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Join the new EAU-SUO exchange programme
Broaden your experience, enrich your knowledge, and get to know peers from halfway across the world. Join the new scholarship programme of the European Association of Urology (EAU) and the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) by sending your application...
EAU20 Theme Week: Topical summer evening sessions
Over the past few weeks, the EAU’s Scientific Congress Office under Prof. Albers has been developing an all-online edition of the Annual EAU Congress. Many of the state-of-the-art lectures, case discussions and surgery sessions will be now be taking...
“EU must do more on prostate cancer”
“Prostate cancer is a silent killer of men across Europe, with men often almost having to apologise for asking for better care,” opened Prof. James N’Dow (GB), EAU Guidelines Office chair, as he moderated a session on early detection...
YAU names Dr. Gómez Rivas as new Chairman
The Young Academic Urologists (YAU) declared Dr. Juan Gómez Rivas (ES) as its new Chairman after online elections were held from 15 to 17 May 2020. About 78 YAU members viewed the candidates’ video presentations and received links where to cast their...
EAU launches search for new Patient Information Chairman
The European Association of Urology (EAU) is searching for a new Chairman to lead its EAU Patient Information (PI) department. He/she must have a keen interest in new developments and current trends in patient information, health literacy and patient...
In memoriam: Prof. Jose Maria Gil-Vernet (1922-2020)
Professor José Maria Gil-Vernet passed away on March 5, 2020, in Barcelona, at the age of 97. Born in 1922, he once said that he had not been a good student in the difficult years of hardship that followed...
Introducing the EAU20 Virtual Congress and Theme Week
Last month, we were forced to cancel our Amsterdam Congress. In the meantime, we have been hard at work to offer an online alternative. Today, we are pleased to invite you to the EAU20 Virtual Congress and the EAU20...
ESUO redefines its name and mission to increase appeal
Figure 1: Countries the ESUO has data on in green The EAU’s youngest section, the ESUO has changed its name to better reflect the realities of outpatient urology around Europe. Founded in 2017 as the EAU Section of Urologists...
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...
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...