
Delivering Wellness, Learning and Community
All Urology Professionals Welcome
The Western Section of the American Urological Association invites all AUA members and urology professionals to join us for SurgeWest, one of Urology’s top meetings. Our priority is delivering the most cost-effective use of your time by combining a great location, top quality CME, world-class speakers and fun networking. Enjoy a wide variety of topics & content infused with hospitality and collegiality while immersing yourself in sessions that foster engagement, connections and learning. With over 450 urologists and 70 allied health attendees expected, the WSAUA Annual Meeting is the largest regional gathering of urology professionals in the Western U.S.
Who Should Attend?
Urologists • Urology Residents and Fellows • Doctors of Osteopathy • Advanced Practice Providers • Physician Assistants • Nurse Practitioners • Industry Partners
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Meeting Venue
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI
Tel: +1 808 661 1234
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/oggrm-hyatt-regency-maui-resort-and-spa/gallery
Main Travel Dates: Saturday, October 24 – Saturday, October 31
Flights: Maui's main airport is Kahului (Code OGG), about 40 minutes by car to the Hyatt Regency Maui.
Maui Airport Information
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Maui Tourism Information
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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 (714) 550-9155 if you require special assistance to fully participate in the meeting.
Dress Code
Business casual is appropriate for SurgeWest attendees. Aloha shirts/dress, slacks for presenters. Please no suit and tie.
Registration Materials
You may pick-up your registration materials and badge beginning at 2pm on Saturday at hotel meeting area.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & POLICIES
Off-label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices: The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA or WSAUA.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside WSAUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the Western Section American Urological Association.
Trademarks: WSAUA, SURGEWEST and all other trademarks, service marks, trade names and logos of WSAUA appearing on the SURGEWEST or WSAUA Web Site are the property of WSAUA. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, product names, and company names appearing on these Web Sites are the property of their respective owners.
Email/Mail Release: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, WSAUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to give permission to WSAUA to use and distribute the registrant or attendee’s contact information and email addresses to program partners and exhibitors. The information provided to program partners and exhibitors will only be used to inform the attendee of promotions and networking opportunities with the program partners and exhibitors at the event. Attendee information is never given to any other parties.
Mobile App Policy: As a knowledge sharing community, the WSAUA Mobile App has features that allow fellow meeting attendees to know and contact each other. By participating in the Meeting you grant WSAUA the right to upload your name, company and company's primary address & phone number in your profile to the meeting App, which will be available to registered attendees only.
Meeting Conduct: All attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a collegial and respectful manner and strive to foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. Inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to harassment; threatening physical or verbal actions; or disorderly or disruptive conduct, will not be tolerated. WSAUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without refund.
Contact Information
If we may be of any assistance, please contact us by phone at 714-550-9155, by email at info@wsaua.org.
WSAUA office mailing address: 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705

SurgeWest 2026
102nd Annual Meeting
Schedule In-Brief
Western Section AUA • Maui, Hawaii • Hyatt Regency Maui
October 25 to 30, 2026
- Recommend arrival on Saturday, Oct. 24
- Preliminary schedule - subject to change
Saturday, October 24
- 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Early Registration & Check In
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM - Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, October 25
Sessions run approx. 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- Poster Sessions
- Unmoderated Poster Session - all day
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- CUA Meeting
- Practice Management Courses
- Health Policy Forum & Luncheon
- Resident Luncheon Program
- 6:30 -8:30 PM - President's Aloha Welcome Reception
Monday, October 26
Sessions run approx. 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- ExpoLAB opens
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- Public Policy-Data Quality Session (moderated posters/essays)
- PREP Courses
- Symposia Lunch Program
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 27
Sessions run 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- Expo LAB open
- APP-Allied Program
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- General Sessions
- Symposia Lunch Program
- Resident's Rock 'n Roll Bowl
- Young Urologists Program
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 28
Sessions run approx. 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- ExpoLAB open
- Spouse Hospitality & Breakfast
- General Sessions
- Symposia Lunch Program
- APP-Allied Program
- GU Tumor Board
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
- Women of the WS Program & Social
Thursday, October 29
Sessions run approx. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Member's Business Meeting & Breakfast
- ExpoLAB open
- General Sessions
- Special Talks & Lectures
- Symposia Lunch Program
- ExpoLAB Aloha Shirt Happy Hour
- Western Section Night: Hukilau Under the Moon (optional event)
Friday, October 30
Sessions run 7:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Networking Breakfast
- General Sessions
- Prostate Cancer 2
- Round Table Brunch Program
- History Essays
General Arrangements Chair: Coming Soon
Program committee
| Dan Lin, MD, Secretary/Program Chair (UW), (Posters) |
| Jonathan Wright, MD (UW) (Prostate Cancer 1&2) |
| Jonathan Berger, MD (UCSD), (Kid/Lap, Calc) |
| Gary Chien, MD (Kaiser LA), (Video Sessions) |
| Brian Hu, MD, (LLUMC) (Urothielial/Testis Cancers) |
| Heidi Stephany, MD, (UCI), (Peds/Sex Med) |
| Chris Twiss, MD (UofA), (Incont/Pelvic Floor/Neuro.) |
| Alvaro Lucioni, MD (VMMC), (PREP Courses / Assist Allied HP's) |
| Brian Duty, MD, MBA, ( OHSU ) (PPQD) |
| Joseph Presti, Jr, MD (Kaiser OAK) (GU Tumor Bd) |
| Craig Comiter, MD, (Stanford) (Round Table) |
| Polina Reyblat, MD, (Kaiser LA) (Round Table) |
| Sia Daneshmand, MD, (USC), (Residents Bowl / Social Media) |
| Charlene Chow, PA-C (Stanford) (APP/ Allied Health Program) |
| Chris Porter, MD, (Poster Awards /Life Learning/Symp. Liaison) |
| John C. Prince, MD, Orange, CA (History Essays/CME Advisor) (Past Pres) |

We look forward to Welcoming you to beautiful Maui! President Dr. Sia Daneshmand
Western Section American Urological Association
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