A regular educational podcast hosted by Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan. Join us as we discuss a wide range of urological topics which urology trainees will encounter both in real life, as well as in the FRCS(Urol) intercollegiate exam. Every week, we discuss a clinical case with the help of expert special guests.
Episode 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.
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.
8 Dec 2025
Episode 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!
26 Nov 2025
Episode 1: Small Renal Masses (with David Bratt)
Welcome back to FRCS Urocast with your hosts Sophia Cashman and Hari RatanAfter 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!
14 Sept 2024
Episode 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.
16 Jul 2024
Episode 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.
11 Jun 2024
Episode 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!
17 Jul 2023
Episode 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.
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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3 Apr 2023
Episode 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!
20 Mar 2023
Episode 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.
27 Feb 2023
Episode 3: Localised Prostate Cancer (with Flora Rodger)
Welcome back to the definitive FRCS(Urol) revision podcast hosted by Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan. In this week's episode, we discuss the management of a patient with newly-diagnosed localised prostate cancer. Joining us to discuss this complex area is our special guest Flora Rodger, an ST7 trainee from Glasgow. Flora was awarded the Keith Yeates Gold Medal for her FRCS exam performance, so you will definitely want to tune in to this episode!
6 Feb 2023
Episode 2: High Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (with Will Green)
In our second episode, we are joined by Will Green, Consultant Urologist from Nottingham, to talk about the management of high-risk NMIBC. We tackle important questions such as who should have BCG (and does it work?) and which patients are suitable for primary cystectomy.
Hosts: Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan
24 Jan 2023
Episode 1: Surgery for BOO
Join Sophia Cashman and Hari Ratan as they discuss the many surgical treatments now available for treating patients with bladder outlet obstruction, from the humble TURP all the way to more modern minimally invasive surgical techniques.
We look at the evidence for the various procedures now available, and how best to guide patients through the decision-making process.
Essential listening for all urology trainees, especially those preparing for the FRCS(Urol) exam!
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