The 23rd annual EAU Congress
Milan, Italy 26-29 March 2008
The Milano Convention Centre (MIC) is the largest of its kind in Italy. Certainly that space will prove valuable this March, when 9,500 urologists from 100 countries
attend the 23rd EAU Congress, the second biggest of its kind in the world. Apart from attending the congress and related trade fair, they may also glimpse Milan's many attractions: the cathedral, La Scala, Sforza's Castle, or even the dazzling fashion houses.
The Italian EAU presidents and hosts are Professor Walter Artibani (Padua), Prof Vincenzo Mirone (Neaples) and Prof Patrizio Rigatti (Milan).
Advances covered in the scientific programme will include, for example, the use of biomarkers and the treatment of bladder and renal cell cancer and, as Prof. Artibani points out: ‘There is attention for every aspect of the urological spectrum.’
In addition, about 35 post-graduate training courses organised by the European School of Urology, in association with the congress, will be held.
Twelve EAU section offices, including the European Society for Uro-Technology (ESUT) and the European Society for Oncological Urology (ESOU), will hold their annual meetings at the venue, as will the European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN). In Berlin last year, the EAUN’s annual meeting drew over 240 participants; this, Prof Artibani adds, ‘underlines the growing interest among professional nurses in Europe not only to hone their skills but also share their knowledge with colleagues from more than 25 countries.’ Along with various specialist events, the nurses will be invited to visit a local hospital.
Never has there been so much international collaboration in the medical field, Prof Artibani says, which is ‘evidenced by joint meetings between the EAU and the Chinese Urological Association, the Arab Association of Urology and the Urological Society of India’.
The latest results from the Global Prevalence Study on Infections in Urology (GPIU study) also will be presented. ‘This worldwide study is internet based and investigates the prevalence of nosocomial infections, since these pose a serious threat to urological patients,’ Prof. Artibani explains.
Details: www.eaumilan2008.org
EAU website: www.uroweb.org
01.03.2008
