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Balanitis xerotica obliterans

Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) / lichen sclerosus of the male genitalia is a common cause of acquired phimosis, and was first described by Stuhmer in 1928 [1]. It is described in medical literature as a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown...

Why bother? Metabolic screening for stone formers

Introduction Despite the considerable increase in the incidence of stone disease in the UK and elsewhere in recent years, urologists have engaged with preventative strategies to only a limited degree. With mounting evidence of the strong correlation between obesity and...

Metastatic spinal cord compression – a review

Introduction Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is an oncological emergency that, unless diagnosed early and treated appropriately, can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, including paralysis and bladder and bowel dysfunction. MSCC can be defined as spinal cord or cauda...

BPH Focus

BPH Focus 2023 To skip directly to features, click the links below: Welcome from the editor- by Feras Al Jaafari Needs must, is it time for a major rethink for men with symptomatic BPH? An update from the GIRFT Academy-...

Endourology Focus

Endourology Focus 2022 To skip directly to features, click the links below: Welcome from the editor- by Daron Smith Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: a state-of-the-art technique in 2022- by Ibrahim Jour, Sarah Howles, Benjamin Turney Developments in flexible ureteroscopy- by Ben...

Functional Urology Issue I

An in-depth examination of recent advances in functional urology, covering a wide range of innovations occasioned by advancing technology, the demands of the pandemic, and evolving patient preferences. To skip directly to features, click the links below: Introduction - by...

Prostate Cancer Issue I

The ‘Prostate Cancer Focus 2021’ supplement from Urology News collates a range of articles covering the latest in the management of prostate cancer. The last year has seen plenty of innovation in the management of the condition, while the all-consuming...