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A real-world analysis found that nerve sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy increased the risk of ipsilateral positive surgical margins. 


Nerve sparing during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy linked to higher risk of ipsilateral positive surgical margins

Outpatient artificial urinary sphincter insertion is likely a viable option based on an analysis of immediate postoperative complications and pain control. 



Study supports same-day discharge after artificial urinary sphincter insertion

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

Clinicians from the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, AUA, and American Urogynecologic Society discuss the FDA ban on mesh for pelvic organ prolapse.

What is your primary concern about the ban of POP mesh?

"Fake news rules the world today. It certainly applies to the use of mesh in female pelvic health," writes Gopal H. Badlani, MD.

Mesh: Emotion vs. evidence

Although mesh has been banned for prolapse repair, midurethral slings remain a crucial treatment option for stress urinary incontinence.

‘Mesh morass’ leaves future in question

"All we can do as physicians is reach out to patients with dignity and respect for who they recognize themselves to be," says one urologist.

How are you educating yourself on transgender issues?

This article highlights some of the emerging endoscopic robotic systems in urology.

Endoscopic robotic platforms: What the future holds

In this article, we provide an overview of the key concepts a clinician must take into consideration when consulting with men interested in undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure.

Cosmetic surgery in men: Fad or new trend?

Dr. Hijaz is a Fellow, Center ffor Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Glickman Urological Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.

Evidence suggests fallopian tube removal will lead to reduced ovarian cancer ­incidence.

Opportunistic salpingectomy in female urologic surgery

In this Urology Times Q&A, Jessica Nelson, MPAS, PA-C, past president of the Urological Association of Physician Assistants, offers a physician assistant’s perspective on PAs performing urologic procedures, PA training, and more.

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