Today’s Plenary Session provided a complete picture of the latest developments regarding the upper urinary tract. Co-chaired by former Scientific Congress Office Chairman Prof. Freddie Hamdy and current Congress President Prof. Francesco Montorsi, the session featured distinguished speakers from Europe and beyond.

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Urology nurses examined the pros and cons regarding prostate cancer screening at the 14th International EAUN Meeting held in Milan, Italy, with prostate cancer experts from Europe sharing their views on the controversial subject.

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There is an increasing number of publications and studies on candidate tumour markers for prostate cancer, but several obstacles prevent clinical use, according to prostate cancer specialists.

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Long term outcome of bladder exstrophy (BE) repair in female patients showed fair results with respect to sexual function with more or less stable sexual relationship, according to the new study by Egyptian researchers from Kasr El Einy Hospital, Deptartment of Urology in Giza, Cairo.

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Cancer experts discussed the challenges in the diagnostics and optimal treatment for upper urinary tract cancers and said that despite advances in imaging technology the question when to use radical or conservative treatment remains a tricky issue for many doctors.

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Profs. Morgan Rouprêt (FR), Joan Palou (ES) and Richard Zigeuner (AT), presented today the latest update of the EAU Guidelines on upper urinary tract urothelial carcinomas (UTUC) during Plenary Session 2 which examined various issues on UTUC.

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Small kidney tumours have an agressive potential and should be treated, according to the results of a large multicentre study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in Milan.

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Seven Section Meetings were held on the second day of the Annual EAU Congress, with the day-long live surgery presentations organized by the EAU Section of Uro-Technology (ESUT) attracting large audience numbers who closely followed the operations transmitted directly from Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital’s six operating theaters.

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The joint session of the EAU Section of Female and Functional Urology (ESFFU) and the EAU Section of Urological Imaging (ESUI) provided state-of-the-art overviews on the current management in female and functional urology.

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The annual Young Urologists Residents Day gathered both residents and young urologists to discuss pertinent issues affecting their training, education, aims and plans for the coming years.

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Experts from pediatrics, reconstructive, female and functional urology examined today during Plenary Session 1 a range of controversial issues and stressed the need for doctors to look at evidence-based medicine and tailor their treatment options accordingly.

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The European Association of Urology (EAU) will further boost its links and partnerships with both medical and non-medical groups as part of its long-term strategy to establish urology as the leading specialty for genito-urological disorders.

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At the session of the EAU Section of Transplantation Urology (ESTU), new developments were discussed ranging from implementing consensus guidelines in the near future to promising research prospects on transplant tolerance and immunology.

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Urologists are using too much antibiotics in clean procedures, and this practice may lead to antibiotic resistance, according to a study by the EAU Section of Infections in Urology (ESIU).

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With lilting opera music performed by the Cameristi del Teatro alla Scala as backdrop, the 28th Annual EAU Congress opened with a festive salute to Europe’s opinion leaders who challenged young urologists to exert more efforts in finding innovative solutions across urology’s various specialties.

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Prostate cancer experts yesterday highlighted the need to bridge the gap between research and the practical or clinical applications of advances achieved in genetics research and chemoprevention studies.

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Closer collaboration and renewed exchange of knowledge and best practices were emphasized yesterday by the chairmen and officers of national and regional urology associations during the Urology Beyond Europe sessions.

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Prostate cancer incidence in mainland China has increased in recent years and more urological researchers are expanding their coverage and clinical studies to tackle the growing challenges in uro-oncology.

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A new study by British scientists reveals that motile Escherichia coli isolates demonstrated significant activation of NF-kB signaling suggesting that flagellin plays a key role in up-regulating the host innate defences against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

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As part of an EU-supported IMI-PREDECT consortium, a Dutch study showed that anti-androgenic properties of the drug abiraterone may provide an additional mechanism of action in blocking tumour growth of castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

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The fifth and final day of the 28th Annual EAU Congress is dedicated to a special Plenary Session, which includes an exhaustive souvenir session, as well as late breaking news presentations from key figures in urology. Chairman of the EAU Scientific Congress Committee, Prof. Arnulf Stenzl is chairing this plenary session, and here he explains the considerations behind these sessions, and why urologists will be interested to hear from these speakers.

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This year’s congress will place great emphasis on using social media to interact with participants. The EAU Twitter feed will feature continual updates, live reporting from the different sessions and photos. The Facebook page will host smaller articles, links and photo galleries of the events.

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Every congress day, with the exception of Friday, begins with a plenary session dedicated to one of the most pressing issues in today’s urology research and practice. The EAU Scientific Congress Office has made sure to bring the delegates a varied and in-depth discussion on each of these topics.

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One of the special activities at the upcoming congress will be European Urology’s Surgery in Motion session, to be held on the third day 17 March 2013. This session will cover some of the best video presentations with a focus on minimally invasive surgery which had been published by the European Urology journal within the course of 2012.

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The first Plenary Session at the 28th Annual EAU Congress focuses on urology for all ages. Young patients grow up with their ailments, and old patients have to deal with the effects of ageing. One of the session’s state-of-the-art lectures covers incontinence and age. We spoke to its presenter, Dr. Adrian Wagg.

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This year’s Annual EAU Congress once again has a day-long programme dedicated to residents and young urologists: the Residents Day. It will take place on Saturday, 16 March, and it is organised by the Young Urologists Office (YUO) in collaboration with the European Society of Residents in Urology (ESRU). Dr. Zafer Tandogdu, ESRU Chairman and Office member of the YUO is co-chairing Residents Day, and he explains what the day has in store for both residents and young urologists.

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As of today, all members can view the congress abstracts after logging into the EAU website. This will give you a good insight into the scientific content of the event and plan your attendance of poster sessions. All of the information published in this section will remain under embargo until 15 March 2013. After that, the abstracts will also be published on the congress website and available to all congress delegates.

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The European School of Urology (ESU) organises a comprehensive post-graduate education programme during every annual congress of the European Association of Urology (EAU), and we are proud to continue this service keeping in mind the challenges and developments that make urology one of the most active and challenging medical disciplines.

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The final day of the congress, 19 March, reserves some of the most fascinating, insightful and controversial presentations. The only session on the day’s programme, it will bring the important key messages on most of the subspecialty topics in urology by the EAU Congress Office. This will culminate in a series of high-profile lectures: from “New urological weapons in the treatment of CRPC” by Prof. A. Heidenreich, to late breaking news on the Zeus study by Prof. M. Wirth. Among these highly anticipated presentations is the one which will announce and detail the new EAU policy statement on live surgery ethics – to be delivered by Mr. Keith Parsons (Liverpool, GB).

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18 March will host an intensive and diverse programme, with over 80 sessions, courses, trainings and symposia taking place throughout the day. Thematic and poster sessions will give you an opportunity to dive into specialist subjects, and the ESU courses will deliver a wealth of hands-on knowledge. Plenary Session 3 will open the day with the a comprehensive overview of various issues concerning lower urinary tract management, specifically on how to balance its benefits and side-effects. As part of this discussion, Prof. Michael Marberger (Vienna, Austria) will be delivering a state-of-the-art lecture on the current role of transurethral resection of the prostate in the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction.

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The congress Sunday will be far from a day of leisure – 21 sessions will be taking place simultaneously, and you will most certainly find the topics which are relevant to your area of sub-specialisation. Much is expected of this day’s Plenary session on upper urinary tract diseases and the series of Thematic sessions, with cover a range of topics – from paediatric urology to minimally invasive surgery and its limitations.

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Saturday, 16 March, has over 50 sessions on schedule – among which are the first plenary session, poster sessions, ESU courses, ESU Hands-on trainings, a History Office session and a series sessions organised by the EAU Sections. Additionally, the evening programme includes a several symposia. One of these sessions, organised by the EAU Section of Urolithiasis, will discuss the management of kidney stones in the context of personalised medicine. On the programme are three thematic blocks: increasing stone prevention compliance through patient education, role of stone analysis in the personalised management of upper urinary tract stone disease; and the management of complications.

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The opening day of the congress, 15 March 2013, features an extensive programme, with the main focus on the international aspect of urology practice. With an opportunity to attend 11 Urology Beyond Europe sessions, you will be able to get a clear picture of urology as it is practised across many countries and continents today. A full-day special session will be dedicated to the International Conference on Prostate Cancer Prevention 2013 with Consensus Conference on Chemoprevention of Prostate Cancer. During this session, a wide range of issues related to ongoing research, controversies and future prospects will be addressed.

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With two months to go before the doors of Milan’s Congress Centre open for the EAU’s annual congress, is proceeding according to schedule. Almost 5,000 participants have registered so far, coming to Milan from more than 90 countries around the world. Two thirds of the s come from European countries.

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Every year, creating the scientific programme for the Annual EAU Congress poses several challenges. “The biggest challenge is to make a programme that's interesting for all participants, whether they come from within or outside of Europe, whether they are young or experienced, and even catering to participating non-urologists," says Prof. Arnulf Stenzl, Chairman of the Scientific Congress Office. “Quality is the major goal. We cover more topics every year, but you have to do that without losing sight of the quality.”

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We are very pleased to announce that we have received a record number of scientific abstracts this year: 4,172, of which 285 are video abstracts. This is a significant increase over last year (around 3,300 abstracts), and should ensure that the scientific programme is of the highest quality.

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The Annual EAU Congress is a platform for the international urological community to share the latest and the most relevant knowledge with medical experts practising across the board. Europe's largest, this urology event annually gathers thousands of delegates and exhibitors from over 100 countries. Join us on 15-19 March to engage first-hand with the very best of international urology

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The 28th Annual EAU Congress marks a return to Northern Italy after the EAU first convened in Milan in 2008. As Italy's second city, and industrial heartland, Milan is an important centre for medical and biotechnical research. The offices of the EAU's own European Urology journal are located here. Combined with its rich cultural heritage and modern infrastructure, these qualities make it most suitable to hosting the Congress.

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The EAU Annual 28th Congress has appointed K.I.T. Group GmbH as the official housing agent. Their services make it possible for you to arrange your accommodation in Milan in several quick steps. Please visit the website of K.I.T. Group GmbH to book your hotel accommodation. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. Merryn Scholz, or call the K.I.T. Hotline at 00.

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This edition of the congress will be held at MiCo - Milano Congressi - Europe's largest congress centre. Recently renovated, the centre is not only a beautiful work of architecture, it is also a fully equipped modern facility which is perfect for hosting EAU's ambitious event. Spacious auditoriums and a 54,000 sq.m of exhibition floor will make the five days of your congress participation a truly enjoyable experience.

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