The British Association of Urological Surgeons

Who we are

The British Association of Urological Surgeons is a membership organisation which exists to promote the highest standard in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients by fostering education, research and clinical excellence.

Urology deals with specific diseases and disorders of the male genitourinary and female urinary tract and urologists are medical and surgical specialists who treat men, women and children with kidney, bladder, prostate and urinary problems, covering benign and malignant disease. Urologists also care for men’s sexual and reproductive health. 

In order to meet the charitable objective, the Trustees of the Association have set an overall goal for BAUS to do everything in its powers to support education, research and clinical excellence in urology. In pursuance of this overall goal, the principal activity of the charity is the dissemination of information as it relates to the specialty. 

In practice, the Association promotes and arranges scientific meetings covering every aspect of the practice of urology. These include an Annual Scientific Meeting and various other meetings organised by the sub-specialty sections. The Association supports the education of urologists through activities co-ordinated through the Education Committee. The charity also produces patient information leaflets relating to urological conditions and operations and publishes unit and individual surgeon outcomes for a number of surgical procedures. Both activities are intended to provide patients with accurate information about their condition and treatment options and outcomes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

As an Association, we understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important as we strive for excellence. Our members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we.

The Association recognises that inclusion is about the choices we make, the words we use and the actions that we take every day.  It is essential that our members are respectful and open to ideas, perspectives and outlooks different from their own. The Association expects all members to uphold this ethos in their interactions with patients and colleagues alike.

BAUS is well aware of the true benefits that equality, diversity and inclusion can bring. We recognise its positive effect on innovation, quality of care and the well-being of the workforce.  As such, the Association will ensure equality is at the core of future work that is carried out, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have in education, research and clinical excellence.