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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...
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One in nine children across the UK suffer from bladder and bowel issues -... -
Prostate Cancer UK have opened applications for their award-winning Clinical Champions Programme. -
Action Bladder Cancer UK (ABC UK) is inviting applications for grants to support research into bladder cancer, encouraging projects that aim to improve bladder cancer care, treatment, or diagnosis. -
Caress Flow, a groundbreaking treatment that promises to transform the management of vaginal pathologies,... -
In the realm of urology, the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) have... -
Action Bladder Cancer UK has launched a new online learning module for primary care,...
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...
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Urology around the world: An overview of healthcare in Germany
Germany boasts a highly developed and comprehensive healthcare system, renowned for its quality and accessibility. The urology landscape in the country mirrors this overall excellence, characterised by a well-structured network of specialists, advanced technology, and a strong emphasis on patient-centered...
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Our award-winning long course, the Clinical Champions is all about driving change in your trust and broadening your professional soft-skill set. Our programme will support and inspire you to drive meaningful improvements for people living with or at risk of prostate cancer. To apply, you’ll need an improvement project and to demonstrate how you’d like to expand your leadership skills. As part of the programme you will receive: - Training on change leadership, system leadership, improvement science and implementing an improvement project. - Virtual improvement group meetings that allow time to connect with peers. - Individual support around your improvement ambitions and leadership development. - Opportunities to meet and network with inspiring leaders.
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The module of the Leadership & Communication of the EAU Talent Incubator Programme will specifically target your leadership and communication skill set which are crucial in the fast-paced and demanding aspects of your career. Enhance your non-medical competencies such as work and time management; conflict resolution; building professional relationships; leadership skills, and excel in providing more homogeneous urological care.
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Course tutor: Julia Herbert, Grad Dip Phys., MSc. MCSP, MPOGP. Consultant Physiotherapist Pelvic Health...
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The meeting will follow the usual format and will centre on the presentation of research undertaken by surgeons in training, scientists and medical students.
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Pre-meeting dinner on the evening of 16 January Hosted by Urology department, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Join renowned urologist Mr Ahmed Ali & Colleagues for an intensive hands-on LATP (Local Anesthesia Transperineal) Training Course featuring the groundbreaking Pernio-Flex, the world’s first prostate biopsy guide with angulation. Designed for urology professionals eager to enhance biopsy precision and patient comfort, this course covers every aspect of LATP technique using Pernio-Flex’s innovative design, which enables precise angulation for improved accuracy and accessibility
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For over forty years, the Urology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine has organised a week-long Winter academic meeting, providing an update on a wide range of urological topics for urologists at all stages of their careers. In addition to formal presentations, there will be ample opportunity for informal discussion.
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This is an introductory course for trainees embarking on a career in urology. The course runs over four days (Tuesday to Friday) and consists of lectures from experts in all elements of urological practice. It provides an unrivalled opportunity to meet with experienced clinicians who can help with your development as a urologist. The course is aimed at those of ST1 - ST3 grade, or those intending to apply for training in urology in the next round of national selection.
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During this course, renowned expert, Professor Kamran Ahmed, will guide you through various topics related to urodynamics, including the latest advancements and techniques. You will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops, case discussions, and interactive sessions.
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This is a very popular 3-day course primarily for Urology Registrars in training preparing for the FRCS(Urol) Examination, but would also be of interest to senior trainees and Consultants developing and maintaining their sub-specialist interest in Neuto-Urology. The course will consist of interactive lectures from an invited faculty and case-based discussions in small groups, facilitated by a multidisciplinary team who are leaders in the field. The course aims to cover bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction in context of all types of neurological disease, in readiness for the FRCS (Urol) and "real-life" best practice.
Discovering urology during the foundation programme
My journey to finding urology as a chosen career was not linear. During medical school, I always enjoyed studying urological and renal pathologies. I was exposed to one week of urology placement during my fourth year ‘surgical block’, where I...
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Benign upper tract abnormalities
Case 1 A 28-year-old lady has been referred to your clinic with right loin pain. She has no significant past medical history but mentions that she and her partner have been trying to get pregnant. She has an US renal...
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The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) launched a new web app in June... -
Achieving optimal hydration is crucial particularly for patients with nephrolithiasis. Research suggests that intake...
Rocks of ages
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). During a recent junior doctors’ strike, whilst I was re-living my houseman days...
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Congenital buried penis – an extremely rare entity
Congenital non-visualisation of penis is a rare form of buried penis. It affects the functional and psychological behaviour of the affected child. Most of the cases in literature are secondary in nature like post circumcision, post trauma and due to...
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In the UK, nearly 100,000 men undergo a prostate biopsy annually, a figure projected... -
As hospitals merge into larger trusts there becomes a centralisation of some services. Interventional... -
Bladder injury (BI) is uncommon, and patients are typically managed by large multidisciplinary teams,...
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