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Purpose <p>The evolving landscape of urological practice necessitates a strong foundation in uroradiology for effective diagnosis and management.</p> Methods <p>Recognising this need, we integrated a dedicated uroradiology module into an established urology boot camp for the first-year urology residents in the UK, which focused on practical skills including transperineal prostate biopsy planning, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided renal access, basic diagnostic kidney and testicular ultrasound, and acute/elective radiology case review.</p> Results <p>A total of 73 urology trainees completed the module. The course generally increased participants’ confidence in interpreting all five imaging modalities. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test demonstrated statistically significant improvements in confidence for: Ultrasound (Wilcoxon statistic = 23.0, <i>p</i> = 0.0001) and Prostate MRI (Wilcoxon statistic = 18.0, <i>p</i> = 0.0009). The delegates satisfaction was highest with the scrotal ultrasound station 95.64% and lowest with the bladder volume measurement station 75.71% (Very Satisfied and Satisfied). Thematic analysis highlighted the value of practical experience, expert faculty, and interactive learning. Areas for improvement included more hands-on time, better time management, and expanded clinical case discussions. Trainees with lower initial confidence benefited most, supporting the module’s role in enhancing early urology training through simulation and practical skills.</p> Conclusion <p>Preliminary observations suggest a positive response and enhanced engagement with uroradiological concepts among participants during the urology simulation boot camp.</p>

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Integrating a dedicated uroradiology module into a urology boot camp: enhancing trainee skills and confidence

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    2025年11月7日

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  • Atif Khan,
  • Chandra Shekhar Biyani,
  • Simon Burbidge,
  • Haroon Motara,
  • Mike Kirk,
  • Taryn Cruickshank,
  • Folk-Man Wong,
  • Mamoun Hamid Elmamoun,
  • Vishwanath Hanchanale,
  • Matthew Young,
  • Steven Kennish,
  • Soumendra Datta,
  • Ramachandran Ravi,
  • Harry Bardgett,
  • Oliver Hulson

摘要

Purpose

The evolving landscape of urological practice necessitates a strong foundation in uroradiology for effective diagnosis and management.

Methods

Recognising this need, we integrated a dedicated uroradiology module into an established urology boot camp for the first-year urology residents in the UK, which focused on practical skills including transperineal prostate biopsy planning, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided renal access, basic diagnostic kidney and testicular ultrasound, and acute/elective radiology case review.

Results

A total of 73 urology trainees completed the module. The course generally increased participants’ confidence in interpreting all five imaging modalities. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test demonstrated statistically significant improvements in confidence for: Ultrasound (Wilcoxon statistic = 23.0, p = 0.0001) and Prostate MRI (Wilcoxon statistic = 18.0, p = 0.0009). The delegates satisfaction was highest with the scrotal ultrasound station 95.64% and lowest with the bladder volume measurement station 75.71% (Very Satisfied and Satisfied). Thematic analysis highlighted the value of practical experience, expert faculty, and interactive learning. Areas for improvement included more hands-on time, better time management, and expanded clinical case discussions. Trainees with lower initial confidence benefited most, supporting the module’s role in enhancing early urology training through simulation and practical skills.

Conclusion

Preliminary observations suggest a positive response and enhanced engagement with uroradiological concepts among participants during the urology simulation boot camp.