Urology in General
Identification of the high risk surgical patient by the use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing
How to assess one if the main risk considerations in whether to proceed to operative intervention. Click here
Surgical team safety briefings
Guidance on risk reduction for surgical procedures, discussing the WHO initiative. To view the article Click here
Guidelines for male LUTS
A review of current guidelines. To view the article click here
Negative pressure pulmonary oedema
A review of the literature and case report. To view the article click here.
Anti-platelet agents in Urology
Antiplatelet agent in primary and secondary prevention cause a dilemma. The evidence regarding their use in a surgical context is reviewed. To view the article click here
Thromboprophylaxis in Urology
Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major adverse events, potentially resulting from any surgical procedure. The risk factors and preventive measures are reviewed. To view the full article click here
Diabetes and the urologist: a growing problem
The incidence of diabetes continues to increase, alongside other comorbidities of hypertension and lipid abnormalities, to form the metabolic syndrome. These conditions affect erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, voiding difficulties and urinary tract infections. To view the full article click here
Endoscopy through the ages
Despite a variety of endoscopes forming an essential part of the urologist's armamentarium, the origins of these instruments are often forgotten. This review explores the origins of endoscopy, the refinements to early scopes and the parallel developments in light sources and therapeutics using endoscopy. To view the full article click here.
Urolithiasis through the ages
Men have suffered from stones in the urinary tract even before the urinary tract was defined. This article provides an overview of the management of stone disease through time. To view the article click here.
Ureteric reimplantation: a history of the development of surgical techniques
VUR has been the subject of many studies and reports, which include presentations of many operative procedures for surgical management. This review describes the development of surgical options for. To view the article click here.
The urology of Pharaonic Egypt
This review attempts to reconstruct the history of urology in ancient Egypt. People who had achieved sufficient knowledge and skill in engineering to erect the Pyramids, must have been advanced in other fields, including medicine. To view the article click here.
A century of prostatic surgery
The syndrome of bladder neck obstruction has been described for many centuries. Successful prostatic surgery has evolved only in the last hundred years and this article celebrates its first century. To view the article click here.
The history of circumcision
In this review we explore the origins of circumcision, and discuss the techniques and controversies that have evolved since the operation has become 'medicalized'. To view the article click here.
Database of BJUI articles Jan 1996-Jan 2008
A spreadsheet detailing nearly 7000 article titles published in the BJU International/ British Journal of Urology from 1996 to the start of 2008. It can be downloaded, searched and sorted and is a great asset for anyone quickly wishing to find a review article on a specific topic, or wishing to get an overview of a subspecialty area. It contains links to all the items through Wiley Online Library. To view the spreadsheet click here.