Dr. Hsi discusses study on 24-hour urine testing in VA population

"It is important as a field that we recognize the potential emotional impact of surgical adverse events," writes Amy N. Luckenbaugh, MD.

“I wouldn't be surprised if we have spotty distribution areas of concern for the next several years,” says Sam S. Chang MD, MBA, on the latest episode of the UT podcast Speaking of Urology.

"At a time when patients are increasingly concerned about prescription drugs, this information will provide a useful starting point for making essential medications as affordable as possible," says Ruchika Talwar, MD.

The therapy, known as Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Urinary Sphincter Repair (iltamiocel), involves a medical procedure in which a participant’s own muscle cells are collected, processed, and then injected into the tissues of the urinary passage.

Data showed that treatment with radical prostatectomy was associated with worse urinary incontinence but not worse sexual function compared with other treatment options, regardless of cancer risk.

Amy Luckenbaugh, MD, is an assistant professor of Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.