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Newcastle Surgical Training Centre: Robotic Abdominal Wall Hernia Intermediate Cadaveric Dissection Course

COURSE DIRECTORS: Prof Alan Horgan, Miss Neena Randhawa, Consultant Surgeons Jonathan Douissard, Robotic Abdominal Wall Proctor  

How do we tackle social injustice in urological cancer?

Socioeconomic status as an established determinant of health and associated injustices is well recognised. Confronting these injustices and creating a fairer healthcare system is an ongoing challenge for many governments. In Scotland, the devolved government has created the Scottish Index...

The doctor as the patient: receiving bad news

This article, written by a GP working in the NHS, gives a unique insight into the experience of being a urology patient and some thoughtful advice on ‘breaking bad news’. Day 1 Alarm bells ring. It’s spotting an email from...

Prostate cancer mortality among elderly men after discontinuing organised screening

This study presents ground-breaking insights into discontinuing prostate cancer (PCa) screening in previously screened elderly men, aiming to mitigate the risk of overdiagnosis and overtreatment in the face of other-cause mortality. Examining men aged 70–74 who had undergone prostate specific...

23rd Meeting of the EAU Robotic Urology Section

The programme of the meeting will focus on practical instructions on robotic surgery through live surgery sessions, case discussions and State-of-the-Art lectures. There will also be opportunities for industry sessions, ESU Courses and a Technology Forum. The ERUS meeting is...

Near-infrared fluorescence in robotic surgery

This is a systematic review and critical analysis of the current evidence on the applications of near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) in robotic urologic surgery. It uses indocyanine green (ICG), a sterile water-soluble dye which has been tested in various fields. In...

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...

BAUS Innovations Webinar with Intuitive: Exploring the use of da Vinci SP in Robotic Surgery

@ 7:00PM – 8:00PM Join distinguished guest speakers Mr Ben Challacombe (Guy’s and St Thomas’) and Professor Chris Eden (London Bridge Hospital) as they share their extensive experience, clinical insights, and data surrounding SP surgery, chaired by Alison Rowan, Snr Marketing Manager, Intuitive. From real-world outcomes to surgical technique, this is an invaluable opportunity to hear from two of the UK’s leading robotic surgeons.

The bulbocavernosus reflex

Despite its first discovery predating the early-1940s, clinical application of the bulbocavernosus reflex (BCR) has been limited to date. The BCR traditionally involves contraction of the bulbo- and ischiocavernosus pelvic floor muscles, often referred to as the ‘bulbocavernosus muscle’, in...

Orchid: fighting male cancer for over 25 years

Orchid was established in 1996 by a young testicular cancer patient, Colin Osborne MBE, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver MD, FRCP. The charity exists to save men’s lives from testicular, penile, and prostate cancers and...

The microbial syndicate: dysbiosis and origins of recurrent UTIs

Traditional dogma held that urine was sterile. However, recent molecular studies have revealed an underground microbial community, known as the urinary microbiome or ‘urobiome’ [1]. Far from being harmful, this community of microorganisms helps modulate immune responses, regulate inflammation, and...

Getting it Right First Time in urology: the implementation phase

The Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) programme is the largest and most comprehensive initiative to improve the quality and efficiency of individual clinical services that the NHS has ever instigated. The programme falls under the auspices of NHS Improvement...