First Announcement
Scientific Topics
• Pathophysiology of IC/BPS
• Commonalities between IC/BPS and the OAB
• The IC/BPS and Microbiome
• Sensory Effects of UTI versus IC/BPS
• Hunner IC is a Distinct Disease: Now what?
• Confusable diseases: pudendal neuropathies
• Associated Disorders (FM, CFS, SJÖGREN...)
• Differences in Male and Female IC/BPS Patient
• Diagnostic approaches
• ESSIC IC/BPS Guidelines: Why the Update?
• The Role of Bladder Biopsy for IC/BPS
• Instrumental evaluation of IC/BPS:
• UDMs, Endoscopy, Imaging (US, MRI)
• Role of nutraceuticals in IC/BPS management
• Voiding dysfunction in the IC patient
• Surgical approaches to pelvic pain - who, when and how
• Tailored Management for IC/BPS
• GAG Replacement therapy
• IC/BPS & New Technologies
• The Consequences of a Misbehaving Pelvic Floor
• Coping Strategies for Pelvic Pain