ESSIC 2026
London, 22-24 Oct

•    Pathophysiology of IC/BPS
•    Commonalities between IC/BPS and the OAB
•    The IC/BPS and Microbiome
•    Sensory Effects of UTI versus IC/BPS
•    Hunner IC is a Distinct Disease: Now what?
•    Confusable diseases: pudendal neuropathies
•    Associated Disorders (FM, CFS, SJÖGREN...)
•    Differences in Male and Female IC/BPS Patient
•    Diagnostic approaches
•    ESSIC IC/BPS Guidelines: Why the Update?
•    The Role of Bladder Biopsy for IC/BPS
•    Instrumental evaluation of IC/BPS:
•    UDMs, Endoscopy, Imaging (US, MRI)
•    Role of nutraceuticals in IC/BPS management
•    Voiding dysfunction in the IC patient
•    Surgical approaches to pelvic pain - who, when and how
•    Tailored Management for IC/BPS
•    GAG Replacement therapy
•    IC/BPS & New Technologies
•    The Consequences of a Misbehaving Pelvic Floor
•    Coping Strategies for Pelvic Pain