UROONCO BCa associate editor Dr. Elisabeth Grobet-Jeandin (CH) and Dr. Laura Mertens (NL) interview Dr. Laura Bukavina (US) on managing high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). 

This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague, Czech. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO BCa.

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UROONCO RCC chief editor Dr. Carmen Mir (US) talks to Dr. Lorenzo Bianchi (IT) on his lecture "RCC with venous thrombosis: optimal imaging for surgical planning and imaging-guided surgery".

This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague. For more updates on kidney cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO RCC.

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UROONCO RCC associate editor Assoc. Prof. Carlotta Palumbo (IT) talks with medical oncologist Dr. Pasquale Rescigno (GB) about his presentation supporting the 'yes' position in the debate at EMUC25: “Is single agent TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitor) still an option in selected mRCC patients? 

This interview was recorded at EMUC25 in Prague. For more updates on kidney cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO RCC.

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In Episode 6, “The mentor perspective: Welcoming diversity” of the series “Women in urology: Dare to thrive”, Dr. Michelle Jo Semins (US) and Prof. Bhaskar Somani (GB) share their insights on how mentorship can shape more inclusive and equitable professional environments.

Drawing on their own experiences as mentor and mentee, they discuss how effective guidance can help overcome systemic barriers and support women in advancing their careers in urology. The conversation highlights the importance of recognising individual strengths, fostering confidence and creating opportunities that empower the next generation.

Both speakers emphasise that mentorship is not only about professional growth but also about personal connection, trust and the shared responsibility to promote diversity across all levels of academia and clinical practice. Together, they offer a thoughtful reflection on how inclusive mentorship can drive real change in the culture of urology.

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In Episode 5, “Role Models in Academic Urology: The WUO Perspective” of the series “Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive”, Dr. Sarah Psutka and Dr. Sima Porten reflect on the role of mentorship, collaboration and visibility through the lens of the Women in Urologic Oncology (WUO). They discuss how WUO has become a platform for fostering diversity, leadership and professional growth, creating opportunities for women to contribute to academic excellence and clinical innovation.

The speakers share how mentorship within WUO has helped strengthen global connections and inspired new generations of female urologists to pursue academic and leadership paths. They highlight the organisation’s achievements in promoting inclusivity, scientific exchange and balanced representation in urologic oncology.

This episode celebrates not only personal journeys but also the collective progress of women who are redefining academic success through shared purpose and collaboration.

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In Episode 4, “Women surgeons in Latin America: Leading change” of the series “Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive”, Dr. Catalina Solano Mendoza (CO) and Dr. Mariela Corrales Acosta (FR) discuss the evolving role of women surgeons in Latin America.

They share their personal experiences and reflect on the progress achieved through mentorship, collaboration and determination. Their conversation highlights the cultural and systemic challenges women still face across the region and the importance of creating networks that promote equal opportunities and professional growth. Both speakers emphasise that representation and solidarity are key to inspiring the next generation of urologists.

This episode celebrates the resilience and leadership of women who are driving lasting change in Latin American urology.

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UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) talks to Prof. Morgan Roupret (FR), on the results of the ALBAN trial. A phase 3, randomised, open-label, international study of intravenous atezolizumab and intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vs BCG alone in BCG naïve high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO BCa.

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UROONCO BCa chief editor Dr. Benjamin Pradere (FR) talks to Prof. Nicholas James (GB) on the results of the final survival analysis from the BladderPath trial, a randomised comparison of upfront magnetic resonance imaging versus transurethral resection for staging new bladder cancers. 

This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more updates on bladder cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO BCa.

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In Episode 3, “Women surgeons in Asia – Pioneering progress” of the series “Women in Urology: Dare to Thrive”, Dr. Kinju Adhikari (NP) and Dr. Steffi Kar Kei Yuen (HK) share their experiences as pioneering female surgeons in Asia. Dr. Adhikari recounts her path from Nepal to becoming a leading onco-urologist and robotic surgeon in India, while Dr. Yuen reflects on her work at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the evolving role of women in urology across the region. Together, they discuss the challenges of gender bias, the importance of perseverance and the growing number of women entering surgical specialities.

They highlight the vital role of mentorship, collaboration and supportive professional networks in fostering women’s progress in medicine. Both speakers emphasise that while representation has improved, barriers such as societal expectations and limited opportunities still exist. Their conversation explores how passion for patient care and clinical excellence can co-exist with advocacy for equality.

Through their exchange, the episode celebrates the determination of women surgeons shaping the future of urology in Asia and inspires the next generation to follow their lead with confidence and purpose.

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In this episode, Prof. Scott Tagawa (US), a medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, discusses the results of PSMAddition - a phase III trial of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 combined with ADT + ARPI in patients with PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. 

This interview was recorded at ESMO 2025 in Berlin, Germany. For more updates on prostate cancer, please visit our educational platform UROONCO PCa.

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