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EMS Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Masterclass
The Masterclass comprises a combination of didactic presentations, as-live surgery presentations, and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips and tricks, and the medical management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients.EMS Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
The Masterclass comprises a combination of didactic presentations, as-live surgery presentations, and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips and tricks, and the medical management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients.EMS Successful PCNL with the Swiss LithoClast® Trilogy Max
EMS and the Hospital team of Prof. Thomas Knoll in Sindelfingen, Germany are delighted to have you for our 1-day program focused on advanced techniques performing a successful PCNL. The session comprises a combination of didactic presentations and live case observation on surgical techniques, tips & tricks, and medical management of stone patients.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...Personal productivity tools
We live in an interconnected world that is constantly striving for a share of our attention. Smartphones, tablets and wearable computers are always by our sides, with procrastination and distractions only ever one touch away. A survey by TecMark in...
Hypospadias – how long should follow-up be?
The optimal duration of follow-up following childhood hypospadias repair (to detect complications) is ill-defined. Several surgeons recommend it to include assessment during puberty. Some may worry that ‘rapid penile growth’, ‘erectile forces’ and ‘sexual activity’ could potentially stress previously successful...The best stone man north of the border
In this series of articles I am going to show you some of the exhibits contained in the Museum of Urology, hosted on the BAUS website (www.baus.org.uk). In 1860, Sir Henry Thompson (1820–1904), the famous 19th century English surgeon and...Simulation-based training of procedural skills: application and integration of educational theories
Educational theories: how familiar are we with these theories and their application in our training? As a Simulation Fellow I have been involved in teaching specific procedural skills and running full immersion simulation sessions. This experience has exposed me to...What exactly is Hinman Syndrome?
Who was Hinman and what is Hinman Syndrome? Frank Hinman Junior (1915–2011) first described ‘Hinman syndrome’ in the 1970s – a condition also known as a ‘non-neurogenic neurogenic bladder’. He was a renowned American urologist, educator and skilful artist and...
Morbidity and mortality after surgery for LUTS
The market for bladder outflow obstruction surgery is currently wide open with new technologies such as Urolift® emerging. One of the key selling points of new technologies is the comparative safety and efficacy compared to traditional techniques such as transurethral...
Which is better – laparoscopic or open paediatric pyeloplasty?
In an attempt to answer the above question, Gatti et al. undertook a randomised controlled trial between 2005 and 2014. All children aged 1 to 18 years of age requiring surgery for pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction were enrolled. A total...
