Karen Nash

“I think the main thing is being able to empathize with your patients-simply because a lot of these patients become patients we end up having a pretty long relationship with," says one urologist.

"There isn’t any problem as long as it’s done in the context of caring," says one urologist.

“Unless there’s a contraindication, they have to try medications. ‘I don’t feel like taking it’ is not failing a medication,” says one urologist.

“If the PRECISION study results hold up in future research, any time you can avoid an invasive procedure with risks, obviously that’s good for patients,” says one urologist.

"Personally, I’ve tried to use a lot more NSAIDs and over-the-counter pain medications but there are times where I give very short-course Percocet or Norco to cover a patient for surgery," says one urologist.

"One thing I would like to see some guidance on is what to do about patients who use marijuana recreationally," says one urologist.

"If you embrace change with curiosity, you’re going to stay ahead of the times," says one urologist.

“My practice has seen a tremendous increase in patients’ awareness of HIFU as a treatment option," says one urologist.

"It’s absolutely important. Because we have so much overlap in our patient population, our patients are best served by us working together," says one urologist.

Urology Times reached out to three urologists (selected randomly and asked them each the following question: How will immunotherapy change the future of bladder Ca care?

Urology Times reached out to three urologists (selected randomly) and asked them each the following: Are anticholinergic drugs overused in treating OAB?

Despite ureteroscopy's high success results, there is still a role for shock wave lithotripsy in treating stones, urologists say.

Urologists across the country describe treatment options for large kidney and ureteral stones.

Urologists discuss their approaches to preventing post-prostate biopsy infection, including rectal swabs and antibiotic prophylaxis.

"Training more urologists is a long-term plan that’s needed, but PAs/NPs aren’t a solution everywhere because the distribution of specialists can vary, even within the same state."

Urologists discuss the treatments that have most affected their practices.

While they don't contact patients directly with personal social media accounts, physicians are aware of its importance with keeping patients updated.

Do urologists consider the possibility that conditions other than strictly urologic problems in men are causing or contributing to their symptoms? And how willing are urologists to coordinate with other physicians when patients' conditions suggest other care is needed?

Urologists were taken aback at the ruling, some less so than others, and their responses varied widely at what the law might mean for their practices and the delivery of health care in this country.

Urologists use apps on phones and tablets for the benefit of patients and their own convenience.

Most urologists say they've already seen reaction to the report's release and the resulting news coverage. Many are concerned that the USPSTF recommendation will give men another excuse to avoid the doctor's office.

Urologists find HIFU promising, but remain cautious

Urology Times asked urologists if they would use botulinum toxin to treat urinary incontinence.

Urology Times asks five urologists about diagnostic tests and practicing 'defensive' medicine.

As has happened throughout the field of medicine over the past decade, a growing number of urologists are merging to create larger, more expansive urology practices. Here's how one newly merged practice stayed on track during the merger process.

Urologists share the software and technology they would most recommend to colleagues.

We asked several urologists around the country if they conducted workups on their patients with ED to determine whether there was coexisting cardiovascular disease, or if they referred patients to cardiologists for an assessment before starting ED treatment.

Urologists share their thoughts on hiring a practice consultant.

How will urologists be affected by reform measures aimed at bolstering the role of primary care physicians?

Urologists offer opinions about the new guideline for baseline PSA testing.