FRCS UROCAST

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A regular educational podcast hosted by Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan. Join us as we discuss a wide range of urological topics which urology trainees will encounter both in real life, as well as in the FRCS(Urol) intercollegiate exam. Every week, we discuss a clinical case with the help of expert special guests.

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Episode 7: Recurrent UTIs in Women (with Chris Harding)

Jul 17 2023 55 mins  
In this episode we look at one of the commonest conditions we see in urology; recurrent UTIs in women.  Sophia and Hari are joined by international expert, and lead investigator on the ALTAR trial, Professor Chris Harding from Newcastle, who shares his extensive experience of managing this condition.  

Episode 6: Peyronie's disease (with Vaibhav Modgil)

May 24 2023 35 mins  
We've been away for a little while but welcome back to another episode of FRCS Urocast - and it's a good one!  Joining Sophia and Hari today is Vaibhav ("VB") Modgil from Manchester who has a large subspecialist practice in Andrology.  VB talks us through the modern management of Peyronie's disease.Any feedback or comments?  Email us on [email protected]!Than

Episode 5: PUJ Obstruction (with Kim Davenport)

Apr 03 2023 33 mins  
Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction is this week's topic, and Kim Davenport, Consultant Urological Surgeon from Cheltenham, is our special guest.  Kim joins regular hosts Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan to talk through a case of PUJO, from diagnosis to surgery!

Episode 4: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (with Tim O'Brien)

Mar 20 2023 37 mins  
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a relatively uncommon cause of ureteric obstruction, and is a topic which many FRCS(Urol) candidates will be wary of.  Thankfully, Sophia and Hari are joined this week by Tim O'Brien, Consultant Urologist, former BAUS president, and internationally renowned expert on RPF.  In this unmissable episode, Tim talks us through the management of

Episode 3: Localised Prostate Cancer (with Flora Rodger)

Feb 27 2023 38 mins  
Welcome back to the definitive FRCS(Urol) revision podcast hosted by Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan.  In this week's episode, we discuss the management of a patient with newly-diagnosed localised prostate cancer.  Joining us to discuss this complex area is our special guest Flora Rodger, an ST7 trainee from Glasgow.  Flora was awarded the Keith Yeates Gold Medal for h

Episode 2: High Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (with Will Green)

Feb 06 2023 31 mins  
In our second episode, we are joined by Will Green, Consultant Urologist from Nottingham, to talk about the management of high-risk NMIBC.  We tackle important questions such as who should have BCG (and does it work?) and which patients are suitable for primary cystectomy.Hosts: Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan

Episode 1: Surgery for BOO

Jan 23 2023 25 mins  
Join Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan as they discuss the many surgical treatments now available for treating patients with bladder outlet obstruction, from the humble TURP all the way to more modern minimally invasive surgical techniques.  We look at the evidence for the various procedures now available, and how best to guide patients through the decision-making process.Essentia