An amateur’s trek into the Urology Boot Camp
Driven by a strong desire to pursue a career in medicine, I was lucky to get an opportunity to attend the Urology Boot Camp at Leeds while still in sixth form. Although urology is a postgraduate specialty, I wanted to...
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This is a one and a half day practical course, ideal for Urology Trainees who are already undertaking or about to start training in endoscopic urology. The emphasis during the course will be hands-on training mainly on restructured animal tissue models and also Thiel embalmed human cadavers, whilst the relevant key clinical elements will be addressed by the experts in the subject areas. The course will be taught by consultant urologists. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences.
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A special joint Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society and the Emirates Urological...
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This two-day course aimed at CT2 - ST4 level trainees uses lectures, tutorial discussion groups and practical sessions with a variety of 'hands on' models. The course aims to provide junior urology trainees with hands on practical training in basic endoscopic urological surgery offering the opportunity for practice that will augment local training programmes.
Localised renal cancer
Case 1 A 56-year-old lady is referred to the urology clinic after the GP conducted an ultrasound abdomen for deranged liver function tests and found a renal lesion. She is otherwise fit and well. Figure 1. What is the sensitivity...
Full DetailsBridging the gap: the role of ASiT and BSoT in inspiring the next generation of urologists
Urology is a highly technical, rapidly evolving specialty and yet under-represented. At a time of significant innovation driven by advances in minimally invasive surgery, endourology and robotics, it is more important than ever to ensure a strong pipeline of motivated...
Full DetailsWhich kidney to remove? – The urine separator
In this series of articles, I am going to show you some of the exhibits contained in the Museum of Urology, hosted on the BAUS website (www.baus.org.uk) this time helped by Hamza, one of our Leicester registrars who I recently...
Full DetailsUrology Podcasts and NotebookLM
Podcasts, downloadable or streamable digital audio / video shows, have surged in popularity over the last five years due to the ubiquity of smartphones, high-speed mobile networks, and accessible content creation technology. They offer on-the-go access to expert discussions, clinical...
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We were delighted to chat to Ahmed Ali about the journey to pursing a...
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We were delighted to chat with Tamsin Greenwell, Consultant Urological Surgeon at University College...
Urine leak post partial nephrectomy: a case for lower tract before upper tract
Partial nephrectomy has become the standard of care in the management of small renal masses. It is a vital tool in maximising nephron preservation and oncological control for patients. It has been shown to produce equivalent oncological outcomes to radical...
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The charity Bladder & Bowel UK has this week released the findings of a...
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A new scientific study has identified a new molecular biomarker that could help doctors...
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Action Bladder Cancer UK (ABC UK) is delighted to announce that the winner of...
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In September 2025, The Prostate Project, a Guildford-based volunteer-led charity, will launch a £250,000...
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The world’s leading medical defence organisation providing long-term protection against the potentially ruinous costs...
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Lamidey Noury Medical is a French based factory with over 70 years of surgical...
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Most testicular cancers present with a painless lump on the testes, and most are...
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Radical surgical treatment of prostate cancer has become minimally invasive owing to robotic assisted...
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Treatment of prostate cancer in renal transplant recipients is challenging due to a lack...