Alternatives to TURP: Consider these variables
March 13, 2020
"My conclusion is to do what you know best, learn a new technology from an expert, and consider participating in a clinical trial,” writes Gopal H. Badlani, MD.
Gopal H. Badlani, MD
Are reusable catheters safe? Study provides an answer
October 30, 2019
"Patient perception is an important aspect of developing an effective treatment plan, and we should be able to arm patients with accurate data to help them make an informed decision," write Whitney Renee Smith, MD, and Gopal H. Badlani, MD.
Combination therapy addressed in amended OAB guideline
October 29, 2019
In this interview, Sandip Vasavada, MD, discusses the rationale behind the recent amendment to the AUA/SUFU guideline for overactive bladder, the role of OAB drugs in the treatment of nocturia, and treatment of refractory OAB.
AUA, SUFU offer guidance on incontinence after prostate treatment
September 12, 2019
Earlier in 2019, the AUA and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction published a joint guideline on the subject of incontinence after prostate treatment. In this interview, Jaspreet S. Sandhu, MD, a member of this guideline’s panel, explains the rationale behind the guideline and summarizes its key points.
Mesh: Emotion vs. evidence
July 1, 2019
"Fake news rules the world today. It certainly applies to the use of mesh in female pelvic health," writes Gopal H. Badlani, MD.
‘Mesh morass’ leaves future in question
July 1, 2019
Although mesh has been banned for prolapse repair, midurethral slings remain a crucial treatment option for stress urinary incontinence.
Urologic trauma/reconstruction: What the future holds
May 13, 2019
In this interview, Richard Santucci, MD, discusses current trends in urologic trauma/reconstruction as well as the promise of penile transplantation.
Success is built on a string of failures
March 6, 2019
The author’s career shortcomings are lessons in academic pursuit, leadership, and more.
Stone disease field marked by advances and shortfalls
January 11, 2019
In this interview, Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD, discusses the AUA’s guideline on medical management of stone disease and also touches on disposable ureteroscopes and percutaneous access.
Census, AQUA Registry lead AUA data-gathering efforts
December 4, 2018
J. Quentin Clemens, MD, explains how the annual AUA Census and the AUA Quality Registry (AQUA Registry) benefit practicing urologists.
