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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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URO-1 prostate biopsy devices adopted across Novant Health System as clinical study continues

URO-1’s FDA-cleared SUREcore and coreCARE prostate biopsy devices have been adopted at multiple Novant Health hospitals as part of a systemwide value analysis.

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.

Aditya Bagrodia, MD
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The evolving role of microRNAs in testicular cancer management

"This brief review captures the evolving role of miRNAs, focusing on their clinical relevance and implications as well as future directions for more effective targeted therapeutic interventions," write the authors.

Cheryl Guttman Krader, BS, Pharm

Cheryl Guttman Krader is a contributor to Dermatology Times, Ophthalmology Times, and Urology Times.

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Large retrospective study identifies racial disparity in surgical management for BPH

A logistic regression analysis controlling for other major comorbidities, patient age, insurance status, and type of medical therapy found that Black patients were almost 40% less likely than White patients to undergo surgery for BPH.

Louise Gagnon
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Is low-intensity surveillance feasible for patients with high-risk NMIBC?

The study compared regimens for patients with high-risk non–muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Tim Lytle
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AACU: Circumcision controversy could hike urologists' liability premiums

Controversies related to circumcision could lead to a rise in medical liability for urologists performing this procedure, writes the American Association of Clinical Urologists' Tim Lytle.

July Capko
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How to reward employees for a job well done

Here are some tips for developing an incentive plan that will keep your medical staff motivated.

Cheryl Guttman Krader, BS, Pharm
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Pre-visit BPH decision aid provides valuable insights and optimizes care

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.

Karen Nash

Karen Nash is a medical reporter and media consultant based in Monroeville, PA.

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What is your reaction to the new AMA president describing health care as being in crisis?

"The burden of preauthorization, reimbursements not keeping up with inflation, and consequently, our abilities to staff and maintain our offices and pay our employees at appropriate levels are also affecting our ability to care for patients," said urologist Ronald P. Kaufman Jr, MD.