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The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) is the peak membership organisation for urological surgeons and other health professionals working in the field of Urology. For more information go to: https://usanz.org.au/

USANZ was invited to nominate a Speaker for the recent 78th Korean Urological Assocation Meeting in Seoul. The successful candidate was Wenjie Zhong, who presented as part of the opening Plenary. Also in attendance were USANZ President Damien Bolton & USANZ Member Lawrence Kim. bit.ly/4zgalMN

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Media coverage of bladder pain syndrome (BPS) continues with USANZ Vice-President Ashani Couchman speaking on 2GB's Healthy Living program, highlighting the challenges of recognising BPS and bringing attention to an often overlooked cause of pain. Listen to the 2GB Interview omny.fm/shows/health...

Why Bladder Pain Syndrome is Crucially Under-detected - Healthy Living

Dr Ashani Couchman, Urologist and Vice President of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, informs us about a very commonly and yet not very well recognised cause of pain in women.

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Following the recent Trainee Exchange Program update, we’re pleased to share the experiences of USANZ trainees Bishoy Hanna and Jiasian Teh, who attended EUREP 2026 in Prague, with support from USANZ and the AUF. Read their full report here: bit.ly/4zsATdk

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As part of the Trainee Exchange Program, USANZ trainees Mo Li and Tom Clarkson attended the recent Asian Urology Residents’ Course (AURC) and #UAA2026 in Manila made possible through the support of the Australasian Urological Foundation (AUF) Read the full report here: bit.ly/4zoo4AV

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Also at ERUS26,USANZ Member Professor Declan Murphy promoted USANZ 2027 ASM during his Plenary Lecture. Declan highlighted that the International Faculty and news that the Harry Harris Oration will be delivered by former Wallabies captain John Eales AM. Great to see USANZ's ASM on the world stage!

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Congratulations to USANZ Member Dale Wood who was presented with the prestigious Alex Mottrie Award at the the recent @uroweb.org Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) Meeting in Padua, Italy. More than 1,200 delegates attended including approximately 30 representatives from Australia & New Zealand

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month & USANZ Members continue to feature in media discussion of this important public health issue.Starts at 60,published an article with USANZ Genitourinary Oncology SAG Leader Weranja Ranasinghe,as well as a patient Norman Beck startsat60.com/media/norman...

Norman thought his toilet troubles were down to coffee. It turned out to be prostate cancer

Norman Beck thought his urinary troubles were caused by coffee. He shares his prostate cancer experience and why he’s glad he spoke to his GP.

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