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Intravesical instillation of chemotherapy before radical surgery for upper UTUC

Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare but increasingly prevalent form of urothelial cancer, accounting for 5–10% of cases, with an annual incidence of two to three cases per 100,000 individuals in Western Europe. Radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) with...

PROSPACKS supports prostate cancer patients starting treatment in Scotland

Men across Scotland undergoing treatment for prostate cancer can benefit from new care and support packs thanks to a project by charity Prostate Scotland and long-term funder, the Grand Lodge of Scotland. PROSPACKS – tailored packs for men beginning radiotherapy,...

The Prostate Cancer Foundation awards more than $6 million to promising young investigators to advance prostate cancer research

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) announced that its 2024 Young Investigator Award programme has awarded a total of $6.3 million in funding to 30 promising next-generation researchers conducting innovative prostate cancer research. The PCF programme, now in its 27th year,...

The Future of Prostate Cancer Imaging: What’s Next?

The pioneering charity Prostate Cancer Research convened industry leaders, NHS experts and patients for a webinar exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming prostate cancer imaging and clinical pathways. The session provided valuable insights for healthcare professionals seeking innovative approaches...

Why defining and managing DUST matters in endourology

In endourology, defining ‘DUST’ and optimising its management is vital for improving stone-free rates (SFR) and reducing complications. Residual fragments, even those ≤4mm, can act as a nidus for infection, obstruction, and recurrence. Studies have shown that 30% of patients...

FANS f-URS with mPCNL for 2–3cm renal stones

Flexible ureteroscopy (f-URS) has undergone substantial evolution with the introduction of flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths (FANS), expanding its applicability to larger renal calculi. Although mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) remains a standard treatment for 2–3 cm renal stones, uncertainty...

ERUS25 (22nd Meeting of the EAU Robotic Urology Section)

ERUS25 is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to robotic urology, a highly dynamic meeting that also offers the opportunity to meet colleagues in robotic urology from across the world. The programme of the meeting is focussed on practical instructions on robotic...

ABC (Action Bladder Cancer) UK Annual Nurses Education Day: Understanding Bladder Cancer and the Latest Developments

Action Bladder Cancer UK is holding its next annual Nurses’ Education Day for Urology Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists in Birmingham on Friday 5th September 2025. This is ABC UK’s fourth full day education event for nurses, following the success...

NICE - what we need to know?

The National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) reached 17 years old in April 2016. As clinicians, we are reading and discussing NICE guidelines on a daily basis in multidisciplinary team meetings. NICE is always in the news, whether...

23rd Meeting of the EAU Robotic Urology Section

The programme of the meeting will focus on practical instructions on robotic surgery through live surgery sessions, case discussions and State-of-the-Art lectures. There will also be opportunities for industry sessions, ESU Courses and a Technology Forum. The ERUS meeting is...

46th Congress of the Société Internationale d'Urologie (SIU–EUS 2026)

The 46th SIU Congress in Florence will continue the Society’s tradition of providing a global audience with a platform for advances in urological education and research. The SIU is steadfast in its mission to bring together an internationally diverse group...

JCST, GMC, HEE and SACs: how this alphabet soup translates into a seven-year urology training programme

As many trainees will know, and I count myself among them, there are a plethora of organisations involved in our training. Most of us will be familiar with our deaneries, the haven we return to once a month for our...