EAU Podcasts

UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) talks to Prof. Christof Vulsteke (BE) on the design and results of the phase III KEYNOTE 905/EV303 study: Perioperative (periop) enfortumab vedotin (EV) plus pembrolizumab (pembro) in participants (pts) with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are cisplatin-ineligible.  This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more up...

In Episode 2, “ Academic career – The long and winding road? ” of the series “ Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive ” , Dr. Amelia Pietropaolo (GB) and Dr. Carmen Mir (US) explore the opportunities and obstacles women face in building an academic career in urology. They highlight the persistence of gender gaps in leadership, the structural barriers that limit women’s access to networks and senior posi...

In Episode 1 , “ Leadership ladder: Creating your path ” of the series “ Women in Urology – Dare to Thrive” , Dr. Amelia Pietropaolo (GB) and Prof. Maria Ribal (ES) discuss the challenges and opportunities of pursuing leadership in a traditionally male-dominated specialty. Drawing on their personal journeys, they reflect on the persistence of gender stereotypes, the experience of imposter syndrome...

In Episode 3 " Pharmaceutical preventative measures " of the series " How to prevent anxiety in children undergoing urological procedures " , MSc. Gülhan Karaöz-Bulut (NL) and Dr. M. İrfan Dönmez (TR) discuss how medications can support anxiety reduction in paediatric urological care. They begin by emphasising that sedation should not be a goal on its own but part of a broader,...

In this episode, UROLUTS chief editor Dr. Giuseppe Magistro talks to Dr. Franziska Blobel on surgical treatments for benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). For more updates on functional urology, visit UROLUTS educational platform . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , EAU YouTube channel .

At DGU 2025 (Congress of the German Society of Urology), UROLUTS chief editor Dr. Giuseppe Magistro (DE) talks to Prof. Tamalunas (DE) about treatments for LUTS, with a focus on in vitro medicines.  For more updates on functional urology, visit UROLUTS educational platform . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: App...

In Episode 2, “ Non-pharmaceutical preventative measures " of the series " How to prevent anxiety in children undergoing urological procedures " , Dr. Lisette ‘t Hoen (NL) and Dr. Sofie Schilling (NL) discuss how thoughtful, non-medication-based approaches can significantly ease procedural anxiety in children. Drawing from their experience at the Erasmus MC -  Sophia Children’s Hosp...

UROONCO RCC associate editor Dr. Riccardo Bertolo (IT) talks to Prof. Jean-Christophe Bernhard (FR) about the lectures he presented during the ERUS25 Meeting.  Prof. Bernhard discusses surgical training for the next generation of urologists, sharing practical advice and guidance to help young surgeons grow in their careers, as discussed in his Young ERUS lecture.  He also shares details of his pre...

In “ Episode 1” of the series " How to prevent anxiety in children undergoing urological procedures " , Dr. Beatriz Bañuelos Marco (ES) and Dr. Michele Gnech (IT) discuss the basic principles of preventing anxiety, and the impact of urological procedures. Their discussion covers the core psychological and behavioural aspects that contribute to anxiety in children, particularly in the con...

In this episode, Dr. Uchenna Kennedy (CH) talks about the growing importance of fertility preservation in pediatric patients, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment. Dr. Kennedy explains the reasons behind adding fertility preservation to clinical guidelines, and the increasing survival rates of children with cancer. She also explores the effects of chemotherapy on the ovarian reserve in g...

This podcast episode is the first in a series by the EAU’s History Office. Its chair, Prof. Philip Van Kerrebroeck (BE) is interviewed by EAU Editor and historian Loek Keizer (NL) about how electricity has been used for centuries to treat urological conditions. From natural sources in ancient times, to generated power and its effects on the body to the current state of neuromodulation, find out fr...

EAU Educational Platform UROLUTS associate editor Dr. Manuela Tutolo talks to guidelines panel chair Prof. Gernot Bonkat on updates on EAU Guidelines for urological infections.  This discussion took place during EAU25 in Madrid, Spain. For more updates on functional urology, please visit our educational platform UROLUTS . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe...

EAU edu platform UROLUTS associate editor Dr. Manuela Tutolo talks to guidelines panel members Prof. Chris Harding and Prof. Salvador Arlandis on the 2025 updates on EAU Guidelines for female LUTS. This expert discussion took place during EAU25 in Madrid, Spain. For more updates on functional urology, please visit our educational platform UROLUTS . For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourit...

In this episode on " Identifying high-risk stone formers: How can we improve early diagnosis and referral? "   Prof. Bhaskar Somani (GB) is joined by Prof. Pietro Manuel Ferraro (IT) and Prof. Esteban Emiliani (ES) to discuss timely and effective strategies for recognising patients with increased risk of kidney stone recurrence and complications. The episode opens with the speakers shari...

In this episode, UROONCO PCa chief editor Dr. Giancarlo Marra speaks to Prof. Derya Tilki (DE) about the 2025 updates in the EAU Prostate Cancer Guidelines, specifically regarding high risk, locally advanced disease and biochemical recurrence. This discussion includes changes such as the use of PSMA-PET-CT for staging, and updates related to lymphadenectomy. 

In this EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts, you can listen to an inspiring conversation on Endourology – Implementation of Advance Nursing Practice, between Marta Marchetti (GB), Carmine Civilli (GB), and Dr. Susy Dal Bello (IT).  Dr. Dal Bello shares her groundbreaking journey in implementing advanced nursing practices and launching the first nurse-led flexible cystoscopy endoscopy clinic in Italy. ---...

In " Episode 7 " of the series on " Present and future of diagnostics in prostate cancer ", Dr. Marcin Miszczyk (PL) and Prof. Wolfgang Fendler (DE) discuss the role of PSMA-PET imaging in modern prostate cancer management. They examine how this advanced imaging modality compares to conventional techniques, and whether its improved sensitivity and specificity are enough to shif...

In " Episode 6 " of the series on " Present and future of diagnostics in prostate cancer ", Assoc. Prof. Pawel Rajwa (PL) speaks with Prof. Peter Carroll (US) about the shifting landscape of active surveillance for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Traditionally reserved for low-risk cases, active surveillance is now being considered for select patients with grade group 2 dise...

In " Episode 5 " of the series on " Present and future of diagnostics in prostate cancer ," Assoc. Prof. Henkjan Huisman (NL) and Dr. Alexander Ng (GB) discuss the exciting, yet controversial topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in prostate cancer diagnosis. They examine where AI currently stands in the diagnostic pathway, including its role alongside MRI-guided biopsies. The...

In this panel discussion, UROONCO RCC associate editor Dr. Teele Kuusk talks to EAU RCC guidelines panel members Prof. Axel Bex and Assoc. Prof. Saeed Dabestani on the 2025 updates in the EAU Guidelines for renal cell carcinoma (RCC).  Their conversation includes the impact of KEYNOTE-564 on adjuvant therapy, recommendations for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), surgical approaches, systemic...

In " Episode 4 " of the series on " Present and future of diagnostics in Prostate Cancer ", Dr. Rossella Nicoletti (IT) and Prof. Eva Compérat (FR) present the case against renaming Gleason score 6 Prostate Cancer. They discuss the strong pathological arguments for keeping the "cancer" designation, pointing to the morphological and molecular evidence that supports thi...

The panel chair of the EAU guidelines on MIBC, Assoc. Prof. A. Van Der Heijden discusses the new updates with panel members Dr. L. Mertens and Prof. P. Mariappan. You can view the newest Muscle-invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer EAU Guidelines , or download EAU Guidelines App . The app helps to optimise your search with interactive tools to quickly get the answer you need from the best-practic...

In " Episode 3 " of the series on " Present and future of diagnostics in prostate cancer ", Assoc. Prof. Paweł Rajwa (PL) and Prof. Scott Eggener (US) engage in a thought-provoking discussion about renaming Gleason 6 (Grade Group 1) prostate cancer. The episode digs into the reasons why many experts believe this change is necessary, and the potential benefits it could bring to...

At the American Urological Association's 2025 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Félix Guerrero-Ramos (ES) presented the first results from cohort 4 of the SunRISe-1 study, assessing TAR-200 monotherapy in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) - unresponsive papillary-only high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In this episode, UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) in...

At the 2025 American Urological Association (AUA2025) Meeting in Las Vegas, UROONCO RCC associate editor Dr. Riccardo Bertolo (IT) spoke with Prof. Riccardo Autorino (US) about multi-port and single-port surgery options for kidney cancer.  Prof. Autorino shares expert insights on the key features of both surgical platforms, discussing their advantages and disadvantages, as well as considerations f...