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Evaluation of Current Surgical BPH Interventions for Young and Elderly Men Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Timothy W. Brandt, Jacqueline M. Luizzi, Ronald J. Caras
Purpose of Review Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects the quality of life of a significant number of men, especially as they age. There are continuous innovations in the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia, but many of these innovations are studied in the core population of men 50–70 years of age. This review focuses on the outliers of men aged 18–50 and 70 and older. Recent Findings
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Medical Advancements in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatments Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Vishnuvardhan Ganesan, Deepak Agarwal
Purpose of Review This review aims to identify and summarize the current literature on the most recent therapeutic agents and combination strategies for the medical management of lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recent Findings The latest advancements in BPH therapy have been in combination strategies. Alpha blockers continue to be the mainstay of treatment
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The Use of Uroflowmetry as a Diagnostic Test Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Sanjay Sinha
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Laser Technology Advancements in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-13
Abstract Purpose of Review Lasers have had a significant impact on the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. This article attempts to distill the advancements in laser technology for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) into key and understandable points to help make this topic more accessible to urologists. Recent Findings The holmium:yttrium–aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser, one of
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Pediatric Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Where Are We Now? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Suhaib Abdulfattah, Sameer Mittal
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Adult Hypospadias Outcomes for the Pediatric Urologist Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Tyler Gaines, Jay Simhan
Purpose of Review This review article will examine the current literature on hypospadias-related complications in adult patients. Recent Findings In this article, we will review the most recent studies evaluating hypospadias-related stricture disease, erectile function, fertility, and psychosexual outcomes in adult men with history of hypospadias repair in childhood. Summary Managing hypospadias-related
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Reconstruction Techniques After Partial Nephrectomy: Classic vs. Sutureless Approach—A Narrative Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 J. C. Moreno Cortés, J. González García, J. Caño Velasco, J. Aragón Chamizo, D. Subirá Rios
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Smart Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections: is Artificial Intelligence the Fast-Lane Solution? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Nithesh Naik, Ali Talyshinskii, Dasharathraj K. Shetty, B. M. Zeeshan Hameed, Rano Zhankina, Bhaskar K. Somani
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Assessment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Genomic Biomarkers Using Artificial Intelligence: a Systematic Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Andrey Bazarkin, Andrey Morozov, Alexander Androsov, Harun Fajkovic, Juan Gomez Rivas, Nirmish Singla, Svetlana Koroleva, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Andrei V. Zvyagin, Shahrokh François Shariat, Bhaskar Somani, Dmitry Enikeev
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Hydrometrocolpos: a Contemporary Review of the Last 5 Years Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Allison Grant, Christina P. Carpenter, Belinda Li, Soo Jeong Kim
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Exploring the Enigma of 5-ARIs Resistance in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Paving the Path for Personalized Medicine Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Zhemin Lin, Zhanliang Liu, Yinong Niu
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Overview of Benchtop Models for Comparison of Surgical Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Kevin Birdsall, Ricardo R. Gonzalez
Purpose of Review Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease of the lower urinary tract which often requires surgical treatment. Recently, there has been a deluge of new treatment options, rarely validated or compared to current treatments on a benchtop model. The purpose of this review is to examine the literature and report which benchtop models are currently being used, which therapies have
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Management Strategy for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 3 Lesions Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Zhen Kang, Daniel J. Margolis, Shaogang Wang, Qiubai Li, Jian Song, Liang Wang
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Duplex Kidney in Adults: a Systematic Review of the Literature Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Bader Alsaikhan, Faisal Abugamza, Ali Almuhanna, Mohammed Bakarmom, Saleh Alhussaini, David Hajek
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The Potential Role of Persister Cells in Urinary Tract Infections Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Butool Durrani, Ashu Mohammad, Bernardita M. Ljubetic, Amy D. Dobberfuhl
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Pathophysiologic Insights into the Transition from Asymptomatic Bacteriuria to Urinary Tract Infection Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Bernardita M. Ljubetic, Ashu Mohammad, Butool Durrani, Amy D. Dobberfuhl
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Guiding Clinical Decision Making for Surgical Incontinence Treatment After Prostatectomy: A Review of the Literature Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Meenakshi Davuluri, Gina DeMeo, Suhas Penukonda, Basimah Zahid, Jim C. Hu
Purpose of Review Stress urinary incontinence after prostatectomy is a common and debilitating side effect. Immediate post-prostatectomy management emphasizes pelvic floor muscle exercises. Per American Urologic Association guidelines, if incontinence persists for more than 12 months postoperatively, surgical interventions are the mainstay of treatment. Treatment decisions depend on a multitude of
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The Boot Camp Model in Urology: Preparing PGY1 Urology Interns for Practice Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Melinda Z. Fu, Raeesa Islam, Joseph DeMarzo, Benjamin Lichtbroun, Alexandra L. Tabakin, Ji Hae Park, Sammy E. Elsamra
Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to highlight literature regarding resident boot camps published across surgical specialties with a focus on urology. Herein, we discuss different boot camp iterations, their results, and the integration of simulation into their curriculum. We review program elements such as curriculum, course length, and efficacy as well as areas for continued investigation
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Recent Advances in Surgical Simulation For Resident Education Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Christopher Wanderling, Aaron Saxton, Dennis Phan, Lauren Sheppard, Nathan Schuler, Ahmed Ghazi
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Exploring the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of ChatGPT in Urology Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Kinju Adhikari, Nithesh Naik, BM Zeeshan Hameed, S. K. Raghunath, Bhaskar K. Somani
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Potential of AI-Driven Chatbots in Urology: Revolutionizing Patient Care Through Artificial Intelligence Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Ali Talyshinskii, Nithesh Naik, B. M. Zeeshan Hameed, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Bhaskar Kumar Somani
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Embracing the Pros and Cons of the New Weight Loss Medications (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Etc.) Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Mark A. Moyad
Purpose of Review The history of multiple weight loss medications has been a concerning paradox based on an increased cardiovascular risk despite significant reductions in adipose tissue and weight. A new class of weight loss medications could change this past narrative based on early preliminary results of cardiovascular risk (not events—still need to be determined) and weight reduction in non-diabetics
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The State of Urotrauma Education Among Residency Programs in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 David S. Han, Justin W. Ingram, Prakash Gorroochurn, Gina M. Badalato, Christopher B. Anderson, Gregory A. Joice, Jay Simhan
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Is Active Surveillance Too Active? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-12 James T Kearns, Brian T Helfand
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Real-Time and Delayed Imaging of Tissue and Effects of Prostate Tissue Ablation Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-08 Shima Tayebi, Sadhna Verma, Abhinav Sidana
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Outcome of Mini-PCNL Under Loco-Regional Anesthesia: Outcomes of a Systematic Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Mohammed Shahait, Ala’a Farkouh, Philip Mucksavage, Bhaskar Somani
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Salvage for Lymph Node Recurrent Prostate Cancer in the Era of PSMA PET Imaging Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Omar E. Hayek, Soroush Rais-Bahrami, Andrew McDonald, Samuel J. Galgano
Purpose of Review Our understanding of patterns of prostate cancer recurrence after primary treatment of localized disease has significantly evolved since the development of positron emission tomography (PET) agents targeting prostate cancer. Previously, most biochemical recurrences were not associated with imaging correlates when restaging with computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging
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Local Therapeutics for the Treatment of Oligo Metastatic Prostate Cancer Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Michael J. Jalfon, Om V. Sakhalkar, Soum D. Lokeshwar, Victoria A. Marks, Ankur U. Choksi, Zachary Klaassen, Michael S. Leapman, Isaac Y. Kim
Purpose of Review Metastatic prostate cancer remains universally lethal. Although de-novo metastatic prostate cancer was historically managed with systemic therapy alone, local therapies are increasingly utilized in the early treatment of the disease, particularly in patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer (OMPC). OMPC represents an intermediate stage between clinically localized and widespread
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Imaging Techniques to Differentiate Benign Testicular Masses from Germ Cell Tumors Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Ava Saidian, Aditya Bagrodia
Purpose of Review To discuss role of different diagnostic imaging modalities in differentiation of benign testicular masses from seminomatous germ cell tumors (SGCTs) and non-seminomatous GCTs (NSGCTs). Recent Findings New modalities of ultrasonography, including contrast enhancement and shear wave elastography, may help differentiate between benign and malignant intratesticular lesions. Summary Ultrasonography
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Prostatic Arterial Embolization for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated with Benign Prostatic Enlargement Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Patrick Curtin, Christopher Chang, Andre Uflacker
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Contemporary Use of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging in Suspected Urolithiasis in Pregnancy Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Nicholas S. Dean, Amy E. Krambeck
Purpose of Review We aimed to examine the role of low-dose CT (LDCT) in the diagnostic work-up for suspected urolithiasis in pregnancy. We reviewed contemporary urologic recommendations for CT in pregnancy, its utilization for suspected urolithiasis, and explored barriers to its use. Recent Findings National urologic guidelines and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend the
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Role, Cost, and Availably of Urinary pH Monitoring for Kidney Stone Disease—A Systematic Review of the Literature Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Isabel Sanz-Gómez, Oriol Angerri, Michael Baboudjain, Andrés Kanashiro, Sílvia Gracia, Félix Millán, Francisco Sánchez-Martín, Bhaskar Somani, Juan Antonio Galan-Llopis, Yazeed Barghouthy, Esteban Emiliani
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Role of Bladder Functional Testing Prior to Surgeries for Benign Prostatic Obstruction Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Charles Mazeaud, Natalia Hernandez, Ricardo R. Gonzalez
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Technical Aspects and Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Ureteroscopy: Is It Ready for Primetime? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Mriganka Mani Sinha, Vineet Gauhar, Lazaros Tzelves, Tzevat Tefik, Rifat Burak Ergul, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Bhaskar K. Somani
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Holmium and Thulium Fiber Laser Safety in Endourological Practice: What Does the Clinician Need to Know? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Bhaskar K. Somani, Peder Gjengstø, Mathias Sørstrand Æsøy, Christian Beisland, Øyvind Ulvik
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Ultrasound-Guided PCNL — Why Are We Still Performing Exclusively Fluoroscopic Access? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-06 David T. Tzou, Thomas O. Tailly, Karen L. Stern
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Endourological Options for Small (< 2 cm) Lower Pole Stones — Does the Lower Pole Angle Matter? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Angus Luk, Robert Geraghty, Bhaskar Somani
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Kidney Xenotransplantation: Are We Ready for Prime Time? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Rafael Miyashiro Nunes dos Santos
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Outcomes of Paediatric Cystine Stone Management: Results of a Systematic Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Francesco Ripa, Amelia Pietropaolo, Robert Geraghty, Stephen Griffin, Paul Cook, Bhaskar Somani
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Selection and Outcomes for Dissolution Therapy in Uric Acid Stones: A Systematic Review of Literature Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Andrea Ong, George Brown, Theodoros Tokas, B. M. Zeeshan Hameed, Joe Philip, Bhaskar K. Somani
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Role of the Renin–Angiotensin System Components in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Literature Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Thiago Camelo Mourão, Stephania Martins Bezerra, Victor Espinheira Santos, Eder Silveira Brazão, Walter Henriques da Costa, Stênio de Cássio Zequi
Purpose of Review The physiological aspects of renin–angiotensin system (RAS) components are described in this review. Additionally, we present the main results of studies that could indicate an association between alterations in these components and cancer, particularly renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Recent Findings The RAS undergoes a series of homeostatic and modulatory processes that extend to hypertrophy
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Imaging Techniques to Determine Degree of Sarcopenia and Systemic Inflammation in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Benjamin N. Schmeusser, Adil A. Ali, Florian J. Fintelmann, Jose M. Garcia, Grant R. Williams, Viraj A. Master, Sarah P. Psutka
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Metastasis-Directed Therapy for Oligometastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: An Alternative to ADT? Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-05 Ellen M. Cahill, John L. Pfail, Melinda Z. Fu, Biren Saraiya, Tina Mayer, Ryan D. Stephenson, Ronald D. Ennis, Lara Hathout, Matthew P. Deek, Saum Ghodoussipour, Thomas L. Jang
Purpose of Review The standard treatment of patients with metastatic prostate cancer is systemic treatment with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). The spectrum-based model of metastatic disease includes the presence of an oligometastatic state, an intermediary between localized and widespread metastatic disease, in which radical local treatment might improve systemic control. Our purpose is to review
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Review of Active Surveillance in Underrepresented and High-Risk Populations: Feasibility and Safety Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 John Fastenau, Kunj Jain, Aleksandar Popovic, Evan Kovac
Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to investigate the current use and effectiveness of active surveillance (AS) for clinical low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) in men considered to be “high-risk” based on the factors of race, genetics, healthcare access, and socioeconomic status. Recent Findings Advances in molecular biomarkers and imaging have improved the detection, risk stratification,
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Residency Surgical BPH Training Paradigms from MIST to HOLEP Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Thaiphi Luu, Ricardo R. Gonzalez
Purpose of Review Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition of older men that often requires medical or surgical therapy. Surgical options for BPH have grown exponentially over the last two decades. The numerous options and/or lack of access to them can make it challenging for new trainees to gain proficiency. We examine the literature for available BPH surgical simulators, learning
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Advancing Urology Resident Surgical Autonomy Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Anh T. Nguyen, Devashish J. Anjaria, Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad
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Single-Use Ureteroscopy and Environmental Footprint: Review of Current Evidence Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 George Brown, Andrea Ong, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Niall F Davis, Andreas Skolarikos, Bhaskar Somani
Purpose of Review Ureteroscopy is a well-established treatment modality for kidney and ureteric calculi in addition to playing a key role in upper tract cancer diagnostics. Traditional reusable flexible ureteroscopes are technologically advanced and expensive pieces of equipment that require repeat sterilisation and periodical repair. These issues have led to the development of single-use flexible
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An Update of In Vivo Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy: Results from a Systematic Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Vineet Gauhar, Carlo Giulioni, Nariman Gadzhiev, Virgilio De Stefano, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Ho Yee Tiong, Kazumi Taguchi, Giulio Milanese, Andrea Benedetto Galosi, Bhaskar Kumar Somani, Daniele Castellani
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Prostatitis: A Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 A. Yebes, C. Toribio-Vazquez, S. Martinez-Perez, J. M. Quesada-Olarte, A. Rodriguez-Serrano, M. Álvarez-Maestro, L. Martinez-Piñeiro
Purpose of Review Pathologies of the prostate in men are one of the most prevalent clinical conditions today [1]. Specifically, pelvic inflammatory disease such as prostatitis can cause symptoms and syndromes different from urological ones, such as bowel or nervous system manifestations. This has a largely negative impact on the quality of life of patients. Therefore, it is convenient to know and update
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Understanding Options for the Unmatched Urology Applicant Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Shreya R. Lamba, Casey A. Seideman, Nishant D. Patel, Ryan W. Dobbs
Purpose of Review To evaluate recent literature regarding the pathways and options for unmatched urology applicants. Recent Findings Urology remains a competitive surgical sub-specialty with a match process independent of the National Resident Matching Program. Each year a cohort of competitive applicants go unmatched and are faced with the decision to reapply the following cycle while doing a research
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Role of Hounsfield Unit in Predicting Outcomes of Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Renal Calculi: Outcomes of a Systematic Review Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 Megha Garg, Hans Johnson, Su-min Lee, Bhavan Prasad Rai, Bhaskar Somani, Joe Philip
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Comparison of Contemporary Surgical Outcomes Between Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate and Robotic-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-17 T. Max Shelton, Connor Drake, Ruben Vasquez, Marcelino Rivera
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Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Prostate Cancer Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-18 Timothy N. Chu, Elyssa Y. Wong, Runzhuo Ma, Cherine H. Yang, Istabraq S. Dalieh, Andrew J. Hung
Purpose of Review This review aims to explore the current state of research on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the management of prostate cancer. We examine the various applications of AI in prostate cancer, including image analysis, prediction of treatment outcomes, and patient stratification. Additionally, the review will evaluate the current limitations and challenges faced in the implementation
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Developing a Physician-Led Model for Research Mentorship in Academic Urology Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-10 Marco-Jose Rivero, Farah Rahman, Katherine Campbell, Braian Rene Ledesma, Ranjith Ramasamy
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Advancing Curricular Development and Recruitment Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-11 Andrew G. Winer, Llewellyn M. Hyacinthe, Jeffrey P. Weiss, Ashanda R. Esdaille, Brian K. McNeil
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Interventional Pain Management in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Jake Huntzinger, Meron Selassie
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Outcomes Associated with the Endourological Management of Stent Encrustation: Findings from a Literature Review on Behalf of the EAU YAU Urolithiasis Group Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-27 Virginia Massella, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Amelia Pietropaolo, Christian Beisland, Bhaskar K. Somani
Purpose of Review Double J ureteric stents (DJs) are useful aids for urinary drainage in case of stones or tumour causing ureteric obstruction. Prolonged dwelling time such as when forgotten can lead to encrustation. Our aim was to perform a literature review to evaluate outcomes associated with endourological management of encrusted stents (ES). Recent Findings There now exist validated tools which
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A Systematic Review of Partner Satisfaction After Penile Prosthesis with Special Emphasis on LGBTQ + Populations Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-21 Armaan Singh, Caleb A. Cooper, Sean W. Hou, Omer A. Raheem
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Robotic-Assisted Surgery—a Highly Effective Modality for Vesicovaginal Fistula Repairs Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Rajan S. Sandhu, Felix Cheung
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A Common Path: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Müllerian and Wolffian Duct Anomalies Curr. Urol. Rep. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Neha Udayakumar, Elainea Smith, Amy Boone, Kristin K. Porter