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The History Display BAUS 2026
The Museum of Urology at BAUS History Display is back! Whilst the BAUS annual meeting was held in Birmingham it had not been possible to put on the display of instruments and artefacts, which had previously been a fixture at...Is laparoscopic urological training in Sub-Saharan Africa a goal worth pursuing? Observations from my experience with IVUmed in Senegal
Laparoscopic surgery has developed at an unimaginable pace over the last three decades. The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed by Dr Phillip Mouret in France in 1987, with the first series of 63 cases published in 1989 [1]. However, its...In conversation with Paula Allchorne
We were delighted to catch up with Paula Allchorne, Chair of the European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN) about her career in urological nursing and her plans for the association. Can you tell us a little bit about what led...Scalpels and stunts: reflections from an academic trainee and international-level athlete
When people find out I’m a urology registrar, they usually nod politely or giggle for obvious reasons. When they find out I’m also a competitive cheerleader, they tend to blink, pause, and then ask: “Wait, like pom-poms and high kicks?”...In conversation with Jane Brocksom
We were delighted to chat to Jane Brocksom, President of BAUN, about her background in urology nursing and plans for the association in its 25th year. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led you into...Internet privacy
What is internet privacy? Internet privacy or online privacy is the level of privacy protection an individual has while connected to the internet regarding their own data. Privacy includes personally identifiable information such as the data that can be used...An amateur’s trek into the Urology Boot Camp
Driven by a strong desire to pursue a career in medicine, I was lucky to get an opportunity to attend the Urology Boot Camp at Leeds while still in sixth form. Although urology is a postgraduate specialty, I wanted to...Prostate cancer series: diagnostics 2
- Click here for Part 1 - A 68-year-old male was referred to the two-week wait prostatic clinic with a serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 17. He had no bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms, relevant past medical history or...A time management guide for urologists
Good time management is thought to not only reduce stress, but to improve personal efficiency, service delivery, clinical effectiveness and patient care. It was Benjamin Franklin in the 18th Century who originally made the link between success and the proper...
Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer
I have read this book since my SHO days, when the first edition was published in 1996, and still enjoy reading every new edition. This is a concise, pocket-sized book which is designed to provide a rapid update on what...In conversation with Ian Pearce
We were delighted to catch up with our old friend, Ian Pearce, former Editor of Urology News and new President of BAUS. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of urology and the...
