Introduction: Urology has long remained the least feminized specialty. The objective of this study was to assess the demographic characteristics of female urologists and their feelings in terms of discrimination.
Material: The survey consisted of a questionnaire of 12 questions, sent by mailing to all female urologists, a first time in May 2016 (n=84), then a second time in January 2020 (n=98).
Aims: To evaluate the feasibility, the efficiency, the results of continent cystostomy in adult population.
Material And Methods: Retrospective study of patients who underwent a continent cystostomy between 1987 and 2011.
Results: Forty-three patients underwent a continent cystostomy (13 men and 30 women).
Objectives: To assess the burn-out syndrome in the population of urologists in training.
Material And Methods: A trans-sectional study was carried out among the French urologists in training association (AFUF) members. A questionnaire including the Maslach Burnout Inventory and questions on the age, gender, professional and familial status, working time and hobbies was emailed.
Introduction: Rectourethral fistulae are predominantly of iatrogenous origin. They alter the patient's quality of life and are difficult to manage from a medical standpoint.
Patients And Methods: The major series of patients of the last 20 years have been analyzed, in order to define the best management of rectourethral fistulae.
Purpose: To evaluate the accessibility of the fellowship for the residents of Urology expecting to accomplish their residentship between November 2010 and 2013.
Patients: Between November 2010 and January 2011, all the residents ongoing for the residentship of Urology in France were reached by an electronic mailing using the AFUF register. A questionnaire reported all the residents expecting to accomplish their residentship between November 2010 and 2013, and the number and the expected availability of fellow and specialist assistant posts during the same period.