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The utility of PSA density and free PSA in the prostate biopsy decision pathway in a South African population: Research Article published in African Urology

Maher, A.A., Urry, R.J., Sathiram R. The utility of PSA density and free PSA in the prostate biopsy decision pathway in a South African population: Research Article published in African Urology. African Urology 2022;2(2):81-84.

OAB in the Male Population: Urgent Matters Podcast with Prof. Paul Abrams

I had the pleasure of chatting to Prof. Paul Abrams in an Urgent Matters Podcast about OAB in the male population. Prof. Abrams is an expert in the field of male LUTS and OAB, and I was certainly honoured and humbled to have had the opportunity to present this podcast with him. Episode 8: OAB […]

Bioring® gastric banding for obesity in a private South African hospital: Research Article published in S Afr J Surg.

Dewar GA; Urry RJ; Clifford S; Katsapas M; Stevens L; Kloppers A, 2020. Bioring® gastric banding for obesity in a private South African hospital.  S Afr J Surg 58(3):115-121. Abstract Background: Obesity is a significant health problem in South Africa. Surgery is the most effective means of durable weight loss for the morbidly obese. Of the surgical options, laparoscopic adjustable gastric […]

Traumatic renal injury: Five-year experience at a major trauma centre in South Africa: Research Article published in Injury.

Salem MS; Urry RJ; Kong VY; Clarke DL; Bruce J; Laing GL, 2020. Traumatic renal injury: Five-year experience at a major trauma centre in South Africa.  Injury 51(1):39-44. Abstract Background: This study is intended to assess the current optimal management of traumatic renal injuries (TRIs), with a focus on high-grade and penetrating injuries. Methods: The Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Trauma Service registry was […]

Correlation between radiological and histopathological findings in patients undergoing nephrectomy for presumed renal cell carcinoma on computed tomography scan at Grey’s Hospital: Research Article published in SA J Radiol.

Mlambo NE; Dlamini NNM; Urry RJ, 2018. Correlation between radiological and histopathological findings in patients undergoing nephrectomy for presumed renal cell carcinoma on computed tomography scan at Grey’s Hospital.  SA J Radiol 22(1):1339. Abstract Background: The incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is increasing globally owing to the increased use of cross-sectional imaging. Computed tomography (CT) scan is the modality […]

The presentation, management and outcomes of Fournier’s gangrene at a tertiary urology referral centre in South Africa: Research Article published in S Afr Med J.

Elsaket AE; Maharajh S; Urry RJ, 2018. The presentation, management and outcomes of Fournier’s gangrene at a tertiary urology referral centre in South Africa.  S Afr Med J108(8):671-676. Background. Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a clinically relevant condition with a high mortality rate. In South Africa (SA) most affected patients present at district and regional level hospitals. It is important […]