Urinary Molecular Biomarker Test Impacts Prostate Biopsy Decision-making in Clinical Practice
ConclusionsIn this study, SelectMDx had a significant impact on initial prostate biopsy decision-making. Biopsy rates in SelectMDx positive men were 5-fold higher than in SelectMDx negatives. These results describe clinical utility of SelectMDx in real world community urology practice. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - November 6, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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Publication date: November 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - October 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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Publication date: November 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - October 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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Publication date: November 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 6Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - October 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The Confluence Of The Aging Of The American Population And The Aging Of The Urologic Workforce: The Parmenides Fallacy
ConclusionsThe confluence of the significant aging of the American population with the aging and subsequent shortage of urologic physicians will have a major impact on the character of urologic practice in the United States as early as 2030. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - October 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND) as an alternative treatment strategy for low-volume, clinical stage II testicular seminoma: a survey of patients and providers
ConclusionsOur surveys found that the majority of patients and providers would be willing to participate in a trial of RPLND as an alternative treatment strategy for low-volume, CSII testicular seminoma. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Examining and Understanding Value: The Cost of Preoperative Characteristics, Intraoperative variables, and Postoperative Complications of Minimally-Invasive Partial Nephrectomy
ConclusionAge, diabetes, ASA class, operative duration, EBL, robot use, and post-operative complications are associated with increased cost. Increased understanding of cost predictors can be used to optimize perioperative care, value, and contribute to improved alternative reimbursement models. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Comparison of Inter-hospital Urological Transfers Between a Metropolitan and Rural Tertiary Care Institution
ConclusionsDifferences exist between transfers to the rural and metropolitan center, suggesting an increased need for basic urological services in the surrounding rural community. At both centers, most patients did not require a procedure and might avoid transfer through telehealth or collaborative care networks. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Ambulatory bladder cancer care in the United States
ConclusionsBladder cancer visits account for over half a million ambulatory urology visits annually. Routine lifestyle interventions, such as smoking cessation and nutrition counseling, should be implemented during urology visits to further improve the care of bladder cancer patients. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Impact of Accountable Care Organizations on Prostate Cancer Screening & Biopsies in the United States
ConclusionsThough decreasing utilization of low-value services is a fundamental goal of ACOs, PSA screening and prostate biopsy trends were similar for ACO and non-ACO providers across all age groups in the study years. This suggests that ACO implementation did not have an impact on PSA screening or prostate biopsies usage. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Commercial insurance coverage for inflatable penile prosthesis at a tertiary care center
ConclusionsThe largest insurer of IPP in the Miami region is Medicare. While patients seeking IPPs can receive insurance coverage, a large percentage (48.0%) of patients are not able to receive coverage despite having a medical necessity for treatment of ED. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Vasectomy Simulation Curriculum and Trainer with Enhanced Face, Content, and Construct Validity
ConclusionsOur enhanced vasectomy simulation module demonstrated excellent face, content, and construct validity. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Use of Advanced Practice Providers to Improve Patient Access in Urology
Publication date: Available online 19 September 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Melody Chen, Jonathan Kiechle, Zachary Maher, Christopher Gonzalez (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Transgender patient care in urology: an evaluation of attitudes, knowledge, and practice patterns among urologists in the New York metropolitan area
ConclusionsDespite growing education and awareness of transgender-specific medical issues, many urologists self-report deficiencies in requisite knowledge and comfort in providing adequate, culturally competent care for TG patients. Further work is needed to increase our collective comfort level with this new and evolving aspect of our field. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Identifying Current Trends in the Urologic Oncology Workforce: Does Completion of Fellowship Significantly Change Future Practice?
ConclusionsCompletion of urologic oncology fellowship is associated with performing and maintaining a high volume of major oncology cases over recertification cycles, with academic practice, and with practicing in large population centers. This information may be useful to urology residents considering OF opportunities. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
