BAUS Research Priorities
BAUS has compiled a basic list of urological research priorities which is shown below. If you wish to add anything to this list, please contact us by e-mail.
| TOPIC |
AREA(S) FOR STUDY |
| Prostate cancer (CaP) |
Identification of clinically-relevant prostate cancer
New treatments for castrate-resistant prostate cancer
Best treatment for high-risk, localised prostate cancer
Focal therapy: safety, patient selection & "best" technology |
| Renal cancer (RCC) |
Individualised, multi-modal treatment
Renal-preserving interventions
UK-wide tissue bank |
| Bladder cancer (TCC) |
Identification of high-risk, superficial TCC requiring cystectomy
Alternatives to "check cystoscopy" |
| Evidence synthesis |
High-quality, systematic review & meta-analysis |
| Robotics |
Imaging guidance
Training for the "new" surgery: simulation |
| LUTS |
Urodynamics for male bladder outflow obstruction
Voiding diaries |
| Andrology |
Making use of penile cancer networks
Vasectomy reversal effectiveness |
| Stones |
Management of lower pole stones >10mm diameter |
| "Cinderellas" |
UTI: evidence-based guidance
Scrotal disorders
Chronic pelvic pain
Medical therapy for stent symptoms |
| Patient communication & education |
Benefits versus risks
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)
Follow-up protocols for prostate cancer |