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A time management guide for urologists
Good time management is thought to not only reduce stress, but to improve personal efficiency, service delivery, clinical effectiveness and patient care. It was Benjamin Franklin in the 18th Century who originally made the link between success and the proper...EMS Prostate Enucleation by TFL – Step by Step Guide
The EMS and Metro Specialist Hospital teams in Malaysia are thrilled to welcome you to our 1.5- day program that focuses on advanced techniques for BPH by TFL. During this session, you will have the opportunity to attend didactic presentations and observe live cases showcasing surgical techniques, helpful tips and tricks, and medical management strategies for stone patients.EMS Successful PCNL with the Swiss LithoClast® Trilogy Max
EMS and the Hospital team of Prof. Thomas Knoll in Sindelfingen, Germany are delighted to have you for our 1-day program focused on advanced techniques performing a successful PCNL. The session comprises a combination of didactic presentations and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips & tricks, and medical management of stone patients.
Emergency department revisits for patients with ureteral stones
The authors aimed to identify clinical predictors for emergency department (ED) revisits in patients diagnosed with ureteral stones. Patients presenting between 2010 and 2013 were included. Those who were admitted at the initial presentation were excluded. CT scans were reviewed...
Kidney stone basketing forces unmasked
Ureteral avulsion is the most dreaded situation for any urologist to be faced with. Although uncommon, with rates of ureteroscopy on the increase, the potential for this serious complication should also be recognised. To avoid such serious complications, smart devices...
Time for tea
Kidney stone disease can be related to genetic, biochemical, and dietary factors. Much has been said about the link between tea and coffee consumption and risks of urinary stone formation. This is a systematic review using the PRISM statement with...
SWL for renal stones – a new index
Shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment is a common, non-invasive urology procedure used for kidney stones nearly every day throughout the UK. In this study the team evaluated factors affecting treatment success of SWL treatment. The prospective data were collected from 2013...Management of lower urinary tract foreign bodies
Of all the urological emergencies presenting to the emergency department, perhaps one of the most technically challenging cases is the patient with a foreign body in the genitourinary (GU) tract. A wide variety of GU foreign bodies have been reported...In conversation with Jo Cresswell
We were delighted to catch up with Jo Cresswell, Vice-President of BAUS, about her career highlights and views on urology in general. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of urology and what...Urology ST3 interview update and top tips
This article, written by a Urology ST3 from the West of Scotland Deanery, aims to give the reader an insight into the ST3 interview process along with some helpful hints for those about to undertake the challenge. The aims of...
MRI targeted transperineal prostate biopsy: a local anaesthetic approach
Transperineal template biopsy remains the gold standard investigation in diagnosis of prostate cancer. Data from the PROMIS study demonstrated the low sensitivity of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy as a diagnostic tool, and highlighted the need for a better diagnostic pathway....
