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Refining management of non-visible haematuria

The optimal evaluation of non-visible haematuria (NVH) continues to be debated, with competing interests of avoidance underdiagnosis and the harms of over-testing. Current National Institute for Health & Care Excellent (NICE) guidance recommends referral for patients ≥60 years with NVH....

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The Association for Continence Professionals Annual Conference and Networking Exhibition takes place 11 – 12 May, and the Association understand that rising costs and sector-wide pressures can make attending conferences challenging. Therefore, to help support attendance at this year’s conference...

Renal oncocytoma: Diagnosis and surveillance strategy

Renal oncocytoma is one of the most common benign renal neoplasms, accounting for around 3–7% of all renal tumours, and up to 18% of all small renal masses (SRMs) measuring less than 4cm [1, 2]. Most oncocytomas are asymptomatic and...

Imaging of varicoceles

A varicocele is a collection of dilated, tortuous spermatic veins of the pampiniform venous plexus. It is seen in 10-15% of the general population and is associated with both primary and secondary infertility. A varicocele is the most common cause...

Imaging and surveillance in sporadic renal angiomyolipoma: how and when to monitor effectively

Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) are benign tumours, accounting for approximately 2–3% of all renal neoplasms [1]. Seventy percent of renal AMLs are sporadic, and 20–30% are associated with genetic aetiology. They are composed of smooth muscle, blood vessels, and adipose tissue....

An introduction to research governance

Research is the process of acquiring new generalisable knowledge and should be fully integrated into healthcare work. There is a growing drive to encourage and further develop evidence-based practice in medicine so that staff and patients benefit from improved healthcare...

The International Continence Society (ICS) 2026 Annual Meeting

Each year, the International Continence Society hosts its Annual Meeting, bringing together healthcare professionals from across the globe who are committed to advancing continence care. ICS 2026, set in the vibrant city of Maastricht, offers a unique opportunity to engage...

How to handle the opening market in robotic surgery

In the latest edition of European Urology, Thillou et al. present a groundbreaking case series comprising 10 instances of robotassisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) procedures conducted using the innovative Dexter robotic system by Distalmotion SA, Épalinges, Switzerland. This marks the maiden...

MRU for diagnosis of paediatric ureteral stricture

Hydronephrosis is diagnosed antenatally in approximately 1-5% of all pregnancies. A rare cause is ureteral stricture, found in 4% of these cases. This study reports a series of 28 strictures diagnosed over a 10-year period by magnetic resonance urography (MRU)...

Management of urological issues following genital gender affirmation surgery for individuals assigned female at birth

Gender incongruence arises when there is a mismatch between an individual’s gender identity and their sex assigned at birth. Genital gender affirmation surgery (GAS) is the final step of transition for transgender and non-binary individuals who experience gender incongruence. This...

Adrenal incidentalomas: what next?

An incidentaloma refers to an adrenal lesion >1cm discovered incidentally during radiologic examination. Identifying a malignant and / or functioning lesion is critical for management. However, as the majority of lesions are benign, the challenge is the identification of malignant...

Robotic Reconstructive Urology Clinical Observership at NYU Langone Health, New York: supported by The Urology Foundation Career Development Support Fund

Reconstructive urology is an important area of clinical need within our population. However, within the context of competing service priorities, it continues to face resource and training challenges. Across the UK, only a small number of centres currently offer a...