The Endourological Society is one of the major Societies with a strong global presence in the fields of endourology and emerging technologies. The Society supports especially the global diffusion of knowledge and skills in these fields.To further advance the field of endourology and emerging technologies, the implementation of high level basic and clinical scientific research within the Endourological Society is of great importance.

The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES) is an official organ within the Endourological Society responsible for organizing, structuring and favouring a global network on endourological research. The CROES was founded during the World Congress on Endourology meeting 2008 in Shanghai and has been operational for more than eight years now. The CROES council is composed of a Chairperson and 6 international members (2 American, 2 European, 2 Asian). The operational activities will be located in Amsterdam, whereas headquarters of CROES is located in New York (Endourological Society office).

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