Molecular Biophysics
Current Status of Ureteric Stents on Extraction Strings and Other Non-cystoscopic Removal Methods in the Paediatric Setting: A Systematic Review on Behalf of the European Association of Urology (EAU) Young Academic Urology (YAU) Urolithiasis Group
Ureteric stents are an important tool in urology and have a wide range of indications. While they offer a number of advantages, limitations remain despite modern advancements. These include discomfort, migration and encrustation. Standard removal is via cystoscopy but in the paediatric setting this mandates general anaesthetic, which holds disadvantages. Alternative removal methods include use of extraction strings and magnetic retrieval devices, which can be performed in the outpatient setting.Hemi-Kock Continent Stoma With Augmentation Cystoplasty: Modifications and Outcomes
To evaluate the long-term outcomes and impact of surgical modifications on the need for secondary surgery of the Hemi-Kock continent catheterizable stoma, comprising a detubularized ileal segment with an attached stapled ileoileal intussusception of the catheterizable channel, in patients with complex lower urinary tract disorders. The technique may be used for augmentation in patients with reduced bladder capacity who require a continent catheterizable channel. Compared to the flap and ileocecal valve procedures, the hemi-Kock technique has not been widely adopted.Concomitant Repair of Meatal Stenosis and Urethral Fistula Does Not Increase the Risk of Fistula Recurrence Post Hypospadias Surgery
To evaluate whether meatal stenosis treated concomitantly with urethral fistula repair alters the results of fistula closure.Intraoperative Ventilatory Pressures During Robotic Assisted vs Open Radical Cystectomy
To investigate whether Robotic assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is associated with increased postoperative pulmonary complications compared to open radical cystectomy (ORC). RARC poses challenges for ventilation with positioning and abdominal insufflation. Conventionally protective mechanical ventilation may be challenging, especially in patients with obesity or pulmonary comorbidities. Given the proven benefits of RARC compared to ORC, the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications merits further investigation.Distance From Critical Pelvic Structures: Radiographic Comparison of High Submuscular and Space of Retzius IPP Reservoir Placement Techniques
To evaluate the distance from critical pelvic structures (CPS, defined as bladder and iliac vessels) among inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) reservoirs placed into the space of Retzius (SOR) and high submuscular (HSM) locations using cross-sectional imaging. IPP reservoir placement into the HSM location has been proposed as a strategy to prevent injury due to greater distance from CPS.Developing a Patient-Centered Model of Prostate Cancer Care: Patient Satisfaction With a Survivorship Program Embedded in Urologic-Oncologic Care
To evaluate patients’ and partners’ satisfaction with a prostate cancer survivorship program embedded in urologic-oncologic care. As a part of quality improvement activity, we developed a patient and partner-centered, biopsychosocial support program for men and partners coping with the urinary and sexual side-effects of surgical treatment for prostate cancer. The program became a part of usual care for all prostate cancer patients.Prospective Evaluation of Intradetrusor Injections of OnabotulinumtoxinA in Adults With Spinal Dysraphism
To prospectively evaluate the effectiveness of OnabotulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) on neurogenic overactive bladder (nOAB) in adults with congenital spinal dysraphism (CSD).Detection Rate of Carcinoma In Situ During TURBT Following Shift from Photodynamic Diagnosis to Narrow Band Imaging in a Single University Hospital
To examine whether or not the detection rate of Carcinoma In Situ (CIS) was significantly higher after switching from Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) guided TURBT to Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) guided TURBT.Robotic Assisted Caval Replacement for Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma Invading the Wall of the Inferior Vena Cava
To describe a case of robotic inferior vena cava (IVC) resection for an advanced case of renal cell carcinoma with accompanying robotic caval replacement using a synthetic graft.Surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block is Associated With Decreased Opioid Usage and Length of Stay Following Radical Cystectomy
To study the effect of surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane block (sTAP) on opioid usage and length of stay (LOS).Resident Mental Health and Burnout: Current Practices and Perspectives of Urology Program Directors
To understand perspectives of urology program directors (PDs) regarding the management and screening of resident mental health and burnout.Promotional Payments to Medical Oncologists and Urologists and Prescriptions for Abiraterone and Enzalutamide
To understand the influence of drug manufacturers on the prescribing patterns of medical oncologists and urologists, we examined the relationship between promotional payments from the manufacturers of abiraterone and enzalutamide and prescriptions for either drug by medical oncologists and urologists.Race as a Predictor of Recurrence and Complications After Urethroplasty in Men With Urethral Stricture Disease
To determine the role of race in surgical outcomes of and complications after urethroplasty.Understanding Patient Expectations and Determinants of Satisfaction in an Outpatient Urology Clinic at an Academic Medical Center
To examine and better understand expectations and facilitators of satisfaction amongst patients presenting to an ambulatory urology clinic at an academic medical center.A Retrospective Look at Term Outcomes After Definitive Surgical Repair for Traumatic Pelvic Fracture Urethral Injuries – Does Initial Management Make a Difference?
To compare the long-term outcomes of initial management of pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) in a large cohort of trauma patients undergoing urethral reconstruction.An Imperative for Discovery Advances in Congenital Anomalies of the External Genitalia
“There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy”-Hamlet—The last decade has put a spotlight on the complex issues surrounding gender and sexual identities. All stakeholders from patients to society and government are weighing in on vastly varied areas from sexual organ function, anatomy, and physiology to psycho-sexual health, related gender issues, and patient and family rights, equity, autonomy, and protections, both legal and ethical. Deeply embedded in this field is the protean urological subject of development, variations, and congenital anomalies of the external genitalia—CAEG.Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes and Clinical Characteristics of Calcium, Matrix and Struvite Stones From a Single Institution
To define risk factors and perioperative outcomes for matrix stones and compare these outcomes with struvite and calcium stone cohorts.Long-Term Renal Function Following Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
To evaluate long-term renal function following radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer and identify risk factors associated with postoperative decline in renal function.Testicular Cancer in Trans People Using Feminising Hormone Therapy– A Brief Review
The number of transgender (or trans) individuals, including those who have a binary and/or non-binary gender identity, seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy is increasing.1 In this brief review, we aim to provide an overview of gender affirmation and synthesise current literature describing case reports and management of testicular cancer in trans people using feminising hormone therapy.Evaluation of Routine Postoperative Labs Following Robotic Assisted Partial Nephrectomy in Patients With Normal Preoperative Renal Function
To evaluate predictors of abnormal routine postoperative day 1 (POD1) labs in patients with normal pre-operative renal function following robotic assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) and the associated clinical outcomes of these lab results.The Impact of Race and Sex on Metastatic Bladder Cancer Survival
To characterize the epidemiological profile of metastatic bladder cancer (BC) and assess mortality rate with respect to race and gender across the three most common histologies of bladder cancer—Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, and SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma).Single Port vs Multiport Robotic Pyeloplasty: Propensity-Score Matched Analysis of Perioperative and Follow-Up Outcomes
To compare the perioperative and postoperative outcomes of single port (SP) robotic pyeloplasty and multiport (MP) robotic pyeloplasty using a propensity-score matched analysis.Ureter-first Approach and Reduction of Pelvis: Standardizing Handling of Ureteropelvic Junction During Pyeloplasty
To present our “ureter-first” approach as a standardized step-wise incision-making technique to deal with all types of uretero-pelvic junction (UPJ) anatomy during pyeloplasty. Pyeloplasty is a common surgery performed for UPJ obstruction, with Anderson-Hynes’ pyeloplasty being the commonest. However, there is great variability in handling UPJ and incision-making among the surgeons with no detailed standardized description that can be followed in all cases, notwithstanding broad descriptions of incision lines.Onco-Testicular Sperm Extraction (oncoTESE): A Contemporary Concept Review and Report of Australian Sperm Retrieval Rates and Fertility Outcomes
To assess sperm retrieval rates of Onco-Testicular Sperm Extraction (oncoTESE) in men with testicular tumors and coexisting severe spermatogenic impairment.National Implementation and Evaluation of a Virtual Subinternship in Urology
To conduct a nationwide evaluation of student and program director (PD) perspectives of virtual subinternships that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
