EUCanScreen Project Participants Held the "Minimally Invasive Technologies in Urology" Conference, Presenting the Project and Discussing the Importance of Improving Cancer Screening Programs

The scientific and practical conference “Minimally Invasive Technologies in Urology” took place in Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The event was organized by the Association of Urologists of Ukraine with the support of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, the Institute of Urology named after Academician O.F. Vozianov, the P.L. Shupyk National University of Health of Ukraine, and the Public Health Center. The event gathered over 700 participants, with nearly 450 joining online. Physicians and experts discussed key challenges and modern solutions in the field of urology.

Professor Oleksandr Shuliak, Vice President of the Association of Urologists of Ukraine, noted that modern urological practice faces numerous challenges, particularly the increasing incidence of prostate cancer.

“An important task is the implementation of the best European practices and international cooperation, which will contribute to improving the quality of diagnosis and treatment, as well as expanding patient access to modern medical technologies,” added Professor Shuliak.

During the conference, participants discussed the implementation of the European Joint Action on Cancer Screening (EUCanScreen) project, which was launched in June 2024 in Ukraine and the European Union countries. EUCanScreen is a European initiative aimed at ensuring the sustainable implementation of high-quality cancer screening and is being carried out under the EU4Health program.

Oleksandr Yurchenko, Deputy General Director of the Public Health Center, emphasized that the implementation of EUCanScreen in Ukraine helps reduce cancer incidence and mortality by expanding access to early detection and prevention services for oncological diseases.

Additionally, the conference addressed approaches to the treatment of kidney cancer and non-invasive bladder cancer. Experts shared the latest research and treatment developments in these areas and discussed ways to improve the quality of life for patients with metastatic bladder cancer.

Special attention was given to the issue of urinary incontinence treatment. Conference participants reviewed the European Association of Urology guidelines and discussed the most effective treatment approaches.

The event concluded with a discussion on modern approaches to bladder cancer treatment, where physicians presented clinical cases and deliberated on how new research could enhance the quality of medical care.

The conference marked another significant step in the development of urology, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of urological diseases in Ukraine.