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Demanding cases or nightmares in uro-oncology? Jan/Feb 2022

When less is more: percutaneous biopsy and tumour seeding in papillary renal cell carcinoma Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounted for 2.2% of new cancer diagnoses worldwide in 2018 with over 400,000 new cases and 175,098 deaths [1]. The majority of...

Neuromodulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction – an ICS update

Non-invasive and invasive electro-stimulation techniques have been extensively studied in the treatment of lower urinary tract and bowel dysfunction, including overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), non-obstructive chronic urinary retention, faecal incontinence and chronic pelvic pain. Currently, the most common indication for...

LUTS update

Case study A 70-year-old, generally fit and well male attends your outpatient clinic. He has experienced a gradual deterioration in his voiding over the last few months. Specifically, he reports hesitancy, poor flow and nocturia. He denies visible haematuria. His...

An inconvenient truth: reflections on the NHS

“What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” The above is a quote attributed to Mark Twain from the 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, which follows Al...

Assessment and management of percutaneous nephrostomies

Nephrostomies are a valuable uroradiological intervention which enables drainage of the obstructed kidney, amongst other indications. Complications associated with nephrostomies following placement are not uncommon, with re-presentation to the emergency department or surgical emergency unit. In this review we will...

British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training research collaborative: A BURST of ideas and endeavours

The British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training (BURST) research collaborative was founded in 2015 with the aim of creating research opportunities for urology trainees in the UK. It was built on early foundations laid out by the Thames Research Urologists...

From overseas to the UK: initial impressions

A few years ago we published stories from three international medical graduates detailing their experience of working as registrars in the UK (https://www.urologynews.uk.com/education/trainees-forum/post/initial-impressions-of-urology-in-the-uk-from-overseas-trainees). Here are three new countries and three new opinions. Dinelle Sirjuesingh, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago...

The Royal Marsden: Fundamentals of Bladder Cancer for Nurses and AHPs

Introducing the fundamentals of bladder cancer; including signs and symptoms, diagnosis, types of disease and management. The day will feature the role of the nurse at different stages of the pathway. We have expert clinical speakers to deliver the session along with sessions run by our expert patients.

STRIVE Academic Centre: Urology Clinical Skills Simulation

@ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This simulation based course will provide knowledge and understanding of urological clinical skills to help you become more confident in managing common urological issues.

ECA2024 (European Congress of Andrology)

This biennial event represents a pivotal gathering within the European Academy of Andrology, focusing on male health across disciplines such as andrology, urology, and fertility treatments including two symposia co-organised with ESAU. It offers a platform for professionals to discuss the latest scientific advancements and clinical practices.

EUSC (Emirates Urological Society) Conference

EUSC 2024 Scientific Committee presents to you education content from cutting-edge research to clinical best practices, the program will be curated to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for all including Plenary Sessions, Workshops and Courses, Abstracts Sessions, Video Presentations, Live Surgery Sessions and many more.

Penile cancer: a practical approach

Penile cancer is rare and accounts for less than 1% of all new cancer cases in males in the UK, with around 640 new cases diagnosed every year [1]. In England and Wales, the annual incidence is between 1.2 and...