EAU Podcasts

2026 update on EAU Guidelines for Non-neurogenic Male LUTS

In this EAU Podcast episode, Prof. Jean-Nicolas Cornu (FR) and Prof. Hashim Hashim (UK) discuss “EAU guidelines updates on Non-neurogenic Male LUTS”.  The episode highlights the latest updates to the EAU Guidelines on non-neurogenic male lower urinary tract symptoms, with a focus on a broader, symptom-based approach to diagnosis and management. Key developments include updated guidance on urodynamics, improved initial patient assessment, and the use of guideline algorithms available via the app. The discussion also covers treatment updates, including new evidence on beta-3 agonists for storage symptoms and the continued role of established surgical options. Endoscopic enucleation is reinforced as the reference ablative treatment, while aquablation is highlighted as an increasingly supported alternative, particularly for patients wishing to preserve ejaculation. Emerging minimally invasive techniques are addressed, with emphasis on the need for further evidence before broader implementation. The episode also introduces a new guideline chapter on detrusor underactivity and underactive bladder, marking an important expansion of scope. It concludes with the expectation that updates to the guidelines may become more frequent as new evidence continues to emerge in this rapidly evolving field. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eau-podcasts/id1564105167], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wWPgGE7tqmwfDOJLF4mCV], EAU YouTube channel [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuBt1xdv2n7GPawh7lcqDRA].

Start smart: EU-ACME for young urologists - Becoming a member & using EU-ACME

In Episode 2, “Becoming a member & using EU-ACME” 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) provide practical guidance on joining the programme and making effective use of its tools. The speakers discuss how EU-ACME supports career progression, helps track educational activities, and encourages continuous professional growth. The episode offers clear insights for young urologists looking to actively manage their learning pathway. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eau-podcasts/id1564105167], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wWPgGE7tqmwfDOJLF4mCV], EAU YouTube channel [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuBt1xdv2n7GPawh7lcqDRA].

Journal club: Creating the EAU Guidelines on Urolithiasis

In this Journal Club edition of the EAU Podcast, moderator Prof. Thomas Tailly (BE) leads an in-depth conversation with guideline panel members Prof. Andreas Skolarikos (GR), Ass. Prof. Christopher Netsch (DE) and Prof. Otas Durutovic (RS), exploring how the EAU Guidelines on Urolithiasis are actually created, reviewed, and updated each year. The speakers walk listeners through the methodology and workflow behind the guideline development process. They outline how the panel evaluates new evidence, conducts structured literature reviews, grades recommendations, and balances scientific rigour with clinical applicability. The discussion also highlights the timing and workload surrounding annual updates, the collaboration between full and associate panel members, and the importance of transparency when translating evolving evidence into practical recommendations. Drawing on their personal experiences, the panel reflects on the challenges of harmonising diverse viewpoints, maintaining consistency across chapters, and adapting to rapidly expanding scientific data in stone disease. They also comment on how the guideline process has matured over time, emphasising quality control, internal peer review, and collective decision-making. With clear explanations and candid insights “from inside the panel room”, this episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at how one of the most widely used urological guidelines is developed - and what it takes to keep it current, balanced, and clinically meaningful. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eau-podcasts/id1564105167], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wWPgGE7tqmwfDOJLF4mCV], EAU YouTube channel [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuBt1xdv2n7GPawh7lcqDRA].

Special session at EAU26: GU Cast LIVE

Recorded live at EAU26 in London, this special episode features a live recording of GU Cast, bringing a dynamic and interactive format to the congress stage. Hosted by Prof. Declan Murphy (AU) and Prof. Renu Eapen (AU), the session brings together expert guests to discuss updates in prostate cancer guidelines, recent evidence, and key developments in urology. With contributions from the audience and a lively journal club segment, the episode offers a broad overview of current topics shaping clinical practice. Expect an engaging mix of expert insight, discussion and real-time interaction. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eau-podcasts/id1564105167], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wWPgGE7tqmwfDOJLF4mCV], EAU YouTube channel [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuBt1xdv2n7GPawh7lcqDRA].

Special session at EAU26: Challenge the UROmigos

Recorded live at EAU26 in London, this special podcast episode features Prof. Brian Rini (US) and Prof. Tom Powles (GB) hosting an interactive UROmigos discussion with experts from the audience. The session explores evolving treatment strategies and key debates in bladder and kidney cancer, highlighting emerging evidence and its potential impact on clinical decision-making. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eau-podcasts/id1564105167], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wWPgGE7tqmwfDOJLF4mCV], EAU YouTube channel [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuBt1xdv2n7GPawh7lcqDRA].