Prediction of pathological stage at radical prostatectomy: do commonly used prostate cancer nomograms apply to men from Far North Queensland?

Background: Clinical nomograms are routinely used by urologists to predict pathological and clinical outcomes. Commonly used prostate cancer nomograms include Partin's tables and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC) nomograms which were developed in high-volume centres in the United States. We aimed to assess whether these tools are valid for prostate cancer patients in Far North Queensland.

Male flexible cystoscopy: does waiting after insertion of topical anaesthetic lubricant improve patient comfort?

Unlabelled: What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Flexible cystoscopy is commonly performed. Several studies show that topical anaesthetic lubricant reduces patient discomfort, particularly with long lubricant retention times (15-25 min). No studies have specifically addressed whether a short, clinically manageable retention time provides any benefit over immediate cystoscopy.