AI in urology: From principles to practice
Organised by the EAU AI Working Group, the EAU podcast series 'AI in urology: From principles to practice', brought together leading international experts to discuss how AI is already influencing clinical practice and what challenges still need to be addressed as these technologies continue to evolve.
Across five episodes, a practical and accessible overview of some of the most important developments in AI for urology today was shared. These discussions provide valuable perspectives for clinicians, trainees and anyone interested in understanding how AI may shape the future of urological care.
If you missed these episodes, you can listen to them below:
Episode 1, Explainable AI in urology, features Dr. Titus Brinker (DE) and Dr. Karl Kowalewski (DE), who discussed the importance of transparency and trust in AI-supported healthcare. The episode explains why clinicians need to understand how algorithms generate recommendations and how explainability can improve confidence among both healthcare professionals and patients.
In Episode 2, AI in urology education, Prof. Bhaskar Somani (GB) and Dr. Pieter De Backer (BE) explored how AI can support training and education in busy clinical environments. The discussion highlights the benefits of AI for efficiency, knowledge acquisition and educational content preparation, while also addressing the need for future urologists to develop AI-related competencies.
Episode 3, AI policy in urology, focuses on regulation, governance and ethical considerations. Ms. Sarah Collen (BE) and Dr. Karl Kowalewski (DE) discussed the importance of clear policy frameworks to ensure patient safety, accountability and trust in AI-driven healthcare systems, while still enabling innovation.
In Episode 4, Large language models in urology, Assoc. Prof. Giovanni Cacciamani (US) and Dr. Pieter De Backer (BE) examined the potential of large language models in clinical documentation, education, research and patient communication. The conversation also addresses limitations such as bias, incorrect outputs and the continued need for human oversight.
Lastly, Episode 5, AI in surgical navigation, featured Dr. Enrico Checcucci (IT) and Dr. Pieter De Backer (BE) discussing how AI is transforming surgical planning and intraoperative navigation. Topics include imaging analysis, 3D patient-specific models, augmented reality and the future potential of digital twins in personalised surgery.