Practicals · URO

Urology

201 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum and the NMC DM/MCh guidelines, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

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Top education resources

Top education resources for Urology

Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.

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    WebSurg (IRCAD): Urologic surgery
    Video libraryFree accountIndependently endorsed

    Lap and robotic urology: radical prostatectomy, RPLND, cystectomy with neobladder, extravesical reimplantation, pyeloplasty, nephrectomy; webinars

    Largest free narrated MIS urology library (272 videos); WebSurg beats YouTube in every published head-to-head, and UK trainees name it as their second source after YouTube

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    AUAUniversity (American Urological Association) YouTube
    Video channelFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    AUA Core Curriculum lessons, guideline updates (vasectomy, CPPS), HoLEP start-up, paediatric uro-oncology; theory and viva stations

    The free public face of the AUA Core Curriculum, which 84% of US urology residents use for case prep; few residents know this channel exists

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    SIU Academy: Surgical Demonstrations
    Video libraryFree · no loginSolvedPGSS pick

    Live and semi-live surgery days (prone and supine PCNL, RIRS with suction sheaths, robotic partial nephrectomy), eGrand Rounds on stones, BPH and urothelial cancer, Residents' Corner

    Society library that streams full live-surgery sessions with no login: 148 surgical-demonstration videos; no outside endorsement found, so a SolvedPGSS pick

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    Preeti Urology & Kidney Hospital 🇮🇳
    Video channelFree · no loginSolvedPGSS pick

    PCNL puncture technique (prone supracostal, supine), staghorn, failed supine to prone rescue, paediatric pyeloplasty, difficult nephrectomy, robotic reimplantation

    High-volume Indian endourology centre with long narrated live-surgery discussions; the top YouTube host in our vetted Urology Practicals links

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    Divakar Dalela 🇮🇳
    Video channelFree · YouTube sign-inSolvedPGSS pick

    Operative tips: impacted upper ureteric calculus, Amplatz-sheath bladder stone removal, female urethral diverticulum excision, Foley catheter pitfalls; ward and viva basics

    Senior Indian urologist teaching short, stepwise tips aimed at UG and PG students; 152K subscribers

201 items

Uroradiology and diagnostic studies

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) of prostate and seminal vesicles

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB competency: able to perform

Diagnostic urological ultrasonography (KUB, prostate, genitalia)

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 50, performed 200; DrNB competency: able to perform

Retrograde urethrogram (RGU)

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 20; DrNB competency: able to perform

Micturating cystourethrogram (MCU/VCUG)

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 10 (+10 RGU+MCU); DrNB competency: able to perform

Cystogram

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 5

Nephrostogram

InterpretationDrNB: minor urological procedure (uroradiology); DrNB competency: able to perform

Antegrade pyelography

InterpretationDrNB: perform (uroradiology)

Whitaker test

InterpretationDrNB: perform (uroradiology)

Sinogram

InterpretationDrNB: perform (uroradiology)

Intravenous urography (IVU/IVP)

InterpretationNMC: perform and interpret

CT and CT urography interpretation

InterpretationNMC uroradiology module year 1

Renography (renal scintigraphy) interpretation

InterpretationDrNB: interpret

Renal angiography, DSA and venography

InterpretationDrNB: perform/interpret (uroradiology)

Uroradiology spotters (viva)

Specimen / spottersummative viva (NMC)

Minor and office urology

Prostate biopsy (TRUS / transperineal)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB: minor urological procedure

Intravesical BCG instillation

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 10

Dorsal slit

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB competency: able to perform

Circumcision

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 10; DrNB: minor urological procedure

Hydrocelectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed 1; NMC: should be able to perform

Trocar suprapubic cystostomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 20; DrNB: minor urological procedure

Open suprapubic cystostomy

ProcedureDrNB: minor urological procedure; NMC: should be able to perform

Segmental urine culture (Meares-Stamey test)

Lab techniqueNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 10

Urethral dilatation

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 30; DrNB: minor urological procedure

Penile biopsy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 4

Urethral catheterisation

ProcedureDrNB competency: able to perform; NMC: should be able to perform

Flexible cystoscopy

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Vasectomy

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Meatotomy and meatoplasty

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: minor urological procedure

Endourology and image-guided procedures

Percutaneous nephrostomy (ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 10, performed 10; DrNB competency: able to perform

Ultrasound-guided drainage of perinephric collection

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 2

Ultrasound-guided renal cyst aspiration

ProcedureDrNB competency: able to perform; NMC: should be able to perform

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 10, performed 20; DrNB competency: able to perform

Diagnostic cystoscopy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 5, performed 20; DrNB: minor urological procedure

Cold cup bladder biopsy

ProcedureDrNB competency: able to perform; NMC: should be able to perform

Cystoscopic clot evacuation

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 2

Retrograde double J stenting

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 10, performed 20; DrNB competency: able to perform

Double J stent removal

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 10, performed 30; DrNB competency: able to perform

Antegrade fluoroscopy-guided ureteral stenting

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Direct vision internal urethrotomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 20; DrNB minimum 20; DrNB competency: able to perform

Bladder neck incision

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB competency: able to perform

Transurethral incision of prostate (TUIP)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB competency: able to perform

Cystolitholapaxy and cystolithotripsy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB competency: able to perform

Endoscopic removal of foreign body from bladder

ProcedureDrNB competency: able to perform; NMC: should be able to perform

Ureteral meatotomy

ProcedureDrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months)

Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 5, performed 5; DrNB competency: able to perform

Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 15, performed 10; DrNB minimum 25

Prostatic urethral lift (UroLift)

Procedure

Aquablation of prostate

Procedure

Prostate artery embolisation (PAE)

Procedure

Semirigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 30, performed 15; DrNB minimum 25

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 10, performed 5; DrNB minimum 15

Endopyelotomy

ProcedureDrNB minimum 15 (with PCNL)

Transurethral incision of ureterocele

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed 1; NMC: should be able to perform

Cystoscopic ablation of posterior urethral valves

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -

Renal mass biopsy (USG/CT guided)

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Transplant kidney biopsy (USG guided)

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Cryoablation of renal mass

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Radiofrequency ablation of renal mass

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Simulation training: TURP

Drill / simulationNMC year 2 low-fidelity simulation module

Simulation training: RIRS

Drill / simulationNMC year 2 low-fidelity simulation module

Simulation training: PCNL access

Drill / simulationNMC year 2 low-fidelity simulation module

Laparoscopic and robotic urology

Simulation training: laparoscopic suturing

Drill / simulationNMC year 2 low-fidelity simulation module

Laparoscopic urological surgery

ProcedureDrNB: perform/assist 2-5; NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Robot-assisted urological surgery

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Kidney, ureter and adrenal

Simple nephrectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 2; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Nephrectomy for pyonephrosis

ProcedureDrNB: perform/assist 2-5

Radical nephrectomy (open, laparoscopic, robotic)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 2; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months)

Partial nephrectomy (nephron-sparing surgery)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -; NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Radical nephroureterectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed -; DrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Pyelolithotomy and nephrolithotomy (open)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Extended pyelolithotomy (Gil-Vernet)

ProcedureDrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months)

Anatrophic nephrolithotomy

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Open nephrostomy

ProcedureDrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months)

Pyeloplasty (adult and paediatric)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 4, performed 1; DrNB minimum 5

Adrenalectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -

Ureterolithotomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Ureteroneocystostomy (ureteric reimplantation)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -; DrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Psoas hitch

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Boari flap

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Ileal ureter replacement

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Paediatric urology

Hypospadias repair

ProcedureDrNB minimum 5; DrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Bladder exstrophy closure

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Epispadias repair

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Bladder and prostate

Emergency repair of traumatic bladder injury

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 3, performed 2

Cystolithotomy (open)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 5; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Transvesical (Freyer's) prostatectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 2; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Retropubic (Millin's) prostatectomy

ProcedureDrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months)

Open radical retropubic prostatectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 5, performed -

Pelvic lymphadenectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 4, performed 1

Radical cystectomy (cystoprostatectomy)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 5, performed -; DrNB perform/assist 2-5

Partial cystectomy

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Bladder diverticulectomy

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Augmentation cystoplasty

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Ileal conduit urinary diversion

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Orthotopic neobladder

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 4, performed 1; DrNB perform/assist 2-5

Continent cutaneous urinary diversion

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Undiversion

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months)

Urethra, penis and reconstruction

Buccal mucosal graft substitution urethroplasty

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 5, performed -; DrNB minimum 5 urethroplasties

Lingual mucosal graft urethroplasty

ProcedureNMC: should be able to perform

Progressive perineal anastomotic urethroplasty for PFUDD

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB perform/assist 2-5

Partial penectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 2; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Total penectomy with perineal urethrostomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months)

Ilioinguinal lymph node dissection

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -; NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Penile fracture repair

ProcedureNMC: describe and manage

Female and functional urology

Midurethral sling (TVT/TOT)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -; NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Autologous pubovaginal fascial sling

Procedure

Burch colposuspension

Procedure

Artificial urinary sphincter implantation

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Male perineal sling

Procedure

Vesicovaginal fistula repair

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed -; DrNB minimum 5

Ureterovaginal fistula repair

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Urethrovaginal fistula repair

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Enterovesical fistula repair

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Cystocele repair (anterior colporrhaphy)

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Rectocele repair

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Sacrocolpopexy

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Sacral neuromodulation

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Intravesical botulinum toxin injection

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Female urethral diverticulectomy

ProcedureNMC: describe and manage

Testis, scrotum and andrology

Penile prosthesis implantation

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Surgery for Peyronie's disease

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Testicular biopsy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed 1; NMC: should be able to perform

Varicocelectomy (including microsurgical)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed 1; NMC: should be able to perform

Bilateral (simple) orchidectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 2, performed 1; DrNB: minor urological procedure; DrNB competency: able to perform

Radical inguinal orchiectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed 1; NMC: should be able to perform

Orchidopexy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 1, performed -; DrNB: assist and perform (9-23 months); DrNB competency: able to perform

Scrotal exploration for testicular torsion

ProcedureNMC: describe and manage

Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND)

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); DrNB perform/assist 2-5

Microsurgical vasovasostomy

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Microsurgical vasoepididymostomy

ProcedureDrNB: complex procedure (24-36 months); NMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA)

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE)

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Urodynamics and sexual function testing

Intracavernosal vasoactive (papaverine) injection test

InterpretationDrNB: perform and interpret (6-9 months)

Dynamic infusion cavernosometry and cavernosography

InterpretationDrNB: perform and interpret (6-9 months)

Penile brachial index

InterpretationDrNB: perform and interpret (6-9 months)

Uroflowmetry

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 50

Filling cystometry

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 10; DrNB: perform and interpret

Valsalva leak point pressure

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 10

Pressure-flow study

InterpretationNMC Annexure 2: performed 20

Pelvic floor electromyography

InterpretationDrNB: perform and interpret (6-9 months)

Urethral pressure profilometry

InterpretationDrNB: perform and interpret (6-9 months)

Video urodynamics

InterpretationDrNB: perform and interpret (6-9 months)

Renal transplantation and vascular access

Live donor nephrectomy

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 4, performed -; DrNB minimum 5

Deceased donor organ retrieval

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Bench surgery of donor kidney

ProcedureNMC: describe and manage

Kidney transplantation (recipient surgery)

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 4, performed -; DrNB minimum 2

Radiocephalic AV fistula creation

ProcedureNMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 5, performed 5; DrNB: minor urological procedure

CAPD catheter insertion

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

Permcath insertion

ProcedureNMC: describe indications and surgical steps

General clinical skills and examination

Surgical pathology specimens (viva)

Specimen / spottersummative viva (NMC)

Urinalysis and urine microscopy

Lab technique

Guidewires in urology

Instrument

Ureteral stents

Instrument

Genitourinary examination

Clinical examination

Breaking bad news

Communication / admin

Patient handover

Communication / admin

Presentation at multidisciplinary tumour board

Communication / adminweekly (NMC)

Basic and advanced cardiac life support

Drill / simulationmandatory course (NMC); fully competent (DrNB)

Defibrillation and external cardiac pacing

Instrument