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EAU18 - Digital Editions EUT Congress News

Read all three digital editions of EUT Congress News here. Saturday 17 March. Read this edition below or download it here (7 MB) https://issuu.com/uroweb/docs/61909_copenhagen_2018_day_1_lr Sunday 18 March Read this edition below or download it here (8 MB). https://issuu.com/uroweb/docs/61909_copenhagen_2018_day_2_lr_tota Monday 19 March Read this edition below or download...

Souvenir Session: Recap of EAU18 highlights

Below is a recap of the well-attended Souvenir Session which presented highlights of key developments in urology which were examined during the EAU18 Congress. Benign prostatic disease Regarding male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), Dr. Jean-Nicolas Cornu (FR) specified surgical...

EAU18 - Plenary 7: What do we need for the future of stone treatment?

“I need water. It would be embarrassing to form a kidney stone during this presentation,” Prof. Palle Osther joked during his talk on the future of kidney stone treatment. His expansive talk marked the end of the plenary session on...

EAU18 - From bone metabolism to mega stones

From bone metabolism to treatment of ‘mega’ stones, Plenary Session 7, the concluding session of EAU18, tackled a range of issues in stone disease management such as developments in pathogenesis, interventional therapies, urinary stone prevention and diagnostic issues. Chaired by...

EAU18 - Plenary 5: BRCA1/2 gene testing gearing up for prime time

A case-based debate with some of the biggest names in onco-urology revealed that BRCA1/2 testing is entering the phase that it is nearly suitable for prime time. Even Prof. Freddie Hamdy (GB), who was invited to argue against its suitability...

EAU18 - MDT approaches are crucial in transgender healthcare

The role of psychology, endocrine treatment, and vaginoplasty techniques were some of the topics explored today during Thematic Session 19: Transgender healthcare: A primer for the urologist, which was chaired by Dr. Maarten Albersen (BE) and Dr. Giulio Garaffa (GB).

EAU18 - Thematic 17: Systemic immunotherapy in urological cancers

There was no slowing down on the fourth day of the 33rd Annual EAU Congress, as two Plenary Sessions were followed by no fewer than ten different thematic sessions. At Thematic Session 17, an expert faculty presented different factors related...

EAU18 - Strategic decision-making in low-risk prostate cancer

Active surveillance and its role in low-risk prostate cancer remains a challenge for both doctors and patients particularly when progression risks, disease complications and the patient’s own priorities are taken into consideration— issues that were examined during Thematic Session 15...

EAU18 - Promising research in urological disease prevention

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Cutting-edge prevention research was presented today in “Plenary Session 6 Preventing urological disease: Future prospects” which was chaired by Professors James N’Dow (GB) and Hein Van Poppel (BE). Systematic review...

EAU TV - Prof. Arnulf Stenzl about the Best of EAU18

EAU TV spoke to the chairman of the Scientific Congress Committee, Prof. Arnulf Stenzl, about the highlights of 33rd edition of the Annual EAU Congress in Copenhagen and their impact on clinical practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIJ9QjrZGgQ&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - PRECISION: MRI-targeted biopsy strategy leads to fewer men needing biopsy

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-targeted biopsy strategy results in fewer men needing biopsy, fewer biopsy cores required and more men with clinically significant cancer detected compared to standard transrectal ultrasound guided (TRUS) biopsy, according to the large international multicentre PRECISION...

EAU18 Congress Newsletter – Edition Monday 19 March

https://issuu.com/uroweb/docs/61909_copenhagen_2018_day_3_lr_tota The special EAU18 congress edition of European Urology Today is available as online version. This is edition 3 from Monday 19 March.

EAU18 - EAU TV - EAU Patient Information: Giving the patients a voice

EAU TV spoke to Dr. Sarah Ottenhof (NL) and Dr. Giulio Patruno (IT) about how to involve patients better in treatment decision making and improving awareness of urological conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llP98u3JhXU&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - EAU TV – First Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Non-Oncology)

First Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Non-Oncology) Dr. Ala Chebbi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFob4X2unhk&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - EAU TV – First Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Oncology)

A. Birtle on her abstract which won the first prize for the best abstract in oncology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEGBjm9MXWk&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - eUROGEN: Improving lives for patients with rare diseases

The European Reference Network (ERN) eUROGEN is already the most proactive of the 24 ERNs approved and funded by the European Commission (EC), announced Mrs. Michelle Battye (GB) in a specialty session today. The ERN unites 29 European healthcare providers...

EAU18 - Innovations in imaging

For audience members who wanted to know more about the imaging options for prostate cancer after Plenary Session 3, Thematic Session 4 followed up with more state-of-the-art lectures, case discussions and abstract presentations. The case for MRI and further developments...

EAU18 - Current concepts and investigations in LUTS management

Urodynamics, the link between LUTS and progressive neurogenic disease, and polypharmacy were some of the topics deliberated during the well-attended Plenary Session 4 “Contemporary storage Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) management”, which was chaired by Prof. F.C. Fiona Burkhard (CH)...

EAU18 - Underactive bladder: Tackling pitfalls in management

The optimal management of underactive bladder remains elusive and the wide variety of approaches taken by physicians were discussed yesterday in Thematic Session 1 which emphasized that the lack of a specific pathology has often led to under-diagnosis and ineffective...

EAU18 - EAU TV - Effect of music on outpatient urological procedures

EAU TV spoke to Dr. Rena Kyriakides (UK) and Asst. Prof Bhaskar Somani (UK) about new research on the effect of music on outpatient urological procedures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suPlC05uz70&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - Giving the patients a voice

The unmet needs of urological cancer survivors were addressed today during the Specialty Session "EAU Patient Information Session". Prostate cancer In his presentation on prostate cancer (PCa), Chairman of Europa Uomo and cancer survivor, Mr. Ken Mastris (GB) stated that...

EAU18 - Benefit of upfront use of PET-CT still unclear

“Nobody knows yet if using PET-CT upfront is beneficial, or if picking up small traces of the disease can lead to patient improvement in survival and outcomes. We know from some series that there might be a place for such...

EAU18 - Promising immunotherapy agents in renal and bladder cancers

Promising agents are awaited, particularly in immunotherapy for advanced kidney and bladder cancers while hormonal treatment still remains a major player in prostate cancer. At the Game-Changing segment of Plenary Session 3, the key developments in the medical treatment of...

EAU18 Congress Newsletter – Edition Sunday 18 March

https://issuu.com/uroweb/docs/61909_copenhagen_2018_day_2_lr_tota The special EAU18 congress edition of European Urology Today is available as online version. This is edition 2 from Sunday 18 March.

EAU18 - EAU TV - Hot topics, evidence quality and advances in andrology

EAU TV spoke to Dr. Mikkel Fode (DK) and Prof. Jens Sønksen (DK). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fs6-TtpvxU&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - Technology strikes back during today's live surgery session

Under the watchful ‘3D eyes’ of hundreds of congress participants, more than a dozen live surgeries were presented via direct transmission from Herlev Hospital in Denmark, a complex programme that involved surgeons from various countries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t_e9Ceiqes&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - EAU TV - Second Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Oncology)

Dr. Olivier Wegelin of St. Antonius Ziekenhuis NL on his abstract which won the second prize for the best abstract in oncology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZxy-og9ucY&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - EAU TV - Second Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Non-Oncology)

Dr. Nikolai Sopko of Johns Hopkins University (US) on his abstract which won the second prize for the best abstract in non-Oncology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwlL5GJ44H4&feature=youtu.be

EAU18 - “Guidelines have to be criticised to be improved”

“Guidelines have to be improved. To be improved, they have to be criticised. If they are well criticised, it’s an improvement.” These are the words of Prof. Nicolas Mottet (FR), chairman of the EAU Guidelines panel for Prostate Cancer. Mottet...

EAU18 - ESAU-ESIU course highlights antimicrobial resistance

Antibiotic alternatives, further education and mathematical modelling were some of the topics explored today during the antimicrobial stewardship course (ABS): “From cystitis to urosepsis: What is the best way to deal with antimicrobial resistance (ABS certificates)?”. This course is part...

EAU18 - Day-long Live Surgery session examines new surgical techniques

Under the watchful ‘3D eyes’ of hundreds of congress participants, more than a dozen live surgeries were presented via direct transmission from Herlev Hospital in Denmark, a complex programme that involved surgeons from various countries. Organised by the EAU Section...

The forefront of andrological research at EAU18

Does the environment contribute to male infertility? What are the conception risks in correlation to advancing paternal age? Chaired by Dr. Maarten Albersen (BE) and Prof. Jens Sønksen (DK), Plenary Session 1: Hot topics, evidence quality and advances in andrology...

EAU18 - Well-informed patients mean fewer legal woes

Patients well informed by their doctors on the risks of complex surgical and medical treatments are less inclined to fight bitter legal battles with healthcare professionals, said a renowned litigation lawyer during yesterday’s Plenary Session 2 tackling problematic surgical cases...

EAU18 Congress Newsletter – Edition Saturday 17 March

https://issuu.com/uroweb/docs/61909_copenhagen_2018_day_1_lr The special EAU18 congress edition of European Urology Today is available as online version. This is edition 1 from Saturday 17 March.

EAU18 - EAU TV - Third Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Oncology)

Ass. Prof. Iris Eder of the Medical University Innsbruck, Austria elaborates on her abstract on Upregulation of cholesterol and steroid biosynthesis pathways in prostate cancer cells is associated with diminished response to enzalutamide in a 3-dimensional spheroid co-culture model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y065PjJ_6nw

EAU18 - EAU TV - Third Prize Winner for the Best Abstract (Non-Oncology)

Dr. Benjamin Pradere of the CHRU de Tours - Hôpital Bretonneau (FR) on his abstract "Raman spectroscopy analysis of urolithiasis composition in biological environments: Feasibility study and preliminary results". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SicQsxSKgos

EAU18 - EU Health Commissioner Andriukaitis urges stronger collaboration

To the rhythmic, high energy beat of the synchronized, four-man Copenhagen Drummers band, the 33rd Annual EAU Congress opened yesterday with European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Prof. Vytenis Andriukaitis (LT) urging the audience to collaborate in the European...

EAU18 - Biomarkers becoming a pillar in diagnosis of bladder cancer

Prof. Arnulf Stenzl (DE), Scientific Congress Office Chairman looked back on a well-attended Specialty Session on bladder cancer on Friday, the first day of EAU18. The session consisted of a series of case-based debates between some of the biggest names...

EAU18 - EAU TV: Smart software can diagnose prostate cancer as well as a pathologist

Smart software can diagnose prostate cancer as well as a pathologist A team of Chinese scientists and clinicians, led by Dr. Chengwei Zhang, has developed a learning artificial intelligence system which can diagnose and identify cancerous prostate samples as accurately as...

EAU18 - New agents and imaging techniques to improve PCa management

There is a range of new agents, molecular markers and improved imaging techniques that over the coming years will help doctors to further optimise their management of prostate cancer patients, particularly those with advanced or high-risk disease. Yesterday during the...

EAU18 - EAU and SCAUR examines current Nordic research updates

Modern randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in the Nordic countries, updates on renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and stone treatment were some of the topics covered during the Urology Within Europe Joint Session of the European Association of Urology (EAU) and the...

EAU18 - Young Academic Urologists: Raising the next generation of key opinion leaders

The Young Academic Urologists (YAU) showcased the achievements of their talented and already-renowned members at a specialty session on Friday. Dr. Michiel Sedelaar (NL) introduced Chairman Prof. Selçuk Silay (TR) who has not only expertly guided the YAU over the...

EAU18 - History Office Special Session Explores History of Urology in Denmark, Scandinavia and Beyond

The interconnectedness of urology in Europe is exemplified by the collaboration evident in the Scandinavian countries and the Scandinavian Association of Urology in particular. On the first day of EAU18, the 33rd Annual EAU Congress, held this year in Copenhagen,...

EAU18 - Robotic surgery is unnecessary in the developing world

Costly robot-assisted surgery is not viable in the developing world considering that there is no convincing data on the superiority of these expensive robot technologies, says a UK-based expert. During the joint EAU- Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU) session, part of...

EAU18 - Open RC remains most effective treatment despite complications risks

Complications during or after radical cystectomy are frequent with delayed diagnosis and treatment resulting in severe chronic morbidity. Therefore, its management requires a high level of knowledge and experience as this surgical procedure may cause severe morbidity in fourth of...

22 February 2018

Key opinion leaders give a glimpse of EAU18 Plenary Sessions (Part 3)

The final segment of the three-part series of recommendations by seven key opinion leaders regarding cutting-edge research which will be presented during EAU18. Prof. Jack Schalken (NL), Prof. Gary Lemack (US) and Prof. Dr. Olivier Traxer (FR) give a quick overview of Plenary Sessions 5,...

21 February 2018

Key opinion leaders give a glimpse of EAU18 Plenary Sessions (Part 2)

This is part two of three of the recommendations of seven key opinion leaders on the innovative studies to be presented during EAU18’s Plenary Sessions. Prof. Gert Attard (GB) and Prof. Dr. Thomas Kessler (CH) give a quick overview of Plenary Sessions 3 and 4 respectively.

12 February 2018

EAU18 - Should pre- and post-testing be standardised?

The quality and calibre of the courses organised by the European School of Urology (ESU) are its bedrock. To ensure the excellence these courses are known for, pre- and post-tests were created.

09 February 2018

Key opinion leaders give a glimpse of EAU18 Plenary Sessions (Part 1)

Seven key opinion leaders share their recommendations of innovative studies to be presented during EAU18’s Plenary Sessions in a three-part series of articles. As part one of the series, Prof. M. Albersen (BE) and Prof. Morgan Rouprêt (FR) give a quick overview...

23 January 2018

EAU18 - Putting Office Urology up front

The new EAU Section of Urologists in Office (ESUO) will focus on prostate biopsy issues in Copenhagen during its ’first’ annual meeting, following its official launching last year in London. The topic is of prime concern to office urologists with...

19 December 2017

EAU18 - Prostate, bladder cancer topics to dominate poster sessions in Copenhagen

A total of 1,338 abstracts were accepted for the poster sessions in the 33rd Annual EAU Congress (EAU18) to be held in Copenhagen from 16 to 20 March 2018. Prostate, bladder and renal cancers were among the most investigated topics...

20 December 2019

EAU20 immediately beats EAU19's record for most abstract submissions

EAU19 didn’t hold the record for most abstract submissions for longer than a year: 5,703 abstracts were submitted for EAU20 in Amsterdam, surpassing EAU19 by 242 submissions. Although the number of video abstracts slightly decreased compared to last year (465...

‘Forgotten’ ureteral stents: Whose responsibility?

EAU19 had an animated start on Saturday with Plenary Session 2; a ‘nightmare session’ on stones. Mr. Bertie Leigh (GB), veteran consultant solicitor, challenged some of Europe’s best stone surgeons on the troubling cases they presented.

18 December 2018

Record-high Abstract Submissions & Acceptance

A record-breaking number of abstracts for poster and video presentations were submitted for the upcoming 34th Annual EAU Congress (EAU19) in Barcelona. There were approximately 5,500 abstract submissions for EAU19, which surpassed the number of submissions of all previous congresses. The Copenhagen congress in...

04 December 2018

Live Surgery: A look behind the scenes (Part 2)

Live surgery is a special part of the EAU’s Annual Congress. It represents the peak of technical know-how and innovation and it has great educational value for the visiting urologists.

28 September 2018

Expert-Guided Tours, Thematic Tracks and more case-based presentations: An interview with the Scientific Congress Office Chairman

The Annual Congress is the EAU’s flagship scientific meeting, and therefore it’s the place for innovations in how this information is communicated to its delegates. We spoke to Prof. Arnulf Stenzl (Tübingen, DE), Chairman of the Scientific Congress Office, about...

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