Trans-rectal ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate: nationwide diversity in practice and training in the United Kingdom.

Introduction: TRUS-guided needle biopsy of the prostate is the standard technique in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However the practice is highly variable across the United Kingdom. We survey the standard approaches to TRUS biopsy of prostate, highlighting the nationwide diversity of practice and training.

Safety and detailed patterns of morbidity of transrectal ultrasound guided needle biopsy of prostate in a urologist-led unit.

Objective: We prospectively evaluate the safety, morbidity and characteristics of complications for transrectal ultrasound guided needle biopsy of prostate carried out solely by urologists in a single unit. This will help to counsel patient prior to the biopsy.

Patients And Methods: One hundred consecutive patients were recruited to complete questionnaires prospectively, 2 weeks and 3 months after TRUS and prostate biopsy.

The secret of the phantom stone: a case report.

A 50-year old man, who has a history of allergies to i.v. contrast and NSAID, was presented with right renal colic.

Case report: Minimally invasive treatment of an unusual obstructive ectopic upper pole ureter.

An 18-year old man presented with left loin pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. Ultrasound and IVU revealed a duplex left kidney with hydronephrosis of the upper pole moiety. F-15 Mag-3 renography confirmed obstruction of the upper pole moiety.