Participating in the annual congress of the European Association of Urology (EAU26), held from 13 to 16 March in London, is each year a unique opportunity to share, learn, and continue progressing in what I am most passionate about: urology.
This is one of the most important scientific meetings in urology worldwide, where thousands of specialists come together to share innovation, clinical evidence, and discuss the future of the specialty. Being an active part of this environment is always an honour.
In this edition, I had the opportunity to take part in several scientific activities that clearly reflect the current direction of our field, where technological innovation, minimally invasive surgery, and functional preservation go hand in hand.
On the one hand, I had the privilege of performing a live surgery involving prostatic enucleation using the Olympus Soltive TFL laser. An experience that, beyond the technical aspect, allows for direct knowledge sharing with other professionals.
In addition, my participation included several sessions focused on key areas of modern urology: as a speaker in the European School of Urology course on penile prosthesis, in the “Video Surgery in Motion” session addressing ejaculation-sparing surgery for benign prostatic obstruction, and presenting our experience in robotic simple prostatectomy with urethral sparing aimed at preserving ejaculatory function.
We also had the opportunity to take part in an international live demonstration of telesurgery and robotic surgery, connecting operating theatres and specialists across different locations. These types of initiatives represent a further step towards a more connected model of medicine, where technology enables real-time knowledge sharing, reduces geographical barriers, and accelerates the adoption of advanced surgical techniques.
This year has also been particularly meaningful from a team perspective. At ROC Clinic, we had 9 scientific abstracts accepted at the congress, reflecting our ongoing commitment to research, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Behind each of these works lies a significant collective effort and dedication.
Participating in the EAU is not just about attending a congress. It means being part of a community that drives change, challenges established practices, and works continuously to improve.
We will continue working to support and promote these types of initiatives that contribute to the advancement of urology. I feel very grateful to be part of this. Our team at ROC Clinic and HM Hospitales continues to work every day with a clear objective: improving our patients’ quality of life.
