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An overview of non-surgical treatment options for Peyronie’s disease

Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a therapeutic challenge despite the availability of several non-surgical and surgical options. Very few of these options are supported by good quality evidence according to the current American and European guidelines [1-3]. The period of plaque...

Frailty in urology – part 1

Part 2 of this topic can be found here Statement of the problem Clinical frailty carries an increased risk of poor health outcomes. The pathological process resulting in frailty is often overlooked and elucidating its aetiology and natural history are...

A guide to local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsy

In the UK, nearly 100,000 men undergo a prostate biopsy annually, a figure projected to double in the next decade [1]. In recent years, we have observed a paradigm shift in urological practice in numerous UK hospitals. The conventional transrectal,...

Neuroendocrine bladder tumour

A 75-year-old male with a history of prostate adenocarcinoma (T3b/T4 N1 M1b, Gleason 4+3) on Zoladex® and enzalutamide, presented with visible haematuria. His prostate specific antigen (PSA) had decreased from 43.6ug/L in December 2022 to 0.02ug/L. He also had a...

SmashUrology: The Question Bank for FRCS (Urol) and FEBU Exam Preparation

SmashUrology is an online educational platform developed specifically to support urology trainees preparing for the FRCS (Urol) and FEBU examinations. Founded by Ibrahim Ibrahim, a senior urology registrar based in Glasgow, the platform was created in response to a lack...

Prostate Scotland launches updated resource to support men considering active surveillance for early prostate cancer

Prostate Scotland has launched an updated patient information booklet focusing on active surveillance. The resource is designed for men newly diagnosed with localised prostate cancer, helping them to understand active surveillance as a management option and supporting informed discussions with...

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

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...

Mo Belal: a journey of perseverance, resilience and representation

In this interview, we have the privilege of speaking with Mr Mo Belal, a leading consultant urologist whose career and life took an extraordinary turn following a spinal injury. Renowned for his expertise and dedication to patient care, Mr Belal...

Potassium citrate in urolithiasis

Kidney stone disease (KSD) is increasing in prevalence globally, with those affected often requiring hospitalisation, diagnostic imaging and intervention [1,2]. The incidences of KSD varies according to several factors including genetics, geographical location, climate, diet and ethnicity [3]. Stone recurrence...

Urodynamics – A quick pocket guide

This is an absolute requisite of a book for anyone in urology whatever their stage of development. For the experienced it provides some useful teaching tips and for the beginner even a cursory read will make you feel like a...

Post-Brexit deal welcomed but leaves future relationship with EU far from settled

This article was originally published EYE NEWS VOLUME 27 ISSUE 6 APRIL/MAY 2021 Rod McNeil breaks down the impact of the Brexit deal on healthcare in the UK, including medicines regulation, research funding, sharing of information and the ability to...

Optimising weight loss advice in obese women with urinary incontinence: a review

Background The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) guidance specifies that women with a body mass index (BMI) of over 30, combined with urinary incontinence or overactive bladder, should be advised to lose weight [1]. A BMI over...