Background and objectives Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a multifactorial disease associated with many medical co-morbidities and risk factors commonly encountered in primary care. Initial management includes lifestyle changes and the treatment of any identifiable conditions. Guidelines exist recommending the assessment and management of sufferers with clear indications for referral to secondary care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Penile cancer is a rare malignancy usually requiring surgery to achieve oncological control of the primary tumour but often at the expense of functional length. The presenting stage of the primary is a crucial factor in determining the most appropriate surgical procedure. Accurate preoperative staging is essential, and current modalities include clinical and radiological assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction The urology multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) is the key weekly meeting that allows the opportunity to review results and discuss management plans for all urological cancers within a department. As populations age and cancer detection and management improve, the demand for the MDT will increase. We conducted a collaborative transregional study within the UK to evaluate the current workload on the urology MDT.
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