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Michael Ferrandino, MD
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'Gold standard' lithotripter wins clearance comparison

Various aspects of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) were the focus of several abstracts presented at the World Congress of Endourology & SWL here. Data from one U.S. group seemed to suggest, however, that SWL's "gold standard" offers better stone fragmentation and clearance than at least one newer device.

Ross E. Weber
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Surprise billing regulation stuns providers, rejects congressional intent

"The AACU joined 1 effort calling for the administration to remove the directive that arbiters anchor their determination to the qualifying payment amount, and instead let them consider all allowable information submitted by the parties to support their offer," says Ross E. Weber of the AACU.

Ronald J. Paprocki, JD, CFP, CHBC

Mr. Paprocki is chief executive officer of MEDIQUS Asset Advisors, Inc. in Chicago.

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Money Matters: How can you plan for your retirement income needs?

"Don’t forget that the cost of living will go up over time, and keep in mind that your retirement expenses may change from year to year," writes Ronald J. Paprocki, JD, CFP, CHBC.

Dan Danford, MBA, CRSP
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A new credit card law could lead to higher fees for consumers

Recent changes in credit card laws will likely affect everyone in ways both positive and negative.

Monica Derevjanik
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Adding a physician extender? Weigh these factors first

To address the gap between the increasing number of urologic patients and decreasing number of urologists, some urology practices have to turned to physician extenders, also known as midlevel providers.

Anthonia Akitunde
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Adding a physician extender? Weigh these factors first

To address the gap between the increasing number of urologic patients and decreasing number of urologists, some urology practices have to turned to physician extenders, also known as midlevel providers.

Matt Swentkofske
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State advocacy: It starts with the grassroots

With guidance from the American Association of Clinical Urologists, Inc., urologists have scored key grassroots victories in state legislatures across the country over the past year.

Hugh J. Lavery, MD
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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Recent technical modifications

Since the original description of the robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy technique in 2002, several technical modifications have been reported.

David B. Samadi, MD
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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Recent technical modifications

Since the original description of the robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy technique in 2002, several technical modifications have been reported.

Matthew Katz, MD
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New chemotherapeutic approaches in superficial bladder cancer

An overview of new agents and device-assisted therapies being investigated to improve outcomes for patients with superficial bladder cancer.

Medical Economics Staff
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Advice on using technology to enhance patient–physician communication

Research has shown that follow-up text messages are more effective than telephone calls at reducing hospital readmissions or emergency department visits following hospital discharge.

Leslie A. Deane, MD
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Sealing devices show distinct advantages in study

Seal strength tests on two laparoscopic instruments indicate that each offers separate advantages when sealing ureters and blood vessels, researchers reported at the World Congress of Endourology & SWL.

Giulio Vignati, ScD
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Prostate specific antigen standardization: Making sense of the controversy

Efforts to standardize PSA assays were undertaken a decade ago, but PSA standardization remains controversial.

James F. Borin, MD
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Pre-radical prostatectomy leakage, pad use predicts post-radical prostatectomy continence

Baseline urinary continence status, based on a strict definition of no leakage or pad use, is predictive of improved return of continence following radical prostatectomy, according to University of Chicago researchers.

Jeffrey Bendix
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Study shows peer support program can alleviate physician burnout

“Physician recipients of peer support reported improved well-being, decreased negative emotions and stigma, and perceived positive cultural changes within their departments,” the authors wrote.

Amanda Brower
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Shared appointments improve patient satisfaction, access

Although shared medical appointments are a radical departure from the traditional doctor-patient visit, they are being conducted by a handful of urologists.

Neil H. Baum, MD
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You chose to be a urologist, now count your blessings

"The next time you think about what you would do instead of becoming a doctor and especially a urologist, just stop and be thankful you chose urology," writes Neil H. Baum, MD.

Leonard S. Marks, MD
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Low-risk prostate cancer well managed with active surveillance

Drs. Scott B. Shappell and Leonard S. Marks discuss clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing for prostate cancer.

Scott B. Shappell, MD, PhD
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Low-risk prostate cancer well managed with active surveillance

Drs. Scott B. Shappell and Leonard S. Marks discuss clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing for prostate cancer.

Leslie M. Rickey, MD, MPH
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Transvaginal mesh: Further study of risks, benefits needed

It's not clear yet whether transvaginal mesh offers superior anatomic or symptomatic outcomes compared to traditional apical suspension repairs.

Benjamin P. Saylor

Saylor is content managing editor for Urology Times.

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AUA 2026 preview: Practice-changing trials in urologic oncology

A comprehensive guide to the practice-changing, paradigm-shifting studies across urologic oncology.

Wayne Kuznar
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Water ablation’s safety, efficiency in BPH assessed

An image-guided technique for treating LUTS associated with BPH is reproducible and promising, researchers say.

Sivaprasad Madduri, MD
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Poem: I'm PSA and I am Furious

This was written by Sivaprasad Madduri, MD, a urologist at NorthWest Clinic, Poplar Bluff, MO.

Dominic Frimberger, MD
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holds

This article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.

Ben O. Donovan, MD
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holds

This article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.

Bradley P. Kropp, MD
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Bladder augmentation: What the future holds

This article reviews current developments in cellular scaffods, the process of cell seeding, and the importance of a favorable in vitro environment for regeneration.

Karen Bardossi
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Study: No significant link between diabetes Tx, bladder Ca

A new study reports no statistically significant increase in the risk of bladder cancer among patients treated with the diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos), despite previous studies suggesting an association.

Joe Capko
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ACA changes create fresh collecting challenges for urology practices

If you’re in private practice, your profits will be directly affected by how your staff can manage and adapt to ACA-related coverage changes.

Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, MD
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Challenging case: Hematuria in man with a history of prostate Ca

A 63-year-old African-American male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of painless gross hematuria for one day. He reports dark red urine with clots causing occasional dysuria, difficulty emptying, and light-headedness.

Casey Seideman, MD
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Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in urologic patients: What does the future hold?

In this article, we briefly review the literature suggesting LESS is safe and holds a potential advantage over conventional laparoscopy. We then describe our techniques and outcomes for performing an extirpative (nephrectomy) and reconstructive (pyeloplasty) LESS procedure.