EAU Podcasts

At the 2025 American Urological Association (AUA 2025) Meeting in Las Vegas, UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) talked to Dr. Neal Shore (US) about the CREST study results: Sasanlimab in combination with bacillus calmette-guérin (BCG) improves event-free survival (EFS) versus bacillus calmette-guérin as standard of care in high-risk non- muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).  Dr....

UROONCO PCa chief editor Dr. Giancarlo Marra talks to Prof. Phil Cornford on the updated EAU Prostate Cancer Guidelines for 2025, specifically on diagnosis and localised disease. Their conversation focuses on key updates in active surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of localised disease.

In " Episode 2 " of the series on " Present and future of diagnostics in prostate cancer ," Prof. Monique Roobol (NL) and Dr. Tamás Fazekas (HU) review the ongoing debate surrounding prostate cancer screening. They review the history and development of screening strategies, including the key findings from early trials and the progression toward more personalised, risk-stratifie...

In " Episode 1 " of the series " Present and future of diagnostics in prostate cancer ," Assoc. Prof. Juan Gomez Rivas (ES) and Dr. Elena Castro (ES) explore the importance of genomics and biomarkers in localised prostate cancer. The episode reviews why these diagnostic tools are pivotal in the changing landscape of prostate cancer, offering a deeper understanding of their curr...

In this episode of EAU Podcasts, Prof. Guy Bogaert and Prof. Christian Radmayr, the vice-chair and chair of the Paediatric Urology Guidelines Panel, discuss the latest updates to the EAU Guidelines on paediatric urology. Tune in to learn about the 2025 updates.

In ‘ Episode 4’ of the series “ Effective performance and personal success ” , Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vasquez (DK) and Mr. Jason Howlett (DK) explore habit formation and its impact on personal and professional growth. They discuss how consistent actions lead to significant long-term results, offering insights into how habits are formed and sustained. This episode explores strategies for reinforcin...

In ‘ Episode 3’ of the series “ Effective performance and personal success ” , Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vasquez (DK) and Mr. Jason Howlett (DK) explore the role of attention management in maintaining productivity and achieving personal success. They discuss practical strategies to enhance focus, reduce distractions, and create an environment that supports deep work. The episode also covers technique...

In ‘Episode 2’ of the series “ Effective performance and personal success ”, Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vásquez (DK) and Mr. Jason Howlett (DK) dive into the topic of energy management. They discuss how optimising physical, mental and emotional energy can lead to sustained high performance and overall well-being. The episode covers key factors such as sleep, movement, and recovery, along with strategi...

In ‘Episode 1’ of the series “ Effective performance and personal success ”, Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vásquez (DK) and Mr. Jason Howlett (DK) discuss the crucial topic of time management. They explore how effective prioritisation, planning and structured workflows can improve both productivity and personal success. The discussion covers practical strategies for optimising daily schedules, managing c...

In this episode, UROONCO kidney cancer chief editor Dr. Carmen Mir talks to Assoc. Prof. Tian Zhang from UT Southwestern Medical Center (USA). Assoc. Prof. Zhang shares an overview on the trial results of metastatic kidney cancer (mRCC) that were discussed at ASCO GU25. These trials include CheckMate-9ER, COSMIC-313, KEYMAKER-U03, LITESPARK-011. Assoc. Prof. Zhang gives her expert opinion on how t...

In this podcast interview recorded at ASCO GU25, UROONCO bladder cancer chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere talked to Dr. Nadine Houede from CHU Nîmes, Hospital Caremeau in France, on the results of the iNDUCT trial.  The iNDUCT trial is a phase II trial evaluated safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (cisplatin or carboplatin + gemcitabine) in combination with durvalumab in these patients...

Welcome to another EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts! In this episode, Ms. Anna Mohammed and Ms. Marta Marchetti introduce the Special Interest Group (SIG) in Endourology and Robotics.  Beginning with a brief introduction, Ms. Mohammed and Ms. Marchetti share details of what the SIG hopes to achieve, current developments, and how other nurse specialists can join the group. ----- Hosts:  Ms. Anna Mohamm...

In this episode, Dr. Nazim Gherabi (DZ) discusses his systematic review on the treatment of urge incontinence in postmenopausal women. Dr. Gherabi talks about the most effective therapeutic approaches, and evaluates current evidence. He highlights gaps in research and offers insights into tailoring treatments to improve patient outcomes. This episode provides valuable perspectives for clinicians a...

In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) interviews Dr. Markus Eckstein (DE) to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionising the field of bladder cancer pathology. The discussion focuses on the role of AI in deciphering tumour complexity, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing our understanding of this challenging disease. Dr. Eckstein shares insights into recent advancements, po...

In this episode, Dr. Alexander Glaser (US) explores the relationship between genetic predisposition and lifestyle in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Drawing on data from a UK Biobank cohort study, he investigates whether varying levels of physical activity can modulate genetic risk factors for BPH. Dr. Glaser provides a detailed overview of the study's methodology, key findings, and poten...

At the Turin Oncology Prostate Cancer Masterclass, UROONCO prostate cancer chief editor Dr. Giancarlo Marra talked to Prof. Bernardo Rocco from the Policlinico Gemelli and Università Cattolica in Rome (IT), on the new robotic technologies in prostate cancer, especially the technology of telesurgery and training. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our po...

The UROONCO RCC editorial board chief editor Dr. Carmen Mir, and associate editors Dr. Teele Kuusk and Dr. Riccardo Bertolo share highlights of the important kidney cancer developments for 2024.  They summarise the results on several important trials such as FASTRACK, ZIRCON, KEYNOTE-564 and IMmotion010. They also discuss the developments on surgical aspects too. To learn more on the highlights di...

In 'Episode 7' of the series " Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students " , Assoc. Prof. Juan Gómez Rivas (ES) and Mrs. Sarah Collen (BE) discuss " Opportunities beyond the clinic – leadership, academia, and advocacy " . They highlight how urologists can shape the future of healthcare by taking on leadership roles, contributing to academic research, and champ...

In 'Episode 6' of the series on " Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students " , Prof. Michiel Sedelaar (NL) and Prof. Ian Pearce (GB) discuss " A day in the life of a urologist " . This engaging conversation covers the multifaceted nature of urological practice, exploring the balance between clinical care, surgeries, research, and patient interaction. By shari...

In 'Episode 5' of the series on " Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students " , Prof. Marcio Moschovas (US) and Dr. Angelo Territo (IT) discuss " Cutting-edge technology and innovations in urology " . They explore the rapid advancements in urological practices, highlighting the pivotal role of robotic surgery in improving surgical outcomes and enhancing precis...

In 'Episode 4 ' of the series on " Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students " , Prof. James N'Dow (GB) and Dr. Paweł Rajwa (PL) discuss " Urological research and clinical trials " . Together, they discuss the critical role of research in advancing urological care, offering insights into the complexities of clinical trials and their impact on patient outc...

In episode 3 of the series "Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students" , Ass. Prof. Giancarlo Marra (IT) and Dr. Rossella Nicoletti (IT) discuss "Urology as a career choice" . This is an enthusiastic talk about the unique appeal of urology, highlighting its dynamic mix of surgical precision, patient-focused care, and opportunities for innovation. Ass. Prof. Marra and Dr...

In 'Episode 2' of the series on " Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students ", Dr. Roderick Van Den Bergh (NL) and Dr. Katharina Beyer (NL) speak about " The impact of urology on public health ". Dr. Van Den Bergh and Dr. Beyer discuss the importance of urology in public health, emphasising early diagnosis and treatment for common diseases such as kidney stone...

Prof. Jens Bedke (DE) talks about two key topics from this year's EMUC24 kidney cancer sessions: the role of cytoreductive nephrectomy, and the SUNNIFORECAST trial (prospective randomised phase 2 trial of ipilimumab + nivolumab versus standaard of care in non-clear cell RCC.) This informative episode was recorded at the 16th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological Cancers (EMUC24) i...

In 'Episode 1' of the series on " Exploring urology: A roadmap for medical students ", Prof. Henk Van der Poel (NL) and Dr. Alexander Ng (GB) introduce the field of urology, offering insights into its broad scope and unique appeal. In " Introduction to urology " Prof. Van der Poel and Dr. Ng discuss how urology combines surgical precision with medical innovation, cove...