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{"title":"Editorial Comment on “Current Perspectives on Endourological Ex Vivo Stone Interventions in Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review”","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.040","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current Perspectives on Endourological Ex Vivo Stone Interventions in Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To conduct a systematic review (SR) of literature to assess the existing evidence concerning the success and complications of endourological ex vivo stone surgeries.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Eligible studies for inclusion focused on investigating the success and/or complications related to endourological ex vivo surgeries in donors with nephrolithiasis. A SR was undertaken in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The search included databases of Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus and only article in English were included. Studies published between 2002 and 2023 included in this SR.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>After screening 1726 abstracts, this SR included 16 studies with a total of 209 patients. The mean stone size was 5.6 mm and majority of kidneys contained single stones, located in the lower calyx. After ex vivo endourological stone surgeries, the average stone-free rate was found to be 95.4%. The mean duration of ex vivo surgery was 17.3 minutes. Regarding intraoperative complications, two patients (1%) experienced mucosal injuries during pneumatic lithotripsy. As for postoperative complications, two patients (1%) experienced vascular complications. In terms of urological complications, hematuria was observed in 24 patients (11.5%), while one patient (0.5%) experienced clot formation in renal pelvis. Seven patients (3.3%) had urinary tract infections, and three patients (1.4%) developed urolithiasis during the follow-up. Additionally, one patient (0.5%) experienced complete occlusion of ureteroneocystostomy and required revision.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Given the advancements in current technology and techniques, endourological ex vivo stone surgeries are increasingly recognized as an effective and safe option for donors with nephrolithiasis.</p></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><p>This systematic review was registered under the protocol registration number CRD42024538384/PROSPERO.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090429524004485/pdfft?md5=00fc21c440d2419c44c48af0e47d9add&pid=1-s2.0-S0090429524004485-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141327838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current Perceptions, Practice Patterns, and Barriers to Adoption of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Under Local Anesthesia","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.04.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.04.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To assess perceptions, practice patterns, and barriers to adoption of transperineal prostate biopsy (TPBx) under local anesthesia.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Providers from Michigan urological surgery improvement collaborative (MUSIC) and Pennsylvania urologic regional collaborative (PURC) were administered an online survey to assess beliefs and educational needs regarding TPBx. Providers were divided into those who performed or did not perform TPBx. The MUSIC and PURC registries were queried to assess TPBx utilization. Descriptive analytics and bivariate analysis determined associations between provider/practice demographics and attitudes.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Since 2019, TPBx adoption has increased more than 2-fold to 7.0% and 16% across MUSIC and PURC practices, respectively. Of 350 urologists invited to participate in a survey, a total of 91 complete responses were obtained with 21 respondents (23%) reported performing TPBx. Participants estimated the learning curve was &lt;10 procedure for TPBx performers and non-performers. No significant association was observed between learning curve and provider age/practice setting. The major perceived benefits of TPBx were decreased risk of sepsis, improved cancer detection rate and antibiotic stewardship. The most commonly cited challenges to implementation included access to equipment and patient experience. Urologists performing TPBx reported learning curve as an additional barrier, while those not performing TPBx reported duration of procedure.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Access to equipment and patient experience concerns remain substantial barriers to adoption of TPBx. Dissemination of techniques utilizing existing equipment and optimization of local anesthetic protocols for TPBx may help facilitate the continued adoption of TPBx.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090429524002929/pdfft?md5=2457ac661965d28f4ef3215187d93238&pid=1-s2.0-S0090429524002929-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140851562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilization of a Third-party Partnership in Tele-genetic Risk Assessment Program in Genitourinary Oncology","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.05.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.05.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To meet the increasing demands of genetic risk assessment for genitourinary cancers due to expanded clinical guidelines, we established an academic/industry partnership to create a streamlined workflow to overcome the barriers to access to care.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><p><span>Genome Medical offers multilingual genetic counseling. A pilot program evaluated patients at risk for hereditary genitourinary syndromes. Between January 1, 2020 and January 07, 2022, all patients in need of </span>germline<span> testing were offered hybrid in-clinic telehealth<span> pre-test counseling and when indicated, genetic testing. Post-test counseling was offered based on results and encouraged if positive. Testing results, patient satisfaction, and costs were evaluated.</span></span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p><span>A total of 146 of 182 (80.0%) patients agreed to participate, with 130 (89.0%) completing pre-test counseling. Median age was 65 (range 22-95), with 91% being male and approximately 60% having prostate cancer. The median time from referral to pre-test counseling was 11 days (IQR 7-20). After assessment, testing was recommended for 127 (97.7%) of which 123 (96.8%) completed testing. The median time from testing to result release was 15 days (IQR 10-20.8). Forty (32.5%) had post-test counseling. Reimbursement by private insurers increased annually from $17.2 to $52.4. Patient satisfaction was high with a mean </span>Genetic Counselor Satisfaction Scale of 27.9 out of 30.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our program provided high patient satisfaction, rapid access to genetic counseling, prompt genetic testing, timely release of results, and was cost-effective compared to traditional models. This approach is scalable across community and academic settings and across cancer types.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141140391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reply to Editorial Comment on “Current Perceptions, Practice Patterns, and Barriers to Adoption of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Under Local Anesthesia”","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.026","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141437611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Child With Diphallia, Duplicate Bladder, Bladder Exstrophy, and Anorectal Malformation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Congenital true diphallia<span>, complete duplicate bladder<span><span>, bladder exstrophy, and </span>anorectal malformation<span> in a child are uncommon. Here, we present the case of a 3-year-old boy with multiple genitourinary malformation<span>, including true diphallia, complete duplicate bladder, bladder exstrophy, epispadias, and anorectal malformation. Multi-departmental collaborative treatment for complex conditions ultimately achieved an ideal appearance for this patient. All vital signs were stable after the surgery and they remained consistent during follow-up. In such cases, surgical correction is individualized to achieve adequate </span></span></span></span></span>urinary </span>continence and erection with adequate esthetics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141447152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical Upstaging After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Impacting Eligibility for Vaginal-sparing Cystectomy: Identifying Bladder Cancer Patients Who May Benefit From Interim Imaging","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Limited data exist on the frequency with which clinical progression during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) impacts eligibility for a vaginal-sparing surgical approach or on the utility of interim imaging assessment. We sought to evaluate the incidence of clinical upstaging following NAC that would render a patient ineligible for a vaginal-sparing cystectomy.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Eighty-nine female patients with non-metastatic MIBC treated with NAC and radical cystectomy (RC) (2012-2023) were retrospectively reviewed. Tumor location(s) was determined from transurethral resection of bladder tumor operative reports. Pre- and post-NAC clinical staging was determined from imaging. Outcomes of interest included clinical upstaging and upstaging to vaginal invasion after NAC.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>75/89 patients had pre- and post-NAC imaging. Fifty-five had no change in clinical staging, 6 patients were upstaged (4 cT2→cT3, 2 cT3→cT4), and 14 patients were downstaged (13 cT3→cT2, 1 cT4→cT2). Of the 75 patients with pre- and post-NAC imaging, 39 had trigone tumors. Of these, 28 had no change in clinical staging, 2 were upstaged (1 cT2→cT3, 1 cT3→cT4) and 9 were downstaged (8 cT3→cT2, 1 cT4→cT2). Overall, 6/75 (8%) of patients demonstrated clinical upstaging after NAC. 2/39 (5%) of patients with trigone tumors clinically progressed after NAC and both had vaginal invasion (pT4) on final pathology.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Although clinical upstaging after NAC was infrequent, 5% of patients with trigonal MIBC were rendered ineligible for vaginal-sparing cystectomy following NAC due to progression. Interim imaging assessment may identify non-responders and preserve eligibility for vaginal-sparing RC.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090429524004746/pdfft?md5=69b02f74bde64a84df0bc818c505626f&pid=1-s2.0-S0090429524004746-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141440952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Joseph Lister (1827-1912): Surgeon, Scientist, Pathologist, and Founding Father of Antiseptic Surgery","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090429524004679/pdfft?md5=a99b2bc4984fcd35184470df55306013&pid=1-s2.0-S0090429524004679-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141440956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial Comment on “Analysis of Abstracts Presented at an AUA Sectional Meeting: Duplicate Abstract Submissions and Previously Published Manuscript Data”","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.06.042","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090429524004928/pdfft?md5=de50bb9f6cc66ecf99887d3ed0c56d58&pid=1-s2.0-S0090429524004928-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial Comment on “Predicting Peak Productivity in Urologic Medicare Practice via Work-Relative Value Units”","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.05.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.urology.2024.05.032","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23415,"journal":{"name":"Urology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141238024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}