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The FDA has approved Mixject, a new delivery system for triptorelin pamoate (Trelstar), a palliative treatment for advanced prostate cancer. Mixject combines triptorelin depot, 3.75 mg, and long-acting triptorelin, 11.25 mg, with new features that make preparation, administration, and disposal easier, according to Watson Pharmaceuticals, the manufactuer of triptorelin.

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as persistent organochlorine pesticides, is associated with the risk of both seminomatous and nonseminomatous testicular germ cell tumors, whereas exposure to chlordane compounds and metabolites may be associated with the risk of seminoma, according to a study published in an online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (April 28).

A new study reveals that many cancer survivors are inactive and obese, which may negatively affect the control of their disease. The findings, which come from a study of cancer survivors in Canada, show that a cancer diagnosis does not appear to prompt significant behavior change and that interventions to increase physical activity and promote better eating habits among cancer survivors are warranted.

Anticholinergic drugs may cause older people to experience greater decline in their thinking skills than people not taking the drugs, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in Chicago.

Spanish researchers have found a means of distinguishing between high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) lesions destined to become cancerous and those that will remain benign, which may spare patients the discomfort and inconvenience of unnecessary needle biopsies, according to a study in Clinical Cancer Research (2008; 14:2617-22).

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Postoperative ileus is a common result after major abdominal surgery, and frequently resolves within days after surgery. However, prolongedileus can result in increased pain and morbidity and increased time to hospital discharge. A multimodal approach using preventive and therapeutic strategies can definitively mange postoperative ileus.

Researchers have developed a novel technique of performing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy without renal hilar clamping that appears to minimize blood loss during the procedure.

Against a backdrop of impending reductions in Medicare fees and warnings that a funding crisis looms, urology professionals from across America descended on Capitol Hill recently, determined to stand up for themselves and their profession.

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There are a number of popular misconceptions that arise when physicians discuss ways to protect their personal assets from lawsuits or creditors.

Most accomplished physicians will, at some point in a successful career, have to confront at least one unanticipated, serious, or even catastrophic outcome.

If you are using a cystoscope that is inserted through an established suprapubic tract to locate and remove bladder stones, the suprapubic tract is, in fact, functioning as a de facto urethra.

A mention of Orlando often conjures up images of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Pluto, but a visit to this family-friendly Sunshine State destination can certainly appeal to interests beyond the famed Walt Disney World and any of its theme parks.

Despite advances in surgical technique and the recent advent of laparoscopy and robotic assistance, urinary incontinence remains a real and potential problem for patients after radical prostatectomy.

Treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms using an 80-watt laser prostatectomy system showed a significant decrease in IPSS and post-void residual urine, among other positive indicators.

Study demonstrates that laparoscopic and robotic surgical training can be applied to a new private practice setting.

A leading BPH researcher has presented data demonstrating the persistent value and utility of a time-tested treatment: monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate.

With continuing advances in endoscopic equipment combined with the increasing dissemination of ureteroscopic skills, upper tract TCC is increasingly being evaluated and treated endoscopically.

Since the initial description of laparoscopic nephrectomy by Clayman and associates in 1991, the technique and the principles of the procedure have evolved logically.

Although erectile dysfunction in young men is most frequently attributed to psychogenic causes, hypogonadism may be the underlying etiology in an appreciable proportion of these patients.

Researchers have identified the two most important factors that affect kidney function following surgery: increasing warm ischemia time and the amount of parenchyma excised.

Although much of the argument supporting phytotherapy for lower urinary tract symptoms and BPH is flawed, this therapy appears to work well enough to make it a viable choice for patients with moderate symptoms and low bother scores.

Intermediate-term oncologic results after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for locally advanced renal cell carcinoma are similar to those of open nephrectomy.

Researchers now have evidence that the risk of arteriovenous fistula formation is low in patients who undergo en bloc ligation.

Postoperative ileus is a common result after major abdominal surgery, and frequently resolves within days after surgery. However, prolonged ileus can result in increased pain and morbidity and increased time to hospital discharge. A multimodal approach using preventive and therapeutic strategies can definitively mange postoperative ileus.

In potent, young patients diagnosed with clinically localized prostate cancer, sparing of the neurovascular bundles during radical prostatectomy is crucial for preservation of erectile function. Intraoperative ultrasound monitoring, combined with preoperative oncologic data, can greatly improve outcomes. Novel, emerging techniques and ultrasound-driven imaging technologies may further advance the practice of nerve preservation.