Ashani Couchman

Collaboration in action. Delighted to be part of the committee that helped deliver this work. Individualised care. SIU Academy academy.siu-urology.org/siu/2025/45th/…

USANZ Members as well as their family and friends are invited to join @BeatBCAus for Anna's Walk in all Australian capital cities on Sunday 17 May 2026 to raise awareness of bladder cancer. For more details and to register, go to: beatbladdercanceraustralia.org.au/annas-walk/

The Daniel Christidis Scholarship, established to honour the memory of our respected and valued SET1 Trainee. This year's recipient is @NiranjanJS, who was presented with the award by Daniel's sister Melissa and brother Mike, at the #USANZ26 Gala Dinner.

At the #USANZ26 Gala Dinner, @USANZUrology recognised the exceptional work of @LydiaJohnsPutra who is now retiring from her role as the Chair of the Board of Urology.

Tonight's final formality is to acknowledge the countless hours of preparation over the past year by #USANZ26 & #ANZUNS26 Convenors & Scientific Chairs. Thank you to @RenuEapen, @DrDevangDesai, Luke Mitchell and Felicity Petricola for their dedication to making the ASM a success.

@USANZUrology So great to see you talent!!

Congratulations to Hussain Arshad who was the winner of the 'Are you the Future of Urology?' Essay Competition Scholarship offered by the @USANZUrology Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Pictured below with Committee Chair, @prasadika at #USANZ26.

On Day 1 of #USANZ26 #ANZUNS26 USANZ Member @DrHenryYao joins international & local experts to consider "Old problems but new solutions" for reconstructive urology & transition care. This is a joint @USANZUrology @ANZUNS_Urology workshop with @DrJustinChee @prasadika @GunterDeWin

ABC News examined PBS funding for continence medications. USANZ Vice-President Ashani Couchman warns the only funded drug (oxybutynin) has concerning side-effects, while alternatives remain unfunded. Watch the segment here: bit.ly/4kJRLpZ @prasadika

Thanks to the scientific committee of #SIU2025Edinburgh for the opportunity to lead the #prostatecancer breakout program! Star-studded co-organisers (@mrsprostate, @KlotzLaurence, @samsimsal, @peterchiu_uro, @GortzMagdalena) made it easy to bring together fantastic content !!

📸 Non-contrast CT is the gold standard for acute flank pain. ✅ Superior to IVU & US ✅ Detects radiolucent stones ✅ Assesses stone density & location 💡 Low-dose CT: high accuracy, less radiation #EAUguidelines #UroStone #EndoUrology uroweb.org/guidelines/uro…

@nickfaurewalker @KingsCollegeLon @Urology_KCH We talk about this so much. Well done Nick and team. Elegant.

Different sub-types of detrusor overactivity do matter. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/na… 🙌 many congrats 🙌 Manisha Teji on her 1st publication. A rising 🌟 More great work from @KingsCollegeLon Surgical sciences BSc programme @Urology_KCH

@damien_bolton @USANZUrology @lawrentschuk @contraline @AmerUrological @Epworth Well done Nathan!

Congratulations to @lawrentschuk from @USANZUrology- the PI on ADAM trial of reversible vasectomy whose team @contraline won the 1st Prize 🏆 at the @AmerUrological NEXUS Innovation Conference in Las Vegas #AUA25 @epworth. Go @USANZUrology!!!

@lawrentschuk @USANZUrology @OconnellProf @AmerUrological @BJUIjournal @Epworth Wonderful!! So great to see!

Gr8 to see @OconnellProf from @USANZUrology being honored for achievements and Global leadership by @AmerUrological #aua25 up in lights on main board outside plenary @BJUIjournal @Epworth

USANZ Member & Past President Prof @OconnellProf recently appeared on the ABC Radio National Health Report with a segment on 'Maintaining sexual function after vaginal surgery'.Helen discussed a new study looking at the clitoris following prolapse surgery abc.net.au/listen/program…

Gender bias resulting in a restriction to Parkinson’s research and extrapolation and accessing DBS before advanced disease progression, Levo dopa subcutaneous delivery - compelling facts at the Parkinson’s Australia National Conference.

We are very encouraged to see that @USANZUrology are now recognising chronic, embedded urinary tract infections. usanz.org.au/info-resources…

Hands-on training at #EAU2025! I'll be offering inflatable penile prosthesis training at 9:30, 12:00, and 15:30 in Blue Area, HOT6. Hands-on experience is crucial in prosthetic urology—excited to mentor fellow surgeons! #surgicaltraining #menshealthexpert @uroweb @UrowebESU

Great to see such a huge turnout for @RenuEapen giving plenary talk on OAB, and noting @USANZUrology meeting in Melbourne next year 28.2-3.3! Thanks @Uroweb for a great conference this year.

Great turnout of European colleagues and @USANZUrology members at combined session this morning @Uroweb Meeting 25. Thanks to all presenters for for contributing to a phenomenal programme that was widely appreciated @RenuEapen @CarmeMir @evanliats @shomik_s