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Prostate Cancer: Clinical Case Scenarios

1 May 2019 | | Urologic Oncology
This is a useful book to browse through, particularly for trainees. There are 195 pages of clinical information divided into 13 chapters. It’s a slim book which is easy to pick up and read. It uses case scenarios to discuss...

Visual-estimation (cognitive), image-fusion (software) and in-bore targeted prostate biopsy: is there an optimal approach?

3 March 2021 | | Urologic Oncology, Technological Developments
The diagnostic superiority of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) prior to targeted and systematic prostate biopsy over systematic transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) biopsy alone in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) has been proven by multiple level 1 studies...
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Testosterone supplementation after prostatectomy – journey from bad to good

6 November 2020 | | Andrology, Urologic Oncology | prostate cancer, recurrence, testosterone
The role of androgens in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer is quite complex and is not entirely clear yet. Despite several reports suggesting testosterone use is safe in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, many clinicians are still reluctant to use...

PIRADS-3 lesions and clinically significant prostate cancer – what are we missing?

5 December 2022 | | Urologic Oncology | MRI, biopsy, fusion biopsies, prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, risk, systematic biopsies, targeted biopsies
The use of pre-biopsy MRI has definitely enhanced our decision making in managing patients with suspected prostate cancer (PCa). There is still uncertainty around the outcomes for patients with PIRADS-3 lesions, with a small but definite risk of missing clinically...

Demanding cases or nightmares in uro-oncology? Sep/Oct 2022

5 September 2022 | | Urologic Oncology
Treatment of prostate cancer in renal transplant recipients is challenging due to a lack of knowledge of the natural history of cancer in these patients, the anatomical position of the graft in the iliac fossa and its proximity to the...

Andrology (2020)

4 May 2020 | | Andrology
Case 1 What is the diagnosis based on the blood test, and how is the diagnosis made? What additional blood tests are required? What are the clinical manifestations of this? What are the options / modes of delivery for treatment?...

Stent: the name behind the name

1 November 2017 | | Endourology and Stones, Technological Developments
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 this issue we will be looking at a word we use every...

REPORT: Urology News Patient Engagement Evenings

6 November 2020 |
Towards the end of 2019 the team at Urology News began making plans for our first event. An educational study day focusing on how to improve patient engagement in urology was to be held in Edinburgh at the end of...

Read all about it Mar/Apr 2018

1 March 2018 | Andrology, Basic Science Research, Endourology and Stones, Functional Urology, Infection, Neurourology, Paediatric Urology, Reconstructive Urology, Technological Developments, Trauma and Emergency Urology, Urologic Oncology, Uroradiology
It can be awkward when a patient asks you about a report in their favourite tabloid detailing an amazing research breakthrough or a ‘cutting-edge’ new treatment / test and you don’t know what they are talking about! So this section...

Recent advances in the management of castration resistant prostate cancer

1 November 2017 | | Urologic Oncology
Castrate resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is defined by disease progression despite androgen-deprivation therapy lowering testosterone to castrate levels. It may present as a rise in serum levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), progression of pre-existing disease, or the appearance of...

Challenges in urology during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a trainee perspective

16 May 2022 | | COVID-19 - Urology News
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected urological practice in many ways and at all levels. Social media has been set alight with the hashtag #NoTrainingTodayNoSurgeonsTomorrow highlighting the undesired consequences of the reduction in training opportunities. The impact has been considered by...

A guide for the assessment and management of post-obstructive diuresis

1 March 2015 | | Functional Urology
Acute urinary retention is a common condition encountered in the emergency situation and is initially managed by urethral catheterisation. This is often performed by nursing staff or junior doctors. Post-obstructive diuresis (POD) is a specific entity which may occur post...