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Long-term consequences of posterior urethral valves
These two papers give a very good summary of the long-term effects of posterior urethral valves (PUV) into adulthood and are worth a read. Pereira et al. It is well known that the consequences of posterior urethral valves extend well...
Transfer to tertiary paediatric hospitals for patients with testicular torsion
Although this articles comes from a tertiary centre in Columbus, USA, there are similarities with the current controversies in the UK. The authors carried out a five-year retrospective review looking at the surgical transfer of 125 patients (mean age 13.4,...
Scrotal antegrade sclerotherapy for the adolescent varicocele
The incidence of varicocele in adolescent males is around 15%. Treatment indications include symptoms (pain) and evidence of a smaller testis. Numerous surgical techniques are described but there is a lack of randomised controlled trials (RCT), specifically in adolescents. This...
The importance of assessing frailty in patients prior to radical prostatectomy
This large-scale retrospective study evaluated the short-term postoperative outcomes in patients with localised prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy (RP). Both body mass index (BMI) and Charlson comorbidity Index (CCI) are well established indicators of adverse outcomes post major surgery,...Frailty in urology – part 2
The first article in this series defined frailty and introduced the concept and importance of identifying patients living with frailty who undergo surgery, including those undergoing urological procedures. In the second part of this series we outline how to identify...15th Emirates International Urological Conference 2026
This special anniversary edition will feature a comprehensive and forward looking scientific program encompassing the full spectrum of urology specialties and sub specialties, including robotic and minimally invasive urology, urological oncology, endourology and stone disease, functional and reconstructive urology, female...Bladder & Bowel UK: National Symposium Midlands 2026
Our symposium features an impressive line-up of expert speakers and enlightening sessions designed for professionals dedicated to bladder and bowel health. The topics and speakers are now available for you to explore. Delegates can anticipate a rich array of concurrent...ERIC Paediatric Continence Care Conference
There is now only six weeks to go until ERIC’s next Paediatric Continence Care Conference for professionals! It will take place on 14 October 2024 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.The conference theme this year is 'Understanding the puzzle and solving...
Treatment of varicocele in children and adolescents
Varicocele occur in about 15% of all adolescents. These authors searched Medline, Embase and a number of platforms reporting on varicoses in children and adolescents, including only randomised controlled trials with patients under 21 years. After an initial 198 studies...
Reliability of grading of VUR and other findings on VCUG
The gold standard for diagnosing VUR is still the voiding cycstogram (VCUG). These authors looked at the inter observer variability of grading of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) using a VCUG and highlight the implications for treatment and prognosis as a results....
