Vol 50 No 09

For CPT 55866, it is typical to remove the seminal vesicles as part of procedure.

Experts weigh in on whether the combined technologies could be the future power couple of prostate cancer diagnosis.

"As we look back over the past 5 decades in urology, bladder dysfunction, particularly inadequate contraction, is still a disorder with unmet medical need, for which new treatments are crucial," writes Gopal H. Badlani, MD.

Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be used to pay all or a portion of estate taxes.

The application is supported by the phase 3 PROpel trial, which showed that adding olaparib to frontline abiraterone acetate and prednisone/prednisolone significantly improved radiographic progression-free survival in patients with mCRPC.

"It is evident...that the safety of 5-ARIs as it relates to prostate cancer outcomes is contingent upon the clinician understanding its effect on PSA level and making appropriate adjustments to ensure timely deployment of diagnostic imaging and biopsy," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.

The Avenda system combines the company’s proprietary iQuest AI-based margin prediction software algorithms with its FocalPoint laser ablation device.

The TAVT-45 formulation of abiraterone consists of granules for oral suspension and was created for patients with dysphagia who would have difficulty swallowing a tablet.

"We’ve had no trouble recruiting because we focus on creating a positive culture with our team," says 1 urologist.

In this installment of our 50th Anniversary Innovation Celebration, Anthony Zietman, MD, discusses the development of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.