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The expanding indications for ureteroscopy – ad maiora!

The management of urolithiasis is becoming a Herculean task for healthcare providers worldwide. The incidence of stone disease is rising, with predicted lifetime risk of 12% in males and 6% in females [1]. This rise relates to both improving imaging...

ICS updates on continence care: what’s hot in physiotherapy after 80 years?

Origins of pelvic floor physiotherapy Physiotherapy, and in particular pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is nowadays first-line management for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). PFMT is originally attributed to Dr Arthur Kegel, hence the term Kegel exercises. Indeed, he was the...

Health-related quality of life in men with corrected hypospadias

More and more studies on long-term outcomes of paediatric operations are being published, many of which concentrate on health-related quality of life (HRQol) scores. This paper compared 45 men with corrected hypospadias (mean age 26.2 years +/- 5.1 years) with...

The value of Urolink: an OOPE experience

I was fortunate enough to be able to take some time out of my training after ST5 to pursue an Out Of Programme Experience (OOPE) year. During the Urolink meeting at the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) 2017 conference...

Role of emergency ureteroscopy in the management of ureteric stones

Emergency ureteroscopy for all acute stone patients is not widespread in the UK but this is not the case elsewhere. In Auckland, New Zealand, it is commonly carried out in the emergency setting to reduce pressure on elective lists and...

EMS Percutaneous surgery with Swiss LithoClast® Trilogy

Dr. Vitor Cavadas, consultant urologist at CHUdSA Hospital, cannot wait to share his expertise and answer all your questions during lectures and even while he is operating.

Artificial intelligence in bladder cancer diagnostics

Bladder cancer (BCa), ranking as the 10th most common cancer worldwide, poses a significant health burden with high morbidity and mortality [1]. Timely tumour detection and accurate evaluation are crucial for effective management, as the prognosis is dependent on the...

The role of conservative renal colic treatment

Acute renal colic is a common emergency condition, which can arise from a variety of underlying conditions that affect the urinary tract, but it is usually associated with the passage of ureteral stones. Before considering expectant management or active intervention,...

EMS Flexible Ureteroscopy and Percutaneous Surgery Masterclass

The Masterclass comprises a combination of didactic presentations, as-live surgery presentations, and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips and tricks, and the medical management of stone patients.

EMA Stone management with Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery (ECIRS)

The Masterclass comprises a combination of didactic presentations, as-live surgery presentations, and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips and tricks, and the medical management of stone patients.

EMS Stone management with Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery (ECIRS)

The Masterclass comprises a combination of didactic presentations, as-live surgery presentations, and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips and tricks, and the medical management of stone patients.

EMS Endoscopic Stone removal using Swiss LithoClast® Trilogy

The Masterclass comprises a combination of didactic presentations, as-live surgery presentations, and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips and tricks, and the medical management of stone patients.