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Table of ContentsUSANZ Committees 2011 1President’s Report 4Chief Executive Offi cer’s Report 5Secretary’s Report 8Treasurer’s Report 92011 Financial Report 11TA&E/Board of Urology Report 30Continuing Professional Development Report 36Table of ContentsRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Report 38Annual Scientifi c Meetings 39Christchurch 2011 39Darwin 2012 39Section Reports 41New South Wales 41New Zealand 41Northern Section 42Tasmania 43Victoria 44Australasian Urology Foundation Report 46Prizes and Awards 47USANZ Annual General Meeting Agenda 48USANZ Proposed Special Resolution 49Minutes from the 64th USANZ Annual General Meeting 50

USANZ Committees 2011Board of DirectorsPresident: Stephen RuthvenPast-President: David MaloufVice-President: David WinkleHonorary Secretary: David MaloufHonorary Treasurer: David MaloufVictoria: David CookNew South Wales: David MaloufSouth Australia: John MillerWestern Australia: Paul McRaeNew Zealand: Mark FraundorferTasmania: Stephen BroughNorthern/Queensland: David WinkleChair, TA&E: John MillerChair, ANZAUS: Greg MaloneRepresentative on RACS Council: Andrew BrooksChair, Policy: Andrew BrooksExternal Director: Alex MalleyChief Executive Officer: Michael NugaraTA&E/Board of UrologyChairperson: John MillerNSW TA&E Chairperson: Prem RashidVIC TA&E Chairperson: Richard GrillsSA TA&E Chairperson: Mark LloydNZ TA&E Chairperson: Rodney StuddNorthern Section TA&EChairperson: Peter MactaggartWA TA&E Chairperson: Melvyn KuanSenior Examiner: Stephen Mark(retired September 2011)Senior Examiner: Timothy Skyring(commenced September 2011)USANZ President: Stephen RuthvenRACS Council Representative: Helen O’Connell(retired May 2011)RACS Council Representative: Andrew Brooks(commenced May 2011)Jurisdictional Representative: Jo BurnandTrainee Representative(Set1-Set2): Devang DesaiTrainee Representative(Set3-Set5): Simon Van RijUSANZ CEO: Michael Nugara (ex-officio)Co-Opted MembersAnita Clarke,Urology Representative,IMG Assessment and ManagementPaul Anderson,Urology Representative, Surgical Sciences andClinical Examinations Committee & PathologyCommitteeLydia Johns Putra,Urology Representative, Anatomy CommitteePeter Liodakis,Urology Representative, ClinicalExaminations CommitteeFrank Gardiner,Urology Representative, Pathology CommitteeSpecial AdvisoryGroups (SAGs)Sanjeev Bandi (Andology)Simon Bariol (Endourology)Samantha Pillay (Female Urology)Peter Gilling (Male Lower Urinary Tract)Mark Frydenberg (Genitourinary Oncology)David Winkle (Paediatric Urology)Stephen Mark (Reconstructive Urology)Australasian UrologicalFoundationMichael Rochford, ChairmanWilliam Lynch, Secretary/TreasurerPatrick BaryStephen RuthvenAdrian PorterMichael Nugara, USANZ CEO (ex-officio)1 | 2011 Annual Report

Board of Directors 2011From front, left to right: Greg Malone, David Malouf, David Winkle (Vice President), Stephen Ruthven (President), Michael Nugara (CEO)From back, left to right: Stephen Brough, Mark Fraundorfer, Andrew Brooks, David Cook, Paul McRaeAbsent: John Miller, Alex Malley,VisionThe Society’s vision is to continue to work forits community to ensure the best access to thequality urological care its members provide.MissionThe Urological Society of Australia and NewZealand is committed to clinical excellence,education, and the promotion of research andthe dissemination of information on urologicaltopics for the benefit of the community.Values• Excellence in professional standards• Ethical standards of the highest order• Patient safety2011 Annual Report | 2

Annual ReportsMarch 2012ABN 64 880 438 690To all MembersYour Board of Directors has pleasure in submitting its report for the yearending 31st December, 2011.Stephen RuthvenPresidentUrological Society of Australia and New ZealandSuite 512 Eastpoint, 180 Ocean Street, Edgecliff NSW 2027 AustraliaTel: +61 2 9362 8644 Fax: +61 2 9362 1433Email: secretary@usanz.org.au http://www.usanz.org.au3 | 2011 Annual Report

President’s Annual ReportStephen RuthvenIt is with great pleasure that I present thePresident’s Report for 2011-2012.2011 will go down in the history books ofUSANZ following our intimate involvementwith our colleagues during the Christchurchearthquake. We have and will continue toremember all of those affected.The Christchurch Medal for Bravery orExceptional Community Service (two separateand independent awards), has been createdand is dedicated, in memoriam, to the peopleof Christchurch. Medals have been struckfrom the metal of the affected buildings,citations have been prepared and therecipients will be announced and awarded atthis year’s ASM in Darwin.The disruption of the ASM was addressed byhaving two replacement meetings in 2011,one in Sydney and the other in Melbourne.These supplementary meetings were very wellreceived, giving speakers the opportunity todeliver their papers.The Annual Scientific Meeting format has beenadapted in line with global trends, industryregulation, and most importantly to ensure itmaintains relevance for the membership inan environment of increasing subspecialisedpractice. A heavy emphasis is now on theeducational benefits and the scientific content,social activities have been trimmed. Theconcept of ‘mini-ASMs’ has been realised,and the SAGs have increased contributionto the scientific content of their section of themeeting. Parallel subspeciality programs underthe one roof should enhance the attractivenessof the meeting to both Fellows and ourindustry partners. The Board of Directorsare acutely aware of the issues surroundingthese worldwide trends and are keen to adoptstrategies to be at the forefront of successfulsolutions, to provide value to members for CPD.The Darwin ASM has adopted this modelboasting a line-up of expert speakers, who arethought leaders in their respective specialities. Iwould like to take this opportunity to commend2012 ASM Convenor Henry Woo and hisScientific Convenor, Venu Chalasani and therest of the organising committee for their stellarwork; the ASM promises to be a great success.As always, the Section Meetings were wellorganised and attended; they combinededucational and social interaction in the rightmix. Convenors are to be congratulated fortheir tireless efforts. Robin and I, are extremelyhumbled and grateful for the generous,gracious, warm hospitality given to us by all ofyou during these meetings.USANZ’s flag was waved vigorously atinternational meetings such as the EAU, AUA,BAUS and the UAA. Strong connectionsand affiliations were reconfirmed with thePresidents and their key support staff. Many ofthe challenges we face are also issues for ourinternational colleagues, and the exchange ofideas with regards to training, education, policyand interaction with external bodies benefitsus all. Closer collaborations to achieve theuniversal goals of all urological associations arevery much on the agenda. The outreach to ourAsian colleagues continues with attendances atthe Indonesian and the Korean ASMs and othersatellite meetings.Domestically USANZ has focused on buildingand enhancing relationships with RACS, PCFAand with other similar organisations who sharecommon interests and aspirations. Positiveoutcomes can be achieved through strategicalliances. We acknowledge the generousfinancial support by the PCFA with regard to thenewly launched PRIAS Project.In 2009, the Society formed a partnershipwith BJUI to become the official Journal ofUSANZ; David Nicol was appointed USANZAssociate Editor and he has done a fantasticjob in this role! Our third USANZ Supplementwill be published in time for the ASM. Weurge you to strongly support our Journal. Thequality and number of papers submitted frommembers has been very gratifying. AcceptedUSANZ submissions are both free to downloadand PubMed listed; allowing the internationalurological community to search, access andpotentially cite USANZ Supplement papers.2011 Annual Report | 4President’s Report

President’s Report/Chief Executive Offi cer’s ReportDavid Nicol, under the guidance of BJUI’sEditor-in-Chief, John M. Fitzpatrick, welcomesfurther contributions to the supplement,particularly research presented at SectionalMeetings or at the ASM.John Fitzpatrick has been a huge supporterof USANZ, he has attended many ASMs overthe years; as he hands over his editorship laterthis year, the Society would like to thank himformally for his time, support and commitment toUSANZ. We will acknowledge this in an officialcapacity at the Darwin ASM by presenting Johnwith a Fellow of the Society Award.The Board of Urology continues to do anoutstanding job training our future urologists.I would like to thank John Miller as he stepsdown as Board Chair after 3 years of service;he has done an incredible job and leaves verybig shoes to fill. We welcome Prem Rashid asthe new Board Chair. I would also like to takethe opportunity to thank Helen O’Connell andStephen Mark who retired from the Board ofUrology in the past 12 months.Members are reminded of the streamlinedcorporate structure of USANZ. It is a legalcorporate entity, governed by the Board ofDirectors which directs our CEO to implementpolicy and manage the day-to-day activities andthe office staff. Many societies have adoptedthis model with great success. Michael Nugaraand those before him have placed USANZ ona solid footing of corporate memory and soundfinancial management.I would like to take this opportunity to expressmy appreciation to Michael and the Board ofDirectors for their support and effort over the pastyear. USANZ would not be in the strong positionit is in, without their selfless contributions. On hisretirement from the Board of Directors, I also wishto acknowledge and thank Steve Brough for histime and dedication to USANZ.I commend USANZ to all of you. The ideals andgoals espoused by USANZ and breathtakinglydemonstrated by many of our members, in allof our activities, is a great source of justifiedsatisfaction and pride.Bring on 2012!Chief Executive Offi cer’s ReportMichael Nugara2011 will be remembered as a year that hashad a long lasting impact on many membersas well as being a significant chapter in thehistory of USANZ. Much has been writtenabout the impact of the earthquake duringthe Christchurch ASM, the affect it had onASM delegates and continues to have on theresidents of Christchurch. Those of us who werethere will never forget the experience and therealisation that, with over 600 delegates present,there were no casualties or life threateninginjuries, we were indeed, very lucky!In light of the abandoned ASM, the Boardof Directors approved two supplementarymeetings to be held, one in Sydney and theother in Melbourne. The meetings providedthe opportunity for Christchurch presentersto present their papers, as well as offeringsponsors and exhibitors the chance tonetwork with our members. Attendanceat both meetings was free to Christchurchdelegates, members and industry. It was alsoan opportunity to reconnect with Christchurchdelegates whom we had not seen since ourtime in Hagley Park. Both meetings were wellattended and the Sydney meeting included there-scheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM) ofUSANZ; where David Malouf formally handedover the presidency to Stephen Ruthven.The supplementary meeting in Melbournecoincided with the Australian ProstateCancer Conference and I would like toextend my sincere thanks to Declan Murphyfor his assistance in ensuring the USANZmeeting was a success. This meeting was acollaborative meeting with ANZUP (Australiaand New Zealand Uro-oncology Program) andgiven the success of the event, it may lead tofuture joint meetings. I wish to acknowledgethe convenors, Mohamed Khadra (Sydneymeeting) and Shomik Sengupta (Melbournemeeting) for their willingness and enthusiasmto convene these meetings.We must not forget the enormous effort bythe Christchurch ASM Organising Committee.5 | 2011 Annual Report

After 18 months of planning and only a partialcompletion of the ASM, this outcome was verydisappointing for the Committee. The workby Jane MacDonald, Peter Davidson and theother members of the organising committeein formulating an innovative program mustbe acknowledged. Thanks also to MarkFraundorfer for organising an outstandingday at Flock Hill Station. Delegates enjoyedinteractive scientifi c discussion in the morningfollowed by sporting activities and a superbdinner whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery.Members are aware of the introduction ofthe Christchurch Medal, to be awarded foroutstanding feats of bravery or service tothe community. The Medal will be bestowedupon four recipients at the gala dinner inDarwin. Members may not be aware that themedals have been cast from building debris,salvaged from the Christchurch CentralBusiness District. Stuart Gowland played akey role in salvaging the material and creatingthe medals; many thanks Stu!The recovery of delegate belongingsfrom Christchurch hotels was a very slow,frustrating and dangerous task. My thanksagain go to Stuart Gowland, for facilitatingthe engagement of contractors by USANZ, tooversee this process.2011 has seen some significant developmentsin the USANZ relationship with RACS. InMay, a RACS commissioned report into therelationships between RACS and the specialtysocieties was tabled to the RACS Council.The authors of the report included pastRACS presidents as well as representationfrom some specialties, including USANZ.The report was critical of the operations andgovernance structure of RACS and includedrecommendations to address the issuesidentified. In September, a consensus statementwas prepared and signed by specialty societypresidents. The statement called for reformof RACS governance to empower specialtysocieties, leading to greater autonomy for thespecialties within agreed parameters, as well aschanges to the service agreements to increasefunding to the specialties.RACS formed two working parties, one to revieweducation and the other to review governance.USANZ is represented on both working parties.To date, progress has been very slow with somechanges to the selection process. However, thekey objectives of the consensus statement wereto achieve fundamental change in the structureand role of RACS, recognising that specialtieshave matured and the current RACS modelneeds to be restructured to accommodate thespecialties.In 2011, members received issues oneand two of the BJUI USANZ Supplement.A considerable amount of effort has beenexpended in getting these journals publishedwith credit to the Supplement Guest Editor,David Nicol, who has done an excellent job. Ialso wish to thank the former Managing Editorof the BJUI, Audraí O’Dwyer (now the USANZCommunications Manager) for her assistanceand the advice offered to David and I duringthe preparation of the fi rst three issues. Issuethree will be arriving in mail boxes very soon.Last month, members were asked toparticipate in a plebiscite to gauge the level ofsupport for the proposed Society name changeto Urological Surgeons Association of Australiaand New Zealand. The result of the plebiscitewas outlined in the Special Resolution sent tomembers with the Notice of the Annual GeneralMeeting. The result of the plebiscite confirmedthe opinion of the Board of Directors, that thereis considerable support for the name changein the broader membership.The 2012 AGM will see the retirement of twomembers of the Board of Directors, John Millerand Stephen Brough. In his role as Boardof Urology Chair, John Miller has done anoutstanding job over the last three years. Therole has presented some significant challenges(and frustrations) but John’s tireless effort hasbeen appreciated by all. I also wish to thankStephen Brough in his capacity as TasmanianRepresentative on the Board. I am very gratefulfor Steve’s support and contribution to theBoard over the last three years.I wish to acknowledge the work carried outby the Board of Directors, their commitmentChief Executive Offi cer’s Report2011 Annual Report | 6

Chief Executive Offi cer’s Reportto the Society cannot be overstated. It hasbeen a pleasure to work with the Board andin particular, with Steve Ruthven during thefi rst year of his term as President. I wish tothank our External Director, Alex Malley for hiscontinued support of USANZ. Despite havingan incredibly busy schedule, Alex has alwaysmade himself available to provide advice tothe President and I, on some occasions attimes that were far from convenient for him,as a result of different time zones. Manythanks Alex, the President and I have greatlyappreciated your insights and counsel.Thanks also to the members of the Board ofUrology, Section TA&E Committees and allother working committees, your contributionsare greatly appreciated.The USANZ relationship with ANZSCTS(Australian and New Zealand Society ofCardiac and Thoracic Surgeons) continuesto strengthen under the current serviceagreement. I wish thank the USANZ ChiefOperating Offi cer, Nick Danes for his work inthis regard.During 2011 the USANZ staff and memberscontributed across several areas:Continuing Professional Development• USANZ managed the LUTS and GreenlightLaser Workshops.• Coordination and provision ofadministrative support to SAGs.• Coordination of audits throughout the yearin support of SAGs.• Thanks go to SAG contributors for theirefforts this year.of the services provided by behaviouralconsultants to conduct an interviewertraining workshop and develop a SETUrology interview guide.• The provision of support and advice to theBoard of Urology.• Ongoing support and advice to traineesand IMGS to ensure compliance withtraining requirements.Membership and Communication• We continue to improve the USANZ eNewsand we will be introducing signifi cantchanges to Society News in 2012. Thebrand development project will furtherenhance these important communicationmediums.• The utilisation of the USANZ websitecontinues to grow and the overall numberof site visitors is also increasing. Weanticipate this trend will continue as theUSANZ brand strategy is implemented.I wish to acknowledge the tireless contributionby my colleagues Louise Reeson, VaughanParkinson, Deborah Klein, Nick Danes andour most recent recruit, Audraí O’Dwyer. Theirindividual efforts are appreciated by all.Education and Training• Trainee Week was a great success againthis year, thanks to Prem Rashid forconvening an excellent meeting. DeborahKlein did a great job organising the event;to all the members who contributed theirtime, thank you for your participation.• The SET Selection process wasimproved through further enhancement7 | 2011 Annual Report

Secretary’s Report 2011David MaloufThe Board of Directors of the Society metduring 2011 as follows:20 February – Christchurch ASM2 May – USANZ offi ce2 September – USANZ offi ce11 November – USANZ offi ceThere are 11 Directors that make up theBoard. The President, Vice President, PastPresident, RACS representative and theANZAUS representative are elected by themembership. The Policy Chair is nominatedby the membership and elected by the Boardof Directors. There are two external positionson the Board of Directors; one of thesepositions is currently vacant.MembershipSince the last Annual Report, the followingchanges have occurred:Dickon HayneJonathan LewinManuel “Jimmy” YuhicoNicholas BrookJon-Paul MeyerMuhammad KahloonAntonio Vega VegaJoseph SchoemanGias AhmedFull Member Senior:Derek RothwellAnthony (Tony) JamesPhilip McDougallMalcolm DrummondJohn AlexanderAssociate Member – Urological:David BrownNeil Robert PricePaul GilmoreSecretary’s ReportFull Member:Quinten KingPhilip McCahyChristopher CheeLiam WilsonFrank RedwigTimothy NathanSantoshi NagoankarAdrian ClubbElizabeth DallyAdam DaviesAndrew FullerJacob GleesonTanya HaAnthony HuttonJason LeePascal MancusoJason PaterdisMorgan PokornyDan SpernatMatthew ThreadgateAilsa WilsonAssociate Member – MedicalHemamali (Marie) SamaratungaCallum LoganSubodh KamblePaul CrowProvisional Member:Nazim Ali AhmadResignations:Mano RajaratnamSubramanian VignarajahNeil McMullinIan HamiltonDenis CherryJohn (Bruce) Wells (FMS)2011 Annual Report | 8

Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportDavid MaloufNo one could have foreseen the events anddevastation that would occur in Christchurchin February 2011. The Christchurchearthquake affected USANZ members ona deeply personal level. The likely fi nancialimpact of the earthquake upon the Societywas unknown. Over the course of 2011 itbecame clear that the 2011 ASM surpluswould also be affected by the scale of thisdisaster. However, with improved investmentincome returns, and reductions in totalexpenditures, the net result was satisfactoryand better than the 2010 result.OperationsUSANZ generated an operating surplus of$650,147.20. This is an 11.5% improvementon last year’s operating performance of$583,117.00. This result can be attributedto better than expected investment returns,state section profi tability and reduced totalexpenses. As in previous years, overall,expenses were managed in line with changesin sponsorship and registration revenues.The 2011 ASM returned a surplus of$217,665.96. This result is a significantreduction on the 2010 ASM return of$443,139.31. The decline in the net result isunderstandable in light of the Christchurchdisaster aftermath. The 2011 ASM result alsoincludes a discount for Christchurch ASMdelegates registering for the 2012 Darwin ASM.Brand development and media costs, twokey components of the 2009-2011 strategicplan, were signifi cantly reduced for 2011 andcontributed to the overall reduction in totalexpenditures.Education and Operations expenditures:Unlike the past two years there were nosubstantial meetings arranged by USANZ for2011. Consequently, there were signifi cantreductions in meeting venue and facilitationcosts for 2011. In addition, there were costrecoveries, principally from RACS, in the formof previously unclaimed triennium funding.These cost recoveries were with respect tothe past three years and contributed to areduction in overall travel costs.Office and Administration costs: Therewas a marginal increase in Offi ce andAdministration costs of 1.6%. The increase incosts were across a few expense elements.Financial PositionAs occurred in 2010, during the course of2011 USANZ maintained a vigilant cashmanagement strategy. Non-interest bearingbank accounts are funded when required sothat residual cash is transferred to interestbearing bank accounts and market linkedinvestments.Total assets increased 10.7% from$7,708,513.61 to $8,533,289.07 over theyear; an increase of $824,775.46. Theincrease in total assets is attributable toan increase in interest earning funds andan increase in the reported value of Land& Buildings as a result of a revaluationperformed during the year.The reported holding value of the Society’sLand & buildings increased by $285,355in the 2011 year. This increase has beenrecorded in an asset revaluation reserve.At 31 December 2011 our cash interestearning assets were $6,446,212.53 comparedto $5,899,026.12 at the same time last year.This represents an increase of $547,186.41in interest earning funds over the year. Theproportion of interest bearing funds earning4.25% or better increased over the fiscal yearfrom 92.8% to 96.9% of cash assets.Receivables were higher by 57.4% refl ectinga lengthening of credit terms by somesponsors over that period. Total liabilitieswere down by 9.0% from $1,230,814.50 to$1,120,087.76 refl ecting a decline in ASMregistration and sponsorship revenuesreceived at balance date for the sametime last year. The current asset/liabilitymix (the Society’s ability to meet short termcommitments) improved over the year from5.61 times to 6.65 times cover.9 | 2011 Annual Report

Cash FlowNet cash from operating activities hasincreased from $83,275.30 in 2010 to$505,552.25 in 2011. The increase innet cash fl ow from operating activities in2011 can be attributed to cost recoveries,better investment returns and state sectionprofi tability.OverallMembers should be pleased with the 2011performance and accountability of the USANZmanagement team. USANZ continually facesthe challenge to attract fi nancial support fromthe industry, and it is expected this challengewill continue into the future.Treasurer’s ReportUSANZ is forecasting its total revenue fromits activities will increase in 2012. However, itis expected that investment income may beunder pressure from reductions in interestrates and may decline marginally. Membersubscriptions will be adjusted to account forthe consumer price index. Cost growth isexpected to be contained in line with the CPIin overall terms.I would like to take this opportunity toacknowledge Michael Nugara, VaughanParkinson and Nick Danes for theircontribution during 2011.2011 Annual Report | 10

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TA&E/Board of Urology ReportJohn MillerThis will be my final report as Chairman, Boardof Urology. At the outset I would like to thankpersonally all those who have helped me overthe past 3 years, in particular Deborah Kleinwho, as a devoted hardworking Education andTraining Manager always responds positivelyto the demands of her role.I consider that the Board of Urology has workedwell over the past few years with a great dealof challenges at many levels successfullynegotiated. Each member has responded whenasked to contribute but I would like to singleout Lachlan Dodds and Prem Rashid for theircontributions and sensible counsel over thetime I have been Chairman. The Board work isat times frustrating but overall an enormouslyrewarding experience. The talent within ourSociety is evident at all levels across the Board,work from trainers and supervisors through theRegional TA&E Chairpersons and within theoffices of USANZ and Board of Directors. Iexpress my gratitude to all, for their hard workand skill. I would also stress to all members ofUSANZ that the future of Urological Surgery is ingood hands; with an acknowledged high-qualityproduct produced at the end of our trainingprogram.At this time, I would particularly like toacknowledge the substantial and valuablecontributions of the members of the Board ofUrology (current and past members), otheroffi ce bearers and USANZ personnel:Board Of Urology (Current Members)John Miller, ChairpersonPrem Rashid, Deputy Chair &NSW TA&E ChairpersonRichard Grills, VIC TA&E ChairpersonMark Lloyd, SA TA&E ChairpersonRodney Studd, NZ TA&E ChairpersonPeter Mactaggart, Northern SectionTA&E ChairpersonMelvyn Kuan, WA TA&E ChairpersonStephen Mark, Senior Examiner(retired September 2011)Timothy Skyring, Senior Examiner(commenced October 2011)David Malouf, President, USANZ(term ended April 2011)Stephen Ruthven, President, USANZ(term commenced April 2011)Helen O’Connell, Urology Representative,RACS Council (retired May 2011)Andrew Brook, Urology Representative,RACS Council (commenced May 2011)Simon Van Rij, Trainee Representative(SET3-SET5)Devang Desai, Trainee Representative(SET1-SET2)Michael Nugara, CEO, USANZ (ex-offi cio)Board Of Urology (Previous Members)Lachlan Dodds(past Victorian TA&E Chairperson)Nigel Dunglison(past Northern Section TA&E Chairperson)Jerard Ghossein(past WA TA&E Chairperson)Andre Westenberg(past NZ TA&E Chairperson)Kim Horsell (past SA&NT TA&E Chairperson)Co-Opted MembersAnita Clarke, Urology Representative, IMGAssessment and ManagementPaul Anderson, Urology Representative,Surgical Sciences and Clinical ExaminationsCommittee & Pathology CommitteeLydia Johns Putra, Urology Representative,Anatomy CommitteePeter Liodakis, Urology Representative,Clinical Examinations CommitteeFrank Gardiner, Urology Representative,Pathology CommitteeAll of these individuals have made my roleas Board Chairman a much easier task andAnita Clarke in particular has performed anTA&E/Board of Urology Report2011 Annual Report | 30

TA&E/Board of Urology Reportoutstanding service to USANZ and the Board ofUrology in the thankless task of IMG assessor. Ihave now taken over this role and wish Anita allthe best in her new role as an examiner.Set1/Set2 Co-OrdinatorsJames Wong (NSW), Nathan Lawrentschuk(VIC), Greg Malone (QLD)Support PersonnelDeborah Klein, Education and TrainingManager, USANZWendy Frazer, CPD Manager, USANZ (NSWTraining Programme)Liz Thompson, Executive Offi cer, VictorianSection (VIC Training Programme)Having already praised the tireless hard workof Deborah Klein, I also wish to acknowledgeWendy Frazer who has recently left theemployment of USANZ. Her role in managingthe NSW Section training programme was agreat asset to the Board of Urology and theNSW Chairman in particular. I wish her well inher new employment.When I commenced as Chairman of the Boardof Urology, after some years of absence offthe Board, the initial six months was a rapidlearning process; in particular I am grateful tomy predecessor Phillip Sprott who provideda useful sounding board and had skilfullynegotiated the introduction of the SET UrologyProgram, with numerous extensively updatedproformas and policy documents. Thesituation I found myself in has been avoided,by development of a succession plan, withthe appointment of a Deputy Board Chair.Prem Rashid accepted this role last year andwill take over as Chairman, Board of Urologyfollowing the AGM in Darwin. Prem was alreadya hard working member of the Board and hasstreamlined many of the processes within theNSW Section, in his time as NSW Chairperson.He also has the foresight and good commonsense to fill the role and as a current boardmember is well aware of the issues facing theBoard of Urology now and in the future. Havingseen his work close at hand, over the pastfew years, I feel Prem has the skills to improveon all aspects that the Board of Urology fulfilsfor USANZ and RACS. I would also like towelcome Finlay Macneil who will replace PremRashid as NSW TA&E Chairperson and lookforward to his contribution to the Board and theTraining Programme.In the three years I have been Chairman ofthe Board of Urology I have been greatlyimpressed by the hard work and dedicationof the Board of Directors (formally the USANZExecutive) and in particular the leadershipdisplayed by David Malouf and StephenRuthven ably supported by Alex Malleyand Michael Nugara in their CEO role. I amextremely grateful for the tireless support ofthese dedicated individuals and other USANZmembers who have played an active role inthe education and training of future urologists.The year in reviewThe past year, once again created a numberof challenges for the Board of Urology due to arange of issues and events, the most significantof which were the events that occurred at theASM in Christchurch. As members of USANZ,we were impressed by the degree of maturityand common sense displayed by all trainees.The welfare of all delegates (including trainees)was a major concern for USANZ. The Boardof Urology focused on the welfare of traineesand all were encouraged to utilise counsellingor other support services, if required. I feel thisevent, amongst all others in my time as BoardChairman, bonded all members of USANZ(Trainees, Members, Administrative Staff, OfficeBearers) and those members of the trade whowere present.Interactions With RACS/BSETFor a number of years the relationshipbetween RACS and USANZ has been in fl ux,with no stronger area of difference than inthe Board of Urology as a representative ofUSANZ. The Board of Urology is howevergiven power and legal presence by being amember of the Board of Surgical Educationand Training (BSET) which is an offi cial31 | 2011 Annual Report

committee of RACS and recognised by theAMC and ACCC as the accredited body fortraining of Surgeons.This relationship is currently being examinedby two working parties, who are investigatingthe role, governance and educationalstructures from a specialist surgical societyand College viewpoint. Over the past year,under pressure from the surgical specialistsocieties and their Educational and TrainingBoards, the College has become moreproactive in discussions with the AMCregarding the need for differential skill setswithin the surgical fraternity. In the past sixmonths there has been a defi nite change inthe attitude and approach of RACS and inparticular the previous micromanagementof all issues surrounding selection hasbeen amended to focus more on broaderprinciples. This will provide USANZ and theBoard of Urology with greater fl exibility infuture selection and training issues.It is anticipated there will be further ‘principlebased policies’ in the areas of managingthe poorly performing trainee, dismissaland those concerning International MedicalGraduates. This move will also enable greaterfl exibility and for Specialist Surgical Societiesand Educational and Training Boards.Competency Based TrainingIn line with the RACS submission to the AMC,Training Boards have been asked to examinethe feasibility of a competency based trainingscheme. Great debate over this approach isongoing at BSET but in principle this doesseem a means by which a skillset could beused to defi ne a Urologist at completion oftheir training. The advantage of such a movealso allows the fast and slow learners to beaccommodated within a training schemewhich in theory may no longer be time based.Examination Feedback To FailingCandidatesThe requirement to provide useful feedbackand advice to candidates who fail the FRACS(Urology) examination is a RACS mandatedpolicy. The Board of Urology has requestedthe Senior Examiner provide more detailedfeedback reports so that constructive advicecan be given to such candidates and aidthem in subsequent examination preparation.TraineesAt the end of 2011, there were 136 traineesparticipating in the SET Programme inUrology. The distribution was as follows:SET1: 20SET2: 17SET3: 20SET4: 25SET5: 21SET6: 19Interruption/Deferred: 14Examinations ResultsIn 2011, a number of trainees and IMGspassed the Fellowship Examination and theBoard would like to congratulate the followingon their success:NSW Indrajit BALASUBRAMANIAM,Nicholas CAMPBELL, MartinELMES, Rachel ESLER, CharlesHAN, Thomas JARVIS, DanielLENAGHAN, Timothy LOKE,Daniel STEINER, RubanTHANIGASALAMQLD Ian VELAVIC James HUANG, Joseph ISCHIA,Jyotsna JAYARAJAN,NZ James DUTHIE, Eddy WONG,Homi ZARGARWA Paul CROWExam Eligibility CriteriaUrology candidates have in recent timesexhibited a lower pass rate in the Fellowshipexamination than in previous years. Sincethe introduction of the SET programme, theexperience and knowledge base of traineespresenting for the fellowship examination has2011 Annual Report | 32TA&E/Board of Urology Report

TA&E/Board of Urology Reportaltered and at times has been inadequate.The Board of Urology considers this a naturalprogression from the introduction of SET withthe candidates generally less experiencedat the commencement of their training andtherefore less clinically adept at passing thefi nal exit examination in early SET5. The Boardof Urology and Court of Examiners expressedconcerns that, for historical reasons,trainees were expecting to sit the FellowshipExamination in early SET5 and placingpressure on their supervisors to complywith their wishes. All Training Boards arenow required to defi ne the criteria/minimumrequirements for eligibility to present for theFellowship Examination. It is expected mosttrainees will attain this level of competenceduring the latter part of SET5 and thereforethe Board of Urology and the Senior Examinerhas expressed the opinion that the fi rst sittingshould be in September of SET5 and havebeen actively encouraging trainees to acceptthat this should be the norm.Admissions To FellowshipSet SelectionThe SET Programme in Urology remainedan attractive career option with the Boardof Urology assessing 74 applications. Allapplications were assessed by the Board andreferee reports were collected via the Collegeonline system. There were 49 applicantswho met the minimum standard and wereshortlisted for interview.The SET Urology interviews were heldin Sydney, in late June and all urologyinterviewers participated in an interviewertraining course prior to the interviews. TheBoard of Urology continued its contractualarrangement with SHL, a global business,providing behavioural and ability assessmenttools and services. SHL worked with theBoard of Urology to develop the SET Urologyinterviews and the Interviewer TrainingWorkshops and participated as interviewersof all shortlisted candidates.The Board appointed the following newtrainees who will commence in 2012:The Board wishes to congratulate thefollowing USANZ members and InternationalMedical Graduates who completed theirtraining/assessment in 2011 and receivedtheir FRACS (Urol):NSW Elizabeth DALLY, RichardHADDAD, Anthony HUTTON,Pascal MANCUSO, DanSPERNATNZ Adam DAVIES,Morgan POKORNYQLD Ahmad ALI, Adrian CLUBB,Jacob GLEESON, JasonPATERDIS, Christopher TRACEY,Ailsa WILSON, Ian VELASA Andrew FULLER, Jason LEENSWQLDVICWASET1 Ranjan ARIANAYAGAM,Nicola JEFFREY, HameshJINA, Edward LATIF, NicholasMEHAN, Yuigi YUMINAGASET2 Sarah NORTON, AdamPEARCE, Alexander YEATESSET3 Jodi HIRST, LawrenceKIM, George KOUFOGIANNISSET1 William BOWES, IvanHOH, Kevin ONG, Chiu MingTHAMSET1 Sarah AZER, OliviaHERDIMANDeferred – Kenny RAOSET1 Shuo (Mark) LIUVICMatthew HARPER, JonathanSASET1 Kylie GALLAGHERLEWIN, Declan MURPHY,Matthew THREADGATENZSET1 Don LEE, Sum Sum LO,Manmeet SALUJAWATanya HA, Elayne OOISET2 Anudini RANASINGHE33 | 2011 Annual Report

Keith Kirkland/Villis Marshall Session AtThe USANZ ASMIn 2011, the Board of Urology revised thestanding orders for the Keith Kirkland/Villis Marshall Session at the USANZASM. This is now a session quarantined forpresentations by SET Urology Trainees whohave undertaken research in either a clinicaltraining position or full time research position.All abstracts submitted by SET UrologyTrainees for presentation at the USANZ ASMwill be assessed by a sub-committee ofthe Board of Urology to determine whetherthey are worthy of presentation at the KeithKirkland/Villis Marshall Session. The KeithKirkland Prize is awarded to the traineepresenting the best research undertakenduring a period of clinical training. The VillisMarshall Prize is awarded to the traineepresenting the best research undertakenduring a period of full-time research.Specialty Specifi c ExaminationsDuring 2010, RACS determined that theSurgical Sciences Examination (Generic) shouldbe undertaken in early SET (SET1-2) and theSurgical Sciences Examination (SpecialtySpecific) undertaken in Mid SET (SET3-4). Thissecond examination is due to commence withthe 2012 SET intake. In preparation the Boardof Urology has asked key members of theUSANZ with interests in Anatomy, Pathologyand Physiology to review the curriculumand develop the examination methodologyand content with the first Speciality Specificexamination anticipated in 2014.Curriculum Development and ReviewDuring the latter part of 2011, the Board ofUrology formed a committee of interestedparties to examine the current Urology ModularCurriculum (developed in 2004), and similarUrology Curricula from other internationalbodies (AUA, BAUS, EAU, CUA). The availabledefined urology syllabus for each was sent tothe SAG leaders for comment about contentand relevance. Over the next 12 months it ishoped to develop an updated syllabus andcurriculum which will be available to newtrainees and supervisors for use in 2013.Set6 – Senior Registrar YearIn 2011, the Board introduced a revisedsystem for the appointment and allocation oftrainees to SET6 posts in 2012. This systeminvolved the accreditation of a number of SET6post across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).Trainees were then provided with the list ofaccredited posts and requested to make SET6arrangements within a specified timeframe.At the outset, the Board’s view was for alltrainees to undertake an Australian or NewZealand SET6 post and as such, effortswere made to accredit sufficient SET6 posts.However, during the transitional period, and inresponse to issues raised by USANZ membersand trainees, the Board agreed that a fewoverseas posts would be maintained for thoseundertaking SET6 in 2012. Overseas postshowever, will not be approved for those enteringSET6 in 2013. This is to ensure that all traineescomplete their training with mastery of generalurology and some subspecialisation, whereprospectively approved, on an individual basis.It also allows for better monitoring of posts.Training PostsA number of existing and new posts wereinspected and accredited in 2011. It ispleasing to advise that a number of new urology‘managed’ SET1 and SET2 posts have beenestablished and will commence in 2012. Thecreation of these posts reduces our reliance onpost provided by the Board in General Surgery.Over the last few years, USANZ has activelyresisted the requests by General SurgeonsAustralia (GSA) to receive payment for theuse of accredited SET1/SET2 general surgeryposts by SET Urology trainees. Despite anappeal to RACS to support our position, afee was negotiated between the two partiesin June 2011. This ensured ongoing useof accredited SET1/SET2 general surgicaltraining posts for our trainees. As part of theagreement, USANZ also stipulated that thepayment to the fee was conditional upon GSATA&E/Board of Urology Report2011 Annual Report | 34

TA&E/Board of Urology Reportusing its best endeavours to provide poststhat are considered appropriate by USANZ.Of utmost importance was the provision ofposts where there is adequate exposureto colorectal, upper GIT, hepatobiliary andvascular surgery.Time will tell if this arrangement is worthwhileand sustainable. I would encourage allsurgical trainers to identify suitable SET1/SET2 posts within their hospital and contactthe USANZ offi ce for assistance if required.Skills And Education WorkshopsIn 2011, the Board of Urology conducted 2substantial workshops for trainees.The Introductory Skills Workshop, for SET2trainees about to enter their fi rst year ofclinical urology training, was conducted inlate November at the Skills Simulation Centrein Brisbane. I would like to extend my sinceregratitude to the faculty of USANZ members fortheir time and expertise.Trainee Week was held in Sydney in lateNovember. Our sincere gratitude is extendedto Prem Rashid and his colleagues forproviding an educationally stimulating “Stateof the Art” programme. As part of an ongoingreciprocal arrangement with the EuropeanAssociation of Urology, the UrologicalAssociation of Asia, and the British Associationof Urological Surgeons (BAUS), USANZhosted Dr Ada Ng & Dr Dony Santiago (UAA),Dr Karel Decaestecker & Dr Hilde Kempter(EAU), Dr Ian Beckley and Ivo Dukic (BAUS).We received complimentary feedbackfrom our overseas guests regarding theprogramme and the hospitality extended byUSANZ and the trainees.Trainee ForumThe Urology Trainee Forum has now beenestablished. The Forum is comprised of ajunior trainee representative (SET1/SET2)and a senior trainee representative (SET3-SET5) from each Section as well as the BoardChairman, Deputy Chairman and Educationand Training Manager.International Medical GraduatesThe past year has seen a number of changeswith the assessment of IMGs. At the forefront isa change in the regulations aimed at preventingmultiple assessments of the same individualat separate times, therefore forcing the IMGto accept the decision made after completionof their assessment. The ability to designatea Fellowship in a defined area of specialistsurgical practice continues to create issuesbetween the Specialist Surgical Societiesand RACS and is an important aspect beingdiscussed at the Governance and EducationalRelationship work groups and BSET.Support For SupervisorsOver the past 12 months, RACS has developedand offered to surgical trainers and supervisorsa number of additional Educational Coursesincluding ‘Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons’,‘Keeping Trainees On Track’, in addition to theselection, and interviewing of the supervisorsand trainers for SET (SAT SET) courses whichhave been available for a number of years.USANZ and the Board of Urology plans tocontinue a focused and relevant ‘SelectionInterviewer Course’ for those participating inthe selection of our trainees. The College isstill examining the financial and other supportsavailable in the workplace for surgical trainersand supervisors including protected timeand payment for each role. The willingnessof RACS to back such measures and arguewith governments and jurisdictions forrecognition of these important roles particularlyaround accreditation of training posts will bea big issue for all surgical specialties and Iencourage any member or trainee who wishesto provide input into this area to contact RACSdirectly or through the USANZ offices.In closing my report, I would like to thank allsurgical trainers and supervisors who haveassisted in selecting educating, training andassessing our trainees and IMGs over thepast 3 years, I hope and trust you have foundit a rewarding experience and will continue toserve USANZ in this capacity for many moreyears to come.35 | 2011 Annual Report

Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment ReportStephen RuthvenUSANZ’s Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment Programme continues at a pace.Our Annual Scientific Meeting is thecornerstone for onshore educationalinterchange and learning. As you areaware, the 2011 ASM was disrupted by theChristchurch earthquake. In an attempt toredress this, we hosted two half-time meetings;the first in Sydney and the second took placein Melbourne, in conjunction with the Cancerof the Prostate Meeting, where we co-badgedwith ANZUP. Both of these meetings gavemembers the opportunity to deliver paperspreviously prepared for the Christchurch ASM.Both meetings were very informative.The Laser Prostatectomy meeting was againwell attended and as always well organised.Attendees came from far and wide includingoverseas. The Section Meetings went aheadas scheduled and I had the privilege andpleasure of attending many of them andfound them stimulating and educational. Inaddition to these annual scheduled meetings,numerous evening education sessions tookplace, which were both well attended andvery informative. Members have supportedthese meetings with enthusiasm and showeda commitment to keep up-to-date with thelatest developments. All the conveners ofthese meetings are to be congratulated; theyso generously give their time and expertise forthe benefi t of all members of USANZ.As we all know attending these meetingsfulfi ls many of the criteria we need forrecertifi cation by the College. USANZ’s CPDactivities assist our members to meet theeducational criteria for recertifi cation.As part of the College assessment forrecertifi cation, an audit of one’s practice is amandatory requirement.The College is keen to also see someinnovative programmes whereby membersself-assess and are possibly assessed bytheir colleagues, for overall performanceand to continue maintaining performancestandards. At the New Zealand SectionMeeting an innovative programme was putforward in a pilot study, whereby an outof area colleague would visit a Urologist’sPractice and generally shadow them, for upto a day, just to assess how well they wereperforming. It remains to be seen whetherthis programme gets up and running andwhether it is deemed to be worthwhile.Other crafts in the surgical world are aheadof the game in having the outcomes ofsurgeries registered; USANZ may well belooking into following this model. The Boardof Directors is acutely aware that it is oneof their governing roles, not only to provideeasily accessible and quality learningexercises, but strong encouragement is givento members to ensure that their performanceis in accordance with best practice.It is always very pleasing to see that manyUSANZ members are very generous withtheir time in tutoring and mentoring fellowcolleagues when gaining and improvingnew skills. This is probably one of the bestways to rapidly reach good performancestatus, especially with the introduction of newtechnologies; and what better way to achieveand set the standards that are achieved byour peers and benchmark ourselves againstworld’s best practice.There may be opportunities for some cooperationand synergies with overseasurological groups to fi ne tune some of thesepotential programmes. The old adage stillremains true and that is, the best peopleable to assess and maintain standards arethose within the profession. In return for ourprofessional freedom, we have a responsibilityto achieve our own high standards and notthose that may or may not be imposed byexternal authorities.The issue of credentialing has been a thornyone, in many cases it is devolved to the areaor hospital medical advisory committee; whoare generally advised by the particular craftgroup that is representing urology in thatContinuing Professional Development Report2011 Annual Report | 36

Continuing Professional Development Reportarea. The College and the Societies are notnecessarily credentialing bodies but are thereto offer guidance.These issues are constantly in developmentand the Board of Directors is well aware of thecontinuing issues arising out of excellenceand delivery of urological care. As alwaysleading by example, advising and helpingcolleagues in a compassionate way goesa long way to maintaining standards andavoiding outside interference.I commend to you, to have a patientoutcome analysis meeting regularly, at yourown institution, where free and unfetteredreporting of mandated outcomes, of variousprocedures that we do, are done in a positiveand encouraging environment. They givethe general public reassurance that we arelooking after our own standards.As always, the Board of Directors are veryopen to any suggestions from members whofeel they have any contributions to enhanceour CPD.37 | 2011 Annual Report

Royal Australasian Collegeof Surgeons’ ReportAndrew BrooksThe single most relevant issue dealt with bythe Council is the relationship between it andthe Specialty groups.The Council with consultation has establishedworking groups to defi ne the issues andpropose solutions.Perhaps in just establishing these groupsand recognizing that there is a problem hasadvanced the cause in that both sides havedemonstrated good will and a need to solvethe problems.Gary Wilson on Council as an expertcommunity adviser appears to be providingleadership in progressing the issues.I hope we can look forward to a more maturerelationship with the Council with transparencyand a mutual recognition of each contributionto the relationship. We should anticipate aseries of recommendations this year.AMC accreditation whilst funded and soughtby the Council is an essential requirementin that it authorizes our specialty trainingprogramme. The College has been awardedan unprecedented 5 years.The College is to undertake a strategicplanning exercise this year. It is likely thata review of CPD activities will be a majorcomponent. This was the topic of the recentSurgical Leaders Forum.CPD activity in our domain is largelyconcentrated in demonstrating knowledgeand activities related to remaining current.There is little to no emphasis on currentperformance.CPD requirements are in part drivenby community expectations that healthprofessional will be competent. Furthermorewe as a professional group cannot escape theresponsibility that we are expected to ensurethat our members are competent. Clearlythe government has the legislative power toensure that some requirement will be metand may do so if we are inactive or if anothermedical disaster were to surface.Medical politics seems to run a commoncourse in Western countries and CPD isno different. In the USA recertifi cationexams are required, in the UK a validationprocess, which assesses outcomes, is beingintroduced.In other specialties registries are held,practice visits are conducted and otheroutcome measures are assessed. I thinkwe as a Society, need to reassess ourcurrent CPD process in the light of thesedevelopments.Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Report2011 Annual Report | 38

Annual Scientifi c MeetingsAnnual Scientifi c MeetingsChristchurch 2011Jane MacDonaldThe lead up to the meeting was relativelyunremarkable. The conference was shaping upvery well. I had found the organisation of themeeting easier and more effective by havingco-convenors, namely Mark Fraundorfer (FlockHill Convenor) and Peter Davidson (ScientificConvenor) and I would like to thank them fortheir assistance. The ANZUNS Committeedeveloped a great programme undertheir Convenor Julie Hedley and ScientificConvenor, Gill Loughnan.There were some challenges during the planningwhich highlighted some areas for improvementfor the organisation of future meetings.The unique feature of our format was the FlockHill sports/science day/opening ceremony heldon Day One. Informal feedback was that thesmall group sessions with the speakers wereinvaluable. The impact of the “getting to knoweach other”, to set the scene for the rest of theconference is now difficult to gauge, due to thedisruption of proceedings.All our speakers were top class. I appreciatedtheir willingness to try new formats and theirpresentation skills and expertise were obvious.Attendance was probably within expectationsfor a venue outside the major Australian cities.The new format I am sure will be a step forwardin terms of catering to the subspecialties andimproving a competitive edge with other meetings.Needless to say that most of our meeting didn’tcome to fruition. We planned to maximizecollegiality and the fun factor of the Australian/NZ meeting with our jam session and galadinner. At least we got the Flock Hill Day in,which I considered a success.The fallout from the earthquake was managedas best we could under the circumstances.There can’t be many conferences where a lackof fatalities is considered a plus. Neverthelesswe were extraordinarily lucky that everybodywas accounted for and returned home safely.Darwin 2012Henry WooThe organisation of the USANZ ASM has beenfaced with increasing challenges which haverequired incremental change to the characterand meeting structure over recent years.Firstly, the emergence of the self-regulatingcodes for the pharmaceutical andmedical device industries require absolutetransparency in relationships with USANZ.Meeting content, other than that for educationalpurposes, is simply no longer possible.Several companies have differentinterpretations of their relevant codes forsupporting meetings such as ours; in order tomaintain the full support given to the runningof our meetings, we must defer to the lowestcommon denominator with regard to ensuringthat the ASM satisfies the strictest interpretationof industry codes. A social program, as partof the meeting programme, is fast becominga long and distant memory. The best waywe can address this issue is, to accept thechange in the landscape and recognise thatwe have to attract attendance on the basisof the scientific content of the meeting ratherthan the social content, which in the pastwas a significant attraction. Accordingly, anenormous effort has gone into changes in thedelivery of the scientific programme, whichwe hope will lay down the foundations formembers wanting to come to the USANZ ASMon the basis of its educational value.The second challenge has been to addressthe increasing subspecialisation amongstUSANZ members and the emergence ofspecialty focused meetings that compete withthe interests of our members. To address this,we have developed subspecialty streams overthe course of the meeting which are boundtogether by the plenary sessions.A third challenge is the increasing desire ofUSANZ members to travel to major meetings,such as the AUA, EAU and SIU. Thesemeetings have generally low registration costs,as a result of substantially greater industrysupport relative to the basic infrastructure39 | 2011 Annual Report

costs and economies of scale that localorganisations such as USANZ can hope tocompete with. Urologists travel to these majormeetings to hear cutting-edge accounts fromexperts in the field. To address this, we havesignificantly expanded our international facultyand are bringing these experts to the USANZASM; as our meeting develops, members willhave less of an imperative to travel to hearcutting-edge urology that can instead be heardat our own meeting. Whilst we can nevercompete with the registration costs associatedwith the large international meetings, we canoffset costs associated with travel and longerperiods away, when travelling to the UnitedStates or Europe.I am appreciative of the enormous efforts ofour small and dedicated organising committee,namely, Venu Chalasani, Michael Nugara,Audraí O’Dwyer and the ANZUNS ConvenorsWendy Watts and Julia Hunter as well asRhonda Hendicott, Jacqui D’Ath and the restof the MCI team who have been supportivein accepting the demands of creating ameeting that rises to the challenges faced withorganising a modern day USANZ ASM. I alsowish to express my gratitude to the Board ofDirectors for fully supporting every proposal,some of which have represented quitesignificant and untested new arrangements.As we approach the Darwin meeting, we sensethat the meeting will fulfil the objectives thatthe Organising Committee laid out back in2010 and hope that the USANZ membershipwill enjoy the meeting as much as we haveenjoyed organising it!Annual Scientifi c Meetings2011 Annual Report | 40

Section ReportsSection ReportsNew South WalesJames WongThe year 2011 proven to be another busyyear with ongoing mid-week meeting inconjunction with UOP, supported by most of thepharmaceutical companies and USANZ NSWsection. With the disruption of the Christchurchannual meeting, Sydney hosted an extra-ordinarymeeting convened by Prof Mohamed Khadra.The meeting was well attended by delegates inChristchurch as well as local members. Scientificpapers prepared by delegates as well asregistrars for the Christchurch meeting were representedin Sydney. A further meeting was heldin Melbourne later in the year to accommodateother Christchurch delegates from the southernpart of Australia.Henry Woo held his inaugural Symposium onMale LUTS in July followed by the GreenlightLaser workshop. Feedbacks from attendinglocal and international delegates were extremelypositive. Next Symposium on Male LUTS willbe in July 2013. The Greenlight laser workshopwill continue to be an annual event in Sydney.Members of USANZ are reminded that theWorld Congress in Endourology will be held inSydney in 2014. Simon Bariol and his team arebusy in finalising this meeting; it is an excitingprogramme that you should put in your diary.Mohamed Khadra held his sectional meetingin Hilton Hotel, Sydney in November 2011 andattracted over 200 registrants. Three visitingProfessors from UK, Singapore and USA gave theirstate of the art lectures in lower tract dysfunction,new treatment modalities in bladder cancers andtissue engineering in bladder replacement surgery.Certainly an exciting future awaits us in Urology.James Wong will be the convenor of the2012 NSW section November meeting at theFairmont, Leura. Prof Kurt McCammon is theVisiting Professor from New York for the meeting.Prof McCammon subspecialised in lower tractreconstruction and incontinence. James hopesthe members, registrars and their families willattend this meeting for its educational value, in amore family friendly atmosphere. Congratulationto Paul Kovac on his election to be the convenorfor the sectional meeting in 2013 and to TerryDoyle, who kindly agreed to stay on as oursecretary for this section.New ZealandMark FraundorferAs I complete this report on February 22 ourthoughts are focused on that catastrophicevent in Christchurch one year ago, whichchanged many of our members’ lives forever.The 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting gotunderway on 21 February in the CanterburyHigh Country, after years of planning byJane MacDonald, Peter Davidson and theorganising committee, with a successful mixof science, activities and entertainment. Thenafter the first session of the meeting properthe following Monday, disaster struck. Had itnot been for the many urological nurses andsurgeons present in the heart of the city, nowthe Red Zone, who knows how much furtherdeath and suffering would have occurred. TheNew Zealand Section is honoured and deeplygrateful for the Society’s decision to createthe Christchurch Medal to recognise thosewho gave of themselves selflessly and withoutthought of personal safety.Our own 2011 Sectional Meeting wasconvened by Glen Devcich and held in theWaikato Stadium, Hamilton. Guests were PaulMiller and Tev Aho from the UK. The meetingwas highly successful from a scientific,educational, financial, social and of courserugby union perspective. The Best Trainee’sPaper Prize was awarded to Giovanni Loscowho receives the newly established TristelTrainee Award and receives a cup andeducational grant. Tristel (NZ) has also agreedto sponsor the prize retrospectively for lastyear’s winner, Homi Zargar, and for the nextthree years with a right of renewal. The 2012meeting is to be held in Auckland, MichaelRice is convening.At the meeting, Mobile Medical TechnologyLtd, through their educational Trust, announcedthe establishment of the MMT Travelling41 | 2011 Annual Report

Scholarship, valued at $40,000, to be usedto fund a New Zealand Urologist to visit anoverseas post or posts for further education,skills enhancement or any other project, onthe condition the recipient visits at least threeNew Zealand centres on their return to share inknowledge gained. The successful applicantwill be announced after interviews by theselection committee, chaired by Rod Studdas Chair TA&E Committee, myself as Chair ofthe NZ Section, and two MMT Trustees, StuGowland and Ted Arnold.The finances of the Section are now wellunder management by Celia Stanyon of theRACS NZ Section office, with consolidationof various accounts into one and the use of anewly acquired accounting software packageallowing monthly financials to be produced.The College charge out rate for her time is veryreasonable and her assistance in many areasis much appreciated.The increasingly busy role of Chairman ofthe TA&E Committee is being ably filled byRod Studd, with eight trainees in SET1-2,eight in SET3-5, and four in SET6. The NZtraining meeting is scheduled for March withtwo pig labs during the course of the year,one on urological trauma and the other onvascular techniques. At the AGM it was agreedthe Sectional Chair would sit in on TA&ECommittee meetings.The Parliamentary Health Select Committeeon Prostate Cancer’s recommendations werepresented to the Government. One of thesewas to look at quality improvement in thediagnosis and management of the disease.This has been implemented and the ProstateCancer Task Force established. The chairis Prof John Nacey and will include PeterDavidson from Christchurch and Robin Smartfrom Auckland. Other members will includeradiation oncologists, general practitioners andpopulation health physicians. The Task Forcewill look at prostate cancer and in particularquality of issues from the first contact inprimary health through diagnosis, treatment,(primary and salvage) and palliative care.They will report directly to Cabinet.The Country’s leading health insurer, SouthernCross, has for the first time made the so calledAffiliated Provider System compulsory for allprostate surgery, including TURP and HoLEP.The system requires the contract holder,usually the urologist, to fix the total price of theoperation, including hospital and anaestheticcharges, effectively carrying the risk. Whilethe scheme does have advantages to patient(certainty of price), surgeon (certainty ofpayment) and insurer (cost control), we didnot agree with the compulsion aspect. Despiterobust discussion, which resulted in somechanges, we were unsuccessful in having thescheme remain voluntary.On the 13th August 2011 Donald Urquhart-Haypassed away after a long illness, aged 82. Hewas the first trainee at the Institute of Urology,London and whilst in the UK developed a stronginterest in transplantation. He pioneered therenal transplant programme in New Zealand.Don was a devoted College man and servedas an examiner for many years. He is perhapsbest known and remembered in our Societyfor the development of our Coat of Arms, andhis outstanding oratory skill, giving fascinatingand well researched lectures on a multitudeof subjects, usually medical history, flawlesslyand without notes. He was an author, stonemason, clock collector, Surgeon Commanderin the Naval Reserve and Chief Commissioner,Order of St John. His funeral was attended byhundreds of mourners, including representativesthe Governor General, the Navy and St John’s aswell as members of our profession. The eulogyby John Nacey did Don proud.Northern SectionDavid WinkleNorthern Section Scientifi cMeeting 2011The meeting was held at the Outrigger Resortin Noosa from 7-9 October, 2011. The meetingwas well-attended by members, trainees andextremely well supported by the trade. HenryWoo, Stephen Mark and Prem Rashid were theinvited guests; they were excellent contributorsSection Reports2011 Annual Report | 42

Section Reportsto the academic and the social aspects of themeeting. We were also pleased that Stephenand Robin Ruthven were able to attend andparticipate in the meeting.Topics discussed included currentmanagement of BPH, risk management inurologic practice, acute urethral injury andthere was an excellent session addressingrural and regional urological practice.The social program began with a “Welcome toCountry” ceremony delivered by a member ofthe local indigenous community. The Friday nightdinner was a very informal family orientatedevent and the Saturday night conference dinnerwas held at Berado’s restaurant.Overall the meeting was very successful; it wasboth well-attended and supported.Sectional NewsDavid Sillar has been elected as the newChairman of the Northern Section, and NigelDunglinson as the Secretary.The first meeting of 2012 was held on 10th March,2012; issues discussed included the creationof appropriate SET6 training positions, andmanpower planning for the State of Queensland.Planning for the sectional meeting to be held inOctober in Noosa is well advanced.Membership of our section continues togrow and we welcome Chris Tracey who hasreturned from advanced training in the U.K andhas commenced practice on the Gold Coast.Academic NewsThe randomised trial comparing roboticallyassisted radical prostatectomy with openretro-pubic radical prostatectomy conductedat the Royal Women’s and Brisbane Hospital,continues to accrue patients and we lookforward to results which will help all urologistsadvise patients considering prostatic surgery.Professor Frank Gardiner has been invited asa guest speaker to the Asian Pacific ProstateSociety to be held in Seoul in April of 2012.The Northern Section remains a vibrant andcohesive group with ongoing professional andacademic development.TasmaniaSteve BroughAs with all the other USANZ delegates, thesmall Tasmanian contingent arrived back fromthe Christchurch ASM shaken but unharmed.Heartfelt condolences are sent from all in theSection to the people of Christchurch for theirlosses and grateful thanks, particularly to theChristchurch Red Cross, for all their help andsupport.Kathryn Rzetelski-West was the SET3 trainee inLaunceston at the start of the year. She madeexcellent progress during her time with us andwe wish her well in her future studies. She hasbeen ably followed by Janice Cheng, also atSET 3 level. Janice completed her SET1 year atthe Launceston General Hospital early in 2010and we have been pleased to welcome herback this year. Congratulations to James Huang(trainee in 2009) for passing his FRACS Part 2.As ever in the Island State, we are indebtedto visitors for helping us with learning newtechniques. Dr Kurt McCammon from the USheld a workshop in Hobart on prostheses and MrDaniel Moon from Melbourne was kind enoughto come to Launceston and show us some of thenewer suburethral slings for post prostatectomyincontinence. We acknowledge the assistance ofAMS in making these visits possible.The Annual Scientific Meeting of the Sectionwas held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel inHobart on 29th October. The convenors wereIan Middleton and Raj Gogia who both did anexcellent job. Thanks also to Michael Nugara’steam at USANZ for their help. The TradeExhibition was attended by representativesof 22 companies and once again, we areindebted to them for their support.The visiting speaker was Mr Paul Cozzi fromSydney who gave challenging papers ontreating high-risk localised carcinoma of theprostate with surgery and the current positionof PSA screening. Ex-Tasmanian Mark Siddinsspoke about his work demonstrating thealarmingly poor compliance of AustralianUrologists in treating non-invasive carcinomaof the bladder according to international best43 | 2011 Annual Report

practice guidelines. Perhaps his excellentdatabase could be adopted by USANZ andrecommended for use by all members? Localurologists spoke on their experiences with theLESS technique for nephrectomy, the Greenlightlaser for BPH and the complications of BCGtherapy. There were also reports from the EAUand Sydney BPH meetings. Finally, Don Mossspoke about his experiences with AusAid inPapua New Guinea. Never mind the robot, someweeks you can’t even get a serum potassiumestimation. All the delegates appreciated hishumour, insight and the sense of proportion thathe brought to the proceedings.The AGM was preceded by the formalpresentation of Tasmanian Section LifeMembership certificates to Robbie Roberts,Alan Holmes, Don Moss, Terry Morgan andJames Wong for their outstanding contributionsto Tasmanian Urology.The President, Stephen Ruthven, spoke to us ona number of issues including the Christchurchmedals, the need to change the format of theSociety’s ASM, our relationship with RACS, theappropriate use of practice websites and therequirement for members to speak to the USANZmedia advisor before dealing with the Press.The CEO, Michael Nugara, then gave us atimely reminder of the RACS Code of Conductand how it relates to advertising and the publicacknowledgment of Urologists’ relationshipswith the Pharmaceutical and EquipmentManufacturing companies.Finally, Rob Jensen was appointed to convenenext year’s Section ASM and Steve Broughvolunteered to organise the forthcoming wintermeeting. Delegates then adjourned to “MeWah” for an excellent dinner.VictoriaDavid CookThe viability of the annual scientific meetingat the national level as well as at the statemeeting of the Victorian section was thedominant topic of 2011 during the regularsectional meetings. At the beginning of theyear, The Urology of Austin Health nominateditself as the convenor of The Annual ScientificMeeting in 2013. At the same time discussionswere made at the Federal Board level in regardto who should be the best body to run theannual scientific meeting.From the survey sent out to all members ofUSANZ, 70% of the members surveyed agreedthat the SAG should conduct the meeting.This will reduce the role of the nominatedconvenor particularly in the scientific contentof the meeting. The Austin Health did havesome issues in this regard, but followingdiscussions between the Board and AustinHealth, Austin Health has finally agreedto take on the role as the convenor of the2013 Annual Scientific Meeting. I have nodoubt that Austin Health will present a panelof well-respected international guests withstimulating scientific contents in order to attracta better attendance at the meeting. It is wellrecognised that there are a lot of meetingscompeting for sponsorship from the trade.The trade industry is becoming increasinglyselective in which meetings they wish tosponsor. The viability of each meeting is highlydependent on the sponsorship from the tradeindustry. Over the last few years, attendancesat the state meeting, Victoria have been lessthan desirable. This prompts the questionof whether the trade industry will continue tosupport us in providing the sponsorship forfuture state meetings.The Victorian State meeting in 2011 wasrelatively well attended. The convenor PaulKearns, from Geelong Hospital has done agreat job in putting forward a great meetingwith renowned guest, Professor Mark Solowayas the guest speaker. I was able to gaugefrom those who attended the meeting that itwas a meeting with good scientific contentand high quality presentation. In particular, thepapers presented by the research fellows andthe registrars were of the highest standard.The location of the meeting at Lorne was alsothought to be a main attraction for those whoattended. The social events offered duringthe meeting were also enjoyed by all. This isparticularly highlighted by a beautiful dinnerpresented at the yacht club.Section Reports2011 Annual Report | 44

Section ReportsAt the AGM prior to the conclusion of the statemeeting, a significant number of memberswere in attendance. The main topic was thefuture viability of the state meeting. It was feltby most members that the location and alsothe invited guests are the essential ingredientsto a well-attended meeting. Whether or not aninternational guest is essential is debatable.However it does add to the attraction but thedownside is the cost involved in bringing theoverseas guest over.Although the state meeting is a platform formost of the registrars to present their research,most members felt that it is more important formore urologists to attend to ensure the viabilityof the state meeting in the future. The membersalso feel that the social aspects of the meetingare just as important as the educational valueof the meeting. Overall, it was felt that effortsshould be made to continue with the statemeeting on an annual basis. The VictorianExecutive may need to play a greater role inthe location as well as the invited guests of thestate meeting in order to boost attendances.The 2012 Victorian State Meeting will beheld in Bendigo. Steve Lindsay will be theconvenor of the meeting. A letter will be sentout to the head of the unit of each urology unitin the Victorian hospitals to encourage theattendance of the meeting by the members.Also discussed at the meeting was the travelgrant provided to urology trainees in orderto assist their travels to overseas meetingsfor the presentation of their papers. It is feltthat a good incentive to encourage traineesto present their scientific research in majoroverseas meetings. However due to thelimitation of funds, the Victorian Executivefelt that there should be a cap of $10,000 putaside for such travel grants on an annual basis.Each candidate will be limited to a maximumof $2,000 given in any year. If more than fivetrainees apply for the grant then the $10,000should then be evenly distributed among theapplicants. Each applicant should be requiredto lodge their application before the meetingthat they wish to attend. No retrospectiveapplication will be entertained. The VictorianExecutive will next convene in March.45 | 2011 Annual Report

Australasian UrologicalFoundation ReportMichael RochfordSIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THEAUSTRALASIAN UROLOGICAL FOUNDATIONTO THE UROLOGICAL SOCIETY OFAUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND2011 remained a quiet year for the Foundation.2011 saw a period of consolidation for theFoundation. There were no new grantsawarded during this year.The financial position of the Foundation hasstabilised during 2011. The exposure to theproperty market was closed after a period ofrecovery. The funds in the pool exceed$2.4 million.Other income is from donations from membersof the Society. In 2010 donations from themedical companies for the research grantswere not forthcoming.PhD GrantThe Foundation has funded a scholarshipfor a trainee to complete a PhD as part oftheir urological training. The scholarshipis for $25,000 per year for three years. DrMorgan Porkony completed his third of athree year PhD in 2011. Again this project is inconjunction with the University of Queensland.Registrar Grants for CLEAR CourseLih-Ming Wong: to take up a two yearFellowship in Uro-oncology at the University ofToronto.Darren Katz: to take up a two year Fellowshipin Andrology at Memorial Sloane Kettering,New York.Foundation Speaker at 2011 ASMIn 2011 the Foundation sponsored a guestspeaker - Dr. Bernard Bochner (New York) forthe 2011 ASM in Christchurch.The Foundation programme for 2012 is yet tobe finalised.The Financial Statement to 31st December2011 is still in preparation.The Board would like to thank all members whomade donations to the Foundation, which is forthe benefit of all members of the Society.The Board of the Foundation thanks USANZstaff Louise Reeson and Michael Nugara(CEO) for their ongoing help and assistanceduring 2011.The present directors of the Trustee(Australasian Urology Pty Limited) are:MJ Rochford (Chairman), WJ Lynch(Secretary Treasurer), AJ Porter, P Bary,S Ruthven.Australasian Urological Foundation ReportA grant was paid to those registrars whoattended the Critical Literature Evaluation andResearch (CLEAR) Course in 2011 and haveapplied to the Foundation for reimbursement.The current cost of the CLEAR Course isapproximately AUD $1,123.00. The cost to theFoundation for 2011 was $6,653.00.Travel GrantsThree travel grants awarded for tenure in2011, of up to $10,000 each, were paid to thefollowing recipients:Scott Leslie: to take up a two year programmeat University of Southern California withProfessor Indebir Gill.2011 Annual Report | 46

USANZ Prizes and AwardsUSANZ Prizes and AwardsKeith Kirkland Prize(Including a Karl Storz Travelling Fellowship)Not awardedVillis Marshall Research Prize(Including a Karl Storz Travelling Fellowship)Not awardedBAUS TrophyNot awardedAlban Gee Poster PrizeNot awardedAMS Travelling FellowshipSris BaskaranathanSociety MedalRoss CartmillFellow of the SocietyAnthony MundyJohn M. FitzpatrickHonorary MemberChristopher ChappleChristchurch MedalLydia Johns PutraJulian ShahStuart PhilipStephen Mark47 | 2011 Annual Report

Agenda65th Annual General Meeting of the Urological Society of Australia andNew Zealand, to be held at 4.30pm on Tuesday, April 24th 2012 at theDarwin Convention Centre, Australia.AGM Agenda1. Present2. Apologies3. Minutes of the 64th Annual General Meeting held at 3.30pm onSaturday 30 April 2011 at the Hilton Hotel, George Street, Sydney4. Business arising from the minutes5. President’s Report6. Report of the Chief Executive7. Secretary’s Report8. Treasurer’s Report9. Annual reports of the Society9.1 TA&E/Board of Urology (J Miller)9.2 Continuing Professional Development Committee(Stephen Ruthven)9.3 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Andrew Brooks)9.4 Annual Scientifi c Meeting 2011(J Macdonald)9.5 Annual Scientifi c Meeting 2012(H Woo)9.6 Annual Scientifi c Meeting 2013(DM Bolton)9.7 Australasian Urological Foundation (M Rochford)10. Approval of proposed Special Resolution10.1 Resolution to change theSociety name11. General business2011 Annual Report | 48

Special ResolutionUrological Society of Australia and New ZealandProposed Special ResolutionCommentary on Special ResolutionIt is proposed to put forward the following special resolution at the Annual General Meeting ofMembers.The brand development project involved a review of the Society name. It is intended that the nameby which the Society is known be changed to Urological Surgeons Association of Australia and NewZealand. The aim is to:• Have a name that is contemporary and meaningful• The use of the word “surgeon” clearly positions the organisation in its domain and articulateswhat a urologist does.• “Association” is more contemporary and consistent with major urological organisations.The recent plebiscite carried out to gauge member support for the name change produced thefollowing results:Ballot papers issued: 546Ballot papers returned: 327Response rate: 60%In Favour: 242 (74%)Against: 84 (26%)Informal: 1This result confirms the overwhelming support by the broader membership for the name change.Proposed Special ResolutionTo consider, and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as a Special Resolution:“That the existing name, The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, be and is herebyrepealed and that the new name, Urological Surgeons Association of Australia and New Zealand, beand is hereby substituted and adopted as the name by which the organisation will be known forthwith.49 | 2011 Annual Report

MinutesMinutes of the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Urological Society of Australia andNew Zealand, to be held at 3.30pm on Saturday 30 April 2011 at theHilton Hotel, George Street, Sydney1. Present:D Malouf (President, Chair); S Ruthven (Vice President); P Bary (Honorary Treasurer); S Bariol,D Winkle, P Gilling, B Papadopoulos, M Cresswell, M Rochford, M Fraundorfer, P Mortensen,R Millard, L Chan, L Hayden, D Golovsky, M Lloyd, H O’Connell, G O’Neill, P Chan, R Kooner,R Studd, H Woo, V Chalasani, P Mactaggart, R Grills, K Vaux, A Vasilaras, J Miller, T Dean,F Macneil, S Bandi, A Brooks, M Khadra, M Kuan, R Ferguson, S Brough, D Eisinger, J Wong,R Ouyang, R WinesLeft meeting prior to voting and submitted a proxy: P Rashid, R Grills, P Maher, M Lloyd,P MactaggartIn attendance: M Nugara (CEO); N Danes (Chief Operating Officer); W Frazer (CPDManager), D Klein (Education Manager); V Parkinson (Commercial Manager); L Reeson(Communication Manager - Minutes)2. Apologies:J Boulas, F Gardiner, Z Herzberg, E Korbel, A Richards, E Williams, R McIlroy, P McRae,P Kovac, E Chung, E Dally, V Tse, L Wilson, A Westenberg, C Varol, B Canagasingham,R Hinsch, P SvedProxies: 36 received in totalAppointing David Malouf (Chairman) to vote (30):D Webb, P Aslan, P Cozzi, S Pillay, A Tan, G Wood, David, L Dodds, D Druitt, N Gordon,M Frydenberg, J Jose, S Clarke, G Smith, A Folwell, W Straffon, A Lalak, H Lau, G Malone,P Chong, J Ghossein, P Heathcote, R Gogia, D Foreman, S Philip, D Steele, D Mason,S La Bianca, R Davies, P RashidAppointing Sanjeev Bandi to vote (1):, P MactaggartAppointing Helen O’Connell to vote (1): M LloydAppointing Prem Rashid to vote (3): T Doyle, P Gassner, S SowterAppointing Stephen Ruthven to vote (1): M Louie-JohnsunWelcome: The Chairman declared the meeting opened at 3.46pmQuorum“No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members ispresent in person which shall not be less than 5% of all Full Members of the USANZ.”2011 Annual Report | 50

MinutesThere being greater than the requisite 5% of all Full Members present, the meeting wasdeclared quorate. (As at 30 April 2011, the number of Full Members of USANZ totalled 455.Therefore at least 23 members were required to be present to achieve a quorum).Eligibility to VoteAll current financial Full Members and Fellows of the Society are eligible to vote at theUrological Society of Australia and New Zealand’s Annual General Meeting.Declaration of Conflict of Interest“Any member who has a direct or indirect pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in a matterbeing considered, or about to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall, as soonas practicable after the relevant facts come to the member’s knowledge, disclose the natureof that interest.The Chair must cause the declaration to be recorded in the Minutes of the meeting.A member who has a conflict of interest in a matter must not be present during anydeliberations by on the matter and is not entitled to vote on the matter.”3. Minutes from the previous Annual General Meeting:63rd Annual General Meeting held at 3.30pm on Wednesday 24 February 2010, PerthConvention and Exhibition Centre, Western AustraliaResolution: That the minutes of the 63rd Annual General Meeting held at 3.30pm onWednesday 24 February 2010, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia, beapproved as a true and accurate record of the meeting.Moved: P Maher Seconded: S Bandi CARRIED4. Business Arising from the MinutesNil5. President’s ReportResolution: That the President’s report be taken as read.Moved: L Hayden Seconded: P Rashid CARRIEDDiscussion: The President advised that Peter Gilling has been nominated the UAA GuestLecturer at the 2011 SIU in Berlin.Andrew Brooks is the successful USANZ nominee as the Urology Representative on the RACSCouncil. Helen O’Connell has also been elected as a General Representative on the RACS Council.The President formally expressed gratitude for the support and help of the people ofChristchurch to the ASM delegates during the 2011 earthquake. The NZ members of USANZwere also thanked for the significant support they provided to delegates.6. Report of Chief Executive Offi cerResolution: That the Chief Executive Officer’s report be taken as read.Moved: H O’Connell Seconded: M Khadra CARRIEDThe CEO advised that USANZ performed well during the reporting period and acknowledgedthe contribution of David Malouf, the Board of Directors, Board of Urology, various statecommittees and the USANZ staff.51 | 2011 Annual Report

The CEO also thanked Alex Malley, USANZ External Director, for the support and counselprovided to him and USANZ.7. Secretary’s reportResolution: That the Secretary’s report be taken as read.Moved: S Bandi Seconded: J Miller CARRIEDMinutes8. Treasurer’s reportResolution: That the Treasurer’s report be taken as read.Moved: S Brough Seconded: M Khadra CARRIEDDiscussion: The CEO advised the financial result of the organisation, in light of such eventsas the Global Financial Crisis, was in a strong position.9. Annual Reports of the SocietyDiscussion: Helen O’Connell expressed her congratulations to Andrew Brooks for hissuccessful nomination as Urology Representative on the RACS Council. Helen expressed hergratitude to David Malouf as out-going President and also to the USANZ Management Group.9.1 TA&E/Board of UrologyReport taken as readResolution: That the Board of Urology report be taken as read.Moved: L Hayden Seconded: P Rashid CARRIEDDiscussion: The Board Chair expressed his gratitude for how many of the Trainees assistedcasualties following the Christchurch earthquake. Gratitude was also expressed for howTrainees dealt with the media during the disaster.9.2 Continuing Professional Development CommitteeReport taken as read9.3 Royal Australasian College of SurgeonsReport taken as read9.4 Annual Scientific Meeting 2012Report taken as read.The dates for the 2012 ASM have changed and potential delegates have been notified.9.5 Annual Scientific Meeting 2011Report taken as read9.6 Annual Scientific Meeting 2010Report taken as read9.7 Australasian Urological FoundationReport taken as readResolution: That the reports in items 9.2-9.7 below be taken as read.Moved: L Hayden Seconded: P Rashid CARRIED2011 Annual Report | 52

Minutes10. General Business10.1 Special Resolution to change the Society nameNote: In order for a Special Resolution to be carried, a favourable vote of 75% of those presentis required.Voting is to be by show of hands.Proposed Special Resolution:“That the existing name, The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, be and ishereby repealed and that the new name, Urological Surgeons Association (of Australiaand New Zealand), be and is hereby substituted and adopted as the name by which theorganisation will be known forthwith.NOT CARRIEDVotes For: 52Votes against: 19Abstentions: 271% of votes favoured the resolution. Therefore the motion was NOT CARRIED.Discussion in favour:The name change is a necessary and relevant step in USANZ’s evolution.The name change has had extensive research, discussion and due process.The inclusion of the name “Surgeon” in the Society name does not imply exclusivity asprofessions such as urological nurses are still associated with urological surgeons.The term “Association” is in line with professional bodies around the world and is relevant.Discussion against:Concern was expressed about voting to change the Society’s name at the AGM, not byplebiscite by the whole membership.The President advised that the name change has been discussed at all Sectionmeetings and formally circulated as part of the due process. Approx. 45 proxies for theChristchurch ASM and 36 Proxies for the rescheduled ASM on 30 April 2011.Can the special resolution be put the membership by way of a plebiscite?The President advised the option of a plebiscite was investigated and the AGM is theappropriate means to conduct the vote.An alternative name of Australia and New Zealand Association of Urological Surgeonswas suggested.The President advised this name is already used by our medico-legal organisation (ANZAUS).Several members expressed concern that the suggested name implied exclusivity and didn’t takeinto account such professions such as urological nurses.How many non-surgeons are members of USANZ?The President advised there are a small number of Associate Members.Several members expressed concern that a name change may discourage others from joiningthe Society if they are not surgeons.53 | 2011 Annual Report

The implications of a name change have been raised at this AGM and concern was expressedthat members who have submitted a Proxy have not had the benefit of hearing theseconcerns. The decision should not be made at the AGM, based on the concerns raised.The President responded that these concerns have been previously raised at Sectionmeetings and regardless there was still broad support for the name change.The President and Vice President responded to the above comments, reiterating that extensiveresearch had been conducted and the term “Association” implied a professional organisation,whereas the term “Society” is often considered vague and old fashioned.Minutes10.2 Special Resolution to amend the term of the Board of Urology ChairNote: In order for a Special Resolution to be carried, a favourable vote of 75% of those presentis required.Voting is to be by show of hands.Proposed Special Resolution:The Board Chair:a) Is the Chairperson of the Board of Urology and is appointed for a term of two years. Atthe conclusion of the Chairpersons term, the current Deputy Board Chairperson will beappointed Chairperson. The Deputy Board Chairperson is appointed from amongst themembers of the Board of Urology by the members of that committee on or before 31December every second year for a term of two years before succeeding the Chairperson;b) will take office at the Annual General Meeting the year following election under this clause;c) must, every two years, vacate his or her office;d) may only hold office for two consecutive terms.CARRIEDVotes For:unanimousVotes against: 0100% of votes favoured the resolution. Therefore the motion was CARRIED.11. Other Business:11.1 Industry Sponsored Travel AssistanceNot discussed as the matter was previously dealt with in Christchurch ASM11.2 Endorsements and PublicationsHenry Woo recommended that documents being distributed under the USANZ name undergoappropriate checks prior to distribution.The President and CEO advised that the Board of Directors must approve any material beingdistributed under the name of USANZ or with USANZ endorsement.11.3 2011 ASM and Christchurch EarthquakeRichard Millard expressed his gratitude to volunteers in Christchurch for the help USANZ ASMdelegates received following the earthquake and asked that USANZ’s gratitude be formallypresented to Christchurch authorities.The President advised a number of different initiatives to express USANZ’s gratitude arebeing explored.2011 Annual Report | 54

MinutesCan remaining funds from the cancelled ASM in Christchurch be donated to earthquake appeals?The President advised remaining funds from the cancelled ASM in Christchurch cannotbe donated to earthquake appeals as this would be outside the Constitution, but thatsuch funds may be used to offer discounted registration fees for ASM 2011 delegates –to be redeemed for the 2012 ASM.The President also advised of the establishment of a USANZ Christchurch Relief Fund, forindividuals and trade to make tax deductible donations. Funds will then be presented to anappropriate organisation in Christchurch related to the earthquake recovery, in due course.USANZ will also make formal recognition of USANZ members who were directly involved inrescue efforts.11.4 Change of Office Bearers on Boardof DirectorsThe President advised he is the Outgoing President and welcomed Steve Ruthven asIncoming President.David Winkle was announced the 2011-12 Vice President.The President also acknowledged the following Directors who have finished their terms:• Pat Bary, who has served as the New Zealand representative on the Board of Directors,President, Vice President and Honorary Treasurer and Secretary. Pat’s contributions wereacknowledged.• Helen O’Connell (VIC) has served as Victorian representative on the Board of Directors andUrology Representative on the RACS Council. Helen’s contributions were acknowledged.• Paul Kovac, who has been ANZAUS Chair. Paul’s contributions were acknowledged.New Directors:• New Victorian representative – tba• Greg Malone (ANZAUS Chair)• Mark Fraundorfer(New Zealand Section)The President expressed his gratitude to the USANZ office staff: Michal Nugara – CEO, NickDanes – Chief Operating Officer, Wendy Frazer – CPD Manager, Deborah Klein – EducationManager, Vaughan Parkinson – Finance Manager, Louise Reeson – Communications Manager.There being no further business the chairman declared the meeting closed at 5.10pm.55 | 2011 Annual Report

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