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On his flight home from this year’s AUA, Henry Rosevear, MD, decided to write down a few valuable lessons he took away from his time in New Orleans.

Urologist Aaron Spitz, MD, says there’s a need in urban and suburban America to streamline access to urologists in emergency medicine and urgent care, and telemedicine is one solution.

The Painters compare ICD-9 and ICD-10 in the context of coding for treatment of patients with cancer.

This video describes a microsurgical, subinguinal, artery- and lymphatic-sparing technique of varicocelectomy.

Understanding the impact that the beneficiary designation has on the payout of an individual retirement account after the IRA owner dies is a critical element of the planning process.

Despite the common perception of Congress being filled with a bunch of politically obsessed do-nothings, there actually is a determined and dedicated group of lawmakers and staff assistants who are working practically 24-7 to develop a sweeping new initiative that would help speed drug and device approvals and increase funding for new drug innovation.

A novel compound used with positron emission tomography imaging can identify foci of prostate cancer not found on biopsy of the prostate pre surgery or on the post-surgery specimen, according to a pilot study presented at the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting in Philadelphia.

A large prospective study suggests men with male pattern baldness (MPB), particularly moderate MPB, are more likely to die from prostate cancer, compared to men with no MPB.

In this article, Robert A. Dowling, MD, examines some of the practice-related implications of the rapid change in the management of patients with advanced prostate cancer.

Other products featured include: Radiosurgery collimator allows treatment of broad rang of tumors and Phi prostate cancer test and more.

Urologists appear skeptical that the recent repeal of SGR will have a significant impact on their practice.

This video demonstrates a subinguinal microscopic varicocelectomy without delivery of the testis.

Most health information seekers navigate the Internet for what they think will be the best information available about their health condition or that of a loved one. Unfortunately, the Internet is unfiltered, unregulated, and often saturated with promotional, unsubstantiated, and at times frightening information.

This video demonstrates a technique for single-port laparoscopic varicocelectomy using both transperitoneal and preperitoneal approaches.

Patients taking to the Internet for information about testosterone replacement therapy are likely getting an incomplete picture of the potential risks and adverse effects linked with the treatment, say researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, and the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Dr. Kapoor, LUGPA’s chairman of health policy, explains the basis of his recent JAMA letter supporting the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark law.

This slideshow roundup includes some of the most prominent Twitter participants from AUA 2015 (along with a sampling of their tweets).

Panelists and audience members at the recent AUA “crossfire” debate on focal therapy show why the treatment is so controversial.

The cell surface amino acid glypican-1 (GPC-1) represents a potential new biomarker for prostate cancer, said Jonathan Henderson, MD, at the AUA annual meeting.

A change in how stricture is managed in the U.S. is evident, both among young urologists and over time.

Do you know the two most common reasons urologists are sued for malpractice?

A novel metric for evaluating post-prostatectomy outcomes could support quality improvement initiatives for optimizing patient recovery.

Greater use of culture-directed care represents an opportunity to improve management of women with uncomplicated UTIs, researchers say.

US News & World Report rankings may have no relevance to clinical outcomes of renal transplant programs.

On January 10, 2015 Urology Times convened an expert panel to examine the criteria that constitute a gold standard for the treatment of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Despite our best efforts, we make mistakes and complications occur, says blogger Henry Rosevear, MD. It is simply part of a physician’s job, but it is not a part that Dr. Rosevear is comfortable with. Nevertheless, dealing with complications and grieving are normal, and he offers some advice based on lessons learned.

Recently published research on a novel chemotherapy-immunotherapy combination is “exciting for multiple reasons,” says one expert.

A new study assesses how a biopsy-based gene test impacts prostate cancer treatment recommendations in three high-volume practices.

Products in the pipeline for prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and much more.

Post-radical prostatectomy radiation therapy in patients at risk of prostate cancer recurrence is on the wane in the U.S., despite evidence and guidelines supporting the practice, recently published research indicates.