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The emerging role of physician associates in urology

1 November 2015 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatrics, URO - Technology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology
The physician associate (PA) is a new role in the NHS which has expanded across medical and surgical specialties to include urology. In the USA, it has long been an established field of practice where physician assistants work autonomously within...

Prostate cancer nurse specialist shortage: a view from the coal face

5 November 2019 | | URO - Urologic Oncology
Prostate Cancer UK recently reported that there is an impending crisis for men with prostate cancer, simply because the number of nurse specialists available is insufficient for their needs [1]. Background As has been widely reported, the incidence of prostate...

Use of bone windows in urological CT

1 November 2014 | | URO - Uroradiology
Introduction Unenhanced computed tomography of kidneys, ureter and bladder (CTKUB) is the recommended gold standard investigation in patients with acute renal colic. CT urography is now a commonly used technique in the investigation of haematuria, for surgical planning and for...

Prostate cancer: Black men more likely to be diagnosed at later stages

9 January 2025 | Charities, Research & Development
Latest data shows Black men have higher rates of stage 3 or stage 4 prostate cancer diagnoses compared with white men. Black men diagnosed at a later stage in their 60s are 14% less likely to get NICE approved treatment...

Opening doors to difficult conversations: Communication tips from urology Clinical Nurse Specialists

3 July 2026 | | URO - Core Urology
Effective communication lies at the heart of specialist urological cancer care. For clinical nurse specialists and urology nurses, conversations often extend far beyond diagnosis and treatment, encompassing some of the most sensitive and life-changing discussions patients may ever face. Whether...

Marin Marais: Fiddling with bladder stones

8 January 2025 | | URO - Endourology & Stones
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). I’ve known about Marin Marais’ musical composition describing his bladder stone operation for...

The PROMIS trial – time for multi-parametric MRI before a first prostate biopsy

1 March 2017 | | URO - Uroradiology, URO - Urologic Oncology
Whilst the relatively random process of 12 core transrectal ultrasound guided (TRUS) prostate biopsy remains by far the most widely employed approach to prostate cancer diagnosis in the UK, its flaws as a standalone diagnostic strategy are increasingly apparent. TRUS-biopsy...

A time management guide for urologists

1 July 2016 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatrics, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Technology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology
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...

Artificial penile pearls: what every Urologist should know!

1 July 2019 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Infection, URO - Trauma & Emergency
Penile implants are inert objects placed beneath the skin of the penis through an incision. These are variously referred to as Yakuza beads, pearls, ball bearings, speed bumps, penile marbles, inserts, etc. The term ‘penile implant’ described here should not...

Male urethrograms

1 January 2016 |
An ascending urethrogram is the best initial radiographic technique to image a male patient’s urethra and is indicated for strictures, fistulae, trauma and urethral obstruction [1]. It is quick and straightforward to perform and is performed using an 8Fr Foley...

Adrenal incidentalomas: what next?

8 January 2024 | | URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology
An incidentaloma refers to an adrenal lesion >1cm discovered incidentally during radiologic examination. Identifying a malignant and / or functioning lesion is critical for management. However, as the majority of lesions are benign, the challenge is the identification of malignant...

Imaging and surveillance in sporadic renal angiomyolipoma: how and when to monitor effectively

4 March 2025 | | URO - Urologic Oncology
Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) are benign tumours, accounting for approximately 2–3% of all renal neoplasms [1]. Seventy percent of renal AMLs are sporadic, and 20–30% are associated with genetic aetiology. They are composed of smooth muscle, blood vessels, and adipose tissue....