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

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...

BPS – a diagnostic enigma

This article from a London teaching hospital presents the results of a Medline search about challenges in bladder pain syndrome. All the known definitions from the American Urological Association (AUA), European Association of Urology (EAU), etc. are given while the...

The emerging role of physician associates in urology

The physician associate (PA) is a new role in the NHS which has expanded across medical and surgical specialties to include urology. In the USA, it has long been an established field of practice where physician assistants work autonomously within...

The management of renal calculi – Pt 1

Renal calculi can be managed according to four treatment options: conservative management, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). This is the first in a two-part series in Urology News (Part 2 available here) that will...

Urology patient assessment – importance of holistic approach – new paradigm

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) seems to affect 30% of the general population above 65 and its presence has a wide range of significance. This is a prospective single centre study to look at MCI in adult urological patients above 18...

ICS (International Continence Society) 2024

Each year, the International Continence Society hosts its annual meeting bringing together healthcare professionals interested in treating incontinence patients. Attendees can benefit from the latest research, professional development and networking opportunities. It provides a platform to exchange ideas and share best practices. Leading experts in the field also present workshops and state of the art sessions.

IRCAD France: Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Intensive Course (Oct 24)

Course objectives To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anesthesia equipment) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures

IRCAD France: Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Intensive Course (Dec 24)

Course objectives To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anesthesia equipment) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures

18th GURS Masterclass 2024

Inclusive Care for All Patients Requiring Reconstructive Urological Surgery The 18th GURS Masterclass will focus on inclusive care for patients needing reconstructive urological surgery. This online conference will be streamed live from UCH Westmoreland Street Hospital, London, from November 6th to 8th, 8:00 to 18:00 GMT. Faculty members will present and engage in discussions from our Film Studio.

ICS -EUS (International Continence Society and the Emirates Urological Society) Annual Meeting 2025

A special joint Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society and the Emirates Urological Society, taking place in vibrant Abu Dhabi in 2025. Inviting healthcare professionals from around the world interested in treating incontinence patients. Attendees can benefit from the...

PET imaging of prostate-specific membrane antigen in prostate cancer

Molecular imaging utilising prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) as a target has increasingly been mentioned at key conferences and meetings. PSMA is a membrane metalloenzyme that is overexpressed in prostate cancer, with the degree of expression appears to correlate with tumour...

BPH therapy: how to find one’s way through the maze?

This communication is from the Young Academic Urologists (YAU) group of the European Association of Urologists (EAU). A purpose-built questionnaire of current practice was sent to 2000 members, of which 637 responded (68% were aged 50 or younger). Alpha blockers...