The Hong Kong Practitioner

Internet	*The Hong Kong Practitioner* VOLUME 29 / August 2007

What's in the web for family physicians - urology
Alfred K Y Tang 鄧權恩

1.	Urology - online textbook http://www.angelfire.com/md2/liaquatian/uro.pdf
	An online textbook on urology in PDF format. It has chapters on history and physical examination, common problems of the male genital tract - from kidneys, bladder, prostate to scrotum, penis and urethra. There are also chapters on diagnosis and management of haematuria and infertility. Paediatric urology topics are also included ranging from hypospadia to ectopic testicles and congenital anomalies.

2.	The Bristol Urological Institute - GP Guidlines http://www.bui.ac.uk/guideline/urologyguidelines. PDF
	This website features a section on clinical guidelines for GPs on urological problems in PDF format. It outlines the management of common presentations of different urological problems. The website of the Bristol Urological Institute also includes case histories, research, patient information, tutorials and educational materials for postgraduates, together with links to other urology sites.

3.	Medscape Urology Homepage http://www.medscape.com/urology
	The Urology section on Medscape provides a diversity of CME resources and materials on subjects including benign prostate hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and prostatitis. A lot of CME articles, latest news, journals and references, patient education on urology and expert viewpoints are included for reference.

4.	American Urology Association clinical guidelines http://www.auanet.org/guidelines/
	The American Urological Association publishes clinical guidelines on urology from time to time. The most recent guideline on prostate cancer published in 2007 can be downloaded as a 82 pages PDF document. There were also guidelines on erectile dysfunction (2006), Management of Staghorn calculi (2005) premature ejaculation (2004) and management of benign prostate hyperplasia (2003), plus many other urology topics. The website also featured CME materials, and the Journal of Urology.
5.	Andrology Australia http://www.andrologyaustralia.org
	Andrology Australia is a website with focus on male reproductive health disorders. It provides information on prostate disease, male infertility, testicular cancer and many other topics. There are quick links on journal articles, clinical guidelines, position statements, patient resources and different male reproductive disorders like male infertility, prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer, testosterone abuse and misuse.

6.	Prostate Symposium 2006 http://www.brighamandwomens.org/video/2006Prostate/
	A webcast of the Prostate Symposium 2006 was put up on Internet. Lectures on prostate cancer, the use of MRI for diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer,and collaboration to cure are included in the symposium. The symposium was hosted by a teaching affiliate hospital of Harvard Medical School, the Brigham and Women's Hospital, in July 2006.

7.	MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: TURP http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/turp/htm/video.htm
	Maintained by the National Library of medicine, this MedlinePlus website features interactive and multimedia presentations and tutorials on transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). The video offers a comprehensive run-down of benign prostatic hyperplasia and the pros and cons of TURP as patient education materials.

Alfred K Y Tang, MBBS(HK)
Family Physician in Private Practice.

Correspondence to :
Dr Alfred K Y Tang,
Shop 3A, 2/F, Hsin Kuang Shopping Centre, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
E-mail:alfredtang@hkma.org

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