The marquee event in global urology, the 2026 American Urological Association Annual Meeting, is taking place May 15-17 in Washington D.C. — and the BioProtect team will be there to share the quality of life benefits of the BioProtect Balloon Spacer with the best and brightest in the profession. This is everything you need to know about BioProtect at AUA 2026.
Visit Us in Booth #3815
BioProtect will be in the exhibitor hall at booth #3815 for the duration of the conference. Look for the floating BioProtect banner! Our booth will feature:
- On-the-go refreshments. Stop by for a coffee — and a cookie!
- In-depth presentations.
- Demonstrations of the BioProtect Balloon Spacer procedure, including live TRUS imagery in a simulated real-world setting.
See Our
Product Theater Presentation:
May 15th,
1:30-2:15 PM
Don’t miss our appearance in the Product Theater on Friday, May 15th from 1:30 to 2:15 PM. The presentation will feature a demonstration and discussion of the BioProtect Balloon Spacer by:
- Dean Laganosky, MD, Urologist, MidLantic Urology
- Shawn Zimberg, MD, MBA, Radiation Oncologist of Advanced Radiation Center of New York
- Austin DeRosa, MD, Urologist, UC Health Highlands Ranch
RSVP for our Product Theater presentation here.
Attend Our Educational
Dinner Event:
May 15th, 6:30 PM
Join us for an evening discussion on the BioProtect Balloon Spacer and its role in modern prostate cancer care, entitled “Next-Level Spacing for the Modern Urology Practice.” Learn the practical steps to integrate BioProtect into your practice, understand why quality spacing truly matters for patient outcomes, and explore how adopting this approach can differentiate your practice and support regional growth.
Where: The Delegate, Fauntroy Dining Room (located in the Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center)
Presenters:
- Jeffrey Wolters, MD, Woodlands Medical Specialists
- Dean Laganosky, MD, MidLantic Urology
RSVP for our VIP Dinner Event here.
Take In The Apex Series
Join urology colleagues and experts for an unmissable sequence of in-depth presentations at the BioProtect booth throughout the conference. Full schedule below.
May 15th
11:00 AM
Precision at the Apex: Why Base-to-Apex Geometry Influences Radiation Planning Confidence
As SBRT and hypofractionation advance, expectations for rectal protection have increased. This session explores how consistent apical separation supports downstream treatment performance. Speaker: Jeffrey Wolters, MD, Urologist, Woodlands Medical Specialists
May 15th
2:45 PM
Complete BioProtect Balloon Placement Walkthrough: A Start-to-Finish Review of Modern Spacer Placement
Speaker: Aaron Berger, MD, Associated Urological Specialists
May 16th
10:00 AM
Protecting Quality of Life: What Patients Experience After Radiation Therapy
A focused discussion on bowel, urinary and sexual function, patient-reported outcomes, and how spacing decisions influence the post-treatment experience.
Speaker: Shawn Zimberg, MD, MBA, Advanced Radiation Center of New York
May 16th
11:30 AM
The Business Side of Spacing: What Makes Sense in a Urology Practice
A practical discussion of workflow integration, referral coordination, reimbursement and economic considerations in today’s environment.
Speaker: Austin DeRosa, MD, UC Health Highlands Ranch
May 16th
1:00 PM
Complete BioProtect Balloon Placement Walkthrough: A Start-to-Finish Review of Modern Spacer Placement
Speaker: Jeffrey Wolters, MD, Urologist, Woodlands Medical Specialists
May 16th
2:30 PM
Local Anesthetic Technique for Spacer Placement: Optimizing Comfort and Procedural Control
A focused discussion on anesthetic strategy during spacer placement, with practical refinements to improve patient tolerance, efficiency, and workflow.
Speaker: Dean Laganosky, MD, MidLantic Urology
Have other questions about BioProtect at AUA 2026? The BioProtect team would love to connect with you at the conference. Get in touch.
Listen to Us on The Prostate Health Podcast
BioProtect will be making an appearance on The Prostate Health Podcast! Listen in as a host Dr. Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, Urologist, Kearney Urology Center, PC, and panelists Dr. Jeffrey Wolters, Urologist & Dr. Coyt Rountree, Radiation Oncologist at Woodlands Medical Specialists, discuss the latest innovations in prostate cancer care, and the benefits of BioProtect in urological practice.