European Association of Urology Pocket Guidelines 2021

Over the course of the past year, we have faced a truly unprecedented healthcare crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resources and capacity of health systems around the world and our normal working patterns have been radically altered. Despite these challenges, the EAU Guidelines Office has continued to function and we are honoured to present the 2021 edition of the European Association of Urology (EAU) Guidelines. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Guidelines Office who have worked tirelessly over the course of the past twelve months to make this update possible. The EAU Guidelines remain the most comprehensive, continuously updated, guidelines available for urologists and clinicians from related specialties. Last year an additional burden was placed on panel members over and above the yearly update of the EAU Guidelines. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Guidelines Office Rapid Reaction Group (GORRG), composed of highly experienced Board and Panel members was established. The GORRG groups initial remit was to provide rapid guidance, underpinned by the best knowledge available, on adapting EAU Guidelines recommendations to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the efforts of all panel members, the publication of the EAU Adapted Guidelines for the COVID-19 Era was achieved in a very short period and published in April 2020. Moving forward, the GORRG will expand on their initial remit to address a wider range of important topics directly impacting urological practice. For the 2021 edition of the EAU Guidelines, we are proud to present two new EAU Guidelines on Non-Neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and Urethral Strictures. The Guidelines on Non-Neurogenic Female LUTS provide a concise overview of the evidence-base related to assessment and treatment of female LUTS as reflected in clinical practice and expands on the previous EAU Incontinence Guideline. The Guidelines on Urethral Strictures aim to provide a comprehensive overview of urethral strictures management in male, female and transgender patients. The yearly publication of the EAU Guidelines would not be possible without the unwavering support of the EAU Executive Committee and Management team, our highly valued Guidelines Panels and young Guidelines Associates, the Guidelines Office Staff, our EAU membership and every user of the Guidelines globally. So, on behalf of the EAU Guidelines Office Board, thank you for your support and inspiration. We hope you enjoy using the 2021 update of the EAU Guidelines! Prof. Dr. James N’Dow Chair EAU Guidelines Office Prof. Dr. Maria Ribal Vice-chair EAU Guidelines Office Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer Urothelial carcinomas of the upper urinary tract Muscle-invasive and metastatic bladder cancer Primary urethral carcinoma Prostate cancer Renal cell carcinoma Testicular cancer Penile cancer Non-neurogenic male LUTS, including benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) Non-neurogenic female LUTS Neuro-urology Male sexual and reproductive health Urological infections Urolithiasis Bladder stones Paediatric urology Urological trauma Urethral strictures Chronic pelvic pain Renal transplantation Thromboprophylaxis in urological surgery