Slings, botulinum toxin among key female urology topics
In the area of female urology, look for key studies at the AUA annual meeting involving sling surgery, onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections, and reoperation after pelvic organ prolapse surgery with...
View ArticleInfection sessions to focus on antibiotic resistance, pre-Bx cultures
Bacteriuria, antibiotic resistance in children, and practical management of chronic pelvic pain are among key plenary and poster session topics in infection/inflammation to watch for at this year’s AUA...
View ArticleSexual dysfunction, Peyronie’s research centers on medical therapies
In the area of sexual dysfunction, much of the clinical research continues to focus on medical therapies, and this will be evident at the upcoming AUA annual meeting in San Diego.read more
View ArticleStone disease studies examine multiple causes
With rates of stone disease on the rise in the U.S., researchers have turned their attention to possible causes. New research exploring the possible influence of diabetes, diet, and even being a...
View ArticleAUA 2013: AUA guide takes tailored approach to PCa screening
The AUA has released a PSA-focused, evidence-based guideline on early detection of prostate cancer that is intended to assist the urologist in advising an average-risk, asymptomatic man about prostate...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Study: Women can take two steps to lower stone risk
Postmenopausal women may reduce their risk of incident kidney stone disease by engaging in physical activity and avoiding excessive caloric intake, analyses of data collected in the Women’s Health...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Stricture: Age, length heighten complication risk
A higher than expected rate of complications was seen among men with anterior urethral stricture, the authors of a retrospective study based on a large, single-practice cohort reported.read more
View ArticleAUA 2013: Post-RP BNC: Broad surgical experience important
Findings from a 15-year retrospective chart review of men treated for recalcitrant post-prostatectomy bladder neck contracture and incontinence can provide insight for urologists on expected outcomes...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Urethroplasty efficacious for RT-induced stenosis
Anastomotic urethroplasty appears to be effective for managing radiotherapy-induced posterior urethral stenosis, researchers say.read more
View ArticleAUA 2013: Cook launches cost-effective endoscopic system
Cook Medical has launched what the company is calling a new cost-effective endoscopic option for urologists. The Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System during urologic procedures to access and...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Data favorable for abiraterone in chemo-naïve men
The most recent data from the COU-AA-302 phase III trial support the efficacy and safety of abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) as a treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Mesh removal often means more incontinence surgery
Mesh removal after suburethral sling procedures led to additional incontinence surgery in more than half of patients, including many who were continent prior to sling removal, a study of almost 100...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Study puts big numbers on future work force shortage
Researchers are predicting that the number of urologists in the United States will fall sharply over the next 12 years, dropping by 29% by 2025 compared to 2009. The decline could boost mortality rates...
View ArticleAUA 2013: Diabetes may raise risk of aggressive prostate cancer
Prostate cancer patients who also have long-term diabetes mellitus and/or diabetes with organ failure may have a higher likelihood of developing more aggressive, poorly differentiated disease, new...
View ArticleAUA 2013: mCRPC guideline designed to assist in decision making
Following the rollout of several new treatments for metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a new AUA clinical guideline is aimed at assisting in clinical decision making.read more
View ArticleAUA 2013: Instrument may overcome problems of magnetic guidance
Urologists and engineers have developed an instrument that may improve the adjustment capabilities of a magnetic coupling system used in laparoscopic procedures.read more
View ArticleAUA 2013: Lap suturing skills: Can they be taught in 3 hours?
Basic laparoscopic suturing moves and skills can be acquired in as little as 3 hours, say researchers from the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.read more
View ArticleAUA 2013: Sling patients whose symptoms worsen a diverse group
Stress incontinent women whose urinary urgency incontinence worsens following a sling procedure are a heterogeneous group, researchers report.read more
View ArticleAUA 2013: Open, robotic RP outcomes similar regardless of risk
Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in patients with intermediate- or high-risk cancers achieves outcomes similar to those attained by the open procedure, results of a large retrospective...
View ArticleAUA 2013: ‘Lift’ procedure shows durable improvement in LUTS
Men with symptomatic BPH had statistically significant, durable improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) following an office-based, minimally invasive prostatic urethral lift procedure,...
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