EAU Podcasts

In Episode 1, “ Understanding EU-ACME / MyCME in daily practice ” of the series “ Start smart: EU-ACME for young urologists ” , Prof. Marek Babjuk, Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vásquez, Prof. Giorgio Ivan Russo and Dr. Loïc Baekelandt introduce the EU-ACME programme and its role in supporting structured training and professional development. They clarify key concepts, terminology, and membership types,...

In this episode, UROONCO PCa associate editor Prof. Claudia Kesch (DE) interviews Dr. Jochen Walz (FR) about the key highlights of 2025 in low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer. They discuss advances in imaging diagnostics, artificial intelligence and biomarkers, active surveillance, surgical techniques and radiotherapy, as well as what is anticipated in 2026.  Here are the links to the articl...

This EAUN episode is about understanding urinary tract infections (UTIs). Rikke Nygaard Knudsen, Clinical RN, EAUN Board Member and Chair of the Danish National Society, is joined by Susanne Vahr Lauridsen, Clinical RN, Senior Researcher, former EAUN Chair and EAUN guideline group member, for a practical and engaging conversation on everything there is to know about UTIs. Drawing on extensive clin...

In Episode 10, “ My andrologist is a woman: Redefining expectations ” of the series “ Women in urology: Dare to thrive ” , Dr. Marta Skrodzka (GB) and Dr. Nadja Stivalet (FR) explore how being a woman in andrology is reshaping professional practice and patient expectations. Drawing on their clinical experiences, they discuss why female andrologists may offer a different dynamic in consultations, p...

In this episode, UROONCO PCa Associate Editor Assoc. Prof. Pawel Rajwa (PL) interviews medical oncologist Prof. Silke Gillessen Sommer (CH) about the present and future directions of metastatic prostate cancer treatment. They discuss the greatest survival gains in metastatic prostate cancer over the past decade, triplet therapy in mHSPC and patient selection, the role of PSMA-PET imaging and seque...

In this episode on “ Public awareness of urinary tract infections and the fight against antimicrobial resistance ” , Assoc. Prof. Z. Tandoğdu (TR) is joined by Prof. G. Bonkat (CH) and Mrs. J.M. Meijlink (NL) to address one of today’s most pressing global health challenges. UTIs are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, yet they are often wrongly perceived as minor conditions. This...

The UROONCO RCC editorial board chief editor Dr. Carmen Mir, and associate editors Dr. Teele Kuusk, Dr. Riccardo Bertolo and Assoc. Prof. Carlotta Palumbo share and discuss highlights of the important kidney cancer developments for 2025.  They summarise the developments in diagnostics and early detection, systemic therapy and perioperative treatment. They also talk about surgical and robotics inno...

In this episode " How can we optimise decision-making for complex/high-risk kidney stone patients? "   Prof. Bhaskar Somani (GB) is joined by Dr. Matthew Breeggemann (US) and Dr. Timothy Bryant (GB) to explore the practical value and challenges of multidisciplinary collaboration in stone disease management.  The speakers reflect on how shared decision-making within a structured stone MDT...

This EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts presents the latest update of the intravesical instillation guidelines, featuring insights from experts Bente Thoft Jensen RN, PhD, Susanne Vahr Lauridsen RN, PhD, and Lisbeth Leinum RN, PhD. They discuss the key recommendations and changes since the previous version, as well as the impact on clinical practice, and how nurses and patients benefit from the guidelin...

In Episode 9, “ The urology resident perspective ” of the series “ Women in urology: Dare to thrive ” , Dr. Kim Pauwaert (BE) and Dr. Francesco Ripa (IT) offer an honest and personal look into the realities of residency from both female and male perspectives. Drawing on their training experiences in Belgium, Italy and the UK, they discuss the changing gender landscape in urology, the importance of...

In Episode 8, “ Inclusivity challenge: Creating transformative culture ” of the series “ Women in urology: Dare to thrive ” , Dr. Joe Philip (GB) and Dr. Silvia Proietti (IT) explore what true inclusivity looks like in modern urology and how cultural transformation begins with everyday behaviours. Across their discussion, both speakers emphasise that inclusivity goes far beyond gender balance - it...

In this EAU podcast episode, UROONCO PCa associate editor Dr. Pawel Rajwa (PL), talks to Prof. Thomas Zilli (CH) on local therapy in metastatic prostate cancer.  This discussion was recorded at EMUC25. For more updates on prostate cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO PCa . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regul...

In Episode 7, “ Imposter syndrome and resilience ” of the series “ Women in urology: Dare to thrive ” , Dr. Silvia Secco (IT), Dr. Rianne Lammers (NL) and Dr. Guido Cereda (IT) share open and personal reflections on imposter syndrome and the many forms it takes throughout a urological career. They begin by acknowledging how common these feelings are - even among confident, accomplished clinicians...

UROONCO BCa associate edtiors Dr. Laura Mertens (NL) and Dr. Elisabeth Grobet-Jeandin (CH) talked to Prof. Lars Dyrskjøt (DE) about ctDNA in muscle invasive bladder cancer. To conclude this discussion, the associate editors also prepared some insightful rapid fire questions for Prof. Dyrskjøt. This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our edu...

UROONCO BCa associate editor Dr. Elisabeth Grobet-Jeandin (CH) and Dr. Laura Mertens (NL) interview Dr. Laura Bukavina (US) on managing high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).  This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague, Czech. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO BCa . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app an...

UROONCO RCC chief editor Dr. Carmen Mir (US) talks to Dr. Lorenzo Bianchi (IT) on his lecture "RCC with venous thrombosis: optimal imaging for surgical planning and imaging-guided surgery". This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague. For more updates on kidney cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO RCC . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app a...

UROONCO RCC associate editor Assoc. Prof. Carlotta Palumbo (IT) talks with medical oncologist Dr. Pasquale Rescigno (GB) about his presentation supporting the 'yes' position in the debate at EMUC25: “Is single agent TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitor) still an option in selected mRCC patients?  This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague. For more updates on kidney cancer, please visit o...

In Episode 6, “ The mentor perspective: Welcoming diversity ” of the series “ Women in urology: Dare to thrive ” , Dr. Michelle Jo Semins (US) and Prof. Bhaskar Somani (GB) share their insights on how mentorship can shape more inclusive and equitable professional environments. Drawing on their own experiences as mentor and mentee, they discuss how effective guidance can help overcome systemic barr...

In Episode 5, “ Role Models in Academic Urology: The WUO Perspective ” of the series “ Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive ” , Dr. Sarah Psutka and Dr. Sima Porten reflect on the role of mentorship, collaboration and visibility through the lens of the Women in Urologic Oncology (WUO). They discuss how WUO has become a platform for fostering diversity, leadership and professional growth, creating oppo...

In Episode 4, “ Women surgeons in Latin America: Leading change ” of the series “ Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive ” , Dr. Catalina Solano Mendoza (CO) and Dr. Mariela Corrales Acosta (FR) discuss the evolving role of women surgeons in Latin America. They share their personal experiences and reflect on the progress achieved through mentorship, collaboration and determination. Their conversation hi...

UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) talks to Prof. Morgan Roupret (FR), on the results of the ALBAN trial. A phase 3, randomised, open-label, international study of intravenous atezolizumab and intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vs BCG alone in BCG naïve high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more upda...

UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) talks to Prof. Nicholas James (GB) on the results of the final survival analysis from the BladderPath trial, a randomised comparison of upfront magnetic resonance imaging versus transurethral resection for staging new bladder cancers.  This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our...

In Episode 3, “ Women surgeons in Asia – Pioneering progress ” of the series “ Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive ” , Dr. Kinju Adhikari (NP) and Dr. Steffi Kar Kei Yuen (HK) share their experiences as pioneering female surgeons in Asia. Dr. Adhikari recounts her path from Nepal to becoming a leading onco-urologist and robotic surgeon in India, while Dr. Yuen reflects on her work at the Chinese Univ...

In this episode, Prof. Scott Tagawa (US), a medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, discusses the results of PSMAddition - a phase III trial of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 combined with ADT + ARPI in patients with PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.  This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more updates on prostate cancer, please visit our e...

UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) interviews Prof. Maria De Santis (DE) about the result of the final analysis of the phase III, open-label, randomised POTOMAC trial: Durvalumab (D) in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for BCG-naïve, high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).  This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more updates on...