museum, downtown on Bayboro Harbor. (727-823-3767)

Everything is in bloom at Sunken Gardens, an exotic collection of more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. The four-acre botanical attraction features a butterfly garden, wedding lawn, a walk-through aviary with exotic species of birds, and an orchid arbor. This garden is open seven days a week. (727-551-3100).

St. Petersburg’s newest museum leaves a most memorable impression. The fourth largest Holocaust museum in the country, the Florida Holocaust Museum is housed in downtown St. Petersburg. The centerpiece of the museum is a Polish Boxcar used to transport victims to the death camps during World War II. (727-820-0100)

From September to May, special presentations and viewings are held at the St. Petersburg College Planetarium, a sky theater under a 7.3-meter domed ceiling projection screen. (727-341-4320)

ARTS, EVENTS & CULTURE
The Festival of States is St. Petersburg’s premier festival, celebrating for more than 80 years of springtime events, parades, music, arts, food and entertainment. All year long, St. Petersburg hosts 1,000 events in its downtown facilities and waterfront parks, ranging from food fests to jazz concerts and sports events to Shakespeare festivals. (727-893-7039)

St. Petersburg’s downtown streets are lined with hexagon block sidewalks, some of Florida’s best Mediterranean-Revival style architecture, and two dozen properties located on the National Historic Register. Pick up a list of historic sites from the city’s Planning Department (One Fourth Street N.), or a historic walking tour brochure from the St. Petersburg Museum of History (335 Second Avenue NE). Guided walking tours are offered by St. Petersburg Preservation. (727-824-7802)

A thriving antique district lines both sides of Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg. Collectors will find more than a hundred antique shops in the city — and many within this eclectic five-block stretch of Central between Sixth and Eighth Streets.

From sports bars by Tropicana Field, jazz bars on Central Avenue and nonstop entertainment at BayWalk, St. Petersburg comes alive after dark. Enjoy dinner in one of many fine downtown restaurants, followed by live music and entertainment at a number of venues. The newest entertainment spot, BayWalk/ Muvico 20, offers a 20-screen cinema with stadium seating, designer retail shops and theme dining establishments, along with martini and daiquiri bars. (Baywalk, 727-895-9277 or Muvico, 727-502-9573)

Outstanding educational institutions in St. Petersburg offer enriching lecture series all year long, including the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg College, and the Poynter Institute for Media Studies.
(727-821-9494)

BEACHES & BOATING
Three of the top 20 beaches in the United States are in Pinellas County. From St. Petersburg, the closest and most pristine is Fort DeSoto, a 900-acre county preserve consisting of five islands, seven miles of undeveloped beaches, a camp ground, boat ramps, fishing piers, paved fitness trails and a historic fort. The sugary-white sands of St. Petersburg’s 500-foot Gulf-front municipal beach on Treasure Island is certified annually by the National Clean Beaches Council as an outstanding environmentally-friendly “Blue Wave” beach.

No better place for recreational boating than St. Petersburg. More recreational boaters call Tampa Bay home than any other port in Florida. Within an easy stroll of downtown museums, shops and restaurants is St. Petersburg’s Municipal Marina — the largest in Florida — with 610 boat slips and dockage for visiting vessels. Downtown, there are 22 boater-based businesses and a total of 1,500 dockages, and daily rentals of everything from a pontoon boat to a luxury yacht with crew. There are also sightseeing excursions along the St. Petersburg coast. (727-821-6443)