July 23rd 2024
"This is an exciting step in the evolution of urological surgery for both adult and pediatric patients,” says Chester J. Koh, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP.
Clinical Case Vignette Series: Integrating Recent Data into Practice to Improve Outcomes in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Medical Crossfire®: How Will Emerging Data Inform Treatment Planning for Patients With Prostate Cancer in the Community?
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Medical Crossfire®: How Does Recent Evidence on PARP Inhibitors and Combinations Inform Treatment Planning for Prostate Cancer Now and In the Future?
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Investigators prepare for first-in-human bladder transplant study
September 13th 2023"Our study is the first report of bladder auto-transplantation in heart-beating, brain-dead human research donors as a necessary preparatory step toward clinical bladder transplantation in living patients," says Inderbir S. Gill, MD.
Northwestern University to host genitourinary robotics reconstruction course
September 13th 2023“The purpose of the course is really to bring together like-minded surgeons and physicians who are interested in robotic reconstructive surgery to really come together to not only build a network, but also discuss complex situations, discuss tips and tricks, and also to review the most salient literature in this space,” says Ziho Lee, MD.
Dr. Benjamin N. Breyer appointed chair of the UCSF Department of Urology
August 24th 2023Benjamin N. Breyer, MD, is a urologic surgeon who is internationally known for performing complex urethral and penile reconstruction for urethra stricture and cosmetic disfigurement, male incontinence, male fistula, and surgery for erectile dysfunction.
Study set to explore the impact of peer-support for patients undergoing gender-affirming surgery
July 21st 2023"Extra support from trusted peers can help make navigating complex health care systems easier for transgender patients, who often have to wait years before receiving gender-affirming genital surgery—while also managing the stress and trauma associated with being part of a society that often doesn’t accept non-conforming gender expression,” says Geolani Dy, MD, FACS
What might future research on Roe v Wade reversal’s effects on reproductive care entail?
March 19th 2023“That's not something we're going to know potentially for many years, but I do think all of us are wondering, are we going to see much more interest in vasectomy reversals down the line?” says Sarah Vij, MD.
Lymph node dissection in high-risk UTUC: Urologists should “keep an open mind”
February 17th 2023“I would ask the practicing urologist to keep an open mind and not be dogmatic about how they've practiced in the past, and to consider the multiple lines of both indirect and direct evidence that exist,” says Surena F. Matin, MD.
Dr. Lange and Dr. Matin on lymph node dissection at the time of nephroureterectomy
February 10th 2023“We highlighted that there is building evidence suggesting clinical benefits for lymph node dissection, such as a clear benefit of staging, which allows us to perform better prognostication for patients,” says Suzanne Lange, MD.
The how and why of ERAS protocol adoption in pediatric urology
February 10th 2023"Major bladder reconstructive surgeries have the most room for improvement, particularly surgeries involving a bowel anastomosis; also our major oncologic surgeries—Wilm's tumor resections, those types of surgeries," says Sarah Hecht, MD.
Strategies to mitigate impact of intravenous ICM shortage
"The global shortage of ICM has necessitated rapid adaptation of workflows and clinical pathways, which are particularly important for practicing urologists who are evaluating patients for hematuria," write Yair Lotan, MD, and colleagues.
Case Report: Robot-assisted revision surgery for a transgender woman
June 23rd 2022A 54-year-old transgender woman presented at Cleveland Clinic with vaginal stenosis. She was seeking surgical revision after complications from gender affirmation surgeries performed at other care centers failed to establish a functional neovagina.