Curriculum

Learn the prostate pathway, step by step

Ten near-peer modules, from reading the mpMRI to the targeted biopsy. Same style as the case library, mobile-first and free. Teaching draft, educational only, not for diagnosis.

Modules 10 Live now 10

MRI slices live

The raw multi-parametric scan.

3D reconstruction live

Segmented gland, zones and lesion as a rotatable model.

Spatial / AR trainer coming in UroRef Spatial

Walk around the gland in AR.

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Reading the prostate mpMRI

MRI basics, the multi-parametric sequences, zonal anatomy and PI-RADS in plain terms.

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Why and when we biopsy

PSA, PSA density, DRE, risk tools, the MRI-first pathway, and who can safely avoid a biopsy.

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Consent and patient preparation

Risks in real numbers, anticoagulation, antibiotic prophylaxis, and the conversation that matters.

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The targeted biopsy concept

What 'targeted' means: cognitive, software fusion and in-bore, plus systematic sampling.

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Transrectal (TRUS) biopsy

The historic standard: technique, anatomy, anaesthesia and its infection problem.

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Transperineal (TP) biopsy

Now preferred: technique, the infection advantage, and local-anaesthetic LATP.

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Local anaesthetic and the periprostatic block

Practical pain control: where the needle goes, safe doses, and recognising toxicity.

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Specimen handling and the histology interface

Cores, labelling, and reading the pathology report: Gleason, ISUP and the features that matter.

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Complications and their management

Sepsis, bleeding, retention and vasovagal: recognising them and knowing when to worry.

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From result to plan

Risk stratification, the MDT, treatment options, and communicating results with empathy.

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