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From separation to collaboration: the future of urology

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The future of urology holds promising new technologies but also a challenging increase in urological care needs. To translate emerging technologies and medical advances into use and accommodate the growing demand for urological services, we need strong collaboration with other health-care professionals within urology, other medical specialties and the community that surrounds our profession.

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    Alexander B. Nolsøe, Peter B. Østergren, Christian Fuglesang S. Jensen & Mikkel Fode

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A.B.N. and M.F. researched data for article. A.B.N., P.B.Ø., C.F.S.J. and M.F. made substantial contributions to discussion of content. A.B.N. wrote the manuscript. P.B.Ø., C.F.S.J. and M.F. reviewed and edited the manuscript before submission.

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European Association of Urology (EAU) patient information: https://uroweb.org/education/learning-resources/patient-information/

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Urology Week: https://urologyweek.org/what_is_urology/urology-week/

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Nolsøe, A.B., Østergren, P.B., Jensen, C.F.S. et al. From separation to collaboration: the future of urology. Nat Rev Urol 16, 633–634 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-019-0241-z

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