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Covid-19, cancer, and other calamities

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is upon us. The government and NHS are going full-steam ahead with their preparations for the onslaught, freeing up operating theatres, intensive care units, and even private hospital beds and staff, to accommodate the expected influx...

An update on antibiotic prophylaxis in TRUS-guided prostate biopsy

Since its inception in the 1980s, transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy has remained the standard tool for the histological diagnosis of prostate cancer. There are several advantages to this technique which have led to the widespread use of TRUS in...

Focal therapy for prostate cancer – ready for prime time?

The current therapeutic ratio for radical therapy in many men with localised prostate cancer is not ideal. For a significant side-effect profile, there seems to be a small survival benefit over a 10-15 year period. A strategy that might balance...

Assessing resolution of isolated hydronephrosis – is APPD superior to the SFU system?

Antenatal scanning detects urinary tract dilatation in 1-5% of pregnancies. Isolated hydronephrosis (i.e., that not due to secondary dilatation e.g. bladder dysfunction) is known to resolve or improve in most; some patients may, however, require intervention through deterioration of obstruction...

New CPD Course Advances LATP Biopsy Skills for Clinicians

Mermaid Medical, in collaboration with Fujifilm, recently delivered the first session of a new CPD-accredited training course focused on Local Anaesthetic Transperineal Prostate (LATP) biopsy procedures. Hosted at the advanced Fujifilm House in Bedford, the workshop welcomed healthcare professionals for...

Novel therapy for SUI

This is a joint study from Iran and University College London. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a difficult condition to treat for patients and clinicians alike. Various surgical procedures have their benefits and pitfalls. Cell therapy is a new modality;...

NOVOGLAN – Conservative Phimosis Management

iMEDicare are pleased to introduce Novoglan, an evidence-based, non-surgical solution for adult phimosis, now available as a reimbursable outpatient treatment under the NHS OPCS-4 code N30.5 (Stretching of the Prepuce), which maps to HRG LB56A. This presents an exciting opportunity...

The role of transperineal template biopsies in the diagnosis of prostate cancer

The case In 2002, Mr A, a 64-year-old software engineer, was referred by his GP for further investigation of a raised prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 6.2. His prostate felt benign. He underwent transrectal ultrasound guided (TRUS) prostate biopsies. This...

Vasectomy Find: The UK’s #1 lead generation platform for urology services

Vasectomy Find is transforming how urologists grow their private practices. As the UK’s only dedicated lead generation platform for urology, we connect patients actively searching for private urology services directly with trusted urologists like you. Each enquiry we share is...

Burnout in surgery

When I was pregnant with my first child, I went to a talk on how to achieve work-life balance and avoid burnout. It was given by a highly respected Australian surgeon and I was eager to hear the secrets that...

BAUS Innovations Webinar with Intuitive: Exploring the use of da Vinci SP in Robotic Surgery

@ 7:00PM – 8:00PM Join distinguished guest speakers Mr Ben Challacombe (Guy’s and St Thomas’) and Professor Chris Eden (London Bridge Hospital) as they share their extensive experience, clinical insights, and data surrounding SP surgery, chaired by Alison Rowan, Snr Marketing Manager, Intuitive. From real-world outcomes to surgical technique, this is an invaluable opportunity to hear from two of the UK’s leading robotic surgeons.

Things I wish I knew before starting on-call as an CST in urology

When I started my first core surgical trainee (CST) job in urology, I had no prior exposure or experience. Quickly I realised the significant step up and responsibility involved. Covering multiple sites overnight is something that requires organisation and awareness...