About the event
Dear colleagues and friends,
allow us to invite you to participate in the Central European Meeting (CEM25), which will be held on April 25-26, 2025 in Prague. The carefully designed scientific program will present updates from all areas of modern urology while providing ample opportunities for interactive discussions. We have chosen the International Hotel as the venue and I am sure you will appreciate its exceptional character. We look forward to seeing you in Prague in April,
Yours,
President of CEM 2025
Secretary General of CEUS
Program
| Friday, April 25th | ||
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Registration | |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Workshops | Workshop I: Diagnostic approach for lymph nodes in penile cancer ≥ pT1b cN0 cM0 Workshop II: Nephroureterectomy – Indications, when to do lymph node dissection?, surgical technique Workshop III: Treatment of metastatic prostate cancer Workshop IV: Surgical technique based on video presentations: – Robotic radical cystectomy – Hypospadia repair – Robotic/Laparoscopic pyeloplasty Roundtable: Robotic surgery in CEM countries Hands on courses |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Poster walk with food | Moderated poster walk starts at 18:00. Poster viewing from 15:00 – 19:00. Moderators will be specified according to number of posters. |
| 15:30 – 17:30 | CEUS board meeting | |
| Saturday, April 26th | ||
| 08:00 – 08:20 | Welcome and introduction | By president and representatives of national societies |
| 08:20 – 08:30 | Session of invited speakers 1 | Chair: S. F. Shariat (AT), P. Chlosta (PL) Introduction and initial experience with prostate cancer screening program in Czech Republic R. Zachoval (CZ) |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Renal Cancer | Chair: M. Hora (CZ), HU Topic: Surgical approach in complex renal tumour cT1 cN0 cM0 Case + voting 5 min (CZ) Option 1: Open resection (HR) 6 min Option 2: Robot assisted resection (AT) 6 min Option 3: Laparoscopic nephrectomy (HU) 6 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Stone Disease | Chair: PL, HU Topic: Renal pelvis 25 mm stone – RIRS or PNL Case (questions on both: stone diameter, area or volume? Density? Shape?) + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: RIRS – Limitation in stone volume, density, and shape? Pre-stenting no or yes, when? Single use scope or re-usable (CZ) 10 min Option 2: PNL – Limitation in stone volume, density, and shape? Mini PNL or regular PNL? Method of stone disintegration? (SK) 10 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | Session of invited speakers 2 EAU Lecture |
Chair: S. F. Shariat (AT), M. Babjuk (CZ) Stenzl A. (DE) |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Indications and techniques of M-F conversion | M. Fontana (CZ) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Bladder Cancer | Chair: SL, RO Topic: Treatment of T1HG tumour with CIS Case presentation + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Re TURB + BCG treatment (CR) 7 min Option 2: Radical cystectomy upfront (SL) 7 min Option 3: Alternative options (RITE, combination chemo etc.) (CZ) 7 min Discussion and voting 4 min |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Pediatric Urology Vesicoureteral reflux |
Chair: PL, CR Topic: 4Yr girl with continuous antibiotic prophylaxis and repeat UTIs and febrile pyelonephritis Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Conservative approach (HU) 6 min Option 2: Bulking agents (SK) 6 min Option 3: Ureterovesical reimplantation. Optimal technique and approach? (AT) 6 min Discussion and voting 4 min |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Female Urology | Chair: R. Zachoval (CZ), AT Topic: Overactive bladder – what to do, if pharmacological therapy fails? Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Botulinum toxin injection (RO) 10 min Option 2: Neuromodulation J. Krhut (CZ) 10 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | BPH | Chair: SK, PL Topic: 70 Yr man with 120g prostate after 2x urinary retention Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Endoscopic approach is today preferred (Ho:LEP, TUEP) (CZ) 8 min Option 2: Open transvesical prostatectomy is still a valuable approach (RO) 6 min Option 3: Robotic transvesical surgery is the choice (AT) 6 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Andrology | Chair: RO, SL Topic: What to do with a diagnosed varicocele? Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Conservative treatment is standard approach (SL) 10 min Option 2: Surgical methods are safe and preferential. Which is the best? (HU) 10 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch break | |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | 8 Best Posters | Chair: (PL), I. Minčík (SK) Judges for best poster selection: Milan Hora (CZ) (chair), others to be specified Poster: 5 min presentation + 2 min discussion |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Reconstructive Urology | Chair: O. Martha (RO), SK Topic: Failed pyeloplasty Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Endoscopic management (dilation, endopyelotomy) (PL) 10 min Option 2: Reconstruction (redo pyeloplasty/flap/graft) (RO) 10 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Prostate Cancer 1 | Chair: AT, CR Topic: Should a man in the age of 75 with negative DRE have a PSA testing? Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Yes (PL) 10 min Option 2: No (RO) 10 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 15:45 – 16:15 | Prostate Cancer 2 | Chair: Š. Veselý (CZ), AT Debate: Which is the optimal active treatment option for a young man with low risk prostate cancer? Case + voting (CZ) 5 min Option 1: Radical prostatectomy (PL) 10 min Option 2: Organ sparing modalities (AT) 10 min Discussion and voting 5 min |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Coffee break | |
| 16:45 – 18:15 | Country Competition | Chair: M. Babjuk (CZ), I. Sinescu (RO) Judges: A. Stenzl (DE), S. Shariat (AT), M. Hora (CZ), I. Tomašković (HR), P. Nyirády (HU), P. Chlosta (PL), O. Martha (RO), T. Smrkolj (SI), I. Minčík (SK) |
| 18:15 – 18:30 | CEUS lecture from new president | P. Chlosta (PL) |
| 18:30 – 18:45 | Award session: country competition and poster winners | |
| 18:45 – 19:00 | Goodbye and farewell | |
Registration
Registration fees
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Undergraduate student – free
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Urologist from CEUS countries – Residents – 100 EUR
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Physicians – 200 EUR
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Urologist from other than CEUS countries – 250 EUR
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Urologist from other than CEUS countries – Residents – 150 EUR
CEUS countries – Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania
Important dates
- Opening of registration, opening of abstract collection – 1. 12. 2024
- End of abstract collection – 28. 2. 2025
- Closing of registration – 10. 4. 2025
Terms and conditions for abstract submission
The maximum length of the abstract is 300 words (this does not include the title of the paper, the names of the authors and their affiliations and dedications). The abstract of the original work is structured as follows:
Title of the thesis – Authors – Affiliation – Introduction – Material and Methods – Results – Conclusion
Poster preparation
If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to prepare a poster. The poster will be presented printed in A0 portrait format.
Accommodation
As part of the registration, we offer accommodation directly at the Grand Hotel International Prague, where the entire event will take place. If you are interested in staying at this hotel, please fill in the relevant sections during registration.
For other accommodation options, we recommend using search engines such as booking.com, trivago.com, hotels.com etc.
In the immediate vicinity, you will find, for example, the following hotels:
- Hotel Silenzio (https://hotelsilenzio.cz)
- Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/vienna-house/)
- Hotel DAP (https://www.volareza.cz/hotel-dap/)
- Hotel Schwaiger etc.(https://www.hotelschwaiger.cz/)
Venue
Grand Hotel International Prague
Koulova 16
Praha 6
www.hotelint.cz
Transportation to the hotel
By public transport:
Take bus 119 from the airport to Nádraží Veleslavín (about 15-20 minutes).
Change to metro line A (green line) at Nádraží Veleslavín and go in the direction of Depo Hostivař.
Get off at the Dejvická station (3 stops).
From Dejvická, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the Grand Hotel International.
Or you can also take tram 18 from Vítězné náměstí station in the direction of Nádraží Podbaba and get off at Zelená station (2 stops), which is a short walk from the hotel.
By taxi or rideshare:
Taxis and services like Uber are available directly at the airport.
The ride takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.
By airport shuttle:
You can book an airport shuttle service that will drop you directly at the hotel. This option is available at the venue website (registration).
The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes by public transport or 20-30 minutes by car.
By public transport:
From Hlavní nádraží, take metro line C (red line) in the direction of Háje.
Change at Muzeum station to metro line A (green line) in the direction of Nemocnice Motol.
Get off at Dejvická station (5 stops).
Or you can also take tram 26 from Hlavní nádraží to Vítězné náměstí (15 stops).
From Dejvická / Vítězné náměstí, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the Grand Hotel International.
Or you can also take tram 18 from Vítězné náměstí station in the direction of Nádraží Podbaba and get off at Zelená station (2 stops), which is a short walk from the hotel.
By taxi or rideshare:
Taxis and services like Uber are available at the station.
The journey takes about 25-30 minutes by public transport or 15-20 minutes by car , depending on traffic.
The Grand Hotel International is located in the Dejvice district, easily accessible by car. Upon arrival, you’ll see the hotel’s main entrance on Koulova Street. There is a drop-off zone directly in front of the entrance for quick stops or unloading luggage.
Hotel parking:
For parking, the hotel offers a secured parking lot located just behind the building. Guests can enter the parking area from the side street, and signs will direct you towards the entrance. Parking is paid, and the reception desk can provide details about rates and availability.
Parking spots are limited, so it is advisable to check with the hotel in advance to ensure a space.
Street parking:
You can find public street parking around the hotel, particularly on Koulova Street and nearby side streets. These spaces are usually part of the city’s paid parking zones (blue and green zones). The blue zone is typically reserved for residents, while the green zone allows for longer-term paid parking.
You can pay for parking via the mobile app or parking meters located along the street. Make sure to check the signs for specific hours and fees, as parking is often restricted during peak hours or to residents with permits.
Nearby public parking lots:
There are several public parking garages and lots in the Dejvice area, including one at Vítězné náměstí, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. These lots usually offer hourly or daily parking rates.
It is recommended to check the availability and fees beforehand, especially during busy times. Street parking can be limited, so using public transport or reserving a spot in the hotel’s lot might be more convenient.
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