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Careers in Urogynaecology

We are excited to invite you to a the BSUG Associates’ Urogynaecology Careers Evening on Monday 12th May at 6pm, designed specifically for early-stage Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) trainees, foundation doctors and medical students.

Latest Reports, Publications and Research Opportunities

Latest Reports, Publications and Research Opportunities

BSUG: Chair's newsletter, December 2024

New RCOG report reveals devastating impact of UK gynaecology care crisis on women and NHS staff

Urgent help for women currently on hospital waiting lists and long-term, sustainable funding to tackle the crisis is needed

A new report published today (18 November) by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has revealed the true scale and impact of the UK’s gynaecology care crisis, with over three quarters of a million (763,694) women and people* currently waiting for months and years with serious gynaecological conditions.

BSUG Member, Dudley Robinson, in the Run-off for IUGA Vice President

The race for IUGA Vice President and Fellowship Development Committee Chair was very close. However, since no candidate received a majority of the vote (>50%), per IUGA Bylaws and Terms of Reference, a run-off election will be held between the top two candidates.

Today the RCOG has published a new data dashboard on UK gynaecology waits.

Today the RCOG has published a new data dashboard on UK gynaecology waits. A huge thank you to all our Women’s Network members who have been involved in and supported this work in particular Emma, Saschan, Katie, Gochi, Neelam and Jagbir. The dashboard provides a comprehensive visualisation of the size, scale and nature of gynaecology waits for non-cancer hospital care, bringing together a range of publicly available datasets in one place for the first time.

Annual Scientific Update in Urogynaecology, Thursday 21 - Friday 22 November 2024

Reducing waiting times for gynaecology services

 RCOG Gynae waiting list project | Clinician surveys - BSUG members are asked to take part.

RIP Professor Stuart Stanton

We regret to inform BSUG members of the sad passing of Prof. Stuart Stanton, a pioneering figure in modern urogynaecology and founder of BSUG. Stuart was the founding father of BSUG and will be remembered as the distinguished leader both in the UK as well as internationally. He leaves behind a legacy of outstanding contributions to clinical practice and research.

Share your experiences | Waiting for hospital gynaecology services

Since we published our Left for too Long report in 2022, the RCOG has been consistently calling for more action from Government and the NHS to improve the long waits for hospital gynaecology services.

Ranee Thakar BSUG lifetime achievement award

Ranee Thakar won the BSUG lifetime achievement award last year and formally received the prestigious accolade at the BSUG Annual scientific meeting this year. Miss Thakar, went on to deliver a fantastic lecture on the state of women's health and her own amazing journey.

BSUG: Welcomes new membership category - Allied Health Professionals

The British Society of Urogynaecology advocates and promotes the role of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of women with pelvic floor dysfunction, however until now, we have not had nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, allied health professionals and clinical scientists as members of the society. 

Professor Linda Cardozo OBE MB ChB MD FRCOG 15.09.50 - 21.09.23

Linda Cardozo, fondly known to everyone simply as Linda, was a force of nature who touched the lives of hundreds of doctors and thousands of patients. She was a passionate advocate of women’s health, a leader within urogynaecology, a gifted clinician and highly skilled surgeon, a mentor and a friend.

Publication for IP1747 Botulinum toxin injections into the urethral sphincter for idiopathic chronic non obstructive urinary retention

 The final guidance for Botulinum toxin injections into the urethral sphincter for idiopathic chronic non obstructive urinary retention (IP1747)

Published guidance and advice | Guidance | NICE

New point of care UTI tests not ready yet according to NICE

Newer point-of-care tests for UTIs that give faster and more accurate results including antibiotic sensitivities could improve outcomes and reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. NICE felt that the tests are in the early stages of development and research is still being done. Uncertainties in the current evidence mean it is difficult to assess the risks and benefits of early routine use in the NHS while further evidence is generated.

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/hte7

We are very sorry to announce the death of BSUG member, Mr. Mohamed Rabeih Elghorori

 We are very sorry to announce the death of BSUG member, Mr. Mohamed Rabeih Elghorori, on November 19th, 2022, in Cambridgeshire.

As a Consultant Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist, Mr. Elghorori’s passion was to ensure he was up to date with all innovative surgical interventions to support his patients and pass new skills to surgical staff training in the UK and Egypt.

New RCOG Policy statement on Pelvic floor Health

The RCOG have today released a policy statement encouraging a life course approach to women’s pelvic floor health.

New pelvic mesh complications elearning for GPs

A new programme to help GPs better understand pelvic mesh complications is now available through Health Education England elearning for healthcare.

For many women mesh surgery is trouble-free and leads to improvements in their condition. However, this is not the case for all and some women have experienced complications.

EUGA 2022 15TH EUGA ANNUAL MEETING

BSUG pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen 1926 – 2022

British Society of Urogynaecology mourns the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and the nation at this sad time.

Miss Ranee Thakar, the current RCOG Vice President for Global Health

Miss Ranee Thakar, the current RCOG Vice President for Global Health, has been elected as the next President of the RCOG and will take up office in December this year.

Podcast of Endoscopic treatment of SUI - a first joined presentation between BSUG and BSGE

New NICE Pelvic floor dysfunction guideline released

BSUG was pleased to formally express our appreciation and gratitude to Professor Stuart Stanton recognising his great contribution to our society and specialty worldwide.

This video captures Professor Stanton receiving the award from Professor Phillips on behalf of BSUG.

Professor Freeman receives BSUG Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Bob Freeman delivered a phenomenal lecture at the BSUG ASM on the history of BSUG and how British Urogynaecologists have shaped the field for us all.

What an amazing lecture by an amazing man who kindly accepted the BSUG Lifetime Achievement award last year.

UK Clinical Guideline for Best Practice in the Use of Vaginal Pessaries for Prolapse launched 4th March 2021 at UKCS

UKCS Glasgow 2021 1st - 5th March

'As Live' Online: Annual Scientific Meeting

David Watson Warrell 1929 - 2021

England Mesh Complication Centres Announced

Super fit team BSUG win the IUGA Across the World Challenge

BSUG presents generic job templates for Urogynaecology consultants and specialist nurses

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS ROUND 2021

The 2021 Clinical Excellence Awards round opened on Monday 7th December 2020 and will close at 5pm on Thursday 18 March 2021.

BSUG Audit and Database Committee have published a 2nd National Report

IUGA Elections - Vote Now!

Voting is now open through October 30 at 11:59pm CDT! All current IUGA members are eligible to vote for one Vice Presidential candidate. Remember: whoever is elected as Vice President will automatically assume the role of IUGA President in 2 years!

The report of the IMMDS Review "First Do No Harm" is published July 8th 2020. (Mesh covered on page 138)

Abstracts from the 2019 BSUG Annual Research meeting

BSUG apology in response to the Report of Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review

The report of the IMMDS Review

Invitation to apply to the BSUG Research Network (RN)

BSUG Writes to Parliament regarding Ongoing Closure of toilets during Covid 19 Crisis

BSUG Guidance on management of Urogynaecological Conditions and Vaginal Pessary use during the Covid 19 Pandemic

Announcement about IUGA Annual Meeting 2020

 Dear IUGA Affiliate Society Presidents,

We are reaching out to you today to provide you with firsthand knowledge and information about the organization of this year’s IUGA Annual Meeting in The Hague, the Netherlands, in relation to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that is now established to be a pandemic.

New Botox Patient Leaflet launched in conjunction with the Plain English Society

BSUG at the AUGS/IUGA Fun Run!

A number of our members represented BSUG in the AUGS/IUGA first joint fun run in Nashville.


New BSUG and RCOG Home

BSUG Annual Scientific Meeting 2019 was the last BSUG meeting to be held at the 27 Sussex Place RCOG Home.

Prize winners!

BSUG would like to congratulate all of the winners from the Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, the last to ever be hosted at the Sussex Place home!

BSUG Associate Members Day


The first BSUG Associate Members Day was held in Sheffield on March 22nd 2019 and chaired by Dr Tom Gray.

Much awaited NICE guidelines and Patient Decision Aids are Released.

Read NICE guideline here

Read more from the RCOG/BSUG joint press release...

Non-Mesh Continence Surgery Mentorship Scheme

This scheme is designed to guide training in non-mesh continence surgery, namely colposuspension and/or autologous fascial sling.