Recent Publications in Urology
Here are the recent 100 publications in Urology from Pubmed.
European Association of Urology Guidelines on Urological Infections: Summary of the 2024 Guidelines.
Kranz J, Bartoletti R, Bruyère F, Cai T, Geerlings S, Köves B, Schubert S, Pilatz A, Veeratterapillay R, Wagenlehner FME, Bausch K, Devlies W, Horváth J, Leitner L, Mantica G, Mezei T, Smith EJ, Bonkat G.Eur Urol. 2024 Jul;86(1):27-41. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.03.035. Epub 2024 May 6.PMID: 38714379 Free article. Review.
PATIENT SUMMARY: The European Association of Urology has issued an updated guideline on urological infections. The guidelines provide recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, with a particular focus on minimising antibiotic use because of the increasing gl …
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European Association of Urology Guidelines on Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer (TaT1 and Carcinoma In Situ)-A Summary of the 2024 Guidelines Update.
Gontero P, Birtle A, Capoun O, Compérat E, Dominguez-Escrig JL, Liedberg F, Mariappan P, Masson-Lecomte A, Mostafid HA, Pradere B, Rai BP, van Rhijn BWG, Seisen T, Shariat SF, Soria F, Soukup V, Wood R, Xylinas EN.Eur Urol. 2024 Dec;86(6):531-549. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.07.027. Epub 2024 Aug 17.PMID: 39155194 Review.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: This publication represents a summary of the updated 2024 European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), TaT1, and carcinoma in situ. ...
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Virtual Urology Residency Interviews in the Post-Pandemic Era.
Neemuchwala SZ, Lemack GE.Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Sep;25(9):201-205. doi: 10.1007/s11934-024-01215-7. Epub 2024 Jul 10.PMID: 38987486 Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Urology programs are considering maintaining the virtual format for residency interviews after COVID-19. ...Virtual interviews have become mandated in Urology over the last several years, with some notable benefits. Ongoing analysis of the advanta …
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Update and Summary of the European Association of Urology/European Society of Paediatric Urology Paediatric Guidelines on Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children.
Gnech M, 't Hoen L, Zachou A, Bogaert G, Castagnetti M, O'Kelly F, Quaedackers J, Rawashdeh YF, Silay MS, Kennedy U, Skott M, van Uitert A, Yuan Y, Radmayr C, Burgu B.Eur Urol. 2024 May;85(5):433-442. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2023.12.005. Epub 2024 Jan 5.PMID: 38182493 Review.
We provide a 2023 update on the chapter on VUR in children from the European Association of Urology (EAU) and European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) guidelines. METHODS: A structured literature review was performed for all relevant publications published fro …
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Robotics in Pediatric Urology: A Review.
Gundeti MS, Huberman-Shlaes J.J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Mar;60(3):162022. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.162022. Epub 2024 Oct 26.PMID: 39510858 Review.
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Preference Signaling in the Urology Match.
Traxel E, Thavaseelan S.Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Oct;25(10):267-270. doi: 10.1007/s11934-024-01210-y. Epub 2024 Jun 29.PMID: 38951459 Review.
PURPOSE: This manuscript summarizes the introduction, evolution and current outcomes for preference signaling in Urology as well as its use in other medical specialties. Overapplication plagues the residency recruitment process and PS has emerged as a process to improve th …
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[Digital health applications in urology].
Schönburg S, Gratzke C, Miller K, Wiemer L, Kliesch S.Urologie. 2024 Sep;63(9):850-859. doi: 10.1007/s00120-024-02398-0. Epub 2024 Aug 12.PMID: 39133296 Review. German.
They are available for prescription and reimbursed by public and private insurance companies. For the specialty of urology, there are currently two DiGA available: for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia/overactive bladder (BPH/OAB). ...
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European Association of Urology/European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines on Paediatric Urology: Summary of the 2024 Updates.
Gnech M, van Uitert A, Kennedy U, Skott M, Zachou A, Burgu B, Castagnetti M, Hoen L, O'Kelly F, Quaedackers J, Rawashdeh YF, Silay MS, Bogaert G, Radmayr C.Eur Urol. 2024 Nov;86(5):447-456. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.03.025. Epub 2024 Apr 15.PMID: 38627150 Review.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: We present an overview of the 2024 updates for the European Association of Urology (EAU)/European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) guidelines on paediatric urology to offer evidence-based standards for perioperative management, …
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Sacral Neuromodulation: Device Improvement and Current Applications in Urology.
Spilotros M, Gerbasi S, Lasorsa F, de Rienzo G, Balducci L, Ditonno P, Lucarelli G.Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Mar 20;60(3):509. doi: 10.3390/medicina60030509.PMID: 38541235 Free PMC article. Review.
Current applications of sacral neuromodulation in urology are increasing thanks to the recent improvements of the devices that make this a valuable option not only in conditions such as overactive bladder and non-obstructing urinary retention but also neurogenic lower urin …
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Professional Burnout and Career Choice Regret in Urology Residents.
Hanna KF, Koo K.Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Dec;25(12):325-330. doi: 10.1007/s11934-024-01226-4. Epub 2024 Jul 17.PMID: 39017800 Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: High rates of professional burnout and career choice regret among urology residents may increase professional dissatisfaction, shorten career longevity, and exacerbate urology workforce shortages. ...RECENT FINDINGS: Up to 48% of contemporary U.S. …
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ChatGPT in Clinical Medicine, Urology and Academia: A Review.
Tzelves L, Kapriniotis K, Feretzakis G, Katsimperis S, Manolitsis I, Juliebø-Jones P, Pietropaolo A, Tonyali S, Bellos T, Somani B.Arch Esp Urol. 2024 Aug;77(7):708-717. doi: 10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20247707.99.PMID: 39238293 Free article. Review.
BACKGROUND: This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on the utilisation of ChatGPT in the fields of clinical medicine, urology, and academic medicine, while also addressing the associated ethical challenges and potential risks. ...The s …
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[Invasive neurostimulation in neuro-urology: state of the art].
Kurze I, Böthig R, van Ophoven A.Aktuelle Urol. 2024 Aug;55(4):351-364. doi: 10.1055/a-2261-4792. Epub 2024 Apr 17.PMID: 38631373 Review. German.
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ChatGPT in Urology: Bridging Knowledge and Practice for Tomorrow's Healthcare, a Comprehensive Review.
Solano C, Tarazona N, Angarita GP, Medina AA, Ruiz S, Pedroza VM, Traxer O.J Endourol. 2024 Aug;38(8):763-777. doi: 10.1089/end.2023.0700. Epub 2024 Jul 3.PMID: 38874270 Review.
The current comprehensive review aimed to investigate the utility of ChatGPT in urology education and practice and to highlight its potential limitations. Methods: The authors conducted a comprehensive literature review of the use of ChatGPT and its applications in urol …
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Vargas Blasco C, Martin-Fumadó C, Arimany Manso J.Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed). 2024 Jun;48(5):340-344. doi: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.01.005. Epub 2024 Jan 6.PMID: 38191026 English, Spanish.
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[Urology : what's new in 2024].
Crettenand F, Stritt K, Grilo N, Lucca I.Rev Med Suisse. 2025 Jan 15;21(900-1):81-84. doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2025.21.900-1.81.PMID: 39812294 French.
In 2024, urology continues to evolve with remarkable innovations. The Da Vinci SP surgical robot simplifies procedures by reducing surgical trauma and accelerating patient recovery. ...
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Social media and urology: The good, the bad and the ugly.
Juliebø-Jones P, Gauhar V, Keller EX, Coninck V, Talyshinskii A, Sierra A, Ventimiglia E, Tzelves L, Corrales M, Emiliani E, Beisland C, Somani BK.Urologia. 2024 Nov;91(4):659-664. doi: 10.1177/03915603241273885. Epub 2024 Aug 30.PMID: 39212156 Free PMC article. Review.
This review serves to provide an overview of the interaction between SoMe and urology practice and provide practical guidance to navigating it....
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[Pain therapy in urology-overview of current S3 guideline recommendations].
Dräger DL, Protzel C.Urologie. 2024 May;63(5):462-468. doi: 10.1007/s00120-024-02334-2. Epub 2024 May 2.PMID: 38698261 Review. German.
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Palliative Care for Pediatric Urology.
Li O, Lee R, Boss RD, Wang MH.J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024 Jul;68(1):e1-e7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.03.021. Epub 2024 Mar 22.PMID: 38521421
Palliative care in the field of urology has largely been limited to adult oncologic conditions. Although there is a plethora of established literature suggesting the advantageous impact of palliative care, there is limited integration of palliative care in adult urology …
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Role of Microbiome Testing in Everyday Clinical Urology.
Werneburg GT.Eur Urol Focus. 2024 Dec;10(6):886-888. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2024.11.002. Epub 2024 Nov 19.PMID: 39567275 Review.
Standard laboratory cultures and biomarkers for urologic conditions have limitations that have led to great interest in microbiome testing in urology. Microbiome testing may play a role in clinical urology in the future in areas such as diagnosis of infections, biom …
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'Spin' in urology non-randomised studies comparing therapeutic interventions: a temporal analysis.
Wu J, Haile SS, Ho W, Klotz L, Yuan M, Lee JY, Krakowsky Y.BJU Int. 2024 Jun;133(6):656-664. doi: 10.1111/bju.16342. Epub 2024 Mar 20.PMID: 38506328 Review.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: MEDLINE and Embase were searched to identify observational studies comparing therapeutic interventions in the top five urology journals and major urological subspecialty journals, published between 2000 and 2001, 2010 and 2011, and 2020 and 2021. ...
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Bioinformatics in urology - molecular characterization of pathophysiology and response to treatment.
Hashemi Gheinani A, Kim J, You S, Adam RM.Nat Rev Urol. 2024 Apr;21(4):214-242. doi: 10.1038/s41585-023-00805-3. Epub 2023 Aug 21.PMID: 37604982 Review.
Implementation of specific computational approaches such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and molecular subtyping has yet to become widespread in urology clinical practice for reasons of cost, disruption of clinical workflow and need for prospective validation …
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Summary of the 2024 Update of the European Association of Urology Guidelines on Neurourology.
Sartori AM, Kessler TM, Castro-Díaz DM, de Keijzer P, Del Popolo G, Ecclestone H, Frings D, Groen J, Hamid R, Karsenty G, Musco S, Padilla-Fernández B, Pannek J, Schouten N, van der Vorm A, Blok BFM.Eur Urol. 2024 Jun;85(6):543-555. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.03.026. Epub 2024 Apr 8.PMID: 38594103 Review.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Most patients with neurourological disorders require lifelong medical care. The European Association of Urology (EAU) regularly updates guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of these patients. ...We summarise the updated European Association of …
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Urology pathways for the primary care physician.
John J.S Afr Med J. 2024 Apr 18;114(4):e1670. doi: 10.7196/SAMJ.2024.v114i4.1670.PMID: 39041403 Free article.
Urology provides critical medical treatment that has the potential to save lives and greatly improve quality of life. Although there is a growing need for urological care, South Africa (SA) now faces an unmet need for these services, and junior doctors have limited exposur …
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Summary Paper on Underactive Bladder from the European Association of Urology Guidelines on Non-neurogenic Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
Baboudjian M, Hashim H, Bhatt N, Creta M, De Nunzio C, Gacci M, Herrmann T, Karavitakis M, Malde S, Moris L, Netsch C, Rieken M, Sakalis V, Schouten N, Tutolo M, Cornu JN.Eur Urol. 2024 Sep;86(3):213-220. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.04.004. Epub 2024 Apr 21.PMID: 38644139
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The European Association of Urology (EAU) Guidelines Panel on non-neurogenic male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) aimed to develop a new subchapter on underactive bladder (UAB) in non-neurogenic men to inform health care providers of current b …
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[A review of intravesical treatment options in neuro-urology].
Jaekel AK, Knüpfer SC, Kirschner-Hermanns R.Aktuelle Urol. 2024 Aug;55(4):344-350. doi: 10.1055/a-2307-4049. Epub 2024 Jun 19.PMID: 38897224 Review. German.
Reduced quality of life, impairment of the upper urinary tract, reduced employment opportunities and worsening of the symptoms of the underlying condition can be the consequences. Therefore, the primary goals of neuro-urology are to protect the upper urinary tract, maintai …
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The role of urology and radiology in prostate biopsy: current trends and future perspectives.
Mac Curtain BM, Temperley HC, Kelly JAO, Ryan J, Qian W, O'Sullivan N, Breen KJ, Mc Carthy CJ, Brennan I, Davis NF.World J Urol. 2024 Apr 22;42(1):249. doi: 10.1007/s00345-024-04967-6.PMID: 38649544 Review.
Collaboration between the specialities is of importance with urology offering the advantage of being involved in prior and future care of the patient while radiology has the advantage of being able to expertly interpret preprocedure MRI. ...
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Urology Training in sub-Saharan Africa: A Survey of Training Directors.
Kifle AT, Nedjim SA, Dieudonne ZOJ, Gebreselassie KH, Biyouma MDC, Aboutaieb R, Mahamat MA, Oyibo EU, Woldehana NA, Biyani CS.Ethiop J Health Sci. 2024 Sep;34(5):397-406. doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v34i5.8.PMID: 39944378 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Urology is one of the most rapidly evolving and technologically advanced surgical specialties. ...CONCLUSION: Urology training in sub-Saharan Africa started late but is increasing in number through time. ...
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Primary urethral carcinoma: Recommendations of the oncology committee of the French Urology Association.
Neuville P, Murez T, Savoie PH, Rocher L, Fléchon A, Ferretti L, Van Hove A, Branger N, Camparo P, Rouprêt M.Fr J Urol. 2024 Jun;34(5):102606. doi: 10.1016/j.fjurol.2024.102606. Epub 2024 Mar 23.PMID: 38437949 Free article. Review.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: AUA/SUO Guideline: 2024 Amendment.
Holzbeierlein JM, Bixler BR, Buckley DI, Chang SS, Holmes R, James AC, Kirkby E, McKiernan JM, Schuckman AK.J Urol. 2024 Apr;211(4):533-538. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000003846. Epub 2024 Jan 24.PMID: 38265030 Review.
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Methodological rigour in preclinical urology: a systematic review reporting research quality over a 14-year period.
Park SH, Lee SB, Park S, Kim EY, Pizzol D, Trott M, Barnett Y, Koyanagi A, Jacob L, Soysal P, Veronese N, Ippoliti S, Abou Ghayda R, Thirumavalavan N, Hijaz A, Sheyn D, Pope R, Conroy B, Jaeger I, Shubham G, Nevo A, Ilie PC, Lee SW, Yon DK, Han HH, Hong SH, Shin JI, Ponsky L, Smith L.BJU Int. 2024 Apr;133(4):387-399. doi: 10.1111/bju.16171. Epub 2023 Oct 18.PMID: 37667439 Review.
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Filmar S, Gross AJ, Hook S, Rosenbaum CM, Netsch C, Becker B.Urologie. 2024 Jun;63(6):607-617. doi: 10.1007/s00120-024-02367-7. Epub 2024 May 23.PMID: 38780784 Review. German.
The hydrocele is overall a rare condition in urology. A differentiation between primary and secondary hydrocele is essential for further treatment. ...
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AI-PEDURO - Artificial intelligence in pediatric urology: Protocol for a living scoping review and online repository.
Khondker A, Kwong JCC, Rickard M, Erdman L, Gabrielson AT, Nguyen DD, Kim JK, Abbas T, Fernandez N, Fischer K, 't Hoen LA, Keefe DT, Nelson CP, Viteri B, Wang HS, Weaver J, Yadav P, Lorenzo AJ.J Pediatr Urol. 2025 Apr;21(2):532-538. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.10.003. Epub 2024 Oct 5.PMID: 39424499 Review.
More than 30 ML models have been published in the pediatric urology literature, but many lack items required by contemporary reporting frameworks to be high quality. ...OBJECTIVE: To establish the AI in PEDiatric UROlogy (AI-PEDURO) collaborative, which will carry o …
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Financial and Business Literacy Among Urology Residents: Is this a Problem and How Can We Better Prepare Residents for their Careers?
Madhusoodanan V, Bitran J, Towe M, Ritch C.Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Sep;25(9):207-214. doi: 10.1007/s11934-024-01216-6. Epub 2024 Jun 21.PMID: 38904922 Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Although financial wellness is a predictor of physician burnout, we are yet to optimize financial education or wellness of Urology trainees. We assessed existing studies, compared them to those of other specialties, and discussed resources and methods to …
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External urology consultation quality at a third-level public hospital in Mexico.
Cortés-Ramírez R, Ruíz-Velasco CB, González-Ojeda A, Ramírez-Aguado RA, Barrera-López NG, Gómez-Mejía E, Toala-Díaz K, Delgado-Hernández G, López-Bernal NE, Tavares-Ortega JA, Chejfec-Ciociano JM, Cervantes-Guevara G, Cervantes-Cardona G, Cervantes-Pérez E, Ramírez-Ochoa S, Nápoles-Echauri A, Álvarez-Villaseñor AS, Cortés-Flores AO, Fuentes-Orozco C.Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed). 2024 May;48(4):289-294. doi: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.12.004. Epub 2023 Dec 28.PMID: 38159803 English, Spanish.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the quality of care in the Urology outpatient department of a third-level hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The NHS (National Health Service) 2018 quality of care questionnaire with 11 sections, 133 items, and duration of approximately 25min was rando …
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Rosellen J, Hauptmann A, Wagenlehner F, Diemer T.Urologie. 2024 Jun;63(6):566-572. doi: 10.1007/s00120-024-02338-y. Epub 2024 Apr 23.PMID: 38653788 Review. German.
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[Innovative training concepts in urology].
Necknig UH, Moharam N, von Ostau NE.Urologie. 2025 Mar 13. doi: 10.1007/s00120-025-02566-w. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40080133 Review. German.
BACKGROUND: As the ageing population continues to grow, the need for treatment in urology is increasing. In order to be able to rely on well-trained urologists in the future, innovative training concepts are needed that take current and future developments into account. MA …
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Management of ketamine cystitis: National guidelines from the French Association of Urology (CUROPF/CTMH).
Bourillon A, Cornu JN, Herve F, Pangui R, Thuillier C, Doizi S, Lebdai S, Peyronnet B; members of the CUROPF; CTMH.Fr J Urol. 2024 Nov;34(14):102754. doi: 10.1016/j.fjurol.2024.102754. Epub 2024 Oct 3.PMID: 39368630 Free article. Review.
METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was conducted on Pubmed/Medline by the members of the French committees of female urology and male lower urinary tract symptoms focusing on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of ketamine induced uropath …
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Urology Residency Applicant Selection: Program Directors' New Criteria.
Rodriguez-Alvarez JS, Munoz-Lopez C, Harwood S Jr, Miranda AF, Campbell SC, DeWitt-Foy ME, Khouri RK.Urology. 2024 May;187:33-37. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.11.043. Epub 2024 Mar 11.PMID: 38467286
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of the recent changes to the urology residency application process on the criteria utilized by residency program directors (PDs) for interview invitations and their perspectives concerning these changes. METHODS: One hundred thirty-seven …
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Unlocking Peer Review: Elevating Scholarly Writing and Research Competence in Urology Residency.
Dwyer K, Koch GE.Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Jul;25(7):163-168. doi: 10.1007/s11934-024-01208-6. Epub 2024 Jun 5.PMID: 38836977 Review.
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Potential Applications of New Headsets for Virtual and Augmented Reality in Urology.
Zattoni F, Carletti F, Randazzo G, Tuminello A, Betto G, Novara G, Dal Moro F.Eur Urol Focus. 2024 Jul;10(4):594-598. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.12.003. Epub 2023 Dec 29.PMID: 38160172 Free article. Review.
This cutting-edge technology has the potential to reshape urology practice, communication methods, and medical procedures, and ultimately to improve patients' experience of their urological condition. PATIENT SUMMARY: This mini review explores how a new generation of heads …
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Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024).
Brannigan RE, Hermanson L, Kaczmarek J, Kim SK, Kirkby E, Tanrikut C.J Urol. 2024 Dec;212(6):789-799. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004180. Epub 2024 Aug 15.PMID: 39145501
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Novel Robotic Platforms for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery in Urology: A Narrative Review.
Kallidonis P, Gkeka K, Tatanis V, Katsakiori P, Vrettos T, Liatsikos E.J Endourol. 2024 Jul;38(7):652-660. doi: 10.1089/end.2023.0732. Epub 2024 May 28.PMID: 38753723 Review.
This narrative review provides an overview of the current RSs used in urology along with the initial results from their application in urologic procedures. Nine robotic platforms are being analyzed regarding their unique characteristics as well as their efficacy, safety, f …
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Improving Patient Information and Enhanced Consent in Urology: The Impact of Simulation and Multimedia Tools. A Systematic Literature Review from the European Association of Urology Patient Office.
Nedbal C, Juliebø-Jones P, Rogers E, N'Dow J, Ribal M, Rassweiler J, Liatsikos E, Van Poppel H, Somani BK.Eur Urol. 2024 Nov;86(5):457-469. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.04.009. Epub 2024 Apr 25.PMID: 38664166 Review.
Our aim was to assess the role of enhanced consent in the field of urology. METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, using informed consent, s …
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Prostate cancer screening in Switzerland: a literature review and consensus statement from the Swiss Society of Urology.
Würnschimmel C, Menges D, Kwiatkowski M, Sigg S, Prause L, Mattei A, Engeler D, Eberli D, Seifert H, Valerio M, Rentsch CA, Mortezavi A.Swiss Med Wkly. 2024 May 31;154:3626. doi: 10.57187/s.3626.PMID: 38820236 Free article. Review.
On the 20th of September 2023, during the annual general assembly of the Swiss Society of Urology (SGU/SSU) in Lausanne, members positively voted for a stepwise approach to evaluate the feasibility of implementing organised prostate cancer screening programs in Switzerland …
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Trends of European School of Urology (ESU) training and resident education: an overview of 2 decades of EAU education programme.
Somani B, Gomez-Rivas J, Oliveira TR, Veneziano D, Brouwers T, Herrmann C, Sedelaar-Maaskant J, N'Dow J, Palou J, Li N, Nedbal C, Biyani CS, Cleynenbreugel BV, Liatsikos E.World J Urol. 2024 Oct 7;42(1):564. doi: 10.1007/s00345-024-05274-w.PMID: 39373741 Review.
BACKGROUND: Over the last 2 decades, various education and training programmes have been launched by the European School of Urology (ESU) on behalf of the European Association of Urology (EAU) Education Office. These include e-learning platforms, in-person meetings, …
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Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Urology Residency Recruitment: Recommendations From the Society of Women in Urology.
Tabakin AL, De Rosa P, Ellis E, Grajales V, Orzel J, Overholt TL, Goh M, Kraft KH, Smith-Mathus G, Simma-Chiang V, Stearns G, Vollstedt A, Taylor JM.Urology. 2024 Sep;191:193-199. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.04.053. Epub 2024 May 10.PMID: 38735441 Review.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: For this narrative review, the Society of Women in Urology Advancing DEI in Urology Residency Recruitment Task Force identified 4 areas for incorporating DEI into residency recruitment: defining a residency program's mission and values, holist …
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Urology Resident Autonomy in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.
Nguyen AT, Oliver JB, Jain K, Hingu J, Kunac A, Sadeghi-Nejad H, Anjaria D.J Surg Educ. 2025 Feb;82(2):103370. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.103370. Epub 2024 Dec 17.PMID: 39693825 Free article.
Reduction in RP cases was seen in all of the 7 examined urology cases. Cases with resident involvement had patients with more medical comorbidities. ...Postoperative morbidity and all-cause mortality were not significantly different. CONCLUSIONS: Urology resident au …
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Implementation and Utility of the Da Vinci SP (Single Port) in Pediatric Urology.
Arney LA, Bissette RG, Smith JM, Bayne CE.Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Oct 3;26(1):8. doi: 10.1007/s11934-024-01231-7.PMID: 39361223 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Detail the evolution, utility, and future directions of the da Vinci SP in pediatric urology, focusing on perioperative outcomes and intraoperative details. RECENT FINDINGS: The SP has been safely and successfully utilized in various pediatric urological …
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The Getting It right First Time (GIRFT) programme in urology; rationale and methodology.
John JB, Gray WK, O'Flynn K, Briggs TWR, McGrath JS.BJU Int. 2024 Aug;134(2):141-147. doi: 10.1111/bju.16375. Epub 2024 Apr 18.PMID: 38637952 Review.
There are GIRFT workstreams for every medical and surgical specialty, including urology. Defining features of the GIRFT methodology are that it is clinically led by experienced clinicians, data-driven, and specialty specific. ...These include important disease pathways, an …
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Delphi consensus on stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for oligometastatic and oligoprogressive renal cell carcinoma-a European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology study endorsed by the European Association of Urology.
Marvaso G, Jereczek-Fossa BA, Zaffaroni M, Vincini MG, Corrao G, Andratschke N, Balagamwala EH, Bedke J, Blanck O, Capitanio U, Correa RJM, De Meerleer G, Franzese C, Gaeta A, Gandini S, Garibaldi C, Gerszten PC, Gillessen S, Grubb WR, Guckenberger M, Hannan R, Jhaveri PM, Josipovic M, Kerkmeijer LGW, Lehrer EJ, Lindskog M, Louie AV, Nguyen QN, Ost P, Palma DA, Procopio G, Rossi M, Staehler M, Tree AC, Tsang YM, Van As N, Zaorsky NG, Zilli T, Pasquier D, Siva S.Lancet Oncol. 2024 May;25(5):e193-e204. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00023-8.PMID: 38697165
The purpose of this European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) project, endorsed by the European Association of Urology, is to explore expert opinion on the management of patients with oligometastatic and oligoprogressive renal cell carcinoma by means of stereo …
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European Association of Urology Guidelines on Penile Size Abnormalities and Dysmorphophobia: Summary of the 2023 Guidelines.
Falcone M, Bettocchi C, Carvalho J, Ricou M, Boeri L, Capogrosso P, Cocci A, Corona G, Gül M, Hatzichristodoulou G, Jones TH, Kadioğlu A, Kalkanli A, Martinez-Salamanca JI, Milenkovic U, Morgado LA, Russo GI, Serefoğlu EC, Tharakan T, Verze P, Minhas S, Salonia A.Eur Urol Focus. 2024 May;10(3):432-441. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.08.012. Epub 2023 Sep 13.PMID: 37709592
OBJECTIVE: To present a summary of the 2023 European Association of Urology sexual and reproductive health evidence-based recommendations for the management of penile size abnormalities and dysmorphophobia. ...
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Footprints in the scan: reducing the carbon footprint of diagnostic tools in urology.
Woernle A, Moore CM, Allen C, Giganti F.Curr Opin Urol. 2024 Sep 1;34(5):390-395. doi: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001196. Epub 2024 Jun 6.PMID: 38847801 Free PMC article. Review.
We highlight the recent progress, current challenges, and future prospects for reducing the carbon footprint in diagnostic urology, specifically for imaging, without compromising patient care. RECENT FINDINGS: The review is separated into four key areas of recent research: …
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Best Practice in Using Social Media: The European Association of Urology Position Statement.
Yuen-Chun Teoh J, Bhatt NR, Cucchiara V, Garcia Rojo E, Gauhar V, Mercader C, Pradere B, Verla W, Darraugh J, Bezuidenhout C, van Gurp M, Hesston E, Bloemberg J, N'Dow J, Ribal MJ, Giannarini G; European Association of Urology Guidelines Office Dissemination Committee.Eur Urol. 2025 Feb;87(2):104-107. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2024.10.018. Epub 2024 Oct 29.PMID: 39472201
This European Association of Urology position statement provides a comprehensive overview and recommendations on best practices for the use of social media by urologists and other health care professionals involved in urology....
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[Transitional urology-current status and prospects of pediatric over-age practice].
Wu SF, Sun J.Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2024 Apr 9;104(14):1092-1096. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20231208-01317.PMID: 38583038 Chinese.
With the continuous advancement of medicine, more children with congenital or pediatric-onset chronic urologic conditions are surviving well into adulthood, which imposes an ever-rising need for adequate transition of these patients from pediatric to adult care. Transitional U …
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Preventing Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress in a Pediatric Urology Outpatient Setting: Application of the Pediatric Psychosocial Preventative Health Model (PPPHM).
Hayes LC, Shepard JA, SooHoo MM, Rouse CM, Papadakis JL.J Pediatr Psychol. 2024 Apr 15;49(4):259-265. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsad064.PMID: 37738669 Review.
Authors introduce a new term "uropsychology" to describe psychological practice that specializes in the treatment of urology patients. METHODS: Pediatric uropsychologists from 5 pediatric medical care centers gathered to discuss their experience with treating PMTS in their …
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The Application of Human Factors Approaches to Improve Safety, Efficiency and Well-being in Urology: A Systematic Scoping Review.
Cohen TN, Kanji FF, Anger JT.Urology. 2024 Dec;194:295-309. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.010. Epub 2024 Sep 17.PMID: 39299397
CONCLUSION: This review underscores the emergent role of HF in urology, highlighting a broad spectrum of interventions and methodological approaches that contribute to system optimization. Future endeavors should focus on collaborative efforts to develop standardized HF ap …
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Application of STREAM-URO and APPRAISE-AI reporting standards for artificial intelligence studies in pediatric urology: A case example with pediatric hydronephrosis.
Khondker A, Kwong JCC, Rickard M, Erdman L, Kim JK, Ahmad I, Weaver J, Fernandez N, Tasian GE, Kulkarni GS, Lorenzo AJ.J Pediatr Urol. 2024 Jun;20(3):455-467. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.01.020. Epub 2024 Jan 29.PMID: 38331659 Review.
The "STandardized REporting of Applications of Machine learning in UROlogy" (STREAM-URO) framework provides methodological instructions to improve transparent reporting in urology and APPRAISE-AI in a critical appraisal tool which provides quantitative measures for …
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Urology outpatient procedures by physician associates and nurse practitioners.
Hooker RS, McKenna RE.BMC Urol. 2024 Dec 23;24(1):281. doi: 10.1186/s12894-024-01658-7.PMID: 39710649 Free PMC article.
A central role is to provide outpatient care. Urology is a significant employer of PAs and NPs, but their scope of practice in the ambulatory setting needs to be better delineated. ...STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed Part B Medicare outpatient urology procedure claims from
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Research trends in testosterone deficiency and management: A bibliometric analysis approach to quality improvement in urology resident education.
Mahmoud RH, Cardoso O, Colombo A, Constantinescu D, Deebel NA.Urologia. 2024 May;91(2):413-418. doi: 10.1177/03915603231217353. Epub 2023 Dec 27.PMID: 38149614 Review.
INTRODUCTION: Previous work has demonstrated a deficiency in urology resident education when it comes to andrology and male infertility. We analyzed the top 100 most frequently d and influential articles published on testosterone deficiency and its associated therapy, …
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Pfitzinger PL, Askari DA, Ivanova T, Hoffmann M, Blajan I, Atzler M, Stadelmeier LF, Apfelbeck M, Chaloupka M, Kazmierczak P, Stief C, Enzinger B.Urologie. 2024 Sep;63(9):934-942. doi: 10.1007/s00120-024-02408-1. Epub 2024 Aug 19.PMID: 39158686 Review. German.
While transrectal biopsy (TR-Bx) continues to be considered the gold standard in Germany, the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines increasingly recommend transperineal biopsy (TP-Bx) due to lower infection rates and higher tumor detection rates.
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A Novel Urology Preliminary Residency Curriculum Within a Department of Surgery for Unmatched Applicants.
Manalo TA, Mott NM, Gonzalez VE, Nehler MR, Jaiswal K, Thurmon KL, Vemulakonda VM, Christian NT.J Surg Educ. 2024 Nov;81(11):1529-1532. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.08.004. Epub 2024 Sep 1.PMID: 39222602
We aimed to create a novel urology-focused preliminary curriculum. DESIGN: The general surgery program commits three preliminary positions for urology-focused interns. ...CONCLUSION: This urology-focused preliminary curriculum presents a novel strategy to add …
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The AUA/SUFU Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Overactive Bladder.
Cameron AP, Chung DE, Dielubanza EJ, Enemchukwu E, Ginsberg DA, Helfand BT, Linder BJ, Reynolds WS, Rovner ES, Souter L, Suskind AM, Takacs E, Welk B, Smith AL.J Urol. 2024 Jul;212(1):11-20. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000003985. Epub 2024 Apr 23.PMID: 38651651
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Primary Palliative Care in Urology: Quality Improvement Summit 2021-2022.
Bergman J, Filippou P, Suskind AM, Johnson K, Calvert E, Fero K, Lorenz KA, Giannitrapani K, Hugar L, Koo K, Leppert J, Scales CD Jr, Terris M, Nielsen M, Gore JL.Urol Pract. 2024 May;11(3):529-536. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000538. Epub 2024 Mar 7.PMID: 38451199
INTRODUCTION: The AUA convened a 2021-2022 Quality Improvement Summit to bring together interdisciplinary providers to inform the current state and to discuss potential strategies for integrating primary palliative care into urology practice. We hypothesized that the Summi …
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Holzbeierlein J, Bixler BR, Buckley DI, Chang SS, Holmes RS, James AC, Kirkby E, McKiernan JM, Schuckman A.J Urol. 2024 Jul;212(1):3-10. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000003981. Epub 2024 Apr 25.PMID: 38661067
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The dawn of Urology as a separate surgical specialty in France.
Van Kerrebroeck P.Acta Chir Belg. 2024 Jun;124(3):187-190. doi: 10.1080/00015458.2023.2236835. Epub 2023 Aug 22.PMID: 37606055
BACKGROUND: Urology as a separate surgical specialty is a nineteenth century European development. ...Finally Felix Guyon was accepted at the University of Paris as 'Professeur d'Urologie' in 1890, and changed the name of his department into 'Service d'Urologie …
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Simulators in urology resident's training in retrograde intrarenal surgery.
Pinto LOAD, Silva RC, Santos Junior HCFD, Bentes LGB, Otake MIT, Bacelar HPH, Kietzer KS.Acta Cir Bras. 2024 Aug 5;39:e394724. doi: 10.1590/acb394724. eCollection 2024.PMID: 39109778 Free PMC article.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of simulators on the training of urology residents in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). METHODS: The study involved training eight urology residents, using two artificial simulators; one developed by the Universidade Estadual do
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Routine Urology Consultation and Follow-up After Pediatric Blunt Renal Trauma is Likely Unnecessary.
Clinker C, Scaife J, Basinger C, Barnes KL, Roach C, Lau GA, Norton S, Swendiman RA, Russell KW.J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Feb;60(2):161886. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.161886. Epub 2024 Aug 28.PMID: 39299864
INTRODUCTION: This study examines the outcomes of high-grade renal trauma in pediatric patients and evaluates the intervention rate. In our hospital, we routinely consult urology on all high-grade injuries. We anticipated minimal intervention, casting doubt on the need for …
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Characterizing psychosocial services in a pediatric urology practice.
Xu R, Hayes LC, Cai PY, Meers A, Tulley K, Antonelli RC, Estrada CR.J Pediatr Urol. 2024 Apr;20(2):242.e1-242.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.11.011. Epub 2023 Nov 16.PMID: 38030431
DISCUSSION: This study enhances our understanding of psychosocial needs of patients in a pediatric urology practice by assessing non-billable psychosocial services not otherwise captured in the clinical workflow. ...CONCLUSION: Psychosocial providers in a pediatric urol …
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Anheuser P, Steffens J.Urologie. 2024 Jun;63(6):557-565. doi: 10.1007/s00120-024-02335-1. Epub 2024 Apr 30.PMID: 38689028 German.
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Student Urology Conference Increases Participant Knowledge of Urology Match and Confidence in Research.
Kim IE Jr, Allu S, Whittelsey M, Kent V, Onal EG, Nguyen C, Haleblian G, Kim IY, Hyams E, Wu HY, Caldamone A, Pareek G.Urology. 2025 Mar;197:242-249. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.11.002. Epub 2024 Nov 13.PMID: 39547277
OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of a student-specific urology conference for students considering a career in urology. The first symposium specifically for medical students interested in urology was designed to provide an opportunity to present their research, …
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Prostate cancer diagnostic pathway in men with lower urinary tract symptoms or performing opportunistic screening: The Italian Society of Urology (SIU) position paper.
Ficarra V, Bartoletti R, Borghesi M, DE Nunzio C, Falagario UG, Gandaglia G, Giannarini G, Minervini A, Mirone V, Porpiglia F, Rocco B, Salonia A, Verze P, Carrieri G; Italian Society of Urology (SIU) panel.Minerva Urol Nephrol. 2024 Oct;76(5):530-535. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06118-4.PMID: 39320245 Free article.
In this scenario, the Italian Society of Urology (Societa Italiana di Urologia, SIU) proposes an organized flow chart guiding physicians to improve early diagnosis of significant PCa avoiding unnecessary diagnostic tests and prostate biopsy. METHODS: According to available …
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Consistencies in Follow-up After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Framework Based on Expert Practices Collaboratively Developed by the European Association of Urology Bladder Cancer Guideline Panels.
Mertens LS, Bruins HM, Contieri R, Babjuk M, Rai BP, Puig AC, Escrig JLD, Gontero P, van der Heijden AG, Liedberg F, Martini A, Masson-Lecomte A, Meijer RP, Mostafid H, Neuzillet Y, Pradere B, Redlef J, van Rhijn BWG, Rouanne M, Rouprêt M, Sæbjørnsen S, Seisen T, Shariat SF, Soria F, Soukup V, Thalmann G, Xylinas E, Mariappan P, Alfred Witjes J.Eur Urol Oncol. 2025 Feb;8(1):105-110. doi: 10.1016/j.euo.2024.05.010. Epub 2024 Jun 21.PMID: 38906795
To address this gap, we conducted a multicenter study involving urologist members from the European Association of Urology (EAU) bladder cancer guideline panels. Our objective was to identify consistent post-RC follow-up strategies and develop a practice-based framework ba …
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Monkeypox: a new threat for healthcare and urology?
Leonardi R, Cafarelli A, Calarco A, Colombo R, De Cobelli O, De Marco F, Ferrari G, Ludovico G, Pecoraro S, Tuzzolo D, Mantica G.Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2024 Oct 2;96(3):12936. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2024.12936.PMID: 39356007 Free article.
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Health-related Internet Use Among New Urology Clinic Patients.
Zhu M, Patel RD, Dave P, Ohmann E, Laudano M, Lowe F, Donnelly J, Maria P, Sankin A, Small AC, Watts KL.Urology. 2024 Dec;194:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.10.023. Epub 2024 Oct 10.PMID: 39395456
METHODS: We performed a prospective study of new urology patients at our diverse urban, academic urology practice for the above conditions over a 1-year period. ...Questions evaluated quality of information and patient understanding of symptoms/condition at baseline …
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Defining the urology nurse practitioner in Australia and New Zealand: A Delphi study.
Quallich S, Cuthbertson-Chin A, Crowe H.J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2024 Nov 1;36(11):655-663. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000001089.PMID: 39436277
Participants were a nonrandom panel of experts with experience as a full-time urology NP. RESULTS: A definition for the urology NP in Australia and New Zealand is proposed: "The urology nurse practitioner uses critical thinking, complex decision-making, clini …
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Evaluating Urology Program Directors' Perception on Resident Application Parameters Following the Transition of USMLE Step 1 to Pass/Fail.
Rajendran S, Patel OU, Haynes W, Yadav I, Burge K, Van Wagoner N, Baumgarten A.Urology. 2024 Jul;189:144-148. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.03.018. Epub 2024 Mar 16.PMID: 38492756
CONCLUSION: The transition to P/F for USMLE Step 1 adds intricacies to urology residency selection, exposing PDs' uncertainties regarding clerkship grades and the relevance of medical school rank. This research underscores the dynamic nature of urology residency adm …
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Scholarly impact of student authorship in urology research.
Zhou MT, Zhou OT, Pakey J, Wang J, Qureshi MM, Hirsch AE, Wason SEL.Am J Surg. 2025 Jan;239:116006. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.116006. Epub 2024 Oct 5.PMID: 39393971
Female authorship is increasing overall within urology. Encouraging mentorship and student research can enhance and support female student interest in urology....
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Elevating pediatric urology care: The crucial role of nursing research in quality improvement.
Nieuwhof-Leppink AJ, Garriboli M, Cascio S, Braga LH, Haid B, Nelson CP, Dönmez MI, Ching CB, Harper L; ESPU Research Committee.J Pediatr Urol. 2024 Jun;20(3):522-525. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.01.032. Epub 2024 Feb 3.PMID: 38360426 Free article.
This educational article highlights the critical role of pediatric urology nursing research in improving the care of children with urological conditions. It discusses the multifaceted nature of pediatric urology nursing, addresses challenges such as limited nurse sc …
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Pediatric Urology Providers' Perceptions and Attitudes on Transitional Urologic Care in a Single-Payer Health Care System.
Chua M, Varghese A, Reyes TD, Romao R, Tse S, Tanaka S, Rickard M, Santos JD, Kim JK, Lorenzo A, Bagli D.Urol Pract. 2024 Sep;11(5):807-814. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000619. Epub 2024 May 17.PMID: 38758200
METHODS: A survey was distributed to 35 Pediatric Urologists of Canada members from July 2023 to January 2024, which collected data on transitional care practices and available transitional urology clinics. It also focused on a service overview, covering aspects such as th …
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Tele-urology in the Era of COVID-19: An Experience of the Reconstructive Urology Department in Iran.
Hosseini J, Eslami AH, Nematollahi S, Sharifian R, Sheikh Milani A, Fatemi A.Urol J. 2025 Mar 2;22(2):114-115. doi: 10.22037/uj.v20i.8096.PMID: 38493317 Free article.
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Cost of the Urology Application Process.
Asfaw E, Van Til M, Simons ECG, Mihalic AP, Goh KM.Urology. 2024 Dec;194:340-345. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.08.052. Epub 2024 Aug 29.PMID: 39216606
Urology d the position of most expensive surgical specialty with thoracic surgery and ophthalmology in the 2021-22 match cycle. CONCLUSION: Pandemic-related policy changes significantly reduced the costs of urology residency applications, helping to reduce soci …
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Artificial Intelligence for Urology Research: The Holy Grail of Data Science or Pandora's Box of Misinformation?
Blake RM, Khusid JA.J Endourol. 2024 Aug;38(8):741-747. doi: 10.1089/end.2023.0703. Epub 2024 May 15.PMID: 38545764
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Exploring Recent Changes to the New Urology Residency Match.
Alvarez-Suarez A, Shain S, Rodriguez-Alvarez JS, Munoz-Lopez C, Miranda AF, Hudak SJ, Campbell SC, Dewitt-Foy ME, Han J, Khouri RK Jr.Urol Pract. 2024 Nov;11(6):999-1005. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000645. Epub 2024 Jun 28.PMID: 39196660
INTRODUCTION: This study assesses the effects of the recent changes to the urology residency match process. METHODS: We emailed an anonymous, multiple-choice survey to each candidate who applied to any of our 3 urology programs for the 2024 Urology Residency …
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Exploring the Demands of Urology: On-Call Compensation, Frequency, and Variability.
Golan R, North A, Kraft KH, Modi PK, Meeks W, Helsel A, Galen E, Harris AM.Urol Pract. 2024 May;11(3):569-574. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000542. Epub 2024 Mar 13.PMID: 38526389
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Artificial Intelligence in Urology: Application of a Machine Learning Model to Predict the Risk of Urolithiasis in a General Population.
Sánchez C, Larenas F, Arroyave JS, Connors C, Giménez B, Palese MA, Fulla J.J Endourol. 2024 Aug;38(8):712-718. doi: 10.1089/end.2023.0702. Epub 2024 Jul 4.PMID: 38874940
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Factors contributing to telemedicine efficacy in pediatric urology.
Schults A, Tham RL, Nelson CP, Finkelstein JB.J Pediatr Urol. 2024 Aug;20(4):694.e1-694.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.04.008. Epub 2024 Apr 15.PMID: 38679525
MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a prospective assessment of pediatric urology patients younger than 21 years who had a VV between 5/18/2022 and 5/17/2023. New patients with a testicular diagnosis were not eligible for VVs. ...DISCUSSION: Now that telemedicine use has sl …
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Urethral stricture management knowledge survey among Spanish urology residents.
Fes Ascanio E, Ortega Polledo LE, Zegrí de Olivar ME, Muñoz Bastidas CA, Seguí Moya E, Carrión Monsalve DM, Sánchez García M, Campos-Juanatey F.Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed). 2025 Jan-Feb;49(1):86-93. doi: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.11.003. Epub 2024 Nov 29.PMID: 39617178 English, Spanish.
We aim to investigate diagnosis and therapeutics practices among Urology Residents for the US management. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 20-question on-line survey was conducted among residents and junior consultants registered on the mailing list of residents and young urologists …
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Variation in Urology Care After Urinary Stone Surgery Among Veterans at High-risk for Recurrence.
Ganesan C, Shahzad SR, Thomas IC, Montez-Rath ME, Soerensen SJC, Chertow GM, Pao AC, Leppert JT.Urology. 2025 Jan;195:52-58. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.10.012. Epub 2024 Oct 16.PMID: 39419204 Free article.
OBJECTIVE: To determine rates of urology follow-up and implementation of stone prevention measures after stone surgery and to assess variation in care delivery within a large, integrated healthcare system. ...We calculated the median odds ratio to quantify facility-level v …
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A complete year of urology residency training under COVID-19: impact on education and health.
Henriques JVT, Prezotti JA, Anzolch KM, Ruschi G, Almeida G, Seligra L, Favorito LA, Canalini AF, Fernandes RC, Rodrigues FRA, Silva CS, Pereira ASC, de Bessa J Jr, Gomes CM.Int Braz J Urol. 2024 Sep-Oct;50(5):605-615. doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2024.0240.PMID: 39106116 Free PMC article.
The survey inclu-ded an assessment of socio-demographic, clinical practice, educational, health-related and behavior parameters. We also evaluated which subareas of urology were predominantly affected. A similar survey was adapted and sent to the directors of all urolog …
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Assessing Artificial Intelligence-Generated Responses to Urology Patient In-Basket Messages.
Scott M, Muncey W, Seranio N, Belladelli F, Del Giudice F, Li S, Ha A, Glover F, Zhang CA, Eisenberg ML.Urol Pract. 2024 Sep;11(5):793-798. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000637. Epub 2024 Jun 24.PMID: 39162591
This study evaluated the quality of ChatGPT responses to real-world urology patient messages. METHODS: One hundred electronic patient messages were collected from a practicing urologist's inbox and categorized based on the question content. ...
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PERCEPTION OF UROLOGY SPECIALTY AND FACTORS INFLUENCE ITS CONSIDERATION AS A CAREER CHOICE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Badr A, Emad A, Saleh A, Ibrahim A, Abdullah A, Yosuf A, Nasser A, Khalaf A.Georgian Med News. 2024 Sep;(354):205-212.PMID: 39580853
RESULTS: Among the 223 medical students, 55.6% were males, and 23.8% considered a career in the urology specialty. Being a male, believing that males dominated the urology specialty, and a positive influence when choosing urology specialty were the factors th …
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Establishing postgraduate education in urology for nurses and the non-medical workforce using a partnership model.
Phillips E.Br J Nurs. 2024 Oct 10;33(18):S28-S29. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.0352.PMID: 39392328
Eleri Phillips, Urology Education Programme Lead, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Prescot, Merseyside (eleri.phillips@sthk.nhs.uk) was the Gold Award winner in the Urology Nurse of the Year category of the BJN Awards 2024....
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The Road From Abstract to Publication in Pediatric Urology.
Spencer KA, Levy B, Martin R, Copeland H, Cranford W, McLouth C, Buchanan AF.Urology. 2025 Mar;197:159-164. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.11.040. Epub 2024 Nov 26.PMID: 39608582
OBJECTIVE: To identify the current rate of achieving publication and time to publication of abstracts presented at Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU) meetings. METHODS: Fall SPU poster and podium presentations from 2017-2019 and 2021 were identified and reviewed for aut …
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Resident Remediation: A National Survey of Urology Program Directors.
Han DS, Badalato GM, Murano TE, Anderson CB.J Surg Educ. 2024 Apr;81(4):465-473. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.12.011. Epub 2024 Feb 21.PMID: 38383239
OBJECTIVES: To describe formal remediation rates and processes in urology training programs nationally. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: We performed a cross-sectional study by surveying program directors (PDs) through the Society of Academic Urologists. ...The primary o …
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Scientific research productivity in urology: A 20-year bibliometric analysis in Latin America.
Mendoza-Chuctaya G, Rodrigo-Ramos K, Mendoza-Arana P, Rios-Cadenillas E.Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed). 2024 Dec;48(10):695-702. doi: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2024.09.002. Epub 2024 Sep 21.PMID: 39313024 English, Spanish.
For this reason, our study analyzes the trends of scientific publication in urology in Latin America. METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was performed. Data collection was carried out using the SCOPUS search engine in April 2023, and the search terms were defined by the auth …
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Perspectives of osteopathic medical students on preclinical urology exposure: a single institution cross-sectional survey.
Wong R, Mayrovitz HN.J Osteopath Med. 2024 Oct 23;125(2):71-77. doi: 10.1515/jom-2023-0284. eCollection 2025 Feb 1.PMID: 39436747 Free article.
Also, a greater percentage of males are considering urology compared to females (64.2 % vs. 42.7 %; p=0.0164). Among those considering urology (n=75), 57.3 % lack awareness of urology's scope, and 84 % report no preclinical discussions with urologists. …
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Fostering Diversity in Urology: Addressing Ethnic Disparities in Applicant and Resident Recruitment.
Pino B, Song J, Orlando A, Wang DS.Urol Pract. 2024 May;11(3):559-566. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000521. Epub 2024 Mar 11.PMID: 38560948
METHODS: A retrospective database review was conducted on self-reported data on the ethnicity of urology applicants from academic year 2016 to 2017 (AY2016) to AY2021 and urology residents from AY2011 to AY2021. ...CONCLUSIONS: There continues to be a lack of ethnic …
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[Outpatient care in urology-an economic impact assessment].
Roschütz D, Stolzenburg JU, von Dercks N.Urologie. 2025 Feb 28. doi: 10.1007/s00120-025-02552-2. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40019537 German.
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact on revenue in the urology department of a maximum care provider. METHODS: Data selection is made from the entire dataset of the urology department from the year 2023, including all procedures from the AOP catalog, apply …
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Innovative Integration of Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Telesurgery and Quantum Cryptography Communication in Urology: Clinical Application and Initial Experience.
Chu G, Yang X, Zhang X, Guan B, Zhao J, Gao Y, Yuan Y, Cao Y, Wang S, Li J, Niu H.Int J Med Robot. 2025 Feb;21(1):e70028. doi: 10.1002/rcs.70028.PMID: 39764650
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Paradigm Shifting Research: Key Studies in Urologic Oncology.
Dason S, Lee CT.Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Apr;31(4):2529-2537. doi: 10.1245/s10434-023-14838-w. Epub 2024 Feb 1.PMID: 38300402 Free PMC article. Review.