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Selective denervation of the bladder
The treatment of refractory overactive bladder is currently limited to neuromodulation (sacral nerve stimulation or percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation) or botulinum toxin injections. Although all these options are valuable, they have their own limitations and may not be suitable for...Erectile Dysfunction Part I: pathophysiology and risk factors
Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain a penile erection, which is adequate for satisfactory sexual intercourse. The Massachusetts Male Ageing Study (MMAS) reported the results of a regional survey of men aged 40–69...Olympus Laser Technology Masterclass Hamburg
This course is aimed at professionals ST6 and above seeking to enhance their expertise and remain at the forefront of urological treatment options. This comprehensive one-and-a-half-day course is hosted at our state of the art E-TEC Campus in Hamburg. It is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience using different types of laser technology with a particular focus on upper tract treatment with TFL and HoYAG. Led by experts in the field, the program will explore cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to optimise patient care.The role of embolisation in urology
Case 1 An 86–year–old male presented with visible haematuria and suprapubic pain. He had a history of diabetes, heart failure, benign prostatic hypertrophy, aortic valve replacement, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and atrial fibrillation (AF) and was anticoagulated on a non-VKA...Assessment and management of percutaneous nephrostomies
Nephrostomies are a valuable uroradiological intervention which enables drainage of the obstructed kidney, amongst other indications. Complications associated with nephrostomies following placement are not uncommon, with re-presentation to the emergency department or surgical emergency unit. In this review we will...Prostate cancer spit test could save the NHS £500 million a year
Thousands of men could have their prostate cancer diagnosed at an earlier stage when it is easier and cheaper to treat, thanks to a new spit test which can be taken at home. An innovative new study launched this week,...Management of lower urinary tract foreign bodies
Of all the urological emergencies presenting to the emergency department, perhaps one of the most technically challenging cases is the patient with a foreign body in the genitourinary (GU) tract. A wide variety of GU foreign bodies have been reported...The conservative assessment and treatment of mixed urinary and anal incontinence in women: a multidisciplinary approach
Mixed urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence (UI) is considered to be a highly prevalent condition; however, depending upon the definitions used, actual reported prevalence rates can vary significantly. The International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI) review [1], reported unadjusted prevalence estimates for...Immunotherapy in renal cancer
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the sixth most common solid organ cancer in the UK. In 2018, there were 403,262 people diagnosed worldwide with the disease (2.2% of all cancer cases), and it accounted for 175,098 deaths in total (1.8%...
MRI of the Prostate: A Practical Approach
The MRI is a non-negotiable part of prostate cancer diagnosis and management. As a result, this book is an essential. This nicely illustrated and well written account covers aspects ranging from MRI protocols, through Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System...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...
