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Update: COVID19 Resources for Urologists
The EAU is a strong and diverse community and we can learn from each other so that we can make the best decisions for our patients in this challenging time. While many of our colleagues and members are working...
New ESU e-course on advanced PCa debuts
The European School of Urology (ESU) announced the latest addition to its digital activities, the e-course series “Advanced Prostate Cancer”, which was developed under the guidance and expertise of the Main Coordinator and esteemed Chair of the EAU PCa...
Myths and realities: Infectious complications after endoscopic surgery of urinary stones
Figure 1: PCNL ultrasound stone fragmentation Over the last 20 years, the minimally invasive approach has been the gold standard in the management of patients affected by urinary stones. Ureteroscopy (URS), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL)...
UPDATE: EAU20 to go virtual
It is with great regret that, after lengthy deliberation and considering all information currently available to us, the Board and Executive of the European Association of Urology have to announce the cancellation of the 35th Annual EAU Congress July,...
EAU Guidelines 2020 now available online
We are facing challenging times where healthcare professionals are on the front line of a health crisis. We at the EAU are aware that priorities lie elsewhere at the moment, but this is precisely the moment that we want...
EAU Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) guidelines during COVID-19 emergency
Below, you will find the ERUS Guidelines on dealing with robotic surgery during COVID-19 Pandemic. Due to time constraints, a rigorous review process has not been possible. These guidelines are the results of the scientific evidence present and are...
Penile transplantation programmes in Europe: Multidisciplinary team should include urological surgeon
Prof. Ignacio Moncada (left) and Prof. Curtis Cetrulo. In the past, penile transplantation was a theme for jokes, more than a medical reality. But now the Vascularised Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) has become a viable alternative for some complex defects (face,...
EAU supports urology training in Tanzania to enhance residents’ knowledge and understanding of modern urology
The group of residents of one of the IITPs, with Dr. Jacques Bogdanowicz and Prof. Magnus Grabe in the bottom row on the right. Since 2015/16, with support from the Global Philanthropic Committee (GPC), Prof. Christopher Chapple (GB) as...
Prostate Cancer in European plan to beat cancer
On 4 February, World Cancer Day, the European Commission presented its ambitions for a European plan to beat cancer. The voting chamber of the European Parliament in Brussels was packed and buzzing for the event. Patient groups, EU citizens,...
Results of ESUO section surveys spark discussion of what should be considered office urology
Office urologists in Europe in percentage terms and absolute numbers per country (click on the image to enlarge). Exploring office urology in Europe is an important goal of the EAU Section of Urologists in Office (ESUO). It was founded...