The Prostate Cancer Training and Update Day will provide cancer specialists and associates healthcare professionals a chance to hear from national and international experts on the latest prostate cancer diagnosis and management.
This in-person only programme will be of interest to consultants, trainees of all grades, SAS clinicians and specialist nurses in urology, oncology, radiology and pathology.
This half day session on Children with Additional Needs looks at the normal acquisition of bowel and bladder control, and the obstacles that may arise. Using the tools available on the ERIC website, we will explore the importance of assessment of bladder and bowel health and of readiness for toilet training, and how to apply what we learn to design individual toileting programmes.
Countless epidemiological studies have established the frequent occurrence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and the significant burden these symptoms incur. For the most part of the past three decades, there has been an overwhelming focus on detrusor overactivity (DO)...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in both community and healthcare settings, leading to frequent antibiotic use. They range widely in severity, from mild cases like cystitis to severe, potentially life-threatening conditions such as...
As an ST8 trainee in paediatric general surgery and urology, I had firmly decided on subspecialisation in paediatric urology. Whilst preparing for the dreaded final Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP), the all-important question of “What next?” came to the...
Biomarkers play an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of urothelial cancer (UC), with PD-L1, FGFR, and MMR proteins being the most clinically established. These biomarkers, derived from histological specimens, guide therapeutic decisions for bladder cancer (BCa) and upper...
“One day. One ride. Twenty-four hours of distinguished gentlemen circling the globe – together.” Edinburgh and the Lothians enjoyed a spectacle of polished chrome, pressed tweed and unmistakable good humour on Sunday 17 May, as the 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride...
Welcome from the Honorary Secretary I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you as we gear up for what promises to be an enriching and enlightening conference experience. On behalf of Mo Belal,...
SIU Congresses are the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and learn from world-renowned experts. To facilitate the education and training of urologists, SIU offers a merit-based scholarship for select residents / fellows from countries the World Bank classifies as...
In the United Kingdom, almost 10,500 new cases of bladder cancer were identified in 2013, with over 5000 deaths in 2012 [1]. Seventy percent of new cases will be non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) at diagnosis and therefore will be...
Often, men’s health gets overlooked. Studies show that men, particularly between the ages of 15 and 60, rarely seek medical help. So, when they do, it’s important that we are able to provide them with the best possible care. If...
A group of MPs have called on the government to intervene over what they describe as the “rationing” of continence products across the NHS, warning that thousands of patients are being left without adequate support and may be costing the...