Current developments and innovations of the WASHOUT study: A large-scale observational study of inpatient haematuria
Unscheduled haematuria admissions ranks among the most common urological emergencies, yet its investigation and management still lack standardisation. The readmission rate for haematuria is substantial, with reports as high as 8%, and the median hospital stay for such cases in...
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The stage is set! Global dancehall queen Spice, UK rap kings Krept and Konan and the multi-talented Bashy are the first wave of performers announced to ignite the stage at the 2025 MOBO Awards.
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SIU Congresses are the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and learn from world-renowned...
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Prostate cancer cases overtook those of breast cancer by thousands in both 2022 and...
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• Hormone therapy is used to slow the progression of advanced prostate cancer, but...
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A groundbreaking new imaging approach developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University has shown ‘extremely...
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Latest data shows Black men have higher rates of stage 3 or stage 4...
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The Midlands Urology Club (MUC) Meeting is back in Walsall this year. An eminent panel of Urologists will be talking to us on various aspects of clinical practice. Talks include updates from Mr A Birring & Mr KJ Ho on Genito-Urethral Reconstruction Services and Management of Penile Cancer in West Midlands, respectively. Mr C Luscombe will be leading a session on Implementation of the GIRFT A&G in the region. The event is fully subscribed now with LEDS, NTN’s, FYs & CTS as well as senior clinicians registered for the meeting. This is an opportunity to learn, get up-to-date on local practice and meet fellow colleagues in the area. Audits from various trusts in the region will be presented in the afternoon. Lunch and refreshments have kindly been provided by our sponsors.
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The diagnostic abilities for assessing prostate cancer patients have significantly evolved in the last years. Ranging from advanced imaging modalities for detection, new innovative liquid and tissue based biomarkers as well as the recent introduction of PSMA PET imaging have significantly advanced the field, challenging some of the old grounds of truth.
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The Prostate Cancer Training and Update Day will provide cancer specialists and associates healthcare professionals a chance to hear from national and international experts on the latest prostate cancer diagnosis and management. This in-person only programme will be of interest to consultants, trainees of all grades, SAS clinicians and specialist nurses in urology, oncology, radiology and pathology.
In conversation with Tamsin Greenwell
We were delighted to chat with Tamsin Greenwell, Consultant Urological Surgeon at University College London Hospital and Chair of the United Kingdom Continence Society. Can you tell us a little bit about what attracted you to the field of urology...
Full DetailsHow to ace a podium presentation: top tips
Does the thought of giving a presentation turn your legs to jelly? Would you love to share your work with your peers but can’t pluck up the courage? Then this article is for you. To help quell your nerves and...
Full DetailsProstate cancer series: diagnostics 1
A 58-year-old male is referred to your rapid access prostate clinic with a prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 6.0ng/ml. He has no lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), past medical history (PMH), or family history of prostate cancer. His MRI scan...
Full DetailsMarin Marais: Fiddling with bladder stones
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). I’ve known about Marin Marais’ musical composition describing his bladder stone operation for...
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The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) launched a new web app in June...
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Achieving optimal hydration is crucial particularly for patients with nephrolithiasis. Research suggests that intake...
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A 75-year-old male with a history of prostate adenocarcinoma (T3b/T4 N1 M1b, Gleason 4+3)...
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Congenital non-visualisation of penis is a rare form of buried penis. It affects the...
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We present the case of an 83-year-old female who underwent right radical nephrectomy for...