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BAUS endorses expansion of Abiraterone access

The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) - driven by the Section of Oncology - strongly endorses NHS England’s decision to expand access to abiraterone for men with high-risk, non-metastatic prostate cancer. This vital policy change finally eliminates long-standing regional disparities, aligning England with Scotland and Wales. For the 7,000 additional men diagnosed each year, this represents far more than a policy update; it is...

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17 – 18 Feb 2026

Dartford Supine PCNL Training Course

Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford DA2 8DA

PCNL is usually performed in the prone position, as it is believed that this approach provides a large working space with a lower risk of vascular and organ injury. The prone position has potential disadvantages, including longer operative time, patient discomfort, a compromised circulation and interference with ventilation, especially in obese...