Urological surgery deals with surgical pathology of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, testicles, scrotum, urethra, and female urology. Key areas include urological oncology like prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. Surgeries are performed openly as well as laparoscopically and robotically. Endourology techniques include treating stones, endoscopic surgery, and reconstruction. Urology training in Ireland involves initial surgical training followed by urology residencies and specialization, with the goal of developing more units and increasing Ireland's low number of urologists per population.
2. Urological SurgeryUrological Surgery
Most fascinating area in SurgeryMost fascinating area in Surgery
Deals with all Surgical PathologyDeals with all Surgical Pathology
involving:involving:
KidneysKidneys
UretersUreters
BladderBladder
Seminal Vesicles and VasSeminal Vesicles and Vas
Testicles and ScrotumTesticles and Scrotum
UrethraUrethra
Female UrologyFemale Urology
3. Urological OncologyUrological Oncology
Prostate Cancer: Commonest male cancerProstate Cancer: Commonest male cancer
Bladder Cancer: 4th commonest male cancerBladder Cancer: 4th commonest male cancer
Kidney Cancer: 8th commonest cancer. Most lethal.Kidney Cancer: 8th commonest cancer. Most lethal.
Testicular Cancer: Commonest cancer <40Testicular Cancer: Commonest cancer <40
Ageing populationAgeing population
6. Manpower NationallyManpower Nationally
2323 Urology ConsultantsUrology Consultants (7 outside Dublin)(7 outside Dublin)
Also 5 Private Urologists (increasing)Also 5 Private Urologists (increasing)
99 Specialist RegistrarsSpecialist Registrars Positions (8 filled July 06)Positions (8 filled July 06)
Dublin (7), Galway (1), Limerick (1)Dublin (7), Galway (1), Limerick (1)
1212 Non-SpR RegistrarNon-SpR Registrar PositionsPositions
5 will be Urology Residents5 will be Urology Residents
Urology Research RegistrarsUrology Research Registrars
Conway (2), Trinity (2) - Cork, Beaumont etcConway (2), Trinity (2) - Cork, Beaumont etc
7. Future Manpower NeedsFuture Manpower Needs
Lowest Urologists in Europe (1:180,000)Lowest Urologists in Europe (1:180,000)
Maintain Dublin CentresMaintain Dublin Centres
MMH / SJH to expand over timeMMH / SJH to expand over time
Develop 4 man units in Cork, Limerick,Develop 4 man units in Cork, Limerick,
GalwayGalway
Huge Expansion RequiredHuge Expansion Required
Enhance present unitsEnhance present units
Single appointments working in triosSingle appointments working in trios
Natural increase in private sectorNatural increase in private sector
8. Urology Training: UKUrology Training: UK
Intern
Foundation Year 1 (FY1)
Foundation Year 2 (FY2)
Foundation Year 3 (FY3)
Foundation Year 4 (FY4)
Foundation Year 5 (FY5)
Urology Fellowship 1
Urology Fellowship 2
FRCS (Urol)
Consultant Urologist
Consultant Urological
Surgeon
10. Why I did Urology Why I did Urology
I wanted to do SurgeryI wanted to do Surgery
I enjoyed Endoscopic UrologyI enjoyed Endoscopic Urology
It is largely (75%) Elective basedIt is largely (75%) Elective based
On call is frequent but generally lightOn call is frequent but generally light
Call is from home throughout the countryCall is from home throughout the country
Enjoy family life with my wife andEnjoy family life with my wife and
childrenchildren
Well structured Training postsWell structured Training posts
Very International - Regular ConferencesVery International - Regular Conferences
11. How to get into UrologyHow to get into Urology
1.1. Talk to UrologistsTalk to Urologists
2.2. Request a Urology rotation while a BSTRequest a Urology rotation while a BST
3.3. Do some Urology based audit while BSTDo some Urology based audit while BST
4.4. Get Registrar ExperienceGet Registrar Experience
Cork - Galway - Limerick best betsCork - Galway - Limerick best bets
1.1. Apply for new Residency programmeApply for new Residency programme
2.2. Do Urology Research (MCh, MD)Do Urology Research (MCh, MD)
3.3. Attend teaching / ISU meetingAttend teaching / ISU meeting
12. Present and FuturePresent and Future
Training undergoing changeTraining undergoing change
Future is bright - huge expansion long overdueFuture is bright - huge expansion long overdue
in an ageing populationin an ageing population
Very competitive SubspecialtyVery competitive Subspecialty
Training is well structuredTraining is well structured
Getting in the door is now much easierGetting in the door is now much easier
13. ContactsContacts
Urological Trainees of Ireland (UTI) website:Urological Trainees of Ireland (UTI) website:
www.homepage.mac.com/www.homepage.mac.com/davidgalvindavidgalvin
European Society of Residents in Urology:European Society of Residents in Urology:
www.esru.netwww.esru.net (Ireland webpage)(Ireland webpage)
Me: davidgalvin@mac.comMe: davidgalvin@mac.com