Urology News

19/10/2026

Meet Dr Maria Colavita, a true trailblazer in the field of medicine. As the first Italian female urologist to practice in the Muslim world, she has built a remarkable career in Qatar, bridging cultures and redefining professional boundaries. Her journey is a powerful testament to resilience and the global impact of cross-cultural medical exchange.

📚Read more about her pioneering path: https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/features/post/urology-around-the-world-pioneering-paths-my-journey-as-the-first-and-only-italian-female-urologist-in-the-muslim-world

14/10/2026

Five surgeons. Five different urine separator designs. Lambotte's balloon-tipped tube. Harris' uncomfortable re**al bar (ouch! 😬). Cathelin's wire-loop septum. The race to separate urine was ON in the 1890s-1900s. https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/history-of-urology/post/which-kidney-to-remove-the-urine-separator

12/10/2026

Revising for your FEBU exams? "Urology: The Last Review" is your secret weapon! Packed with the latest EUA 2026 guidelines, QR codes for deeper dives, and self-assessment questions. Your exam prep just got a whole lot easier. 📚

Learn more:https://www.urologynews.uk.com/reviews/book-reviews/post/urology-the-last-review-rapid-revision-for-febu-and-board-exams

09/10/2026

"How can we care for patients if nobody cares for us?" – Samuel Shem, 1978. Fast forward to 2026: We're STILL asking this question. Mentorship, mental health support & reasonable working hours aren't luxuries—they're essentials.
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/features/post/burnout-an-increasing-problem-in-urology

08/10/2026

Did you know? In 1739, the British Government paid £5,000 for a recipe to cure bladder stones—that's £650,000 in today's money! 💷 Joanna Stephens's remedy sparked a medical revolution. Would you trust a 18th-century cure made from snail shells and honey? 🤔
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/history-of-urology/post/joanna-stephenss-cure-for-bladder-stones

07/10/2026

Around 80% of kidney stones are made of calcium oxalate. Understanding the metabolic causes behind stone formation could be the key to preventing recurrence. This article explores what every urologist needs to know. Read on!👇
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/features/post/metabolic-stone-disease-for-urology-trainees

Urolithiasis continues to be a heavy burden on the worldwide medical infrastructure with an estimated 106 million cases recorded internationally in 2021 [1]. Whilst incidence rates have started to decline across Europe and high-income North America, there are emerging hotspots of stone disease, part...

01/10/2026

💡 What if we could treat chronic diseases without relying on endless medication? Russ Mably's vision: precision neuromodulation + digital health + personalised therapy = better outcomes for millions. This is the convergence we've been waiting for.
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/news/post/stimvia-appoints-award-winning-ceo-russ-mably-to-accelerate-global-growth-and-advance-personalised-neuromodulation

29/09/2026

📊Leicester NHS Trust pilot: 4 out of 5 eligible patients safely avoided invisive cystoscopy using GALEAS Bladder. That's 11.6 freed-up hospital sessions. Imagine rolling this out nationally!
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/news/post/patients-face-postcode-lottery-as-bladder-cancer-test-hits-funding-cliff-edge

Bladder cancer patients could miss out on faster, less invasive diagnosis because gaps in NHS funding and commissioning are preventing new diagnostics from moving consistently into routine care, a new report warns.

28/09/2026

Did you know bilateral testicular tumours are rare but do occur?
A 25-year-old patient with a family history and previous brain tumour presented with BOTH testicles affected. Through careful MDT planning, he received appropriate treatment whilst preserving his fertility options. 🏥

Knowledge is power. 📚
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/education/nightmare-cases/post/demanding-cases-or-nightmares-in-uro-oncology-marapr-2025

24/09/2026

CST competition hitting 9:1 ratios? That's brutal. But here's the thing – most candidates aren't preparing strategically. The MSRA, portfolio, interview... they're all interconnected. Start early, stay consistent.
https://www.urologynews.uk.com/education/trainees-forum/post/core-surgical-training