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Rethinking stone-free rates and surgical outcomes in endourology

Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) are two key minimally invasive treatments for kidney stones in both adults and children. The success of these procedures is primarily measured by two factors: (1) the absence of complications and (2)...

Simple spit test could finally turn the tide on prostate cancer

Saliva test which analyses genetic variants in DNA is better than the PSA blood test at assessing prostate cancer risk for some men, and doesn’t require a visit to the GP. The test gave fewer false positive results and picked...

EAU Annual Congress 2024

By Arun Sharma, Urologist, West Herts NHS Teaching, Trust Watford, UK. The 2024 Annual EAU meeting was held at the Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, the 'city of lights'. The opening ceremony was full of razzmatazz and included breath-taking...

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...

The role of an enhanced recovery protocol in patients undergoing robotic radical cystectomy

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are patient pathways designed to reduce surgical stress and accelerate postoperative recovery. Uptake of such protocols in colorectal surgery in particular has been high, however ERAS protocols developed or utilised in urological surgery have...

A report from the second laparoscopic urology workshop in Dakar, Senegal

Hôpital Général Idrissa Pouye (HOGIP), formerly Hôpital Général de Grand Yoff – HOGGY), in Dakar, Senegal, is one of the most well-regarded teaching hospitals in West Africa. It has over 300 beds, a urology team of six consultants and attracts...

In conversation with Roger Kirby

We were delighted to catch up with Roger Kirby, new President of the RSM, about his illustrious career in urology. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of urology and what have been...

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...

Initial impressions of urology in the UK from overseas trainees

Readers of Urology News will be familiar with descriptions of overseas visits by UK-based urological trainees, but it is sometimes beneficial to reflect on the experience of international medical graduates (IMGs) who elect to come to work and train in...

New techniques in UTI diagnosis

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common reason for seeking medical care in both primary and secondary settings. Half of women will have at least one episode of cystitis in their lifetime, and a third of them will have experienced...

Meeting in the middle: a review of the rendezvous technique to treat impassable ureteric strictures and transected ureters

Introduction Complex ureteric strictures present a significant challenge with some patients undergoing multiple separate urological and radiological procedures to try to cross a stricture without success. Cross-departmental collaboration with uroradiology may allow a decrease in the number of separate interventions....

Artists in urology

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/museum). For July/August 2021, I’m joined by Lucy Brooks, Urology Trainee, who was keen...