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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Systematic review of active surveillance for clinically localized prostate cancer to develop recommendations regarding inclusion of intermediate-risk disease, biopsy characteristics at inclusion and monitoring, and surveillance repeat biopsy strategy
European Urology, vol. 81, no. 4, pp. 337-346Contributions to Journals: ArticlesStandardising the Assessment of Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Localised Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review
European Urology Oncology, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 153-163Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIntravaginal electrical stimulation for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence:: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsClinical characterization and outcomes of prostate cancer patients undergoing immediate vs. conservative management:: A PIONEER study
37th Annual Congress of the European Association of UrologyContributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(22)01127-7
Outcomes of importance to men with advanced prostate cancer: PIONEER interview study
37th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology, pp. S1550Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(22)01129-0
Recommendations for using Big Data in Prostate Cancer:: The experience from the PIONEER Watchful Waiting Study-a-thon
37th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology, S1548-S1549Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(22)01128-9
Patients’ and Health Care Professionals’ Expectations, Experience, and Perception of the Outcomes of Various Washout Policies in Preventing Catheter-associated Complications: Qualitative Study of the CATHETER II
European Urology Focus, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 235-238Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2021.02.010
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Non-Neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): 2022 Update
European Association of Urology.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsRe: Veronika Birkhäuser, Andrea M. Sartori, Nicolas S. Bodmer, et al. Metaepidemiological Inventory of Diagnostic Studies on Urodynamics. Eur Urol Focus. In press https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2019.11.017
European Urology Focus, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 1508-1509Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2020.06.011
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Benefits and harms of conservative, pharmacological, and surgical management options for women with bladder outlet obstruction:: a systematic review from the European Association of Urology non-neurogenic female LUTS Guidelines Panel
ICS 2021 Melbourne Online, pp. 73Contributions to Conferences: Abstracts- [ONLINE] https://www.ics.org/2021/abstract/73
Are We Removing Catheters Correctly?: A Cochrane Meta-analysis Comparing Removal Strategies for Short-term Urethral Catheters in Hospital Patients
ICS 2021 Melbourne Online, pp. 487Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsLong term outcomes of prostate cancer patients managed by watchful waiting:: results from the PIONEER/EHDEN/OHDSI study-a-thon
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsSummarising current evidence for the PIONEER study-a-thon:: Systematic Literature Review of prostate cancer patients managed with watchful waiting
7th Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics Global SymposiumContributions to Conferences: PostersEVALUATING PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES MEASURES (PROMS) FOR LOCALISED PROSTATE CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW USING THE CONSENSUS-BASED STANDARD FOR THE SELECTION OF HEALTH MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS (COSMIN) METHODOLOGY
Journal of Urology, vol. 206, no. S3, pp. E212-E212Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001989.07
Minimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network meta‐analysis (Review)
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2021, no. 7, CD013656Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMinimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 7, CD013656Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013656.pub2
Benefits and harms of conservative, pharmacological, and surgical management options for women with bladder outlet obstruction:: A systematic review from the European Association of Urology non-neurogenic female LUTS guidelines panel
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. P0304Contributions to Conferences: PostersEffectiveness of non-surgical therapies in the treatment of non-sickle cell disease-related ischemic priapism -: findings from a systematic review
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. P0318Contributions to Conferences: PostersIs There Outcome Reporting Heterogeneity in Trials That Aim to Assess the Effectiveness of Surgical Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women?
European Urology Focus, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 857-868Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2020.03.008
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Strategies for the removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2021, no. 6, CD004011Contributions to Journals: Review articlesWhich ultrasound or MRI characteristics demonstrate the highest diagnostic accuracy in identifying malignancy in males with indeterminate lesions of the testis? A systematic review
European Urology, vol. 79, no. S1, pp. S434-S434Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00688-6
Benefits and harms of conservative, pharmacological, and surgical management options for women with bladder outlet obstruction: A systematic review from the European Association of Urology non-neurogenic female LUTS guidelines panel
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S437-S438Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00690-4
Diagnostic and prognostic factors in patients with prostate cancer
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S428-S429Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00685-0
Evaluating Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) for localised prostate cancer: A systematic review using the Consensus-based Standard for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) methodology
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S430-S431Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00686-2
Management of women with overactive bladder syndrome: A systematic review with meta-analysis of benefits and potential harms of surgical and non-surgical treatment options by the EAU non-neurogenic female LUTS Guidelines panel
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S439-S440Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00691-6
Secondary treatment for men with localized prostate cancer: A pooled analysis of PRIAS and ERSPC-Rotterdam datasets within the PIONEER data platform
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S1480-S1481Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)01420-2
Surgical treatment in ischaemic and non-ischaemic priapism: A systematic review
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S684-S685Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00878-2
What are the different diagnostic tests for female Bladder Outlet Obstruction (fBOO)? A systematic review from the European Association of Urology non-neurogenic female LUTS Guidelines Panel
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S435-S436Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00689-8
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
EAU21 Virtual Congress, pp. S463-S464Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0302-2838(21)00705-3
Research Protocol for an Observational Health Data Analysis to Assess the Long-term Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Non-Interventional Management (i.e., Watchful Waiting) and the Impact of Comorbidities and Life Expectancy –: PIONEER IMI’s “Big Data for Better Outcomes” program
Research Square.Other Contributions: Other Contributions- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.pex-1468/v1
A Systematic Review of Outcome Reporting, Definition and Measurement Heterogeneity in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Effectiveness Trials of Adjuvant, Prophylactic Treatment after Transurethral Resection
Bladder Cancer, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 221-241Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/BLC-201510
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Conservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2021, no. 5, CD014799Contributions to Journals: ArticlesNon-antibiotic strategies for the prevention of infectious complications following prostate biopsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Urology, vol. 205, no. 3, pp. 653-663Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001399
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What is the most effective treatment for nocturia or nocturnal incontinence in adult women?
European Urology Focus, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 453-463Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2020.01.012
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Diagnostic and prognostic factors in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review protocol
BMJ Open, vol. 11, no. 2, e040531Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040531
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Non-Neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): 2021 Update
European Association of Urology.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsThe Key Role of Patient Involvement in the Development of Core Outcome Sets in Prostate Cancer
European Urology FocusContributions to Journals: ArticlesRe: Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Complications following Prostate Biopsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Urology, vol. 204, no. 6, pp. 1350-1351Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001333
Reprint - Bipolar vs. monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction: A Cochrane Review
Canadian Urological Association Journal, vol. 14, no. 12, pp. 423-430Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.6464
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Bipolar versus monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction.: A Cochrane Systematic Review and meta-analysis.
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsIs there outcome reporting heterogeneity in trials which aim to assess the effectiveness of surgical treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence in women?
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER’s systematic review of outcomes in RCTs of men with non-metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer: Is there a need for a core outcome set?
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsInitial steps of an online search tool development for diagnostic and prognostic factors in prostate cancer
12th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological Cancers 2020Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER’s operational definitions:: Harmonising clinical characteristics and phenotypes data of prostate cancer patients
12th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological Cancers 2020Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsIdentifying the most appropriate instrument for patient reported outcome measure (PROMS) in patients with clinically localized prostate cancer
12th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological Cancers 2020Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER consensus on clinician reported outcome measurements
12th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological Cancers 2020Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsEuropean Association of Urology Position Paper on the Prevention of Infectious Complications Following Prostate Biopsy
European Urology, vol. 79, no. 1, pp. 11-15Contributions to Journals: EditorialsDiagnostic test accuracy of cystoscopy in patients with haematuria
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsPerioperative antithrombotic (antiplatelet and anticoagulant) therapy in urological practice: A critical assessment and summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines
World Journal of Urology, vol. 38, pp. 2761-2770Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-020-03078-2
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Systematic review of patient reported health related quality of life outcomes after treatment of localized renal masses including localized renal cell carcinoma
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsWhat is the diagnostic accuracy of scrotal ultrasound scan and scrotal magnetic resonance imaging in differentiating malignant and benign indeterminate testicular masses?
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsMirabegron versus placebo and other therapeutic modalities in the treatment of patients with overactive bladder syndrome: – a systematic review
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsWhat are the benefits and harms of conservative, pharmacological, and surgical management options for women with bladder outlet obstruction?
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsAntibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infectious complications following prostate biopsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Urology, vol. 204, no. 2, pp. 224-230Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000000814
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Author Correction: Introducing PIONEER: a project to harness big data in prostate cancer research (Nature Reviews Urology, (2020), 17, 6, (351-362), 10.1038/s41585-020-0324-x)
Nature Reviews Urology, vol. 17, pp. 482Contributions to Journals: Comments and Debates- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-020-0355-3
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- [ONLINE] Springer Nature SharedIt link to author correction.
Perioperative antithrombotic (antiplatelet and anticoagulant) therapy in urological practice- A critical assessment and summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER: European Commission Innovative Medicines Initiative funded BD4BO (Big data for better outcome) project on prostate cancer
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER-Prioritisation of the most important questions in the field of prostate cancer
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsWhat are the benefits and potential harms of the surgical and non-surgical treatment options for the management of women with overactive bladder syndrome?
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsA systematic review of heterogeneity in outcome definition and reporting in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) effectiveness trials of adjuvant treatment after transurethral resection
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsBenefits of an embedded qualitative study within clinical trials: Patient values and preferences
35th Annual EAU CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsIntroducing PIONEER: a project to harness big data in prostate cancer research
Nature reviews. Urology, vol. 17, pp. 351-362Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-020-0355-3
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Minimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network metaanalysis (Protocol)
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, no. 6, CD013656Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013656
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What is the effectiveness of non-surgical therapies in the treatment of ischemic priapism in patients with sickle cell disease?: A systematic review on the management of ischaemic priapism in patients with sickle cell disease
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsBenefits and Risks of Primary Treatments for High-risk Localized and Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer: An International Multidisciplinary Systematic Review
European Urology, vol. 77, no. 5, pp. 614-627Contributions to Journals: Review articlesSurgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review of economic evidence
Systematic reviews , vol. 9, 85Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01352-3
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia: what are the benefits and harms of various surgical management options?
Urology News, vol. 24Contributions to Specialist Publications: ArticlesTraditional suburethral sling operations for urinary incontinence in women
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, no. 1, CD001754Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEconomic evaluation of surgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: a cost-utility and value of information analysis
BMJ Open, vol. 10, no. 6, 035555Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035555
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Meta-analysis and interpretation of a forest plot
The Official Newsletter of the Hellenic Urological Association, pp. 9Contributions to Specialist Publications: ArticlesLaparoscopic colposuspension for urinary incontinence in women
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2019, no. 12, CD002239Contributions to Journals: ArticlesBipolar versus monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2019, no. 12, CD009629Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEAU Guidelines Systematic Reviews Methods and Processes Handbook: (December 2019)
European Association of Urology. 29 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsPIONEER’s systematic review of outcomes reported in effectiveness trials for interventions in locally advanced prostate cancer
11th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological CancersContributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER’s update and integration of a localised prostate cancer core outcome set for effectiveness trials and a standard set for clinical practice
11th European Multidisciplinary Congress on Urological CancersContributions to Conferences: AbstractsHarnessing the power of big data in prostate cancer research -: Data access and sources in the PIONEER project
The 26th Annual Scientific Retreat of Prostate Cancer FoundationContributions to Conferences: AbstractsPIONEER: a BD4BO (Big data for better outcome) prostate cancer project
The 26th Annual Scientific Retreat of Prostate Cancer FoundationContributions to Conferences: AbstractsA systematic review of interventions for the treatment for nocturia or nocturnal incontinence in terms of improving symptom severity and quality of life in adult women
ICS 2019Contributions to Conferences: Abstracts- [ONLINE] https://www.ics.org/2019/abstract/40
Surgical interventions for women with stress urinary incontinence: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
BMJ, vol. 365, l1842Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l1842
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Is there outcome reporting heterogeneity in studies which aim to assess the effectiveness of surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence in women?
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsPIONEER’s update and integration of a metastatic prostate cancer core outcome set for effectiveness trials and a standard set for clinical practice
ICHOM 2019Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsManagement of Urinary Retention in Patients with Benign Prostatic Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
European Urology, vol. 75, no. 5, pp. 788-798Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2019.01.046
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Benefits of Empiric Nutritional and Medical Therapy for Semen Parameters and Pregnancy and Live Birth Rates in Couples with Idiopathic Infertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
European Urology, vol. 75, no. 4, pp. 615-625Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2018.12.022
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Study Protocol for the DETECTIVE Study: An International Collaborative Study To Develop Consensus Statements for Deferred Treatment with Curative Intent for Localised Prostate Cancer
European Urology, vol. 75, no. 4, pp. 699-702Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2018.11.009
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PIONEER’s update and integration of a localised prostate cancer core outcome set for effectiveness trials and a standard set for clinical practice
34th Annual European Association of Urology Congress, pp. PT342Contributions to Conferences: PostersThe role of care pathways in urology:: Vision of the European Association of Urology Guidelines Office
34th Annual European Association of Urology CongressContributions to Conferences: PostersWhat are the benefits of empiric nutritional and medical therapy on the semen parameters, pregnancy rates and live birth rates in couples with idiopathic infertility?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
34th Annual European Association of Urology Congress, pp. PT347Contributions to Conferences: PostersManagement of urinary retention in patients with benign prostatic obstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
34th Annual European Association of Urology Congress, pp. PT166Contributions to Conferences: PostersSurgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: the ESTER systematic review and economic evaluation
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 23, no. 14, pp. 1-306Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta23140
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Management of urinary retention in patients with benign prostatic obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsClinical Practice Guidelines in Urology –: Eminence-based or Evidence-based?
The Official Newsletter of the Hellenic Urological Association, pp. 15Contributions to Specialist Publications: ArticlesHow to read, understand and use a systematic review in your clinical practice?
The Official Newsletter of the Hellenic Urological Association, pp. 32Contributions to Specialist Publications: ArticlesWhat Is the Required Certainty of Evidence for the Implementation of Novel Techniques for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction?
European Urology Focus, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 351-356Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2019.05.014
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COMPARISON OF NINE SURGICAL TREATMENTS FOR WOMEN WITH STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE: A COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND VALUE OF INFORMATION ANALYSIS
11th Annual European UroGynaecological Association CongressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsA Systematic Review of Health Economic Evaluations of Surgical Treatments for Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence
ICS 2018Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsProtocol for a systematic review of outcome reporting, definition and measurement of heterogeneity in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer effectiveness trials of adjuvant, prophylactic treatment after transurethral resection
Contributions to Journals: Registered ReportsA Systematic Review of Health Economic Evaluations of Surgical Treatments for Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence
Health Technology Assessment international 2018 Annual MeetingContributions to Conferences: AbstractsCare pathways for the management of localised and locally advanced prostate cancer:: Experience of the EAU guidelines office
33rd Annual EAU Congress 2018, pp. PT075Contributions to Conferences: PostersHow to resolve discrepancies when findings from randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses disagree?
33rd Annual EAU Congress 2018Contributions to Conferences: PostersKey steps in conducting systematic reviews for underpinning clinical practice guidelines:: Methodology of the European Association of Urology
33rd Annual EAU Congress 2018, pp. PT001Contributions to Conferences: Posters