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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,...
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...
Examining the near future of uro-technology
Urologists pride themselves on using the latest technology to better treat their patients: from minimally invasive surgery to robotics, improved imaging and even the construction of artificial implants, technology drives innovation. At EAU20, technology is of course represented by...
Tailor-made YUO leadership course will sharpen key competences at EAU20
The YUO leadership course aims to give expert recommendations to urologists and health care professionals aged 45 and younger on how to develop leadership and management skills. For Sunday 22 March 2020, during the 35th Annual EAU Congress (EAU20)...
Researchers can submit their work for prestigious awards bestowed at EAU20
Quality work can lead to breakthroughs in medicine. The EAU endeavours to optimize medical care. In this spirit, the EAU will bestow awards on members who have published papers with distinguished, innovative findings in peer-reviewed journals. The awards will...
YUO Leadership course during EAU20
The EAU Young Urologists Office (YUO) will offer a special Leadership course designed for young urologists on Sunday 22 March 2020 during the 35th Annual EAU Congress, in Amsterdam. The Leadership for Medical Professionals Course will be from 08.30-12.30...
WARNING: avoid fake EAU20 websites for accommodation and registration
Beware of individuals and companies that claim to offer registration for EAU20 and hotel accommodation in Amsterdam through fraudulent websites and emails. In the past, we have received reports from registrants who did not have a reservation upon their arrival...
Stenzl takes on new role, focuses on scientific pursuits
We interviewed esteemed and internationally-known Prof. Dr. Arnulf Stenzl (DE), current Chairman of the EAU’s Scientific Congress Office (SCO) and recently-elected Adjunct Secretary General – Executive Member Science. Prof. Arnulf Stenzl has been the Chairman of EAU’s SCO since...
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...
Q&A: Arnulf Stenzl, Scientific Congress Office Chair, on EAU19
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,...
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...
General Assembly: new initiatives and increasing collaboration
New initiatives and increasing collaboration, both within Europe and internationally were the key themes of the annual EAU18 General Assembly. Over the past year, the EAU has continued its engagement with the European Union (EU) and hard work in...