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Guidelines

Using guidelines in FRCS Urology Section 2 (Part B) viva preparation

How guideline-based revision can make answers safer, clearer, and more current.

Reviewed July 2026 — updated for the November 2026 sitting

Guidelines help candidates align answers with contemporary practice, but they are most useful when converted into clear spoken decisions: what you would do, why, and what would change the plan.

Turn guidance into answer structure

Rather than memorising long documents, extract the decisions that matter in a viva: red flags, investigations, first-line management, escalation, and follow-up.
Our guideline summaries help you distill the core facts.

Use guidelines with clinical judgement

Good viva answers recognise when guidelines apply and when individual patient factors, local pathways, multidisciplinary input, or senior advice should shape the final plan.

Revise guidelines alongside stations

FRCS Urology Viva keeps guideline revision close to station practice so missed points in feedback can become targeted reading rather than broad, unfocused review.

Frequently asked questions

Which guidelines should I check?

Use current official and specialty guidance relevant to the topic you are revising. Always check dates and local applicability.

Is this clinical guidance?

No. FRCS Urology Viva is an educational revision resource. It is not medical advice or a substitute for current guidelines and professional judgement.

Put the guidance into practice

Practise aloud with our viva engine

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Preparing for FRCS Urol Part 1 (Part A)?

Use our FRCS Urology question-bank for SBA revision and access the same comprehensive knowledge bank.