Cheryl Guttman Krader, BS, Pharm

The research also showed that the decision aid was well-received by patients as both satisfaction of men who used the tool and their willingness to recommend their physician were very high.

Compared with the open procedure, robot-assisted simple prostatectomy was associated with a shorter median hospital stay.

Beta 3-adrenergic receptor agonist’s benefits observed at 52 weeks, investigators report.

Agent shows statistically significant superiority to conventional computed tomography.

Mediterranean diet score was modestly associated with time to grade group progression.

“Our findings suggest that genomic score and PSA density are risk factors for upgrading within 3 years of commencing active surveillance,” the investigators wrote.

The reduction in urinary urgency incontinence episodes observed was “quite significant,” an investigator said.

The classifier can be a useful adjunct for clinical decision-making, an investigator says.

Analyses of data from 5 years of prospective follow-up in the pivotal trial supporting regulatory approval of the prostatic urethral lift ([PUL] UroLift System, NeoTract) show that the minimally invasive procedure remains safe and provides rapid and durable benefits for men with symptomatic BPH.

Patients undergoing ureteroscopy while remaining on anticoagulant therapy may be at increased risk for bleeding complications, including significant bleeding events and unplanned returns to the operating room, according to a retrospective study

Results from bench studies favor a new open-faced stone retrieval device (Dakota, Boston Scientific) for having greater versatility, efficacy, and durability compared with a competing product, and the in vitro performance of the new instrument is consistent with early clinical experience, says Roger L. Sur, MD.

A study evaluating the oxalate content of foods as reported by two reputable sources shows discordance.

Bilateral replacement of the uterosacral ligaments with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) mesh (DynaMesh, FEG Textiltechnik mbH) is more effective than medical treatment with solifenacin (Vesicare) for achieving continence in women with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) associated with only minor pelvic organ prolapse, according to the interim results of a prospective, randomized, crossover clinical trial.

Greater use of culture-directed care represents an opportunity to improve management of women with uncomplicated UTIs, researchers say.

Laser photoselective vaporization prostatectomy using a 180W 532-nm lithium triborate laser (GreenLight XPS-180W laser system, American Medical Systems) is a safe and efficient option for treating BPH in men at high risk for surgical complications, according to findings from a large, international retrospective analysis.

Analyses of data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project are providing understanding on trends in utilization of simple prostatectomy for treatment of symptomatic BPH and addressing the gap in information about its outcomes.