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PFMT in males

Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has been described since ancient times in Rome but Kegel popularised it to improve sexual and urinary health after childbirth. In the paediatric population, there is a paradigm shift towards biofeedback-based PFMT for lower urinary...

The master’s degree in urology – a personal perspective

I have recently completed a master’s degree in urology, based jointly with the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. I began the course three months after commencing ST3 in urology. I had begun exploring the...

Has laparoscopic radical prostatectomy had its day?

Over recent years there has been a massive uptake in robotic surgery particularly for robot-assisted prostatectomy. The drive for this has been patient and physician led with little in the way of prospective randomised trials showing benefits over established operative...

Fundamentals of Transurethral Resection and Ureteroscopic Skills using animal and human Cadaveric models

This is a one and a half day practical course, ideal for Urology Trainees who are already undertaking or about to start training in endoscopic urology.

Mediplus Scottish Pelvic Floor Day

Join us for a great opportunity to gain the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage pelvic organ prolapse.

Urology ST3 interview update and top tips

This article, written by a Urology ST3 from the West of Scotland Deanery, aims to give the reader an insight into the ST3 interview process along with some helpful hints for those about to undertake the challenge. The aims of...

Scientific Advances in Reconstructive Urology and Tissue Engineering

Scientific Advances in Reconstructive Urology and Tissue Engineering stands as a beacon in the field, providing a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge developments in the intersection of reconstructive urology and tissue engineering. Edited by Matthias D Hofer, this paperback edition comprises...

Clitoral reconstructive surgery after female genital cutting

Practised in Africa and other parts of the world, the WHO recently estimated that over 250 million females have been circumcised so far, and an additional three million are at risk of circumcision each year...

BSUG (British Society of Urogynaecology) Annual Scientific Update in Urogynaecology

This event will combine the latest updates and innovations in current and emerging issues in urogynaecology. This hybrid event is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals with an interest in urogynaecology to improve their skills, hear current practice dilemmas and how to manage patients with specific urogynaecological conditions.

Paediatric Nephro-Urology Module 2025

The paediatric nephro-urology course is a primarily virtual module. It consists of four core learning blocks with two additional optional learning blocks. The focus of this course is to deepen the students understanding of the pathology and pathophysiology of childhood nephro- urological conditions. Current treatment modalities and their implications in practice will be explored.

BPH therapy: how to find one’s way through the maze?

This communication is from the Young Academic Urologists (YAU) group of the European Association of Urologists (EAU). A purpose-built questionnaire of current practice was sent to 2000 members, of which 637 responded (68% were aged 50 or younger). Alpha blockers...

The Nurse Practitioner in Urology

This book is designed to meet the needs of nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants working in urology in the US where Advanced Practice Certification, although not mandatory, is highly sought after by employers and service users alike....