EAU Podcast

European Association of Urology

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Yesterday · 17 min
History Office: Ongoing discoveries from the life of Joaquín Albarrán (1860-1912)
Editor at the EAU Central Office and historian Mr. Loek Keizer speaks to urologist Prof. Javier Angulo Cuesta, one of the foremost authorities on Joaquín Albarrán (1860-1912) about Albarrán’s storied life and ongoing research into this very interesting period in early urology. After a brief overview of Albarrán’s remarkable and legendary career, which took him from Cuba to Paris via Spain, Prof. Cuesta shares some new insights that recently came to light. Recently unearthed poems by Albarrán’s hand give a more complete picture of the famous urologist, as an orphaned son, and a man who moved in political and artistic expat circles in Europe. The episode offers a fascinating look at the physician, scientist and man behind one of the most influential names in the history of urology. You can find out more about the life and times of Joaquín Albarrán in the EAU’s online European Museum of Urology. The 270-page book Joaquín Albarrán: The Life and Scientific Passion of a Medical Genius by Dr. Marlene Fernández Arias, published by the EAU History Office in 2014 is available for sale in the EAU’s online shop. If you are interested in receiving a free copy of Joaquín Albarrán: The Life and Scientific Passion of a Medical Genius, please send an e-mail to history@uroweb.org by September 6th. We will perform a random draw of submissions. Website of the Spanish Association of Urology’s History Office with their Spanish-language publications. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU History Office. 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.
August 11 · 18 min
PEACE 2 results: Evaluating pelvic RT for very high-risk PCa
In this episode, UROONCO PCa associate editor Dr. Jennifer Le Guévelou speaks with radiation oncologist Prof. Pierre Blanchard on the results of the PEACE 2 phase III randomised trial investigating prophylactic pelvic radiotherapy (RT) targeting pelvic nodal micrometastases and/or cabazitaxel may both reduce the risk of relapse and improve outcomes in patients with very high-risk localised prostate cancer. They discuss the design of the PEACE 2 trial, and its key findings, which showed that whole-pelvic radiotherapy yielded only a minimal trend towards improving clinical progression-free survival, with no significant impact on secondary endpoints, including metastasis-free survival and overall survival. 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 regular updates: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EAU YouTube channel.
August 1 · 25 min
PROTEUS trial and high risk PCa: Prof. Taplin discusses the results with Dr. Marra
In this episode, UROONCO PCa chief editor Dr. Giancarlo Marra interviews Prof. Mary-Ellen Taplin from Dana–Farber Cancer Institute in the United States, on the results of the PROTEUS trial. The PROTEUS trial is a phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the benefit of adding apalutamide to standard androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men with high-risk, localised prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy. They discuss the rationale, patient selection and the results of this trial (dual primary endpoint), as well as the impact of the results on clinical practice. Prof. Taplin concludes in the take-home messages that this trial has illustrated the progress being made in regard to preventing and delaying relapse. To know more on this trial, read the abstract with expert commentary by UROONCO PCa associate editor Assoc. Prof. Pawel Rajwa. 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 regular updates: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EAU YouTube channel.
July 25 · 58 min
EAU Section of Infections in Urology: Update in the management of recurrent urinary tract infection
In this EAU Podcast episode, "Update in the management of recurrent urinary tract infection", Prof. Chris Harding, Prof. Gernot Bonkat, Assoc. Prof. Kathrin Bausch, Dr. José Medina-Polo and Dr. Carolina Ochoa Vargas discuss the latest evidence and practical approaches for managing recurrent urinary tract infections while supporting antimicrobial stewardship. The episode explores non-antibiotic treatment and prevention strategies, including phytotherapy, immunoprophylaxis, vaginal oestrogen therapy and methenamine hippurate. The speakers review current EAU Guideline recommendations and examine the evidence behind emerging therapies aimed at reducing antibiotic use. Particular attention is given to the management of acute cystitis, prevention of recurrent infections and treatment considerations for patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. The faculty also discuss patient selection, safety considerations and the role of shared decision-making when choosing between available treatment options. Throughout the episode, practical clinical insights are combined with the latest research findings to help clinicians optimise care for patients with recurrent urinary tract infections. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU Section of Infections in Urology. 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.
July 18 · 33 min
EAU Section of Urological Imaging: New recommendations for prostate biopsy: from indication, to optimal strategy and treatment planning implications
How should prostate biopsy be performed in the MRI era, and what impact does biopsy strategy have on treatment planning? In this episode, Prof. Francesco Sanguedolce is joined by Prof. Francesco Giganti, Prof. Gianluca Giannarini and Prof. Lars Budäus to discuss the latest expert recommendations on prostate biopsy. The conversation explores the importance of high-quality MRI, targeted and perilesional biopsy strategies, the role of emerging imaging technologies and the ongoing debate surrounding systematic biopsy. The faculty also discuss how biopsy findings can influence decisions on focal therapy, nerve-sparing surgery and lymph node dissection, while highlighting current areas of consensus and the questions that still remain in clinical practice. ProBIOPSY: A Multidisciplinary International Consensus on Standards for Prostate Biopsy, European Urology, article in press. Doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2026.06.012) This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU Section of Urological Imaging. 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.
July 11 · 15 min
2026 update on EAU Guidelines for Urological Infections
In this EAU Podcast episode, Dr. Giuseppe Magistro (DE), Prof. Gernot Bonkat (CH) and Ass. Prof. Kathrin Bausch (CH) discuss the latest updates in the 2026 EAU Guidelines on Urological Infections. They explore the growing importance of antimicrobial stewardship, including new non-antibiotic approaches for the treatment and prevention of cystitis. The speakers also highlight updated recommendations favouring the transperineal approach for prostate biopsy, with increasing evidence supporting reduced antibiotic use. In addition, they discuss the newly introduced chapter on fungal urinary tract infections and the importance of distinguishing asymptomatic funguria from clinically relevant infections. 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.
July 8 · 17 min
AUA2026 special: Dr. Heiniger talks about multi-institutional outcomes of robot-assisted simple prostatectomy
In this episode, UROLUTS associate editor Ms. Neha Sihra (GB) interviews Dr. Yasmin Heiniger (CH) about the abstract “Multi-institutional outcomes of robot-assisted simple prostatectomy: a retrospective study by the ERUS scientific reconstructive working group”, which she presented at AUA2026. They discuss the different surgical techniques evaluated in this study and the results, including complications and post-operative management. To know more on this study, read the abstract here. 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.
July 7 · 12 min
ASCO26 Special: Assoc. Prof. Barata discusses ctDNA analysis from the KEYNOTE-564 trial
In this episode, UROONCO RCC chief editor Dr. Carmen Mir talks to Assoc. Prof. Pedro Barata from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio (US). They discuss the results of the ctDNA analysis in participants with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) treated with adjuvant pembrolizumab or placebo in the KEYNOTE-564 trial and the potential impact of these results for clinical practice. Read the abstract of this trial to know more. For more updates on kidney cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO RCC. 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.
July 4 · 11 min
2026 update on EAU Guidelines for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
In this EAU Podcast episode, Dr. Francesco Del Giudice (IT), Prof. Antoine van der Heijden (NL), Prof. Richard Cathomas (CH) and Dr. Laura Mertens (NL) discuss the latest updates in the 2026 EAU Guidelines on muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). They explore major changes in perioperative treatment strategies, including the introduction of immunotherapy-based combination treatments and evolving standards for cisplatin-eligible and ineligible patients. The speakers also discuss the growing role of ctDNA, mpMRI, and multimodal imaging in diagnosis, treatment response assessment, and bladder preservation strategies. In addition, they highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centred care, psychological support, and shared decision-making in the rapidly evolving management of MIBC. 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.
June 27 · 8 min
2026 update on EAU Guidelines for neuro-urology
In this EAU Podcast episode, Ms. Neha Sihra (GB) and Prof. Thomas M. Kessler (CH) discuss the latest updates in the 2026 EAU Guidelines on neuro-urology. They explore the growing importance of patient perspectives and shared decision-making in managing neuro-urological conditions, as well as ongoing discussions around single-use versus reusable catheters. The speakers also address challenges in defining and managing urinary tract infections in patients with underlying neurological diseases. In addition, they discuss the future potential of neuromodulation therapies and updated recommendations regarding the use of botulinum toxin following failed antimuscarinic treatment. 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.
June 20 · 14 min
2026 update on EAU Guidelines for Prostate Cancer
In this EAU Podcast episode, Ass. Prof. Giancarlo Marra (IT), Prof. Derya Tilki (DE) and Prof. Philip Cornford (IE) discuss the latest updates in the 2026 EAU Guidelines on Prostate Cancer. They explore changes in risk stratification, the evolving role of enzalutamide plus ADT in high-risk disease, and emerging diagnostic technologies such as micro-ultrasound and NeuroSAFE. The conversation also highlights advances in personalised treatment approaches for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, including BRCA and PTEN-targeted strategies. In addition, the speakers emphasise the growing importance of supportive care, bone protection, and managing long-term treatment-related side effects to improve patient outcomes. 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.
June 16 · 13 min
AUA2026 special: Dr. Albakr on a novel midurethral sling for tissue compatibility and easier sling excision in porcine models
UROLUTS associate editor Dr. Cyrille Guillot-Tantay interviews Dr. Ahmed Albakr on the abstract he presented at AUA 2026 last month, “Evaluation of a novel midurethral sling for tissue compatibility and easier sling excision in porcine models”. Dr. Albakr elaborates on the rationale of his study, and what the findings of this study tell us about tissue incorporation. They also discuss what the significant clinical advantages could be for patients when comparing to traditional polypropylene slings. To know more on this study, read the abstract here. 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.
June 13 · 19 min
Start smart: EU-ACME for young urologists - Revalidation & lifelong learning
In Episode 3, “Revalidation & lifelong learning” of the series “Start smart: EU-ACME for young urologists”, Prof. Marek Babjuk (CZ), Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vásquez (DK), Prof. Giorgio Ivan Russo (IT) and Dr. Loïc Baekelandt (BE) explore the importance of maintaining competencies in a rapidly evolving field. The speakers reflect on revalidation, future career development, and the value of adopting a lifelong learning mindset. The conversation underscores how EU-ACME helps urologists stay current while preparing for the next stages of their professional journey. 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.
June 6 · 27 min
Earliest developments in endoscopy
EAU History Office curator Dr. Rob Schipper (NL) and historian and author Mr. Loek Keizer (NL) talk about the earliest developments in endoscopy and how they dovetail with the rise of urology as a field. Visit the EAU’s online European Museum of Urology for much more information on Bozzini and the first proto-endoscope and the further development of the Desormeaux endoscope. Also mentioned in the conversation: the Josephinum in Vienna, Austria. Check out the EAU’s historical publications. EAU:50 is free while stocks last! 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.
May 30 · 10 min
EAUN edition: Report of the first hands-on training in erectile dysfunction for nurses
This EAUN episode features an interview with the faculty of the hands-on training on erectile dysfunction. Jeannette Verkerk-Geelhoed (NL), MSc, PhD candidate and CNS at St. Antonius Hospital, specialising in male sexual health including erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease, is joined by Phil Reynolds (GB), MSc, BSc, HNC, radiographer at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre with a holistic focus on prostate cancer care, and Mariet Lenaers (BE), MSc, BN, prosthetic nurse at Virga Jesse Hospital, specialising in counselling patients undergoing prosthetic treatment. Together, they reflect on the EAUN26 hands-on training session, focusing on the impact of sexual dysfunction in men and what it means for patients and their partners. The discussion highlights both the physical and psychological aspects of erectile dysfunction, as well as the importance of communication and patient education. The faculty also review current treatment options, including oral medication, vacuum devices, intracavernosal injections, and, as a final option, penile prosthesis. 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.
May 23 · 25 min
AI in urology: Ep.5 Dr. Checcucci and Dr. De Backer discuss AI in surgical navigation
In Episode 5, “AI in surgical navigation” of the series “AI in urology: From principles to practice”, Dr. Enrico Checcucci (IT) and Dr. Pieter De Backer (BE) discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the way urological surgery is planned and performed. The episode explores how AI can assist with analysing CT and MRI imaging, automatically segment anatomical structures, and create patient-specific 3D models. The speakers explain how these digital models can support surgical planning, improve navigation during procedures and help surgeons better understand complex anatomy. They also discuss the importance of validating AI-generated models and maintaining clinical oversight. In addition, their conversation looks at future developments such as digital twins, augmented reality, and more personalised approaches to surgery. Overall, the episode provides a practical overview of how AI may enhance precision and decision-making in the operating room. 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.
May 21 · 11 min
AUA26 special: Dr. Bivalacqua discusses the first results of the CORE-008 Cohort CX- Study
In this episode, UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere interviews Dr. Trinity Bivalacqua on the first results from CORE-008 Cohort CX- phase 2 study of intravesical cretostimogene grenadenorepvec with gemcitabine in patients with high-risk BCG-exposed or BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. They talk in detail of the rational and results of this cohort, and the role of cretostimogene in treatments of BCG-exposed or BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer. For more details on this study, you can read the abstract on the UROONCO BCa Educational Platform. This interview was recorded at AUA2026. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO BCa. 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.
May 16 · 31 min
AI in urology: Ep.4 Assoc. Prof. Cacciamani and Dr. De Backer discuss large language models
In Episode 4, “Large language models in urology” of the series “AI in urology: From principles to practice”, Assoc. Prof. Giovanni Cacciamani (US) and Dr. Pieter De Backer (BE) discuss the current and future role of large language models in urology. The conversation explores how large language models tools can assist with clinical documentation, education, research and communication with patients. The speakers discuss the advantages of these systems, including improved efficiency and easier access to information. They also address important limitations, such as the risk of incorrect outputs, bias and the need for human oversight. In addition, the episode highlights the importance of using these tools responsibly and understanding their capabilities and boundaries. Overall, the discussion provides a practical overview of how large language models may influence urological practice in the future. 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.
May 9 · 22 min
AI in urology: Ep.3 Mrs. Collen and Dr. Kowalewski discuss AI policy
In Episode 3, “AI policy in urology” of the series “AI in urology: From principles to practice”, Sarah Collen (BE) and Dr. Karl Kowalewski (DE) discuss the critical role of policy and regulation in the development and use of artificial intelligence in urology. The conversation highlights why governance frameworks are essential to ensure patient safety, transparency and accountability. The speakers explore current regulatory challenges and the need for clear guidelines to support the responsible integration of AI into clinical practice. They also address ethical considerations, including data use, bias and trust in AI-driven decision-making. In addition, the discussion considers how policy can both enable innovation and provide necessary safeguards. Overall, the episode offers a clear and practical overview of why policy matters in shaping the future of AI in urology. 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.
May 2 · 23 min
AI in urology: Ep.2 Prof. Somani and Dr. De Backer discuss AI in education
In Episode 2, “AI in urology education” of the series “AI in urology: From principles to practice”, Prof. Bhaskar Somani (UK) and Dr. Pieter De Backer (BE) discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in urological training and education. The conversation focuses on how AI can support busy clinicians by improving efficiency, saving time, and enhancing access to educational resources. The speakers highlight practical applications of AI in daily learning, including content preparation and knowledge acquisition. They also address the importance of understanding AI tools to use them effectively and responsibly in clinical practice. In addition, the discussion touches on the need for adapting training programmes to ensure future urologists are equipped with the necessary AI-related skills. Overall, the episode provides a balanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into urology education. 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.

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