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Oncological benefits of extended pelvic lymph node dissection

Touijer and colleagues present extended follow-up results from a large randomised trial comparing limited pelvic lymph node dissection (l-PLND) and extended PLND (e-PLND) in prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. The study aimed to assess whether e-PLND, which includes external...

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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...

ESWL, fURS and PCNL for lower pole renal stones

Lower pole stones (LPSs) are common but less likely to pass spontaneously than other renal stones, often necessitating intervention. In 2015, a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS), and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) was published....

Mo Belal: a journey of perseverance, resilience and representation

In this interview, we have the privilege of speaking with Mr Mo Belal, a leading consultant urologist whose career and life took an extraordinary turn following a spinal injury. Renowned for his expertise and dedication to patient care, Mr Belal...

Prostate cancer detection in younger men

Prostate cancer (PC) screening using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing with systematic biopsy (SBx) reduces mortality but risks overdiagnosis and unnecessary biopsies. Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) enables MRI-targeted biopsy (TBx) of suspicious lesions and is now recommended before biopsy, although its role...

Tackle Prostate Cancer: Make Sense of It Programme

Tackle Prostate Cancer is a small national charity with a big reach. We exist to ensure that people living with and affected by prostate cancer are not left to navigate diagnosis, treatment decisions and life after treatment on their own....

FANS f-URS with mPCNL for 2–3cm renal stones

Flexible ureteroscopy (f-URS) has undergone substantial evolution with the introduction of flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths (FANS), expanding its applicability to larger renal calculi. Although mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) remains a standard treatment for 2–3 cm renal stones, uncertainty...

When can antibiotic prophylaxis be stopped for VUR in children?

Continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) is the mainstay of treatment and reduces the risk of febrile urinary tract infections (fUTI) in children with VUR. Thus far, there are no clear management guidelines as to whether and when CAP may be safely...

First-of-its-kind international study launches to revolutionise quality of life for Black men with prostate cancer

BALANCE will generate pioneering evidence to fill gaps in our understanding of the challenges Black men face with prostate cancer and the support they need, making changes possible which will improve Black men's quality of life while navigating the disease....

Pelviva® has teamed up with talkhealth, Bladder & Bowel UK, ERIC, The Urology Foundation and Wellbeing for Women to present an Online Clinic on Bladder Issues

Pelviva® has teamed up with talkhealth, Bladder & Bowel UK, ERIC, The Urology Foundation and Wellbeing for Women to present an Online Clinic on Bladder Issues Online clinic on bladder issues 2019 www.talkhealthpartnership.com Pioneering medical device Pelviva, treating bladder leakage...

Blaedderwaerc and other names

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 article I said I would explore the history of something...