Robotic Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Step-by-step Video by Using Roboflex AvicennaTM Platform
The management of kidney stones, particularly those in the renal pelvis, is a critical aspect of urology. The European Association of Urology guidelines recommend Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or Endourology methods, encompassing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Ureterorenoscopy (URS), for stones ranging from 10-20 mm. Robotic-assisted urological procedures have gained prominence in recent years, promising enhanced precision, and safety. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rifat Burak Erg ül, Mehmet Gurcan, Ahmet Baris Aydin, İsmet Nane, Faruk Özcan, Tzevat Tefik Source Type: research

Analyzing the Current State and Visibility of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives at Urology Residency Programs
To analyze AUA urology residency program websites to determine visibility of DEI initiatives. There is growing interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by urology applicants, and in recent years, urology programs have invested in efforts to promote DEI. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sarosh Irani, Laura Zebib, Efe Chantal Ghanney Simons, Juan J Andino, Ganesh Palapattu, Keow Mei Goh Source Type: research

Design, development and validation of a first, low-cost, three-dimensional (3D) printed optical urethrotomy simulation model
To develop and validate a low-cost, portable, and reusable simulation model for optical internal urethrotomy (OIU) training. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chandra Shekhar Biyani, Mithun Kailavasan, Thomas Sparborth, Andrei A Kozan, Vishwanath Hanchanale, Mamoun Hamid Elmamoun, Sanjay Rajpal, Tiago Oliveira, Ben Van Cleynenbreugel Source Type: research

Post-Operative Recovery of Quality-of-Life Following Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis: The Impact on Pain Intensity and Interference and the Ability to Participate in Social Roles
To prospectively capture patient-reported outcomes to assess the recovery profile of ureteroscopy. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Justin B. Ziemba, Amanda Jones, George Lin, Hanna Stambakio, Gregory E. Tasian, Jing Huang Source Type: research

Institutional Micro-Cost Comparative Analysis of Reusable vs. Single-Use Cystoscopes with assessment of environmental footprint
To conduct a comparative cost analysis between single-use and reusable cystoscopes from a national healthcare system perspective and assess the environmental footprint. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Riccardo Bertolo, Veronica Gilioli, Alessandro Veccia, Sarah Malandra, Luca DAL Corso, Daniela Fenzi, Francesca Mazzetto, Alessandro Antonelli Source Type: research

On: Urology Residency Applicant Selection: Program Directors ’ New Criteria
Participation in a residency matching program is an annual rite of passage for thousands of graduating senior medical students in the United States, and for numerous other medical professionals seeking postgraduate medical training. The process was centralized decades ago in an effort to improve fairness for candidates, maximize opportunities for programs to recruit their top choices from among their applicants, and streamline the logistical process. As a medical educator working directly with both medical students and urology residents, it has been fascinating to watch this process evolve over time. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tomas L. Griebling Source Type: research

A successful therapeutic strategy for a young girl with vaginal yolk sac tumor
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Source: Urology - March 15, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Liyuan Zhou, Youjun Wu, Yan Ding Source Type: research

New and emerging frontiers in penile prosthesis microbiome research
Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation is the gold standard surgical treatment for erectile dysfunction refractory to more conservative treatments. While infection of IPPs is a rare, but devastating, complication requiring device explant, devices may also be explanted for other indications including mechanical failure and pain. Although it was traditionally thought that any device biofilm leads to clinical infection1,2, recent work has confirmed the presence of biofilms on nearly all devices, even those without traditional signs of infection. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 15, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bradley Roth, Glenn Werneburg, Scott Lundy, Aaron Miller, Petar Bajic Source Type: research

The Impact of Standard vs Early Apical Release HoLEP Technique on Postoperative Incontinence and Quality of Life
To investigate the difference in postoperative incontinence and quality of life comparing standard vs early apical release (EAR) Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Daniel J. Heidenberg, Mouneeb M. Choudry, Kevin Wymer, Jeffrey Stagg, Nicholas Parker, Justin Campagna, Gopal Narang, Mitchell R. Humphreys, Scott M. Cheney Source Type: research

Evaluating Urology Program Directors' Perception on Resident Application Parameters Following the Transition of USMLE Step 1 to Pass/Fail
To investigate how the shift of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 to a Pass/Fail (P/F) scoring system impacts the perceptions of Urology Program Directors (PDs) on evaluating urology residency applicants. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Soorya Rajendran, Om U. Patel, Will Haynes, Ishant Yadav, Kaitlin Burge, Nicholas Van Wagoner, Adam Baumgarten Source Type: research

Unusual Management of Fecal Impaction in an Adult with Functional Constipation: A Urological Adventure
A 27-year-old male with a history of functional constipation presented for ileostomy closure. He had a 12-cm impacted rectal stool ball precluding safe ileostomy takedown. He underwent multiple unsuccessful attempts at removal including colotomy, antegrade and retrograde enemas and manual disimpaction. The urological team suggested a novel approach using lithotripsy. A 26-French rigid nephroscope and the Olympus ShockPulse SE ultrasonic lithotripter was utilized transanally to break up the impacted stool ball. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shruthi Srinivas, Alessandra Gasior, Richard J Wood, Molly Fuchs Source Type: research

Hydronephrosis as a late complication of ProACT implantation
An 83-year-old male was referred to the urology clinic because of acute kidney failure and perineal pain and urinary urgency. The patient was treated in 2009 with implantation of an adjustable continence therapy device (ProACT ™, Uromedica), because of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy (RP)1,2. The procedure was performed with TRUS guidance under local anaesthesia3. At the admission, the patient referred perineal and left flank pain. Serum creatinine level was 1.45 mg/dL. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Carmelo Morreale, Andrea Gregori, Stefania Ranzoni, Michele Rizzo, Stefano Bucci, Giovanni Liguori Source Type: research

Rubin H. Flocks (1906-1975): President of American Board of Urology, Chair of Department of Urology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and Inventor of Colloidal Gold Therapy for Cancer
Rubin H. Flocks, MD is one of the most distinguished academic physicians whose contributions to the urologic community should not go unnoticed. Through his unmatchable work ethic and desire to inspire his residents and medical students, Flocks had a never-ending desire to serve his patients. He has co-authored multiple textbooks and has published more than 150 research articles. Additionally, Flocks held various leadership positions, including president of the American Urological Association (1969) and secretary and president of the American Board of Urology (1963-1968). (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Raghuram V. Reddy, Logan Buchanan, Aden Swayze, Benjamin Fleischmann, Armin Ghomeshi, Ronscardy F. Mondesir, Samuel R. Donnenfeld, Roei Golan, Ranjith Ramasamy Source Type: research

MOSESTM Technology versus Non-Moses Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A Randomized Controlled Trial from a High-Volume Center
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management has evolved from transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). Recent innovation introduces MosesTM technology in holmium lasers, with the Lumenis PulseTM system. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Zhen Tong, Sherryn Sherryn, Shengqiang Xia, Jie Sun Source Type: research

Editorial Comment
Health policy decisions are often viewed from a high-level or population perspective, but the implications and effects on individuals can be substantial. The recent US Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women ’s Health Organization to strike down protections enacted decades ago in the Roe v. Wade ruling have had far-reaching implications for health care in the United States. Beyond the obvious changes in access to abortion services, the ruling will impact family planning services, access to contracepti on, and other aspects of women’s reproductive health. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tomas L. Griebling Source Type: research