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Urethral stenosis after radiation therapy for prostate cancer

One of the most common causes of bladder outflow obstruction in post radiotherapy (RT) cases is urethral stenosis. These cases are miserable and moribund with poor flow rates, incomplete bladder emptying, recurrent urinary tract infections and haematuria. The reported incidence...

Medical Protection: Expertise, advocacy, and support when it matters most

The world’s leading medical defence organisation providing long-term protection against the potentially ruinous costs of litigation, as well as the other professional challenges that healthcare professionals might face during the course of their career. As a doctor your work is...

In conversation with Paula Allchorne

We were delighted to catch up with Paula Allchorne, Chair of the European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN) about her career in urological nursing and her plans for the association. Can you tell us a little bit about what led...

Figure 1 app

Figure 1 is an app that enables the sharing of medical images to aid learning. In essence, Figure 1 is an Instagram for healthcare. It was launched in 2013 and now connects a network of up to one million healthcare...

Urology National Selection: tips and tricks for a successful interview process

We invited Dominic Brown, the top-ranking candidate from the Urology National Training Selection Interview 2023, to share his wisdom on the interview process. Dominic is currently an ST3 working in North West London. Kelly Ong, Urology News Trainees Sub-Editor. 1....

An amateur’s trek into the Urology Boot Camp

Driven by a strong desire to pursue a career in medicine, I was lucky to get an opportunity to attend the Urology Boot Camp at Leeds while still in sixth form. Although urology is a postgraduate specialty, I wanted to...

The microbial syndicate: dysbiosis and origins of recurrent UTIs

Traditional dogma held that urine was sterile. However, recent molecular studies have revealed an underground microbial community, known as the urinary microbiome or ‘urobiome’ [1]. Far from being harmful, this community of microorganisms helps modulate immune responses, regulate inflammation, and...

A new haemostatic agent in tubeless PCNL

Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is increasingly being used in carefully selected patients to reduce hospital stay and analgesia requirements, especially in those with little bleeding who become stone free or have insignificant residual fragments (usually <4mm). Various agents have been...

Prenatal spina bifida repair – does it have urological benefits in the longer term?

At present, I have one patient under my care who underwent prenatal closure of his spina bifida defect. Only with time, will we be able to determine whether this intervention has been of benefit for him from a urological standpoint....

Can you boost your bladder with vitamin D?

Bladder overactivity is a common problem affecting the social functioning of children. Overactive bladder dry (OAB-dry) is a term (one not utilised by the International Children’s Continence Society) and refers to patients who are experiencing frequency, urgency and nocturia symptoms...

Fertility 2026 - 19th Annual Fertility Conference is heading back to Edinburgh!

Fertility 2026 is an industry event focused on Fertility and Reproductive Science, welcoming some of the worlds leading experts. We’re excited to announce that Fertility 2026 is heading back to the vibrant city of Edinburgh for the 19th Annual Fertility...

Why are urology consultants leaving full-time NHS practice?

The early retirement of experienced doctors in the UK poses a significant challenge to healthcare provision, particularly in urology, where workforce shortages are exacerbated by high attrition rates among both trainees and consultants. While career dynamics in high-income countries have...