An overview of the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases, targeted information on
acute conditions of the most common diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia or urolithiasis. Basics of
urooncology and pediatric urology, evaluation of laboratory findings, X-ray documentation, ultrasonographic
findings. Indications for conservative and surgical treatment in urology.
Last update: Kolářová Jana (05.03.2021)
Literature -
Obligatory:
. . In McAninch, Jack W. Lue, Tom F. (eds.). Smith & Tanagho's general urology . New York: McGraw-Hill, 2020, s. -. ISBN 978-1-259-83433-2..
Recommended:
. . In Kawaciuk, Ivan. Urologie . Jinočany: H & H, 2000, s. -. ISBN ..
. . In Tanagho, Emil A., McAninch, Jack W. (eds.). Smith's general urology . New York: McGraw-Hill medical, 2008, s. -. ISBN ..
Last update: Sedlická Petra (27.11.2023)
Povinná:
Hanuš, Tomáš, Macek, Petr. Urologie pro mediky. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2015, 305 s. ISBN 978-80-246-3008-3.
Hanuš, Tomáš. Urologie. V Praze: Triton, 2011, 207 s. ISBN 978-80-7387-387-5.
Macek, Petr, Hanuš, Tomáš, Herle, Petr. Urologie pro všeobecné praktické lékaře. Praha: Raabe, 2011, 138 s. ISBN 978-80-86307-85-5.
McAninch, Jack W. Lue, Tom F. (eds.). Smith & Tanagho's general urology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2020, 820 s. ISBN 978-1-259-83433-2.
Last update: Sedlická Petra (27.11.2023)
Teaching methods
Urology – Course Syllabus
4th Year Clinical Rotation First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague
Course Overview
Urology is one of the first clinical subjects introduced in the fourth year of the General Medicine program at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. The course is structured as a two-week clinical rotation, comprising a total of 50 hours (2 × 25 hours).
Course Structure
Week 1 – Theoretical Instruction
During the first week, students participate in daily, on-site theoretical seminars. These include illustrative case studies and focused discussions on core urological topics. The week concludes on Friday with practical training in urinary bladder catheterization and hands-on instruction in urological ultrasonography.
Week 2 – Clinical Training
The second week is dedicated to practical training. Students are assigned to one of several clinical sites, where they gain direct experience in:
Outpatient clinics
Operating theatres
Ward-based patient care
Each student completes their placement at a single hospital to ensure personalized instruction and deeper engagement in clinical activities. The quality of teaching and attendance requirements are standardized across all participating institutions.
Department of Urology First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague (Urologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN)
·Department of Urology First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Military University Hospital Prague (Urologická klinika 1.LF UK a ÚVN)
Department of Urology, University Hospital Bulovka, Prague (Urologické oddělení, Fakultní nemocnice Bulovka)
Department of Urology, Regional Hospital Kladno (Urologické oddělení, Oblastní nemocnice Kladno)
Department of Urology, Hospital Na Homolce (Urologické oddělení, Nemocnice Na Homolce
Course Completion Requirements
Credit Requirements
To obtain credit for the subject Urology, students must:
1.Attend all scheduled activities during the first week of block teaching
2.Attend all scheduled activities during the second week of block teaching
Attendance is mandatory in both weeks. Excused absences are permitted only in exceptional circumstances and must be properly documented according to the course rules listed in SIS. Upon meeting these requirements, the credit will be recorded in SIS.
Conditions for Final Exam Eligibility
To be eligible to sit the final examination, students must:
1.Obtain credit for attendance (both weeks)
2.Successfully complete the MCQ test, in accordance with the following rules:
oTwo attempts are allowed
oTest results contribute to the final exam evaluation
MCQ Test Information
The multiple-choice test (MCQ) is designed to assess the knowledge acquired during the course. Although it is not part of the final examination, it is a mandatory prerequisite for participation.
The MCQ test takes place on the same day as the oral exam, immediately beforehand
By registering for an exam date in SIS, students automatically confirm participation in the MCQ test
The test is conducted via the Moodle system and consists of:
10 single-answer questions
A passing score of at least 70%
Two attempts, which must be taken on separate days
If a student fails the first attempt, they cannot proceed to the exam on that day. The exam registration remains valid. If the student fails the second attempt, they may still take the oral exam, but the failed result will be considered in the overall evaluation.
Final Examination
The final examination consists of a single component: an oral exam
Examination dates begin on Friday of the second week of the course and continue into the following week
Registration in SIS is binding; however, obtaining credit is not required to register
Examinations are typically held at the Urology Clinic of the First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital (VFN). Early Friday exam dates may also be conducted at the Military University Hospital (ÚVN), depending on the registered term.
The course is considered successfully completed upon passing the oral examination.
Prof. MUDr. Viktor Soukup, Ph.D. Head of the Department of Urology
MUDr. Vojtěch Fiala, Ph.D. Deputy Head for Education
Last update: Sedlická Petra (08.09.2025)
Requirements to the exam
Examination assessment rules:
The student draws a total of two questions. There are two envelopes and he draws one question from each envelope. Each question is graded (1,2,3,4).
If the student does not pass the first question (he is graded 4), this constitutes a reason for the termination of the exam. In the case of a 4 grade for any of the questions, the grade of the entire exam is,, failed,,
Urology exam questions
1st basket:
1. Lower urinary tract infections, male sexual organs infections
9. Congenital anomalies of lower urinary tract, vesicoureteral reflux
10. Congenital obstructive uropathies
11. Acquired upper urinary tract obstructions
12. Acute conditions in urology except for acute scrotum(urinary retention, urinary bladder tamponade, priapism)
13. Urological complications of gynaecological diseases
14. Hydronephrosis. Congenital anomalies of kidneys and ureters
15. Erectile dysfunction
16. Male infertility
Last update: Sedlická Petra (23.08.2024)
Syllabus
First week: theoretical lectures
Introduction to urology and its content; basic genitourinary anatomy; basic examination techniques in urology, urine examination, ultrasound in urology, X-ray investigations, urologic endoscopy; basic instruments and types of catheters in urology; benign prostatic hyperplasia - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Urologic endoscopy.
Urinary stone disease - etiology, diagnosis and management (ESWL, endoscopy, open procedures), metaphylaxis, renal colic; laparoscopy in urology; urethral strictures - etiology, diagnosis, management; basic andrology and sexology.
Urinary tract infections - etiology, diagnosis and treatment; urologic complications of gynecologic diseases; adrenal tumors - the role of urologist, symptoms, diagnosis, management; trauma and emergencies in urology. Intensive and postoperative care in urological patients.
Urologic oncology - symptoms, diagnosis and management (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular and penile cancer); urinary diversion after cystectomy. Taking history and clinical examination.
Second week:
practical - attending inpatients, outpatients, operating rooms, lithotripsy suite, X-ray department (including ultrasound), prostate biopsies and urodynamics.
Last update: Kolářová Jana (05.03.2021)
Education plan -
Schedule by date
Day
Date
Description
Teacher
Files
Note
Hodnocení
Monday
12.01.2026
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2 (5th floor)
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the lecture hall.
Exception: on Friday, the attendance sheet will be available in the classroom.
4053+4054, MO 12.1.- Fri16.1.2026
Monday
19.01.2026
SECOND WEEK OF BLOCK TEACHING: Monday, January 19 – Friday, January 23, 2026
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Each student completes practice at only one hospital.
Students will be informed in advance about their assigned workplace.
Practical training sites:
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2
Urology Clinic, Central Military Hospital (ÚVN)
Faculty Hospital Bulovka (FNB)
Na Homolce Hospital (NNH)
Regional Hospital Kladno (ONK)
At VFN, students must obtain a minimum number of credits for individual activities, which corresponds to approximately three days of practice.
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the basement (-1st floor).
At partner hospitals (FNB, NNH, ONK, ÚVN), students complete two days of practice, usually on Monday and Tuesday.
At ÚVN, students may attend on Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday.
Upon arrival, hospital secretaries will record the student’s attendance in the attendance sheet, which will be sent to the Urology Clinic at VFN after the practice is completed.
4053+4054, Mo 19.1.- Fri 23.1.2026
Monday
02.03.2026
FIRST WEEK OF BLOCK TEACHING: Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6, 2025
SEMINARS take place every day from 8:30 to 12:30
(5th floor, lecture hall)
Friday, March 6, 2025
Practical training in urinary bladder catheterization and ultrasound examination.
Students will be divided into two parallel groups by alphabetical order:
Group 1:
08:00–10:00 Catheterization (5th floor, classroom)
10:00–11:00 Ultrasound (5th floor, study room)
Group 2:
09:00–10:00 Ultrasound (5th floor, study room)
10:00–12:00 Catheterization (5th floor, classroom)
Location of teaching during this week:
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2 (5th floor)
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the lecture hall.
Exception: on Friday, the attendance sheet will be available in the classroom.
4051+4052, Mo 2.3.-6.3.2026
Monday
09.03.2026
SECOND WEEK OF BLOCK TEACHING: Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13, 2026
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Each student completes practice at only one hospital.
Students will be informed in advance about their assigned workplace.
Practical training sites:
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2
Urology Clinic, Central Military Hospital (ÚVN)
Faculty Hospital Bulovka (FNB)
Na Homolce Hospital (NNH)
Regional Hospital Kladno (ONK)
At VFN, students must obtain a minimum number of credits for individual activities, which corresponds to approximately three days of practice.
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the basement (-1st floor).
At partner hospitals (FNB, NNH, ONK, ÚVN), students complete two days of practice, usually on Monday and Tuesday.
At ÚVN, students may attend on Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday.
Upon arrival, hospital secretaries will record the student’s attendance in the attendance sheet, which will be sent to the Urology Clinic at VFN after the practice is completed.
4051+4052, Mo 9.3.-13.3.2026
Rozpis datumový
Den
Datum
Popis
Učitel
Soubory
Poznámka
Hodnocení
Pondělí
12.01.2026
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2 (5th floor)
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the lecture hall.
Exception: on Friday, the attendance sheet will be available in the classroom.
4053+4054, MO 12.1.- Fri16.1.2026
Pondělí
19.01.2026
SECOND WEEK OF BLOCK TEACHING: Monday, January 19 – Friday, January 23, 2026
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Each student completes practice at only one hospital.
Students will be informed in advance about their assigned workplace.
Practical training sites:
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2
Urology Clinic, Central Military Hospital (ÚVN)
Faculty Hospital Bulovka (FNB)
Na Homolce Hospital (NNH)
Regional Hospital Kladno (ONK)
At VFN, students must obtain a minimum number of credits for individual activities, which corresponds to approximately three days of practice.
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the basement (-1st floor).
At partner hospitals (FNB, NNH, ONK, ÚVN), students complete two days of practice, usually on Monday and Tuesday.
At ÚVN, students may attend on Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday.
Upon arrival, hospital secretaries will record the student’s attendance in the attendance sheet, which will be sent to the Urology Clinic at VFN after the practice is completed.
4053+4054, Mo 19.1.- Fri 23.1.2026
Pondělí
02.03.2026
FIRST WEEK OF BLOCK TEACHING: Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6, 2025
SEMINARS take place every day from 8:30 to 12:30
(5th floor, lecture hall)
Friday, March 6, 2025
Practical training in urinary bladder catheterization and ultrasound examination.
Students will be divided into two parallel groups by alphabetical order:
Group 1:
08:00–10:00 Catheterization (5th floor, classroom)
10:00–11:00 Ultrasound (5th floor, study room)
Group 2:
09:00–10:00 Ultrasound (5th floor, study room)
10:00–12:00 Catheterization (5th floor, classroom)
Location of teaching during this week:
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2 (5th floor)
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the lecture hall.
Exception: on Friday, the attendance sheet will be available in the classroom.
4051+4052, Mo 2.3.-6.3.2026
Pondělí
09.03.2026
SECOND WEEK OF BLOCK TEACHING: Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13, 2026
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Each student completes practice at only one hospital.
Students will be informed in advance about their assigned workplace.
Practical training sites:
Urology Clinic, General University Hospital (VFN), Ke Karlovu 6, Prague 2
Urology Clinic, Central Military Hospital (ÚVN)
Faculty Hospital Bulovka (FNB)
Na Homolce Hospital (NNH)
Regional Hospital Kladno (ONK)
At VFN, students must obtain a minimum number of credits for individual activities, which corresponds to approximately three days of practice.
Each day upon arrival, students must sign the attendance sheet located in the basement (-1st floor).
At partner hospitals (FNB, NNH, ONK, ÚVN), students complete two days of practice, usually on Monday and Tuesday.
At ÚVN, students may attend on Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday.
Upon arrival, hospital secretaries will record the student’s attendance in the attendance sheet, which will be sent to the Urology Clinic at VFN after the practice is completed.
