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‘Man van’ launched to speed up cancer diagnosis and improve healthcare access
The ‘Man Van’, an innovative new outreach programme, was launched in March this year to provide free health checks for men and boost early diagnosis of prostate and other urological cancers. The mobile health clinic will visit workplaces and churches...Prostate Cancer UK: PSA Consensus Conference 2024
During the conference, you'll get up-to-date information on the latest consensus regarding the PSA blood test. You'll also be able to discuss the diagnostic process for secondary care and learn how to proactively manage conversations about prostate health with patients who are at higher risk. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, interact with peers, and apply what you learn through engaging case studies. 9am – 12.30pmAqua Medical: LATP Prostate Biopsy with Perino-Flex
Join renowned urologist Mr Ahmed Ali & Colleagues for an intensive hands-on LATP (Local Anesthesia Transperineal) Training Course featuring the groundbreaking Pernio-Flex, the world’s first prostate biopsy guide with angulation. Designed for urology professionals eager to enhance biopsy precision and patient comfort, this course covers every aspect of LATP technique using Pernio-Flex’s innovative design, which enables precise angulation for improved accuracy and accessibilityProstate Cancer UK: Towards Equity: Exploring Prostate Cancer Disparities Experienced by Black Men - data and evidence mini conference (Free)
We will delve into why Prostate Cancer UK is exploring health inequalities, starting with Black men and highlight valuable research findings and challenges in health inequalities space, with keynote speaker Dr Tom Cowling, who will share his insights from the latest England and Wales NPCA State of the Nation Report, including sociodemographic and tumour data from England. From 1.30 pm - 4.30pmRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: Core Skills in Urology Course Module 3 & 4
This two-day course aimed at CT2 - ST4 level trainees uses lectures, tutorial discussion groups and practical sessions with a variety of ‘hands on’ models. The course aims to provide junior urology trainees with hands-on practical training in basic peno-scrotal surgery, and introduce them to urodynamics as well as renal and prostate ultrasound. The course offers ample opportunity for practice to augment local training programmes. This course is very kindly supported by Fujifilm, Albyn Medical and BXTA.
Day-case monopolar and bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate
The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of performing monopolar (mTURP) and bipolar transurethral resection of prostate (bTURP) as a day-case. This was a prospective two-centre study. One centre performed day-case mTURP (group M) and...Clear cell urothelial carcinoma: a highly aggressive morphological variant in the bladder and upper urinary tract
Clear cell urothelial carcinoma (CCUC) is a rare morphological variant of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). It can occur anywhere along the urothelial tract and is characterised histologically by high grade carcinoma with an abundance of clear, glycogen-rich cytoplasm [1]. Alternative...
Urological Cancer Management
This was all in all a pretty good read. It covers a wide range of topics authoritatively and with a degree of confidence that allows for quite a focused discussion on a range of malignancies from adrenal glands to penile...
Nomograms – is it hide and seek?
Everyday new decision-making aids are being developed due to various advances in software technology. This article from the UK makes very interesting reading. The word ‘nomogram’ is derived from the Greek word translated as ‘law line’ or ‘alignment chart’. The...
MRI scans and cardiac devices
There is an increasing use of MRI in many urological disorders e.g. prostate cancer and renal cancer. Many patients with cardiac pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) are denied access to MRI scans due to safety concerns. MRI is given...
Prostate cancer and an electronic nose
So far the transrectal ultrasound guided (TRUS) biopsy has been the ‘gold standard’ for diagnosing prostate cancer. However, it is invasive and can lead to complications, so there is a need for new non-invasive diagnostic tools to avoid unnecessary biopsy...
