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The PROMIS trial – time for multi-parametric MRI before a first prostate biopsy

1 March 2017 | | URO - Uroradiology, URO - Urologic Oncology
Whilst the relatively random process of 12 core transrectal ultrasound guided (TRUS) prostate biopsy remains by far the most widely employed approach to prostate cancer diagnosis in the UK, its flaws as a standalone diagnostic strategy are increasingly apparent. TRUS-biopsy...

Prostate cancer in men of African heritage: understanding the risk and prognostic factors

2 July 2025 | | URO - Urologic Oncology
Prostate cancer (PCa) represents a major public health concern and is recognised as one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related deaths. It is the second most common malignancy among men globally after lung...

Mesh in urological surgery in the UK – background, reviews and current status

1 May 2019 | | URO - Infection, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Neurourology
All UK urologists, unless they have been on a 10-year silent retreat, are by now aware of the controversy surrounding surgical use of mesh in general and urological / urogynaecological use of mesh for the surgical treatment of stress urinary...

Urology: a missed opportunity for medical students

1 September 2014 | | URO - Core Urology
For those of us lucky enough to have medical students attached to our teams at some time during their undergraduate training, the opportunity undoubtedly represents a refreshing chance to teach well-educated and enthusiastic clinicians at the very start of their...

The value of Urolink: an OOPE experience

1 May 2019 | | URO - Core Urology
I was fortunate enough to be able to take some time out of my training after ST5 to pursue an Out Of Programme Experience (OOPE) year. During the Urolink meeting at the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) 2017 conference...

Feeling like a fraud — imposter syndrome: what it is and what to do about it

17 April 2024 | | URO - Core Urology
Have you ever been plagued by feelings of incompetence despite evidence to the contrary, then this article is for you. Dr Dunay Schmulian provides insight into imposter syndrome and what to do about it. Excerpt 1 Consultant:That was excellent, and...

The bulbocavernosus reflex

6 January 2023 | | URO - Neurourology
Despite its first discovery predating the early-1940s, clinical application of the bulbocavernosus reflex (BCR) has been limited to date. The BCR traditionally involves contraction of the bulbo- and ischiocavernosus pelvic floor muscles, often referred to as the ‘bulbocavernosus muscle’, in...

Black men are more at risk from prostate cancer, but we won’t let it stay that way – an update from Prostate Cancer Research

4 May 2023 | | URO - Urologic Oncology
- CHARITY FOCUS - Focusing on all of disease characteristics, societal factors, and better communication gives us real potential to fix a disparity that has persisted for too long. When it comes to health inequity, the numbers are stark. Black...

Prostate cancer now England’s most common cancer

28 January 2025
Prostate cancer cases overtook those of breast cancer by thousands in both 2022 and 2023, according to Prostate Cancer UK analysis of NHS data. Huge increase shows that more men than ever before are learning about their risk and taking...

Urology around the world: An overview of healthcare in Germany

7 November 2024 | | URO - Andrology, URO - Basic Science Research, URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Infection, URO - Neurourology, URO - Paediatrics, URO - Core Urology, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology, URO - Technology, URO - Trauma & Emergency, URO - Urologic Oncology, URO - Uroradiology
Germany boasts a highly developed and comprehensive healthcare system, renowned for its quality and accessibility. The urology landscape in the country mirrors this overall excellence, characterised by a well-structured network of specialists, advanced technology, and a strong emphasis on patient-centered...

BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting 2023

19 June 2023 -21 June 2023
Day 1 Highlights by: Omer Abdalla, Urology ST6 - Wirral University Teaching Hospitals, Mersey BSoT Trainee's rep (@Omer_Uro1). BAUS 2023 began last night with a wonderful welcome reception at the Birmingham Library, where urologists from throughout the UK met again,...

In conversation with Tamsin Greenwell

5 December 2024 | URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology
We were delighted to chat with Tamsin Greenwell, Consultant Urological Surgeon at University College London Hospital and Chair of the United Kingdom Continence Society. Can you tell us a little bit about what attracted you to the field of urology...