Racial Disparities in Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe sought to perform a contemporary literature review highlighting the racial disparities which exists in the evaluation and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Recent FindingsCurrent literature suggests that racial disparities exist in the diagnosis of BPH and treatment lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This is seen in the presentation and diagnosis of the disease as well as a difference in preventative care with discordant incidences of medical and surgical management among racial groups.SummaryThe racial disparities that exist in the diagnosis and management of BPH and LUTS requi...
Source: Current Urology Reports - October 11, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Management of Kidney Stone Disease in Pregnancy: A Practical and Evidence-Based Approach
This article highlights the pharmacotherapeutic agents, which are considered safe for use in pregnancy. Where surgical intervention is indicated, evidence supports ureteroscopy to be a safe option as long as infection has been treated. Ureteroscopy can offer definitive clearance of the stone(s) and can be less burdensome regarding bothersome symptoms compared to indwelling ureteral stent or nephrostomy, which also require regular exchange due to the high propensity for encrustation in pregnancy.SummaryA multidisciplinary approach is fundamental to safely manage suspected kidney stone disease in pregnancy. Adoption of a loc...
Source: Current Urology Reports - October 5, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Correction: ALARA in Urology: Steps to Minimise Radiation Exposure During All Parts of the Endourological Journey
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Source: Current Urology Reports - October 1, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Thulium Fiber Laser Behavior on Tissue During Upper- and Lower-Tract Endourology
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo present the latest evidence on thulium fiber laser (TFL) effects on tissue, during lithotripsy and ablation, emphasizing on generated temperatures, thermal damage thresholds, incision depths, areas of coagulation, and laser damage.Recent FindingsLasers are frequently utilized during endoscopic treatment of different urological conditions. The holmium:yttrium –aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) is most frequently used for various types of stones and soft tissue. The TFL has been recently introduced, offering several advantages. However, its activity on tissue during upper and lower tract endourology is p...
Source: Current Urology Reports - September 30, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Algorithm-Based Approach to the Histological Routine Diagnosis of Renal Oncocytic Tumors in Core Biopsy Specimens
AbstractPurpose of ReviewA growing number of tumor entities with badly defined limits are enlarging in the last years the family of oncocytic tumors in the kidney.Recent FindingsChromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC) and renal oncocytoma (RO) are classically well-known tumors, but the borderland between them, and their precise connection, remains a matter of debate. Aside from that, other emerging and provisional entities, like eosinophilic solid and cystic renal cell carcinoma (ESC RCC), eosinophilic vacuolated tumor (EVT), low-grade oncocytic tumor (LOT), and papillary renal neoplasm with reverse polarity (PRRP), have ...
Source: Current Urology Reports - September 28, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Urethral Pathology in Women
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis paper describes the differences in benign, malignant, and iatrogenic urethral pathology in women and reviews common presenting symptoms and management strategies.Recent FindingsThe advancement of magnetic resonance imaging has led to MRI becoming the imaging modality of choice for urethral pathology. Urethral pathology is rare, and there remains a paucity of evidence-based literature for management. Urologists and gynecologists must be familiar with common benign urethral pathology, the most common of which includes urethral diverticula, Skene ’s gland cyst, urethral prolapse, and caruncle. ...
Source: Current Urology Reports - September 17, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe purpose of this paper is to review the most recent literature on non-surgical therapeutic options for chronic pelvic pain in females.Recent FindingsChronic pelvic pain can arise from virtually any organ system in the human body. If a precise etiology is identified, the management of chronic pelvic pain can be tailored accordingly. In some cases, patients with chronic pelvic pain can remain without a specific diagnosis. In these circumstances, adequate symptom control can still be achieved even if no underlying disorder is found.SummaryAlthough chronic pelvic pain is often a difficult disorder t...
Source: Current Urology Reports - September 6, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
