2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium Registration

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Symposium Registration

Choose your registration type from the options below.

In-Person Registration Options

AMOUNT
720.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
475.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
400.00
TOTAL

Livestream Registration Options

Please note - only lectures and round table discussions will be livestreamed.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
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200.00
TOTAL
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200.00
TOTAL
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100.00
TOTAL

Labs, Round Tables, and Social Events

Labs

Lab sessions are optional. Please pay close attention to the schedule so that you do not overlap sessions.

Sunday, March 8th Labs

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL

Instructor - JD Foster

This immersive lab provides an opportunity to gain direct, practical experience with cutting-edge techniques for managing lower urinary tract tumors by combining in-depth discussion of instrumentation and clinical decision-making with hands-on training. Participants will learn and practice multiple approaches to tumor resection including electrocautery snares, laser ablation, and resection using high-quality ex vivo models designed to replicate real-world challenges.

AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Larry Adams, Joe Bartges

Gain confidence in performing minimally invasive stone management with laser lithotripsy. This lab covers essential safety protocols, case selection, and hands-on practice fragmenting uroliths in bladder models—equipping you with the skills to bring this advanced technique into your clinical practice.

AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Nathan Nelson, Teresa DeFrancesco

This interactive lab will provide hands-on training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for evaluating the urinary tract. Participants will practice assessing bladder volume, identifying renal pelvic dilation, following ureters to the ureterovesical junctions, and using caudal vena size/distensibility as a marker of intravascular volume status. Tips to optimize cystocentesis technique will also be covered, giving attendees practical skills they can immediately apply in clinical practice.

AMOUNT
0.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Devorah Marks Stowe, Rachel Cianciolo

This lab will provide a focused review of cytologic and histologic lesions of the bladder, with an emphasis on urothelial carcinoma. Participants will learn about common challenges in sample procurement and gain practical guidelines for achieving optimal diagnostic samples. Using digital microscopy, attendees will actively evaluate lesions and strengthen their diagnostic skills.

Monday, March 9th Labs

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL

Instructor - JD Foster

This immersive lab provides an opportunity to gain direct, practical experience with cutting-edge techniques for managing lower urinary tract tumors by combining in-depth discussion of instrumentation and clinical decision-making with hands-on training. Participants will learn and practice multiple approaches to tumor resection including electrocautery snares, laser ablation, and resection using high-quality ex vivo models designed to replicate real-world challenges.

AMOUNT
100.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Allyson Berent

The Mastering SUB Flushes lab will go over the best management of sub devices, including short term and long-term considerations. We will focus on troubleshooting complications, sub flushing, and indications for further intervention.

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

Instructors - JD Foster, Stephanie Skinner

Minimally invasive stone removal has rapidly become the standard of care for the management of bladder stones in companion animals. In this intensive, small-group wet lab, participants will gain step-by-step instruction on PCCL techniques for both dogs and cats, from surgical approach to instrumentation and stone retrieval. Attendees will practice directly on cadavers under the guidance of expert instructors, ensuring a realistic and practical training experience.

AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Larry Adams, Allison Kendall

Learn when and how to use temporary and permanent urethral stents to manage obstructive conditions in dogs. This hands-on cadaver lab provides step-by-step training in stent placement, with expert guidance to help you build confidence and apply these techniques effectively in practice.

AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Marilyn Dunn

Perineal access provides entry into the urethra, making rigid cystourethroscopy possible in male dogs over 10 kg. This minimally invasive approach allows direct visualization of the urethra, bladder, and urethrovesical junctions—critical for procedures such as laser ablation of ectopic ureters, sclerotherapy, ureteroscopy for idiopathic renal hemorrhage, ureteral stent placement, injection of urethral bulking agents, and even bladder mass removal.

In this interactive, small-group cadaver lab, participants will gain hands-on experience with the equipment and techniques needed to successfully perform this procedure.

AMOUNT
50.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Julie Byron

Learn the principles and applications of urethral pressure profiling, cystometrograms, and leak point pressure in canine and feline patients. This lab includes live demonstration and guided interpretation of diagnostic results, giving you practical skills to recognize pathologies and apply urodynamic testing effectively in clinical practice.

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

Instructors - JD Foster, Stephanie Skinner

Minimally invasive stone removal has rapidly become the standard of care for the management of bladder stones in companion animals. In this intensive, small-group wet lab, participants will gain step-by-step instruction on PCCL techniques for both dogs and cats, from surgical approach to instrumentation and stone retrieval. Attendees will practice directly on cadavers under the guidance of expert instructors, ensuring a realistic and practical training experience.

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Jiwoong Her, Yu Ueda

This hands-on laboratory will provide participants with practical experience in urinary diversion techniques commonly used to manage obstructive or traumatic lower urinary tract disease in emergency settings. The session will review relevant anatomy, indications, and required equipment for each technique. Using cadavers and training models, the placement of urinary catheters will be demonstrated and discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to practice catheter placement and to review troubleshooting strategies and potential complications associated with these procedures.

AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Larry Adams, Allison Kendall

Learn when and how to use temporary and permanent urethral stents to manage obstructive conditions in dogs. This hands-on cadaver lab provides step-by-step training in stent placement, with expert guidance to help you build confidence and apply these techniques effectively in practice.

AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Marilyn Dunn

Perineal access provides entry into the urethra, making rigid cystourethroscopy possible in male dogs over 10 kg. This minimally invasive approach allows direct visualization of the urethra, bladder, and urethrovesical junctions—critical for procedures such as laser ablation of ectopic ureters, sclerotherapy, ureteroscopy for idiopathic renal hemorrhage, ureteral stent placement, injection of urethral bulking agents, and even bladder mass removal.

In this interactive, small-group cadaver lab, participants will gain hands-on experience with the equipment and techniques needed to successfully perform this procedure.

Tuesday, March 10th Labs

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Larry Adams, Patty Secoura

Build confidence in cystoscopy by learning the fundamentals of rigid and flexible scopes, working channel diameters, and common instruments. Participants will also get hands-on practice using the Ellik evacuator to remove small uroliths, gaining practical skills that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.

AMOUNT
100.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Leo Londoño

This cadaver-based lab will provide participants with practical hands-on training in managing uroabdomen and urinary diversion. Attendees will learn the modified Seldinger technique for peritoneal drainage catheter placement, explore approaches for placing temporary cystotomy tubes, and have the opportunity to practice these catheterization techniques on cadavers.

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Marilyn Dunn

Contrast radiography is a critical diagnostic tool for evaluating urethral outlet obstruction and micturition disorders, yet the technique is rarely formally taught. This lab will provide participants with practical instruction on how to perform a diagnostic contrast study, including equipment selection, step-by-step technique, interpretation of findings, and recognition of common pitfalls.

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL

Instructor - JD Foster

This unique lab provides practical instruction on performing urethral bulking with Mictamid for the treatment of urinary incontinence due to urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI) in dogs. The injection technique will be compared to traditional collagen injections, highlighting key technical differences. Participants will practice injections on ex vivo pig bladders, gaining immediate, hands-on experience and the opportunity to refine their technique in a realistic training environment.

AMOUNT
0.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Margaret Gruen

This session will address behavioral management strategies for feline patients that are urinating outside the litter box without an underlying medical cause. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based approaches to help redirect cats back to appropriate litter box use and improve outcomes for both pets and owners.

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Larry Adams, Patty Secoura

Build confidence in cystoscopy by learning the fundamentals of rigid and flexible scopes, working channel diameters, and common instruments. Participants will also get hands-on practice using the Ellik evacuator to remove small uroliths, gaining practical skills that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.

AMOUNT
100.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Leo Londoño

This cadaver-based lab will provide participants with practical hands-on training in managing uroabdomen and urinary diversion. Attendees will learn the modified Seldinger technique for peritoneal drainage catheter placement, explore approaches for placing temporary cystotomy tubes, and have the opportunity to practice these catheterization techniques on cadavers.

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Marilyn Dunn

Contrast radiography is a critical diagnostic tool for evaluating urethral outlet obstruction and micturition disorders, yet the technique is rarely formally taught. This lab will provide participants with practical instruction on how to perform a diagnostic contrast study, including equipment selection, step-by-step technique, interpretation of findings, and recognition of common pitfalls.

AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

Instructors - Nathan Nelson, Teresa DeFrancesco

This interactive lab will provide hands-on training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for evaluating the urinary tract. Participants will practice assessing bladder volume, identifying renal pelvic dilation, following ureters to the ureterovesical junctions, and using caudal vena size/distensibility as a marker of intravascular volume status. Tips to optimize cystocentesis technique will also be covered, giving attendees practical skills they can immediately apply in clinical practice.

AMOUNT
0.00
TOTAL

Instructor - Margaret Gruen

This session is designed for clinicians managing canine patients with inappropriate house soiling when no clear medical cause is identified. Participants will learn practical, behavior-focused strategies to retrain dogs to urinate in appropriate locations, providing effective support for both patients and their owners.

Round Tables

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0.00
TOTAL
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0.00
TOTAL
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0.00
TOTAL
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0.00
TOTAL
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0.00
TOTAL

Social Events

Kick off the 2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium with our complimentary Welcome Reception and Scientific Poster Session! This dynamic opening event invites attendees to connect with colleagues while enjoying delicious refreshments and bar service. Explore the latest research as leading scientists and innovators present poster abstracts highlighting new ideas, data, and discoveries in veterinary urology.

AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

The Bladder Ball—the can't miss social event of the 2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium! An evening of food, drinks, music, and dancing brings everyone together for a night of celebration and connection.

Start your morning with gentle movement and puppy snuggles! This free, all-levels yoga session includes adoptable pups and time before and after class for cuddles. Donations to the rescue providing the puppies are encouraged.

Summary

Payment

The "Pay Later" option below is mainly for our international attendees who may have trouble with our payment gateway. Please try to pay via the form below with a credit card first. If it does not work, choose "Pay Later" and the NCSU CVM CE Office will send you a link where you can complete the payment.

Your registration for the inaugural ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium has been accepted. You will receive a registration confirmation email shortly, as well as a payment confirmation email.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the NC State CVM Office of Continuing Education at ceregstration@ncsu.edu.

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