- 39 minutes 29 secondsEpisode 4: Diagnostic technology and scopes (with Dora Moon)
It's time to tackle Sophia's favourite topic - technology! There are plans to integrate the questions on technology into the other stations, but for now, the tech station remains as a part of the FRCS(Urol) exam. It is obviously a huge topic, but here we cover clinic diagnostics including urine dipsticks, flowrate assessments and scopes. We are delighted to welcome Dora Moon, Consultant Urologist and new BAUS specialist trainee educational co-lead to the podcast.
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24 September 2026, 1:00 pm - 42 minutes 52 secondsEpisode 3: Bladder Pain Syndrome (with Felicity Reeves)
In this episode, Sophia and Hari welcome Felicity Reeves, Consultant Urologist from Cambridge, to discuss bladder pain syndrome.
Felicity takes us through the assessment and management of this important and common condition.To book on the FRCS(Urol) Revision Course, visit us at rapidfocuscourses.com
24 September 2026, 1:00 pm - 54 minutes 16 secondsEpisode 2: Antenatal hydronephrosis and vesico-ureteric reflux (with Alun Williams)
In this episode Sophia and Hari tackle paediatric urology with a true legend, Alun WIlliams, Consultant Paediatric Urologist at Nottingham University Hospitals. Alun discusses 2 important topics for the FRCS(Urol) vivas - antenatal hydronephrosis and vesico-ureteric reflux with his customary style and wit. An unmissable episode!
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8 December 2025, 9:11 pm - 52 minutes 24 secondsEpisode 1: Small Renal Masses (with David Bratt)
Welcome back to FRCS Urocast with your hosts Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan
After a long hiatus, we are back with season 3 - and what a cracker of an episode to start the new series!
David Bratt, Consultant Urologist from Nottingham joins Sophia and Hari to cover all aspects of small renal masses - which turns out to be a surprisingly big topic!To book on the FRCS(Urol) Revision Course, visit us at rapidfocuscourses.com
26 November 2025, 8:00 pm - 45 minutes 3 secondsEpisode 3: Azoospermia (with Pippa Sangster)
In this episode, Miss Pippa Sangster, Consultant Urologist at UCLH joins us to discuss the investigation and management of an azoospermic man.
To book on the FRCS(Urol) Revision Course, visit us at rapidfocuscourses.com
14 September 2024, 5:22 pm - 53 minutes 51 secondsEpisode 2: Penile Cancer (with Arie Parnham)
Episode 2 of our new season, and we tackle penile cancer; one of the rarer urological cancers, but an important topic to be aware of. Mr Arie Parnham, Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Christie Hospital in Manchester shares his expertise on the topic with Sophia and Hari.
To book on the FRCS(Urol) Revision Course, visit us at rapidfocuscourses.com
16 July 2024, 10:14 am - 41 minutes 42 secondsEpisode 1: Radiology Q&A (with Rachel Hubbard)
Welcome to season 2 of FRCS Urocast! It's been a long wait, but we are back with some brand new episodes, kicking off with a session on radiology for the FRCS(urol) - our special guest Rachel Hubbard, Consultant Uroradiologist in Sheffield answers all those questions that crop up regarding ultrasound, CT and MRI!
To book on the FRCS(Urol) Revision Course, visit us at rapidfocuscourses.com
11 June 2024, 8:31 pm - 57 minutesEpisode 7: Recurrent UTIs in Women (with Chris Harding)
In this episode we look at one of the commonest conditions we see in urology; recurrent UTIs in women. Sophia and Hari are joined by international expert, and lead investigator on the ALTAR trial, Professor Chris Harding from Newcastle, who shares his extensive experience of managing this condition.
To book on the FRCS(Urol) Revision Course, visit us at rapidfocuscourses.com
17 July 2023, 7:55 am - 37 minutes 10 secondsEpisode 6: Peyronie's disease (with Vaibhav Modgil)
We've been away for a little while but welcome back to another episode of FRCS Urocast - and it's a good one! Joining Sophia and Hari today is Vaibhav ("VB") Modgil from Manchester who has a large subspecialist practice in Andrology. VB talks us through the modern management of Peyronie's disease.
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24 May 2023, 2:57 pm - 34 minutes 23 secondsEpisode 5: PUJ Obstruction (with Kim Davenport)
Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction is this week's topic, and Kim Davenport, Consultant Urological Surgeon from Cheltenham, is our special guest. Kim joins regular hosts Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan to talk through a case of PUJO, from diagnosis to surgery!
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3 April 2023, 6:06 pm - 38 minutes 27 secondsEpisode 4: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (with Tim O'Brien)
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a relatively uncommon cause of ureteric obstruction, and is a topic which many FRCS(Urol) candidates will be wary of. Thankfully, Sophia and Hari are joined this week by Tim O'Brien, Consultant Urologist, former BAUS president, and internationally renowned expert on RPF. In this unmissable episode, Tim talks us through the management of RPF from diagnosis to ureterolysis.
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