FRCS UROCAST

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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Episodes

Episode 3: Azoospermia (with Pippa Sangster)

In this episode, Miss Pippa Sangster, Consultant Urologist at UCLH joins us to discuss the investigation and management of an azoospermic man.

Sep 14, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Episode 2: Penile Cancer (with Arie Parnham)

Episode 2 of our new season, and we tackle penile cancer; one of the rarer urological cancers, but an important topic to be aware of. Mr Arie Parnham, Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Christie Hospital in Manchester shares his expertise on the topic with Sophia and Hari.

Jul 16, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Episode 1: Radiology Q&A (with Rachel Hubbard)

Welcome to season 2 of FRCS Urocast! It's been a long wait, but we are back with some brand new episodes, kicking off with a session on radiology for the FRCS(urol) - our special guest Rachel Hubbard, Consultant Uroradiologist in Sheffield answers all those questions that crop up regarding ultrasound, CT and MRI!

Jun 11, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1

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

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.

Jul 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7

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

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 urologyresource@gmail.com! Thanks for listening

May 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: PUJ Obstruction (with Kim Davenport)

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!

Apr 03, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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

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 RPF from diagnosis to ureterolysis.

Mar 20, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Localised Prostate Cancer (with Flora Rodger)

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 her FRCS exam performance, so you will definitely want to tune in to this episode!

Feb 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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

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

Feb 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Surgery for BOO

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. Essential listening for all urology trainees, especially those preparing for the FRCS(Urol) exam!

Jan 24, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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