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Badar M. Mian, MD

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Data bolster case for surveillance in men with low-grade, low-risk localized prostate cancer

"This study demonstrates that for up to 10 years after diagnosis, approximately 50% of men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely remain on AS, without cancer progression or treatment, since less than 1% died of prostate cancer," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.



Khurshid R. Ghani, MD

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Ureteroscopy: Surgeons show techniques, tips in videos

In these videos, high-volume stone surgeons demonstrate novel approaches to classification, visualization, and treatment of stones.


Michael S. Borofsky, MD

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Ureteroscopy: Surgeons show techniques, tips in videos

In these videos, high-volume stone surgeons demonstrate novel approaches to classification, visualization, and treatment of stones.


Robert Abouassaly, MD, MS

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Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: Tools vs. technique

The purpose of this article is to discuss important principles of radical cystectomy, whether performed using the open, laparoscopic, or robotic approach.


Ariel Schulman, MD

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How to estimate life expectancy in men with localized prostate Ca

While no resource is perfect, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with some contemporary methodology and predictive tools to help determine life expectancy in localized prostate cancer patients.


Gwendolyn Hooper, PhD, APRN

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Stress is part of life, and urology nurses are no exception

SUNA President Gwendolyn Hooper, PhD, APRN, asked a few colleagues to share their urology nursing stressors.




Laurence Baskin, MD

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Dr. Laurence Baskin discusses robotic pediatric urological surgery at UCSF

"Robotic surgery has some major advantages. One that rises to the top is that your magnification is anywhere from 10x-15x higher," according to Laurence S. Baskin, MD.


Tom Wooldridge, PsyD

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Why men are not immune to eating disorders

Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, addresses misinformation regarding eating disorders in men.


David Shi, MD

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Transgender surgery: Videos demonstrate cutting-edge techniques

In these videos, expert surgeons demonstrate robot-assisted penile inversion vaginoplasty, single-stage metoidioplasty, and simple orchiectomy for transgender patients.


Ally Lopshire

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Tax law may threaten Medicare, provider pay

"Perhaps the biggest Medicare reform concern for urologists is the potential for provider reimbursements cuts, a threat that has continued to loom over the health care community for some time," writes the AACU's Ally Lopshire.


Miroslav L. Djordjevic, MD, PhD

Latest:

Transgender surgery: Videos demonstrate cutting-edge techniques

In these videos, expert surgeons demonstrate robot-assisted penile inversion vaginoplasty, single-stage metoidioplasty, and simple orchiectomy for transgender patients.


Aaron Grotas, MD

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Transgender surgery: Videos demonstrate cutting-edge techniques

In these videos, expert surgeons demonstrate robot-assisted penile inversion vaginoplasty, single-stage metoidioplasty, and simple orchiectomy for transgender patients.


Amy Hull, MSN, WHNP-BC

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APRNs, PAs can help achieve the ideal practice setting

"Patient care can continue in the office while the urologist is in the OR; APRNs and PAs can serve as a conduit for readying patients for surgery, and these providers can evaluate for potential complications post-surgery," writes SUNA's Amy Hull, MSN, WHNP-BC.


Franklin D. Gaylis, MD

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MACRA: A practical perspective for urologists

This article provides a practical explanation of MACRA and the Quality Payment Program and what they mean for practicing urologists.




Navin Shah, MD

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Letter to the editor: PSA screening recommendation needs revision amid rising rate of aggressive disease

Drs. Navin C. Shah and Vladimir Ioffe share their insight on the Urology Times September 2020 Cover Story, “PSA Screening in Prostate Cancer—The Controversy Continues.”


Vladimir Ioffe, MD

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Letter to the editor: PSA screening recommendation needs revision amid rising rate of aggressive disease

Drs. Navin C. Shah and Vladimir Ioffe share their insight on the Urology Times September 2020 Cover Story, “PSA Screening in Prostate Cancer—The Controversy Continues.”


Yaprak Harrison, MD, PhD

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How postpartum depression can affect new fathers

Maternal postpartum depression (PPD) is a widely studied and discussed phenomenon, whereas much less is known about the concept of paternal PPD. Nonetheless, recent studies have indicated that depression in new fathers is a significant public health concern.


Matan White, MD

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How postpartum depression can affect new fathers

Maternal postpartum depression (PPD) is a widely studied and discussed phenomenon, whereas much less is known about the concept of paternal PPD. Nonetheless, recent studies have indicated that depression in new fathers is a significant public health concern.




Marc A. Beaghler, MD

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Men must be entitled to PCa screening, treatment choice

The following letter was sent to Urology Times in response to a previously published letter to the editor, "Dear USPSTF: Don't discount value of PSA in men 70+."



Susanne Talebian, CPC-I, CPC, CUA

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2018 ICD-10-CM codes, guidelines: What you need to know

This article provides an overview of the new 2018 ICD-10-CM codes, revisions, and deletions that are relevant to urology practice.


Ally Lopshire, JD

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AACU, UROPAC continue to gain momentum on the Hill

It’s been a busy couple of months for health policy on Capitol Hill, as the AACU and UROPAC continue to make headway in their efforts to strengthen urology’s voice in Washington.


Jeffrey M. Holzbeierlein, MD

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In-office blue light: Solid data, and questions

"Overall, the take-home message is that [blue light cystoscopy], whether in the clinic or the OR, increases the detection of tumors," writes Jeffrey M. Holzbeierlein, MD.

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