UROLOGY

The urology departments at Ipswich and Colchester Hospital provide surgical care for a wide range of urological conditions, across all age groups, including cancer diagnostics, kidney stones, incontinence and infective conditions.

Colchester Hospital

The team is comprised of 15 consultants and 14 registrars. There are 2 core trainees/trust grade doctors and several foundation doctors.

There are 3 surgical wards at Colchester Hospital with up to 30 urology inpatients. In addition, registrars will see ward referrals for the rest of the hospital, including medical patients.

Training Opportunities

The urology departments at Ipswich and Colchester ensure there is plenty of dedicated time for developing surgical skills. There are training opportunities in using robots, laser and shockwave machines. Colchester trainees benefit from onsite simulation-based training in the ICENI center which includes a VR robot simulator. The department has particular strengths in upper tract laparoscopy, stones and reconstruction.

Training opportunities include experience in flexi-cystoscopy and difficult catheterization. There is also a wide variety of outpatient clinics to attend. Registrars will have the opportunity to lead clinics with the support of consultants.

The department encourages trainees to be involved in teaching. At Colchester, there is weekly departmental teaching where trainees are encouraged to present complex cases and interesting topics. There are also opportunities to teach the medical students that rotate through the department.