Latest news from the EAU

What a month of urology excitement April has been! It was wonderful to see over 10,000 urologists join us in Paris at EAU24. All with the common goal to improve patient care, this was collaboration at its finest! We are proud of the wealth of scientific insights exchanged, alongside the stimulating discussions and debates that took place.

Catching up with EAU Secretary General Prof. Stenzl

In an interview with EAU Secretary General Prof. Stenzl, he reflects on the success of the Annual EAU Congress. He moderated many of the "wrap-up" sessions, and in this article he shares a summary of the major themes discussed over the four-days... from prostate cancer imaging, rapid-fire debates in bladder cancer, to the future of urology in terms of artificial intelligence and the concept of 'green hospitals'.

Who won an EAU Award this year?

The Annual EAU Congress offered a distinguished platform to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the field of urology and patient care. You can see the full list of 2024 EAU Award winners here.

Watch this expert discussion on the latest MIBC EAU Guidelines update

?? In this special video edition of #EAUPodcasts, experts Prof. J.A. Witjes (NL), Assoc. Prof. A. Van Der Heijden (NL) and Prof. R. Cathomas (CH) discuss the newest updates to the #EAUGuidelines on muscle-invasive and metastatic bladder cancer (MIBC). They talk about the additions to the local imaging recommendations, restaging and new tools, systemic reviews to the guidelines, and combination therapies. Watch here ?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jva6pncMTs&t=44s

?? Check out some of the EAU24 headlines in the news!

• UN-PEE-LIEVABLE ‘Groundbreaking’ new vaccine ‘stops agonising UTIs for NINE YEARS’ in more than half of patients. The Sun (UK, US, Irish and Scottish editions)
• How often should YOU be screened for prostate cancer? And who's at risk? Doctors' advice as OJ Simpson dies 2 months after announcing diagnosis. The Daily Mail (UK)
• Urine Test Could Cut Need for Painful Bladder Cancer Procedure. US News & World Report (USA)

Intra-operative visual guidance through AI

"From enhancing precision and navigating?anatomical variability to providing real-time feedback?and enabling augmented reality, AI is reshaping the?way urologists approach and perform procedures." Dr. Pieter De Baker takes a deep dive into the synergy between?AI and surgical practice. Read his article here.

A call for applications: Chair EAU Section of EndoUroTechnology

With the new unified Section evolving from the foundations of the EAU Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS) and UroTechnology (ESUT), we are excited to announce that applications are now open for the first Chair of the EAU Section of EndoUrologyTechnology (ESEUT). Responsibilities will include composing a board, selecting associates, establishing the structure of the section including working groups, and interacting and collaborating with other EAU offices and platforms. If you feel enthused by this new position, see application details here, and apply by 10 May, 2024.

New Patient Information video on 'Shared decision-making'

The EAU Patient Office recently launched a new Patient Information video, “Shared decision-making.” Developed in collaboration with the EAU Patient Advocacy Group (EPAG), the video breaks down the importance of shared decision-making. You can watch the video here and feel free to share it with your patients and colleagues.