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The importance of second-look transurethral resection for superficial bladder cancer

1 March 2016 | | URO - Urologic Oncology
This was a prospective study of 100 consecutive patients with a newly diagnosed superficial bladder tumour who underwent a second look transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) two to six weeks post initial resection. This essentially included pTa multiple and...

Laparoscopic transposition of renal lower pole crossing vessels

1 January 2016 | | URO - Paediatric Urology
The vascular hitch procedure for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) was initially described by Hellstroem in1951 and has become popular again since the introduction of laparoscopy. There is still much controversy as to its efficiency. The authors of this paper analyse...

Metabolic screening and stone-prevention in urolithiasis patients

1 July 2017 | | URO - Endourology & Stones
The incidence and prevalence of kidney stones is increasing [1,2]. Significant recurrence rates are noted with 14% of patients experiencing a further episode at one year, 35% at five years, and 52% at 10 years [3]. Over 10% of stone...

Opening up about incontinence

21 September 2021 | Research & Development
This year, the EAU’s Urology Week is shining the spotlight on incontinence because it is still a taboo subject, with many people struggling to talk to a health professional, partner or even a friend about it.

COVID-19: the impact on urology so far

4 May 2020 | | URO - Covid-19
“How very little can be done under the spirit of fear.” Florence Nightingale Since 31 December 2019 when a cluster of pneumonia cases with an unknown cause were first referred to the WHO Country Office in China, there has been...

Clinical trials 1

1 January 2017 | URO - Basic Science Research
Clinical Trials 2 is available here. Case 1 1. What are the levels of clinical evidence based on the 2009 definitions from the ‘Oxford CEBM’? 2. What is the null hypothesis? 3. What are type 1 and type 2 errors?...

The BSoT buddy scheme at BAUS 2023: a new initiative for fostering international relationships

8 January 2024 | | URO - Core Urology
The BSoT committee at BAUS, many of whom where involved with the inaugural buddy scheme. The buddy background By Nicholas Boxall, Specialty Registrar, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Immediate Past Chair of BSoT. The BAUS Section of Trainees (BSoT)...

The burning issue of urinary tract infections

1 September 2018 | | URO - Infection, URO - Functional / Reconstructive Urology
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria colonise and proliferate in the urinary tract. These are characterised by specific clinical symptoms (dysuria, suprapubic tenderness, urgency and urinary frequency) which commonly occur alongside the finding of bacteriuria. UTIs are common –...

Saints preserve us!

5 May 2021 | | URO - Technology
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. A saint is a holy person; the word derives from the Latin word...

Innovative catheter receives “bacteria-phobic™” claim approval from notified body: positive evaluation affirms device resistance to bacterial colonisation

4 September 2019 | Research & Development
Camstent Ltd’s coated catheter, which has been developed to limit attachment of bacteria to its surfaces, a known source of Catheter Acquired Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI), has been awarded approval...

Radiological appearances of renal vascular anatomical variants

1 November 2015 | | URO - Uroradiology
The purpose of this article is to explain and illustrate common renal vascular variants that can be depicted with imaging. Renal vessels commonly present a wide range of variations [1]; before major renal or vascular surgery is undertaken, accurate portrayal...

Thomas Molyneux and the lost bodkin

1 January 2019 | | URO - Endourology & Stones, URO - Technology
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 an earlier article we looked at one of the medals in the...