FTS / SURS 2026 Joint Annual Meeting — Focal Therapy Society & Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons
17 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 · The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, United States · In-Person
The FTS / SURS 2026 Joint Annual Meeting brings together the Focal Therapy Society (FTS) and the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS) for a three-day scientific program at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, VA (Washington D.C. metro) from 17–19 September 2026.
This meeting is a unique forum where innovation in image-guided focal therapy and advanced robotic surgery converge, bringing together clinicians, researchers, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and industry partners shaping the future of minimally invasive, precision-based urologic care.
Program highlights
- SURS General Sessions, FTS General Sessions / FTS Advocacy Activity, and joint FTS / SURS sessions across all three days
- FTS Master Classes (Thu 17 Sep): AngioDynamics "Future of Focal Therapy" Master Course and Philips Healthcare Master Class (space limited)
- Semi-live and NARUS-sponsored live surgeries on Xi and SP robotic platforms
- Advanced Prostate & Kidney Surgery sessions — nerve-sparing adjunct tech, continence-sparing techniques, Retzius-sparing prostatectomy, complex robotic partial nephrectomy
- Joint SURS / FTS case-based debates on localized intermediate-risk prostate cancer and small renal masses
- Practical sessions on patient selection, imaging, and biopsy strategies for focal therapy
- AI and advanced intraoperative imaging updates in urologic surgery
- Lunch with the Experts and dedicated Q&A with international faculty
- Welcome Reception (Fri 18 Sep) with abstract poster and video sessions
Registration & fees (USD, early rate through 26 Aug 2026)
- FTS/SURS Member: $550 early / $650 regular
- Nonmember: $750 / $850
- Resident / Fellow / Student / Technician: $100 / $175
- Advanced Practice Nurse / PA Member: $100 / $170
- Industry Employee (Supporting): $550; Industry Employee (Non-Supporting): $3,750
- Additional Welcome Reception guest ticket: $50
Presidents
- Rafael Sanchez-Salas, MD — President, Focal Therapy Society (Associate Professor of Urology, McGill University, Montreal)
- Michael Stifelman, MD — Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons
Meeting management: WJ Weiser & Associates, Inc. — registrations@wjweiser.com
