MBBS, MD, MSc, MMEd, FHEA
Senior Research Fellow
- About
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- Email Address
- m.i.omar@abdn.ac.uk
- Office Address
Academic Urology Unit, Health Sciences Building, Second Floor, University of Aberdeen Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD United Kingdom
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
Dr. Muhammad Imran Omar is a qualified medical doctor with extensive expertise in evidence synthesis, real-world evidence, and urology research, contributing to improvements in healthcare practice and policy globally. He earned his M.B.,B.S. degree from Dow Medical College (1993-1998) and is certified as a Physician by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA, after successfully completing the United States Medical Licensing Exams (USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, and Clinical Skills Assessment exam).
Dr. Omar holds dual master’s degrees: a Master’s in Health Services and Public Health Research from the University of Aberdeen (2009) and a Master’s in Medical Education from the University of Dundee (2012). He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), UK and is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), UK.
He served as Managing Editor for Cochrane Incontinence Group for nearly five years and currently holds several prominent roles within the European Association of Urology (EAU), including Vice-Chair of the Guidelines Office Methods Committee and member of the EAU non-neurogenic female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) panel.
Dr. Omar is an active member of various influential networks affiliated with the GRADE Working Group, Cochrane Bias Methods Group, Cochrane Trainers’ Network, Cochrane Statistical Network, and Cochrane Consumer Network. He also serves as an Editor for Cochrane Urology.
Dr. Omar’s research in evidence synthesis, real-world evidence, and urology has attracted extensive media attention and recognition. His work has been featured by Reuters, BBC Scotland, Daily Mail UK, The Telegraph, EveryDay Health, and Yahoo News. As a recognized expert, he has appeared on BBC Scotland’s The Nine, BBC Scotland News, BBC Radio, their website, and social media platforms, highlighting his research's practical relevance and public impact.
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy2016 - Higher Education Academy (Now Advance HE), United Kingdom
- Masters in Medical Education (MMEd)2012 - University of Dundee, United Kingdom
- Systematic Review course2012 - University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Masters in Health Services and Public Health Research (MSc Epidemiology)2009 - University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Cleared PLAB 1 in September 2004 and PLAB 2 in April 20052005 - General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom
- Cleared USMLE Step 1 in 2001, USMLE Step 2 in 1999 and CSA in 20022002 - United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), USA
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S)1999 - Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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1. Member Staff Development Committee
2. Academic Network in Pakistan. More information
3. Member of the Academic Urology Unit, Senior Management Team
- External Memberships
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- General Medical Council (GMC) UK
- British Medical Association
- Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
- Scottish Medical Academic Staff Committee of BMA from 2011- 2017
- International Continence Society (Membership no. 9284) 2011 to 2015
- TheAssociation for the Study of Medical Education (ASME); 2013 to 2014
- International Urogynecological Association
- European Association of Urology since 2014
- Société Internationale d'Urologie
- International Society of Managing & Technical Editors since 2015
- Member EAU Methods Committee since September 2016 and Vice Chair since May 2020
Prizes and Awards
Dr. Muhammad Imran Omar’s research projects have received several prestigious awards and recognitions for their excellence and impact in evidence synthesis, real-world evidence, and urology research. His contributions have been consistently acknowledged by esteemed organizations worldwide. Some of the recent awards are mentioned below:
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Best in Category Prize: Urethra Male/Female – International Continence Society (October 2024)
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Best in Category Prize: Continence Care Products/Devices/Technologies (Clinical) – International Continence Society (October 2024)
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Best Presentation of Discussed Poster: RCT Comparing Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Catheter Washout Policies – RCOG World Congress (October 2024)
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Certificate of Most Cited Article: Awarded by BJUI for Cochrane network meta-analysis on minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (July 2024)
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Best in Category Prize: Prostate Clinical/Surgical – International Continence Society (September 2023)
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Best in Category Prize: Prevention and Public Health – International Continence Society (October 2021)
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Award for New Investigators (Sponsored by Ferring International) – International Continence Society (August 2013)
These awards reflect the high quality and impact of Dr. Omar’s research projects, which continue to contribute to advancing clinical practice guidelines and improving patient care globally.
- Research
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Research Overview
Dr. Muhammad Imran Omar is a highly respected researcher specializing in evidence synthesis, real-world evidence, and urology research. His work, recognized by esteemed organizations such as the European Association of Urology (EAU), the Société Internationale d'Urologie (SIU), and Cochrane, has made substantial contributions to global urology practice, policy, and research methodologies.
With more than 250 publications to his name, Dr. Omar has established a consistent record of high-quality, impactful research addressing critical challenges in urology. His commitment to advancing evidence-based healthcare is reflected in the breadth and quality of his research outputs, which continue to attract international attention and citations.
Dr. Omar has been instrumental in several high-profile international research projects that combine evidence synthesis, real-world data, and innovative methodologies to improve clinical practice guidelines and patient outcomes.
Funding and Grants
OPTIMA (Optimal Treatment for Patients with Solid Tumours in Europe Through Artificial Intelligence) is a €21.3 million, Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 (IMI2) funded research programme involving 36 partners across 13 countries. The project aims to develop the first interoperable, GDPR-compliant real-world oncology data and evidence generation platform to enhance care for prostate, breast, and lung cancers through AI-driven tools and evidence-based guidelines.
As the University of Aberdeen Lead for the OPTIMA Project, Dr Omar is leading several key tasks, including:
- Task 3.1: Identifying and prioritising critical research questions for prostate, breast, and lung cancer pathways.
- Task 3.2: Developing representative case studies to enhance AI decision-support tools.
- Task 3.3: Prioritising clinical practice guidelines and recommendations for AI model integration.
PIONEER is a €12 million, Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) funded, five-year project aimed at improving prostate cancer care through real-world data analytics. This multinational initiative involves 37 stakeholders from nine countries, working collaboratively to enhance health system efficiency and patient outcomes across Europe. I lead several key tasks for the PIONEER project:
- Systematic Reviews: Lead the EAU Associates team to conduct several systematic reviews.
- Knowledge Gap Identification: Managing a dedicated team of researchers to identify critical knowledge gaps in prostate cancer research to guide future studies and clinical practice improvements.
- Grampian Electronic Health Record Project: Lead a team to map data from 35,000 patients.
- Preparing a PIONEER case study for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission to demonstrate impact.
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
Dr. Muhammad Imran Omar is an accomplished educator with over twenty-five years of teaching experience across England, Scotland, Saint Lucia, and Pakistan. As a Fellow of Advance HE (UK) with a Master’s degree in Medical Education from the University of Dundee, he has made substantial contributions to teaching, curriculum design, supervision, and capacity building for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Since 2011, Dr. Omar has served as the official Cochrane trainer, co-authoring influential publications and book chapters on evidence-based medicine and guideline development.
Dr. Omar has supervised over 40 students, including Masters Research Project candidates, many of whom have published, presented internationally, or received awards, such as the Elizabeth Russell Prize and Remmes & Martin Prize in 2024. Dr. Omar contributes to several courses such as Global Health and Humanities (ME33GH), Evidence-Based Health (PU5031), and Global Health (PU5505).
In addition to his role at the University of Aberdeen, Dr. Omar contributes to external institutions, including the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where he updates curricula, sets exams, and integrates decolonising principles for inclusivity.
Dr. Omar is also known for organizing high-impact workshops and training sessions, including online and in-person evidence synthesis courses that have trained over 200 urologists and panel members.
His commitment to innovative teaching methods, mentorship, and curriculum development continues to contribute to educational excellence and healthcare research worldwide.
Non-course Teaching Responsibilities
External Examiner
Dr Omar has served as an external examiner for the University of London’s postgraduate MSc Public Health programme since 2010.
Teaching Contributions to Other Higher Education Institutions (UK and International)
Dr Omar contributes to the Master’s degree in Clinical Trials at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where he is involved in three modules. His role spans all aspects of the curriculum, including exam setting, marking, and the revision of teaching materials.
In 2023, Dr Omar delivered a webinar titled "Update from the Cochrane Network" for students at Medipol University, Türkiye.
In 2025, he will supervise two research students at the University of Central Lancashire.
Invited Talks and Chairing Roles
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In June 2023, Dr Omar served as a faculty member on the international webinar “Current Management of Small Renal Masses: Is There an Optimal Choice?”. His presentation, titled "Evidence-Based Medicine", was delivered to a global audience of over 15,000 via platforms including Zoom, YouTube, Weibo, OAE Live Streaming, and Research Cloud. The presentation is available here.
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During the 2023 European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress in Milan, Dr Omar co-chaired a session on Guidelines and Evidence-Based Medicine alongside Professor Maria Ribal and Professor Steve Canfield.
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On 7 June 2022, Dr Omar was invited to speak on the Impact of the EU Health Data Space as part of the European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) Expert Panel. The panel's insights were published in a peer-reviewed article, which Dr Omar co-authored. The publication is available here.
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Dr Omar chaired an ESU course titled Update on Male Urethral Stricture and Female Stress Urinary Incontinence during the national congress of the Algerian Association of Urology on 9 December 2022.
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At the 2022 EAU Congress in Amsterdam, Dr Omar co-chaired a session focused on Evidence-Based Medicine and Education with Professor Maria Ribal and Professor Steve Canfield.
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In October 2017, Dr Omar chaired the session Assessment of Evidence-Based Medicine for Urological Practice during the 37th Congress of the Société Internationale d'Urologie in Lisbon, Portugal. The session featured faculty member Professor Faiz Mumtaz.
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In March 2015, Dr Omar delivered a talk titled How to Conduct a Cochrane Review? during the annual scientific meeting of the UK Continence Society (UKCS) in Aberdeen, UK. He co-chaired the session with Professor Charis Glazener.
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In July 2014, Dr Omar led a session titled Systematic Review Using Cochrane Methods in a Morning at the joint meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) in Washington, DC, USA. He co-chaired the session with Professor Stephen Jeffery and was joined by expert speakers, including Dr Cheryl Iglesia, Dr Christopher Maher, and Dr Vivian Sung.
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- Publications
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Evidence Evaluation in Rare Disease Guidelines: A Methodological Perspective
Rare Disease and Orphan Drugs Journal, vol. 4, 35Contributions to Journals: ArticlesReal-world Evidence on Baseline Characteristics and Treatment in Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer: Findings from the PIONEER 2.0 Big Data Investigation Group
European Urology Open Science, vol. 81, pp. 82-91Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing Artificial Intelligence for Text Screening in a Systematic Review of Cardiotoxicity
European Urology Open Science, vol. 81, pp. 50-57Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euros.2025.09.005
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The Benefits and Harms of Prophylactic Catheter Washouts Compared with Standard Care in the Management of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections and Catheter Blockage in Adults Living with Long-Term Catheters: a Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
13th Symposium on Affordable New Technologies in Urology and 8th Best Affordable New Technologies in Urology ContestContributions to Conferences: AbstractsDo prophylactic catheter washouts reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and catheter blockage compared to standard care in adults living with long-term catheters? A systematic review with meta-analysis
Canadian Urological Association JournalContributions to Journals: ArticlesQuality assessment of the European Association of Urology Guidelines with the AGREE II tool
European Urology Open Science, vol. 79, pp. 42-44Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEffectiveness and Safety of Saw Palmetto as a Dietary Supplement: A Systematic Review
PROSPERO.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsAntegrade versus retrograde ureteroscopy for large proximal ureteric stones: a systematic review
PROSPERO.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsThe Importance of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Primer on Urology. Chapple, C. R., Wein, A. J. (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, pp. 3-13, 11 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: ChaptersChronic cough in patients with kidney cancer
Thirteenth London International Cough SymposiumContributions to Journals: AbstractsAGREE-II appraisal of lung cancer management clinical practice guidelines by the OPTIMA consortium
Lung Cancer, vol. 205, 108610Contributions to Journals: ArticlesProstate Cancer in Men of African Heritage: Understanding the risk and prognostic factors
Contributions to Specialist Publications: Featured ArticlesAGREE II Quality Assessment of National and International Clinical Practice Guidelines on Prostate Cancer Management by the Optima Consortium
45th Congress of the Société Internationale d'UrologieContributions to Conferences: PostersCATHETER II, a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing the Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Various Washout Policies versus No Washout Policy in Preventing Catheter Associated Complications in Adults Living with Long Term Catheters
45th Congress of the Société Internationale d'UrologieContributions to Conferences: PostersThe Benefits and Harms of Prophylactic Catheter Washouts Compared with Standard Care in the Management of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections and Catheter Blockage in Adults Living with Long-Term Catheters. a Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
45th Congress of the Société Internationale d'UrologieContributions to Conferences: PostersThe Role of Artificial Intelligence in Urological Cancers Diagnosis and Management: an Overview of Systematic Reviews
45th Congress of the Société Internationale d'UrologieContributions to Conferences: PostersWhy Are Men of African Heritage at Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer?
45th Congress of the Société Internationale d'UrologieContributions to Conferences: PostersAnnual updates of the European Association of Urology – European Society for Pediatric Urology (EAU-ESPU) Paediatric Urology Guidelines: Are large-language models (LLM) better than the usual structured methodology?
Journal of Pediatric UrologyContributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.05.030
The Benefits and Harms of Prophylactic Catheter Washouts Compared with Standard Care in the Management of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections and Catheter Blockage in Adults Living with Long-Term Catheters. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
ICS-EUS 2025Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsPatients and health care professionals’ perception of weekly prophylactic catheter washout in adults living with long-term catheters: Qualitative Study of the CATHETER II Trial
BMJ Open, vol. 15, no. 4, e087206Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCATHETER II, a randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical and cost effectiveness of various washout policies versus no washout policy in preventing catheter associated complications in adults living with long term catheters
European Association of Urology Annual Congress 2025, pp. A0090Contributions to Conferences: Abstracts- [ONLINE] http://300500960
The benefits and harms of prophylactic catheter washouts compared with standard care in the management of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and catheter blockage in adults living with long-term catheters. A systematic review with meta-analysis.
European Association of Urology Annual Congress 2025Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsIntravaginal electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor for women with urinary incontinence: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
American Journal of Obstetrics and GynecologyContributions to Journals: ArticlesMirabegron versus Placebo and Other Therapeutic Modalities in the Treatment of Patients with Overactive Bladder Syndrome-A Systematic Review - Beyond the Abstract
UroToday, vol. 2025Contributions to Specialist Publications: LettersMirabegron versus placebo and other therapeutic modalities in the treatment of patients with Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Systematic Review
European Urology Focus, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 323-336Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPrevalence, diagnosis and management of stress urinary incontinence in women: A collaborative review
European Urology, vol. 87, no. 3, pp. 292-301Contributions to Journals: ArticlesThe prevalence and risk factors of persistent cough in patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ Open, vol. 15, no. 3, e088963Contributions to Journals: Review articlesBridging the divide: addressing discrepancies between clinical guidelines, policy guidelines, and biomarker utilization
Diagnosis, no. D, pp. 94-107Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPIONEER Big Data Platform for Prostate Cancer: Lessons for Advancing Future Real-World Evidence Research
Nature reviews. Urology, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 116-124Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-024-00925-4
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Reply to: Rong Dai and Changkai Deng’s Letter to the Editor re: Anirban Dey, Georgios Georgiadis, Justin Umezurike, et al. Mirabegron Versus Placebo and Other Therapeutic Modalities in the Treatment of Patients with Overactive Bladder Syndrome—A Systematic Review. Eur Urol Focus. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2024.09.012. European Urology Focus
European Urology FocusContributions to Journals: LettersAchieving sustainability in urology: a consensus study by the European association of urology (EAU) section office
World Journal of Urology, vol. 43, 697Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUnderstanding the Landscape of Cancer Care in Europe: Evaluating Clinical and Comprehensive Cancer Centers
Healthcare, vol. 12, no. 23, 2338Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAGREE II Quality assessment of National and International Clinical Practice Guidelines on Prostate Cancer Management by the OPTIMA Consortium
European Urology Open Science, vol. 70, pp. 183-193Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCATHETER II: a randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical and cost effectiveness of various washout policies versus no washout policy in preventing catheter associated complications in adults living with long term catheters
BMJ Open, vol. 14, no. 12, e087203Contributions to Journals: ArticlesRCT comparing the clinical and cost effectiveness of various catheter washout policies
RCOG World Congress 2024, MTeP-42Contributions to Journals: AbstractsStandardising Patient-Reported Outcomes in Prostate Cancer: Insights from the PIONEER Consortium
ISOQOL 2024Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsCATHETER II, a randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical and cost effectiveness of various washout policies versus no washout policy in preventing catheter associated complications in adults living with long term catheters
The International Continence Society, 101602Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cont.2024.101602
Patient and health care professionals’ perception of weekly prophylactic catheter washout in adults living with long-term catheters: Qualitative Study of the CATHETER II Trial
RCOG World Congress 2024, pp. 171Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17946
- [ONLINE] Conference Poster
Patient and health care professionals’ perception of weekly prophylactic catheter washout in adults living with long-term catheters: Qualitative Study of the CATHETER II Trial
The International Continence SocietyContributions to Conferences: PostersChronic cough in patients with kidney cancer
Thirteenth London International Cough SymposiumContributions to Conferences: AbstractsClinical Characterization of Patients Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and Undergoing Conservative Management: a PIONEER Analysis Based on Big Data
European Urology, vol. 85, no. 5, pp. 457-465Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPredictive Models for Assessing Patients’ Response to Treatment in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review
European Urology Open Science, vol. 63, pp. 126-135Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEmerging technologies for the surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction.: A systematic review
European Urology Focus, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 400-409Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2023.09.003
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AGREE II quality assessment of national and international clinical practice guidelines on prostate cancer
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsCritical appraisal of systematic reviews cross-referenced by the European Association of Urology (EAU) 2023 Guidelines on prostate cancer 2023 with AMSTAR 2 tool
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsDevelopment of Prostate Cancer Typical Case Presentations and Their Usage in OPTIMA’s Guideline Based Decision Support Tool
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsMirabegron versus Placebo and other therapeutic modalities in the treatment of patients with Overactive Bladder Syndrome: a systematic review
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsOPTIMA Prostate Cancer Care pathways: Bridging Clinical Practice Guidelines, Real World Evidence and Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Decision- Making
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsSystematic Review of the Incidence of and Risk Factors for Urothelial Cancers and Renal Cell Carcinoma Among Patients with Haematuria
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsThe diagnostic accuracy of cystoscopy for detecting bladder cancer in adults presenting with haematuria:: A Systematic Review from the European Association of Urology Guidelines Office
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsThe role of artificial intelligence in urological cancers:: An overview of systematic reviews
39th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsMaking the GRADE: Providing Clinical Practice Guidance to the European Association of Urology
European Urology, vol. 85, no. 4, pp. 405-406Contributions to Journals: EditorialsOPTIMA prostate cancer care pathways - bridging clinical practice guidelines, real world evidence and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making
39th Annual EAU Congress, pp. S1885-S1886Contributions to Journals: AbstractsAGREE II quality assessment of national and international clinical practice guidelines on prostate cancer
European Urology, vol. 85, no. Supplement 1, pp. S1893-S1894Contributions to Journals: AbstractsCritical appraisal of systematic reviews cross-referenced by the European Association of Urology (EAU) 2023 Guidelines on prostate cancer 2023 with AMSTAR 2 tool
European Urology, vol. 85, no. Supplement 1, pp. S1881-S1882Contributions to Journals: AbstractsDevelopment of prostate cancer typical case presentations and their usage in OPTIMA’s guideline based decision support tool
European Urology, vol. 85, no. Supplement 1, pp. S1883-S1884Contributions to Journals: ArticlesReply to Badar M. Mian. Prostate Biopsy: Hyperbole and Misrepresentation Versus Scientific Evidence and Equipoise. Eur Urol. 2024;85:99–100
European Urology, vol. 85, no. 3, pp. 313-314Contributions to Journals: EditorialsSurgical and minimally invasive treatment of ischaemic and non-ischaemic priapism: A systematic review by the EAU Sexual and Reproductive Health Guidelines panel
International Journal of Impotence Research, vol. 36, pp. 36–49Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-022-00604-1
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What is the effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical therapies in the treatment of ischemic priapism in patients with sickle cell disease?: A systematic review by the EAU Sexual and Reproductive Health Guidelines Panel
International Journal of Impotence Research, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 20-35Contributions to Journals: ArticlesReply to Qingpeng Xie and Dianqiu Shen s Letter to the Editor re: Bhavan P. Rai, Jos Luis Dominguez Escrig, Lu s Vale, et al. Systematic Review of the Incidence of and Risk Factors for Urothelial Cancers and Renal Cell Carcinoma Among Patients with Haematuria. Eur Urol 2022;82:182-92
European Urology, vol. 85, no. 1, pp. e15-e16Contributions to Journals: LettersSurvivorship data in Prostate Cancer: Where are we and where do we need to be?
European Urology Open Science, vol. 59, pp. 27-29Contributions to Journals: Comments and DebatesThe diagnostic accuracy of cystoscopy for detecting bladder cancer in adults presenting with haematuria: A Systematic Review from the European Association of Urology Guidelines Office
European Urology Focus, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 115-122Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2023.08.002
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Non-Neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): 2024 Update
European Association of Urology.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsThe role of Hospital-Based Cancer Registries (HBCRs) as information systems in the delivery of evidence-based integrated cancer care: a scoping review
Health System, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 177-191Contributions to Journals: ArticlesClouds across the new dawn for clinical, diagnostic and biological data: accelerating the development, delivery and uptake of personalized medicine
Diagnosis, vol. 10, no. 4Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEmerging Technologies for Surgical Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Secondary to Benign Prostatic Obstruction (BPO).: a Systematic Review
SIU 2023, pp. 78-79Contributions to Conferences: Abstracts- [ONLINE] SIU 2023 Abstract Book
Emerging technologies for surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction:: A Systematic Review
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsConservative Interventions for Managing Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery: Results of a Cochrane Systematic Review
SIU 2023, pp. 150Contributions to Journals: AbstractsConservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery: a Cochrane systematic review
International Continence Society 2023Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsWhat are the short-term benefits and potential harms of therapeutic modalities for the management of overactive bladder syndrome in women?: A review of evidence under the auspices of the European Association of Urology, Female Non-Neurogenic LUTS Guidelines Panel
European Urology, vol. 84, no. 3, pp. 302-312Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUnanswered questions in prostate cancer: Findings of an international multi-stakeholder consensus by the PIONEER Consortium
Nature reviews. Urology, vol. 20, pp. 494–501Contributions to Journals: ArticlesReply to Juan Pablo Valdevenito, Marcio Augusto Averbeck, Sanjay Sinha, Enrico Finazzi-Agro, and Andrew Gammie’s Letter to the Editor re: Karl H. Pang, Riccardo Campi, Salvador Arlandis, et al. Diagnostic Tests for Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction: A Systematic Review from the European Association of Urology Non-neurogenic Female LUTS Guidelines Panel. Eur Urol Focus 2022;8:1015–30
European Urology Focus, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 629-630Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2023.01.014
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The need for core outcome sets in renal cancer clinical effectiveness research
Mini-invasive Surgery, vol. 7, 23Contributions to Journals: Editorials- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.20517/2574-1225.2023.66
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Oral anticholinergic drugs versus placebo or no treatment for managing overactive bladder syndrome in adults
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, vol. 5, no. 5, CD003781Contributions to Journals: Review articlesConservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. CD014799Contributions to Journals: Review articlesPD16-05 A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW TO EVALUATE PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES MEASURES (PROMS) FOR METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER ACCORDING TO THE COSMIN METHODOLOGY: A PIONEER WP2 PROJECT
AUA 2023, pp. e491Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003271.05
How can we improve patient-clinician communication in men diagnosed with prostate cancer?: PA04
23rd International Meeting of the European Association of Urology NursesContributions to Conferences: AbstractsHow can we improve patient-clinician communication in men diagnosed with prostate cancer?
38th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsOPTIMA: New research project aims to improve treatment for patients with prostate, breast and lung cancer through artificial intelligence
Annual EAU Conference 2024, pp. A0992Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsRadiological features characterising indeterminate testes masses: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
BJU International, vol. 131, no. 3, pp. 288-300Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.15869
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Non-Neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) 2023 Update
European Association of Urology.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsRole of artificial intelligence in urological cancers: an overview of systematic reviews
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsRandomised controlled trial comparing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of various washout policies versus no washout policy in preventing catheter associated complications in adults living with long-term catheters: study protocol for the CATHETER II study
Trials, vol. 23, no. 1, 630Contributions to Journals: ArticlesA Systematic Review to Evaluate Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) for Metastatic Prostate Cancer According to the COnsensus-based Standard for the selection of Health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) Methodology
Cancers, vol. 14, no. 20, 5120Contributions to Journals: ArticlesThe impact of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum on robotic-assisted radical cystectomy and intracorporeal ileal conduit urinary diversion: A case-control study.
World Journal of Urology, vol. 40, no. 10, pp. 2467-2472Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-022-04117-w
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