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NZ women without options after ban on all mesh products
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 5:07 pm | Urological Society
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand condemns the decision by the New Zealand Minister of Health to ban all mesh for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. More >>
New prostate cancer guidelines
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 2:26 pm | Urological Society
A new set of guidelines for GPs will make an important contribution towards improving outcomes for New Zealand men with prostate cancer by providing a clear clinical pathway for testing, management and referral of men who present to primary care practitioners ... More >>
Study to Predict Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 3:58 pm | Urological Society
Doctors will be able to give men about to undergo treatment for prostate cancer a clearer idea of how their erectile function will be affected by the procedure according to the authors of a study published in the Journal of American Medical Association[i]. More >>
Statement on PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 1:52 pm | Urological Society
The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand welcomes a position statement by pathologists, which backs its own recommendation that men seeking to assess their risk of prostate cancer should be tested from age of 40 years. More >>
Doubts Raised Over US Study on Screening Test
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 10:59 am | Urological Society
The study behind controversial research findings from the US that found a common blood test for prostate cancer has no benefit in reducing deaths has been challenged by Australia’s and New Zealand’s peak body for urological surgeons. More >>