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New ultrasound imaging technique reliably spots prostate cancer, initial patient trial reveals

A groundbreaking new imaging approach developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University has shown ‘extremely encouraging’ results in early-stage clinical trials on prostate cancer at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ongoing clinical trial demonstrated an initial 94% sensitivity...

Retropubic versus transobturator mid-urethral slings for stress incontinence

Mid-urethral slings are commonly used in the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence. This multicentre, randomised trial aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of the retropubic tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) with the transobturator tension-free vaginal tape (TVT-O) in a...

Study confirms UroShield™ device extremely effective as a bacteriostatic agent

UroShield™ is a breakthrough disposable ultrasound device developed to prevent catheter blockages and biofilm formation, resulting in a reduction in Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and therefore reducing the need for antibiotics, improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.

Clinical Application of Urological Catheters, Devices and Products

This is a very well written and presented reference which brings together the collective experience and knowledge of a multidisciplinary authorship. As a staff nurse in a urology unit that uses catheters and other urological devices on a daily basis,...

Introducing Wystopper from Flexicare

Introducing the new Wystopper from Flexicare – a flexible clear soft stoma stopper designed by a clinician to maintain stoma sites, especially continent urinary diversions and antegrade continence enema (ACE) tracts.

Can dogs smell prostate cancer?

For centuries we have known that man’s best friend has an exceptional sense of smell. ‘Sniffer’ dogs are found in a wide range of roles, including drug and explosive detection as part of airport security, helping emergency services locate survivors...

EAU (European Association of Urology) Masterclass on Focal therapy for localised prostate cancer

Focal Therapy (FT) is a promising treatment option aimed at improving the management of localised prostate cancer. This masterclass will provide you with an extensive review of the rationale for FT, the patient selection modalities and the available energy sources (HIFU, Cryo, IRE, Laser, Brachytherapy). Gain further knowledge and better understand the FT benefits.

RSM (Royal Society of Medicine) Complexity and Complications: Navigating Advanced Prostate Cancer

This year’s RSM Cancer Day will focus on the evolving management of prostate cancer. With emerging evidence supporting radical prostatectomy in oligometastatic disease, the programme will examine patient selection, treatment strategies, and the latest advances for managing advanced-stage cases.

CONTIFORM – Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Year – A discreet easy to use pessary

Contiform, trusted, original and best intra-vaginal device. Loved by patients and clinicians, has been helping women worldwide to manage stress urinary incontinence for 25 years.

Guideline of guidelines – testosterone therapy for testosterone deficiency

The authors conducted an internet search and analysed guidelines for testosterone therapy (TTh) produced by the American Urological Association (AUA), European Association of Urology (EAU), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), British Society of Sexual Medicine (BSSM), Endocrine Society (ES),...

Artists in urology

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/museum). For July/August 2021, I’m joined by Lucy Brooks, Urology Trainee, who was keen...

Transplant urology at Guy’s Hospital: making the most of a year out before specialty training

It was gutting to miss out on urology at national selection on my first attempt. The ST3 application has become increasingly competitive and this means more appointable trainees find themselves looking to plan B. The options available can be daunting...