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Newcastle Surgical Training Centre: Ureteric Stricture & Metal Stent Cadaveric Course

Course Directors: Mr Alistair Rogers, Consultant Urological Surgeon and Mr Matthew Shaw, Consultant Urological Surgeon Aims & Objectives- Overview of endoluminal tips and tricks in managing ureteric strictures and obstruction- Hands on training in the insertion and removal of various...

Risk factors for CKD following treatment for RCC

This paper concerns the prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) following treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Over the last 10 years, partial nephrectomy has played an increasing role in the management of RCC, especially T1a disease. It has been...

Urological trauma – part 2

Part 1 of this topic is available here. Case 1 A 29-year-old male was attacked and kicked in his left flank. He presented to the emergency department with left flank pain and frank haematuria. He remained haemodynamically stable. 1. What...

Retroperitoneal sepsis

Case 1 An 80-year-old woman presented with history of recurrent and recent cystitis, low grade pyrexia, abdominal and back pain, and pain on movement of the left hip which was observed to be flexed and externally rotated. What is the...

BAUS Core Urology Course 2025

This is an introductory course for trainees embarking on a career in urology. The course runs over four days (Tuesday to Friday) and consists of lectures from experts in all elements of urological practice. It provides an unrivalled opportunity to meet with experienced clinicians who can help with your development as a urologist. The course is aimed at those of ST1 - ST3 grade, or those intending to apply for training in urology in the next round of national selection.

Aqua Medical: LATP Prostate Biopsy with Perino-Flex

Join renowned urologist Mr Ahmed Ali & Colleagues for an intensive hands-on LATP (Local Anesthesia Transperineal) Training Course featuring the groundbreaking Pernio-Flex, the world’s first prostate biopsy guide with angulation. Designed for urology professionals eager to enhance biopsy precision and patient comfort, this course covers every aspect of LATP technique using Pernio-Flex’s innovative design, which enables precise angulation for improved accuracy and accessibility

IRCAD France: Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Intensive Course (Dec 24)

Course objectives To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anesthesia equipment) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures

IRCAD France: Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Intensive Course (Oct 24)

Course objectives To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anesthesia equipment) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures

BFS: Male Fertility

On Friday 18 September, join us at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London, for the BFS Study Week Male Fertility module. This course is designed to build the knowledge and confidence of practitioners in managing male infertility. Through expert-le sessions covering...

Use of bone windows in urological CT

Introduction Unenhanced computed tomography of kidneys, ureter and bladder (CTKUB) is the recommended gold standard investigation in patients with acute renal colic. CT urography is now a commonly used technique in the investigation of haematuria, for surgical planning and for...

Defining adjuvant, consolidative, and salvage treatment after RP

The most common oncologic outcome following radical prostatectomy (RP) for localised prostate cancer is achieving undetectable prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels (<0.1 ng/ml), indicating an absence of detectable disease. However, the landscape of RP is shifting as active surveillance becomes the...

Are standard repeat biopsies during active surveillance for prostate cancer still necessary?

Active surveillance (AS) has emerged as a key strategy for managing low-risk prostate cancer (PCa), offering an alternative to immediate treatment. Initially, AS relied on prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing, digital rectal examinations (DRE), and systematic biopsies. Early studies using...