Course Overview and Learning Objectives
National Symposium on Ureteroscopy and Innovations in “Dusting” Technique
Join leading national and international Endourology experts for the 2025 Developments in Ureteroscopic Stone Treatment (DUST) Symposium, August 14–16 at the Intercontinental Chicago, Magnificent Mile.
This 3-day event features hands-on training and the latest in laser Dusting techniques using next-generation holmium and thulium lasers to break stones into fine fragments. The program covers the new cutting-edge tools in suction ureteroscopy, as well as ureteral access suction sheaths, along with practical workshops using bench models. Topics also include patient centered stone care, updates on ureteral stents, how to avoid strictures, QI pathways, video based tips and tricks from experts in how they tackle operative scenarios, a lively balloon debate and much more!
At the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the indications and methodology of dusting technique during ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy when treating patients with kidney stone disease
- Apply the Dusting technique in their operative setting as a result of having undergone simulated exercises during the Hands-on skills activity
- Discuss the effect of different holmium laser settings on laser fiber efficacy and be able to select appropriate laser fiber sizes and settings based on different strategies for ureteroscopy in appropriate patients
- Evaluate the latest evidence surrounding use of ureteroscopy in challenging scenarios, and medical therapy related to ureteroscopy
- Be introduced to the technique of mini-PCNL, especially in its role in treating lower pole kidney stones