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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Recent technical modifications

November 1, 2009
By:David B. Samadi, MD, Hugh J. Lavery, MD

Since the original description of the robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy technique in 2002, several technical modifications have been reported.

Clinical use of urine PCA3 mRNA testing

September 1, 2009
By:Scott B. Shappell, MD, PhD, Leonard S. Marks, MD

Discovery of the prostate carcinoma-specific gene has led to the development of a promising urine-based laboratory test for the disease.

How to manage BOO with temporary prostatic stenting

July 1, 2009
By:Neal D. Shore, MD, Mirza M. Baig, MD, Anthony L. Cantwell, MD, Douglas O. Chinn, MD, Luay P. Susan, MD

This article will help urologists to quickly gain experience and confidence in temporary prostatic stenting and to incorporate use of a new stent device into their clinical practice.

Should the small renal mass be biopsied?

May 1, 2009
By:Rosalia Viterbo, MD, Robert G. Uzzo, MD

This article discusses the indications for and safety of percutaneous small renal mass biopsy, biopsy technique, and post-biopsy management.

Prostate specific antigen standardization: Making sense of the controversy

March 1, 2009
By:Giulio Vignati, ScD

Efforts to standardize PSA assays were undertaken a decade ago, but PSA standardization remains controversial.

Endoscopic treatment of complex vesicoureteral reflux in pediatric patients

January 1, 2009
By:Vijaya M. Vemulakonda, MD, JD, Martin A. Koyle, MD

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common congenital anomaly affecting close to 1% of all children. It is often associated with other ureteral anomalies, including ureteral duplication, ectopia, ureteroceles, and paraureteral (Hutch) diverticula.

Post-radical prostatectomy incontinence: How to conduct a urodynamic evaluation

November 1, 2008
By:H. Henry Lai, MD, Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD

Many post-prostatectomy incontinence patients have concomitant sphincteric and bladder dysfunctions.

Performing vasectomy to ensure future vasovasostomy success

September 1, 2008
By:Kathleen Hwang, MD, Tony Mammen, MD, Raymond A. Costabile, MD

Approximately 5% of men who undergo vasectomy eventually will consider vasectomy reversal, and this demographic appears to be increasing.

Localized kidney cancer: Changing patterns of care

July 1, 2008
By:David C. Miller, MD, Mark S. Litwin MD

Open radical nephrectomy has long been the standard of care for patinets with organ-confined or locally advanced renal cell carcinoma. In recent years, however, laparoscopy has replaced open surgery for some patients undergoing radical nephrectomy, based on easier convalescence with equivalent cancer control.q

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