13–15 November 2025 / Funen, Denmark
Naomi Nadler, Urology Resident; Rose Laursen, Urology Resident;
and Stine Hedegaard, Consultant Urologist, Department of Urology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark.
Every November, the urological community of Denmark migrates to the central island Funen for the Annual Meeting of the Danish Urological Society (DUS). The annual event gathers urological clinicians, trainees and researchers. The energy began to build early on 13 November, when the Young Urologists’ Day commenced with the theme ’Let’s Talk About Sex’. Over coffee and morning greetings, the room quickly filled with residents ready for a day that promised equal parts education, curiosity and networking.
The programme unfolded like a urological journey through different life stages: from the physiology behind erectile dysfunction to the delicate challenges of male infertility. Testicular cancer brought the focus to young men in vulnerable transitions, while a lively session on urological care in pregnancy reminded attendees of the specialty’s broad reach. The afternoon shifted to paediatric urology. Themes such as differences in sex development, phimosis and hypospadias were discussed with precision by speakers deeply committed to improving early life outcomes. A thought-provoking talk on gender-affirming surgery brought the day full circle, tying anatomy, identity and surgical innovation together. As the sun set, the society held its general assembly. The book grants were awarded, and the young urologists shared a light meal – the perfect soft landing after an intense and inspiring day.
The main meeting on 14–15 November carried this momentum into a larger arena. Delegates arrived early Friday morning, many reconnecting with colleagues they hadn’t seen since the previous year. After the general assembly and an update on the state of Danish urology, the scientific programme began with a session on bladder dysfunction after cancer treatment. The topic resonated deeply with surgeons and oncologists alike. Later that morning, prostate cancer took centre stage. Long-term trends in incidence, the legacy of prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing and the increase of robot-assisted prostatectomy in multimodal treatment strategies were some of the topics covered.
By lunchtime, the corridors buzzed with discussion. The afternoon brought a shift toward urinary tract infections; first seen through the lens of the microbiologist and then the urologist’s. The first abstract session about functional disorders, stone disease, new treatments of benign prostate hyperplasia and more showcased the breadth of Danish research in benign urology. As the day wound down, a session from colleagues in general surgery and anaesthesia covered bleeding and haemostasis in the operating theatre. The presentation provided a practical, hands-on perspective and emphasised that patient safety relies on close collaboration between teams in the operating room. The evening ended in true DUS tradition: a festive dinner, loud laughter, renewed friendships, and a sense of community that no scheduled programme can fully capture.
Saturday began at the shoreline. As dawn broke, a group of determined delegates walked toward the beach for the customary morning ocean dip. The scientific programme resumed with ’DUS Work in Focus’, a session that stepped back from clinical material to examine life as a urologist. Burnout, fellowships, educational structures and the challenges of safe thromboprophylaxis in modern surgical care were some of the themes discussed. A highly anticipated session on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer followed, diving into the evolving roles of urinary markers and strategies for managing BCG-resistant disease.
The meeting closed with the second abstract session, showcasing research in urooncology, and highlighting the innovation emerging from centres across the country. Across the three days, approximately 40% of DUS members attended the annual meeting of 2025. The days combined science, reflection, camaraderie and the kind of candid conversations that only happen when a specialty gathers under one roof. With 32 abstracts, a full roster of expert speakers, and traditions that ranged from scholarly to playful, the Danish Urological Society once again delivered a meeting that was as memorable as it was academically rich.
