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In conversation with Rebecca Porta

3 May 2022 | URO - Core Urology
We were delighted to chat to Rebecca Porta, the new Chief Executive of The Urology Foundation (TUF) First of all, many congratulations on your recent appointment as Chief Executive of TUF; can you tell us a little bit about your...

Virtual and augmented reality in surgery

1 January 2018 | | URO - Technology
Virtual reality (VR) is a three-dimensional, computer generated environment which can be accessed using a virtual reality headset, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in this virtual world. Augmented reality (AR) systems layer virtual information over a live camera feed into...

Patient portals

1 May 2014 | | URO - Technology
In May 2012, the Department of Health published its information strategy ‘Power of information’ which aims to put us all in control of the health and care information we need [1]. As a part of its information strategy a key...

#DontPayToStay Campaign – how one urology trainee led a successful campaign to eliminate charges for non-resident on call accommodation across England

1 September 2019 | | URO - Core Urology
The 2016 terms and conditions of service (junior doctor contract) introduced the following clause: 11. Where a doctor is rostered to work on a non-resident on-call working pattern and the doctor elects voluntarily, subject to the availability of accommodation, to...

Transplant urology at Guy’s Hospital: making the most of a year out before specialty training

7 January 2020 | | URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology
It was gutting to miss out on urology at national selection on my first attempt. The ST3 application has become increasingly competitive and this means more appointable trainees find themselves looking to plan B. The options available can be daunting...

What is a leadership fellowship?

4 March 2024 | | URO - Core Urology
What is a leadership fellowship?” This is a question that is often asked about my year out of training to undertake the National Medical Director’s (NMD) Clinical Fellow Scheme. I hope to provide an insight into what a fellowship in...

COVID-19 cuts prostate cancer referrals in half

7 October 2020 | URO - Urologic Oncology
Charity warns that 3500 men risk being diagnosed with incurable cancer as referrals drop to lowest in 10 years Urgent referrals for urological cancers have dropped by half in England (49.5%) compared to the same period last year as the...

Burnout: is this just a pandemic phenomenon?

28 July 2022 |
The phrase ‘burnout’ is often heard, but what is it, and what are the early warning signs? Importantly, how can it be prevented or managed? Over the last few years, health professional wellbeing, mental health, and burnout have come to...

How the COVID pandemic has shaped ongoing service delivery at ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity

6 January 2023 | URO - Core Urology, URO - Paediatrics
- CHARITY FOCUS - Like many organisations and charities, COVID-19 generated a rapid period of adaptation and diversification for ERIC, The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity. Their Head of Communications, Alina Lynden, explains what this meant for the organisation and...

Prostate Cancer UK announced as official charity partner for MOBO Awards

6 February 2025 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
The stage is set! Global dancehall queen Spice, UK rap kings Krept and Konan and the multi-talented Bashy are the first wave of performers announced to ignite the stage at the 2025 MOBO Awards.

Things I wish I knew before starting on-call as an CST in urology

4 March 2026 | | URO - Core Urology
When I started my first core surgical trainee (CST) job in urology, I had no prior exposure or experience. Quickly I realised the significant step up and responsibility involved. Covering multiple sites overnight is something that requires organisation and awareness...

Six times a day: Living with non-neurogenic bladder failure

3 September 2026 | | URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology
A normal workday morning – my laptop is open and I have a glass of water within reach. What makes this different from a typical day in the life of most academics is that I will soon go to my...