Journal Reviews

Effect of collimation on radiation dose during ureteroscopy

1 November 2016 | | Endourology and Stones | Ureteroscopy, image intensifier, dosimetry, X-ray, radiation protection

Over 60,000 ureteroscopies are performed annually in the UK. During these procedures radiation is used and there are concerns regarding the cumulative dose during a surgeon’s career. Common ways to minimise the dose to the theatre team are wearing lead...

Radiation in paediatric urology – PURSE study

1 November 2016 | | Paediatric Urology | diagnostic techniques, urological, endoscopy, nephrolithiasis, pediatrics, radiation exposure

Urological operative procedures often use fluoroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of stone disease and structural anomalies. Paediatric tissues are sensitive to the effects of ionising radiation. Paediatric radiation safety has gained concerns due to the possible long-term effects such as...

Impact of adjuvant radiation therapy on urinary continence recovery after radical prostatectomy

1 January 2015 | | Urologic Oncology | Adjuvant radiation therapy, Prostate cancer, Radical prostatectomy, Urinary continence

The functional side-effects of both radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy for prostate cancer are well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate if there was a significant worsening in recovery of urinary continence in those undergoing radical prostatectomy followed...

Patient-reported outcomes after prostate cancer treatment

1 January 2015 | | Urologic Oncology | Prostate cancer, patient-reported outcomes, incontinenc, erectile dysfunction, radiation, Internet, survivorship care plan

This study used the survivorship (LIVESTRONG) care plan tool to identify patient-reported toxicities that occurred following treatment for prostate cancer. All patients had undergone treatments, which were considered to have similar oncological endpoints. The tool asked patients questions with regard...