Update Series (2020) Lesson 31: Congenital Absence of the Vas Deferens: Bilateral and Unilateral

NOTE: CME is no longer available for this activity.

Now in its 39th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed in consultation with and edited by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. 

Target Audience

  • Urologist
  • Resident

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant will be able to describe the epidemiology, genetic basis, presentation, associated features and treatment options for the various syndromes in which one or both vasa are palpably absent.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Non-Physician Participation
Course opens: 
11/01/2020
Course expires: 
11/30/2033
List Price:
$99.00
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Author(s)

Robert Oates, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Shanta Shepherd, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

NOTE: CME is no longer available for this activity.

This self-study continuing medical education activity is designed to provide urologists, Board candidates and/or residents affordable and convenient access to the most recent developments and techniques in urology.
 
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Disclosures
Individual authors’ disclosures are located with their articles in each issue of The Update Series.

Update Series Advisory Group

NameCompanyRole
Benjamin Newell Breyer, MD, FACSWorld Journal UrologyHealth Publishing
Sexual Medicine Open AccessHealth Publishing
Shelby EnglertNothing to disclose 
E. Ann Gormley, MDACGMELeadership Position
ABMSLeadership Position
AUA UpdatesLeadership Position
Cheryl Taylore Lee, MDmerckConsultant or Advisor
Mel RiteScientific Study or Trial
Brian Matlaga, MD, MPHBoston ScientificConsultant or Advisor
David Christopher Miller, MD, MPHBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganOther
National Cancer InstituteScientific Study or Trial
John Patrick Mulhall, MDAssociation of Peyronie's Disease Advocates (APDA)Leadership Position
sexual medicine society of north americaLeadership Position
the journal of sexual medicineLeadership Position
vaultConsultant or Advisor
Curtis Nickel, MDFarr LaboratoriesConsultant or Advisor
AUAHealth Publishing
NIHScientific Study or Trial
Canadian Institute of Health ResearchScientific Study or Trial
Alvio TherapeuticsConsultant or Advisor
Seikagaku CorporationConsultant or Advisor
RedLeaf MedicalScientific Study or Trial
TEVAConsultant or Advisor
Craig Stuart Niederberger, MDAMERICAN SOCIETY FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINELeadership Position
NexHandLeadership Position
Ferring PharmaceuticalsScientific Study or Trial
Core outcomes measure for infertility trials (COMMIT)Consultant or Advisor
Victor William Nitti, MDAstellasHealth Publishing,
AllerganHealth Publishing
Serenity PharmeuticalsInvestment Interest
MedtronicScientific Study or Trial
AmphoraScientific Study or Trial
J. Kellogg Parsons, MD, MHSMDx HealthConsultant or Advisor
DendronConsultant or Advisor
Boston ScientificConsultant or Advisor
Eila Curlee Skinner, MDGenentechScientific Study or Trial
Stacy T. Tanaka, MDAUA Update SeriesHealth Publishing
Journal of UrologyHealth Publishing
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Scientific Study or Trial
American Board of UrologyOther
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on UrologyLeadership Position
J. Christian Winters, MDStimGuardConsultant or Advisor


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Released date: November 2020
Expiration date: November 2023

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Non-Physician Participation

Price

List Price:
$99.00
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