Tag: CEM15
CEM15: Genetic research on prostate and kidney cancers wins award
A presentation on new genetic perspectives in prostate and renal cancer which describes emerging research data on the role of genetics in disease progression and diagnostics has won the top prize in the Young Urologists Competition at the 15th Central...
CEM15: Surgical limits in metastatic kidney cancer
Not all patients with advanced kidney cancer would benefit from nephrectomy, prompting experts to consider other less radical or aggressive options such as partial nephrectomy or lymph node dissection. “Partial nephrectomy should be considered standard of care whenever possible...
CEM15: Prostate and kidney cancer studies lead research awards
Research studies from the Czech Republic and Slovakia led the best abstract presentations at the 15 th Central European Meeting (CEM) which ended today in Budapest, Hungary. J. Stejskal and colleagues bagged the first prize from Karl Storz for...
CEM15: Concerted efforts by doctors needed to combat antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance across Europe and in other regions as well has increased in recent years and the key to combat resistance can only be possible if doctors get their act together to reduce antibiotic use and avoid unnecessary procedures...
CEM15: Uro-oncology dominates presentations in Young Urologists Competition
The much-awaited and attended Young Urologists Competition featured a variety of interesting topics in urology with many of the presenters discussing issues in uro-oncology such as active surveillance, neoadjuvant therapies, quality of life and genetic perspectives. Six candidates came...
CEM15: Benefits of open, robot-assisted radical prostatectomy are equal
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is increasingly edging out open surgery but the benefits between the two procedures are the same except for less blood loss which favors the robotic procedure. In a lecture and follow-up discussion on the issue,...
CEM15: Identifying needs of young urologists in Europe
Continuing education, specialized training and the crucial role of respecting diversity in a region such as Europe were among the key messages given during the opening session of the 15th Central European Meeting (CEM15) which opened today in Budapest, Hungary....
Prof. Péter Tenke on CEM 15: Sustaining efforts to boost regional ties
Urologists in Central Europe could do more with sustained efforts to improve education, training and boost regional alliances and other initiatives that aim to maintain the quality of urological healthcare in the region. “The Central European region always had...