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ECR 2024 took place in Vienna, Austria, on February 28 - March 03, as an onsite and online congress. The congress was highly productive and well appreciated by 11.004 professional attendees, from 161 countries, from Europe and beyond.
Various challenging and thought provoking scientific sessions dedicated to GU imaging were included in the scientific program of ECR 2024, focused on prostate, renal, scrotal imaging, gynaecology & obstetrics, "RADS" in genitourinary, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, to name a few. |
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The ESUR board had a successful meeting during ECR 2024, on February 29. The ESUR working groups were also met to discuss updates on their work and continuing research into their respective specialist areas.
The ESUR Board was pleased to hear that our member Prof. Boris Brkljačić has been awarded Gold Medalist at ECR 2024. Our warmest congratulations! |
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Aux Gazelles, on Thursday, February 29, 2024
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| The Members’ Dinner was held at Aux Gazelles, on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Over 100 ESUR members enjoyed a wonderful evening, with good food, drink and pleasant company. The same evening, the ESUR president, Prof. Michele Bertolotto gave the ESUR Special Award “Innovation in Urogenital Radiology” to Prof. Rosemarie Forstner, to acknowledge and celebrate her high levels of achievement in the field of female imaging. |
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Vienna, Austria, on February 26 - March 02, 2025
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The next ECR will be held in Vienna, Austria, on February 26 - March 02, 2025, under the presidency of our member, Prof. Andrea Rockall. It is a great honor for ESUR to have a member such as Andrea Rockall!
“Planet Radiology” will be the theme of ECR 2025. The Scientific Programme will focus on three key spheres – science, sustainability, and society – to look at how we can advance our profession, reduce its impact on the environment and expand its accessibility to all those all who need it across the world. |
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Zeist, the Netherlands, on June 27-29, 2024
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| The 12th ESUR MRI Prostate Teaching Course was organized on June 27-29 2024, in Zeist, the Netherlands, under the presidency of Prof. Jelle Barentsz and Prof. Ivo Schoots and with the participation of the EAU Section of Urological Imaging (ESUI). |
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| The course was a resounding success, attracting over 325 participants and introducing an innovative format - presented by Ivo Schoots - that proved highly effective. The course featured a well-balanced mix of concise presentations and numerous interactive workshops, providing attendees with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. |
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New Format
The course organizers implemented a novel approach, focusing on short, impactful presentations that delivered key information efficiently. This format allowed for more time to be dedicated to hands-on, interactive workshops, which were a cornerstone of the event’s success.
Interactive Workshops
A significant portion of the course was devoted to interactive workshops, enabling participants to apply their knowledge in practical settings. These sessions likely covered various aspects of prostate MRI interpretation, including: PI-RADS scoring; case-based and MDT discussions; workstation-based image analysis; and, AI applications in prostate imaging.
Expert-Led Sessions
The course featured short, theme-focused presentations and workshops led by international experts in the field of prostate imaging. This provided attendees with access to cutting-edge knowledge and best practices from leaders in the discipline.
Diverse Participant Base
With over 325 attendees, the course attracted a wide range of professionals involved in prostate imaging, including radiologists, urologists, and other specialists. This diverse group fostered rich discussions and networking opportunities. |
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The success of this course demonstrates the growing importance of specialized training in prostate MRI. As prostate imaging techniques continue to evolve, particularly with the integration of AI, such courses play a crucial role in ensuring that healthcare professionals remain at the forefront of diagnostic capabilities.
The high attendance and positive reception of the new format suggest that future ESUR Prostate Imaging Teaching Courses will likely continue to emphasize interactive learning and practical application of knowledge. This approach aligns with research showing that dedicated teaching courses can significantly improve clinicians’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills in prostate MRI interpretation.
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Lisbon, Portugal, on September 19-22, 2024
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The 30th European Symposium on Urogenital Radiology is scheduled to convene from September 19 to 22, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal, under the presidency of Dr. José Venâncio and Dr. Teresa Margarida Cunha. The main theme of ESUR 2024 is Urogenital Radiology and Oncology: Where are we and where are we going.
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The next European Diploma in Urogenital Radiology (EDiUR) examination will take place during ESUR 2024, on Thursday, September 19, 09.00h-13.00h.
The first ESUR Prostate MRI examination will take place during ESUR 2024, on Thursday, September 19, 14.00-18.00h. |
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| The 31th European Symposium on Urogenital Radiology will be organized on September 25-28, 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden, by Prof. Per Liss. |
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Rome, Italy, on April 11-12, 2025
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Istanbul, Turkey, on April 24-25, 2025
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The ESUR Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group will organize a course in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 24-25, 2025. The course will be held under the presidency of Prof. Mustafa Secil.
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London, on June 12-14, 2025
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The 13th ESUR MRI Prostate Teaching Course will be held in London (Moller Centre-Churchill College, Cambridge), on June 12-14, 2025, under the presidency of Dr. Tristan Barret and Prof. Francesco Giganti.
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The European Society of Urogenital Radiology has been working hard on an ESUR Prostate MRI Examination for board-certified radiologists who pursue an official acknowledgment for their skills in acquiring and reporting prostate MRI. This is a very important capstone in the pursuit of high-quality prostate MRI throughout Europe, following the publication of European standardization papers (PI-RADS, PI-RR, PRECISE) and quality papers (PI-QUAL), organization of educational activities such as the ESUR MRI Prostate Course and multiple national and local hands-on teaching activities. We believe that a European Certification in Prostate MRI can and will become a gold standard for both European and national certification initiatives.
The Examination is compiled by European experts in the field (ESUR Examination Committee currently consisting of Patrick Asbach, Tristan Barrett, Bernd Hamm, Vibeke Løgager, Valeria Panebianco, Raphaële Renard-Penna, Luca Russo, and Geert Villeirs) and will be hosted on the European Board of Radiology (EBR)-platform, similar to the EDiR-exam. Furthermore, we are proud that the European Certification in Prostate MRI has recently been endorsed by the European Society of Radiology.
A first edition of the examination has been scheduled during our Annual ESUR Symposium in Lisbon (September 19, 2024, 14.00-18.00h) and subsequent editions will be organized twice a year.
Further information can be found on the following link: https://www.esur.org/european-certification-in-prostate-mri/
With this quality visualization initiative, ESUR once again strives to take further steps in the delivery of high-quality prostate MRI throughout Europe.
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The series of the educative and insightful webinars organized by the ESUR Junior Network continues. The live webinars are free-of-charge for all attendees and are available on demand on the ESUR website for members.
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April, 18 2024
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| A webinar was held on April, 18 2024 and the topic was: Image-guided prostate interventions. |
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| A webinar was held on May, 21 2024, with the following topic: A tour around VI-RADS. |
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A webinar focused on A glimpse into PI-QUAL v2 was organized on June 12, 2024.
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| A webinar was held on August, 20 2024 and the topic was: Cystic and solid renal masses: what you need to know. |
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A webinar focused on Complicated urinary tract infections in children will be organized on October, 9 2024.
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The ESGAR Annual meeting 2024 took place on May 28 - 31, in Gothenburg, Sweden. A session on “Pitfalls in Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis and how to avoid them” was moderated by Prof. Marcs Zins (ESGAR President) and Prof. Michele Bertolotto (ESUR President). The ESUR lectures were delivered by Prof. Harriet Thoeny (Male Urogenital) and Prof. Maria Milagros Otero Garcia (Female Urogenital).
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The 11th Asian Congress of Abdominal Radiology was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, on July 11-14 2024. The president of the ESUR, Prof. Michele Bertolotto and the president of the ACAR, Prof. Cher Heng Tan signed the ESUR - ASAR collaboration agreement, on the occasion of the ACAR 2024.
The ESUR lecture was given by Prof. Bertolotto (Multimodality Imaging of Penile Emergencies and Penile Lumps). |
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| The Imaging Update Course (Prof. Dr. Feres Secaf), the second largest SPR event in terms of scientific content, was held from August 23 to 25, in São Paulo, Brazil. Along with the Imaging Update Course, the 8th Annual Course of the Abdominal Study Group (GERA 2024) was also held. The ESUR lectures were given by Prof. Athina Tsili (CT of the urinary tract revisited; MRI of the Scrotum - Basics; MRI of the Scrotum - Advanced). |
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| On July 2024, an agreement was signed between the ESUR president, Prof. Michele Bertolotto and the SAR president, Prof. Frank Miller. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to facilitate cooperation in the development and distribution of the Joint Consensus Statement: Imaging Gynecologic Cancer in Pregnancy between the two societies. The Project Committee members are the following: Charis Bourgioti (ESUR), Rosemarie Forstner (ESUR), Priyanka Jha (SAR), Liina Poder (SAR). |
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"ESR Essentials" is a series of both concise and evidence-based practice recommendations that summarize the core knowledge for pivotal questions in clinical care and are aimed at a general radiologist audience. The following recommendations produced by the ESUR were published in the European Radiology journal:
Avesani G, et al. ESR Essentials: characterisation and staging of adnexal masses with MRI and CT-practice recommendations by ESUR. Eur Radiol 2024 Jun 7.
Ponsiglione A, et al. ESR Essentials: using the right scoring system in prostate MRI-practice recommendations by ESUR. Eur Radiol 2024 May 23.
Recommendations on the role of radiologists in the evaluation of male infertility (scrotal imaging) were published by the Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group.
Lotti F, et al. The role of the radiologist in the evaluation of male infertility: recommendations of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology - Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group (ESUR-SPIWG) for scrotal imaging. Eur Radiol 2024 July 31.
Athina Tsili has served as a Guest Editor of Cancers (IF: 4.5) Special Issue: Updates on Imaging of Common Urogenital Neoplasms.
The following papers, written by ESUR members have been published on this issue:
Huang DY, et al. Multiparametric Ultrasound for Focal Testicular Pathology: A Ten-Year Retrospective Review. Cancers 2024;16(13):2309.
Van Vynckt L, et al. Performance of MRI for Detection of ≥ pT1b Disease in Local Staging of Endometrial Cancer. Cancers 2024:16(6):1142.
Panico C, et al. Prediction of the risk of malignancy of adnexal masses during pregnancy comparing subjective assessment and non-contrast MRI score (NCMS) in radiologists with different expertise. Cancers 2023;15(21):5138.
Borrelli A, et al. Standardization of Body Composition Status in Patients with Advanced Urothelial Tumors: The Role of a CT-Based AI-Powered Software for the Assessment of Sarcopenia and Patient Outcome Correlation. Cancers 2023;15(11):2968.
Bellin MF, et al. Update on Renal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis with Novel Imaging Approaches. Cancers 2024;16(10):1926.
Miceli V, et al. Imaging of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: CT, MRI, Radiomic Features and Resectability Criteria. Cancers 2023;15(24):5827.
Pozza C, et al. Multiparametric Ultrasound for Diagnosing Testicular Lesions: Everything You Need to Know in Daily Clinical Practice. Cancers 2023;15(22):5332.
Shakur A, et al. An update on the role of MRI in treatment stratification of patients with cervical cancer. Cancers 2023;15(20):5105.
Bourgioti C, et al.
Manifestations of Ovarian Cancer in Relation to Other Pelvic Diseases by MRI.
Cancers 2023;15(7):2106.
Tsili AC, et al. Imaging of Peritoneal Metastases in Ovarian Cancer Using MDCT, MRI, and FDG PET/CT: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers 2024;16(8):1467.
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The total number of ESUR members is 412, including:
- 375 members
- 37 emeriti/honorary members
If you haven’t done so already, please remember to renew your membership online:
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Yokohama, Japan, 2024
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The ESUR board was pleased to hear that Prof. Evis Sala has received the Honorary Membership from the Japanese Society of Radiology, at JRC 2024, in Yokohama.
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Congratulations to Evis Sala and Michele Bertolotto for these incredible achievements. We are so proud of you!
I want to express my gratitude for taking the time to read this newsletter.
Looking forward to seeing you in Lisbon!
Best wishes,
Athina C. Tsili
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