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PROSPACKS supports prostate cancer patients starting treatment in Scotland

Men across Scotland undergoing treatment for prostate cancer can benefit from new care and support packs thanks to a project by charity Prostate Scotland and long-term funder, the Grand Lodge of Scotland. PROSPACKS – tailored packs for men beginning radiotherapy,...

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...

Malignant upper urinary tract obstruction: emergency presentations and long-term outcomes

Malignant upper urinary tract obstruction (MUUTO) is a frequent emergency urological referral, often necessitating kidney drainage to preserve renal function. However, many patients have advanced cancer with limited life expectancy, raising questions about intervention benefits. While percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) or...

In conversation with Tim O’Brien

We were delighted to catch up with Tim O’Brien, President of BAUS, about his career highlights and plans for the association. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of urology and the highlights...

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...

Sir Henry Morris and the first nephrolithotomy

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 the last history article we were treated to the story behind the...

Urethral pathology

Case 1 A 43-year-old lady presents with urinary incontinence and vaginal pain associated with intercourse. An initial CT scan is performed. Case courtesy of Radswiki, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 12056. Case courtesy of Radswiki, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 12056 What is the clinical diagnosis...

Andrology (2020)

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?...

Stone Pass: Kidney Stones app

For this Digital Review I have focused on the Stone Pass: Kidney Stones app (Know Stone LLC) – a new information tool for patients with ureteric stones. I had recently seen a shared tweet originating from the app’s author Dr...

Pushing the boundaries of urological research with trainee-led collaboration in the BURST Research Collaborative

Background: the concept of trainee-led research Over the past five years a novel and exciting collaborative approach to delivering research has been developed in the UK. Trainee-led regional and national research networks have been introduced, with the greatest success seen...

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...

How to ace a podium presentation: top tips

Does the thought of giving a presentation turn your legs to jelly? Would you love to share your work with your peers but can’t pluck up the courage? Then this article is for you. To help quell your nerves and...