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Probe-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy of the Urinary Tract: The Technique

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Published on: January 10, 2013

The Third Endourological Society Census Report.

Elizabeth A Baldwin¹, Mordechai Duvdevani², Necole M Streeper³

¹Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California, USA.

Journal of Endourology

|May 25, 2026

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The Endourological Society (ES) survey reveals broad international engagement and significant professional development impact. Suggestions include encouraging younger physician participation and enhancing virtual connectivity for global members.

Keywords:

annual report censuses minimally invasive surgical procedures surveys and questionnaires

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Published on: January 10, 2013

Area of Science:

Urology
Endourology
Medical Society Research

Background:

The Endourological Society (ES) conducts annual surveys to understand and meet member needs.
This article presents findings from the third annual ES membership census.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the findings of the third annual membership survey of the Endourological Society.
To inform the society's strategies for meeting member needs.

Main Methods:

A 39-question Qualtrics survey was distributed to ES members.
Survey data covered demographics, engagement, and the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology (WCET).
Responses were analyzed to guide the society's response to member needs.

Main Results:

A 26.5% response rate (458/1730 members) was achieved.
Respondents were predominantly male (91.5%), aged 50.2 years, with 63% completing fellowships.
Common procedures included complex retrograde endoscopy (83%) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (76%); 89% participated in research.
96.3% felt the ES impacted their professional development.

Conclusions:

The ES demonstrates broad international involvement and significantly impacts members' professional development.
Areas for increased impact include encouraging younger physician participation.
Improving meeting locations, reducing session overlap, and enhancing virtual/language services can boost global participation.