Urology

Reports on urology findings from M. Rochester and co-researchers provide new insights

Published in Gastroenterology Week, December 22nd, 2008

According to recent research published in the journal Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, "In 2003, the waiting time for routine scrotal assessment approached 6 months in our hospital. The patients' diagnostic pathway was not uniform and involved several delays between general practitioner, radiologist and urologist."

"If malignancy was suspected, patients were seen and assessed within 2 weeks. However, it was possible for patients with unsuspected malignancy to have their diagnosis delayed. Funding was provided by the NHS Modernisation Agency's Action On Urology project. Men who were referred by their general practitioner (GP) with a testicular...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2008-12-22)

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