New recurrent UTI guideline: What urologists need to know
WEBOct 7, 2019 · The AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline provides 16 recommendations for diagnosing and treating recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) in women, focusing on symptoms and cultures. The guideline aims to reduce antibiotic overuse and resistance, and to offer patient-centered options such as self-start therapy and cranberry prophylaxis.
Chronic orchialgia: How to diagnose and treat the challenging …
WEBJun 17, 2021 · Chronic orchialgia is a condition of chronic testicular or scrotal pain that can have various etiologies and presentations. The web page does not mention the ICD-9 code for orchialgia, but it provides an overview of the diagnostic work-up and management options for this challenging condition.
Long-term results of Rezum therapy for patients with large prostates
WEBDec 23, 2021 · A study presented at the 2021 American Urological Association Annual Meeting evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Rezum water vapor therapy for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostates greater than 80 grams. The study finds significant improvements in urinary function and symptom scores, but also higher retreatment rates compared to smaller prostates.
Painless testicular swelling: What’s your diagnosis? - Urology Times
WEBNov 5, 2015 · A case study of a man with right side testicular swelling for 2 weeks, no pain, and no history of trauma or surgery. The diagnosis is testicular hydrocele, a common condition in older males that can be treated with aspiration or surgery.
Transgender surgery: Videos demonstrate cutting-edge techniques
WEBApr 6, 2017 · Watch how urologists perform orchiectomy for male-to-female transgender patients, with special attention to scrotal skin and Dartos preservation. Learn the principles and differences from oncologic orchiectomy, and see how orchiectomy can facilitate future genital reconstruction.
Shock wave therapy: ED cure or unproven treatment? - Urology …
WEBAug 6, 2019 · The web page discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction, based on limited and inconsistent evidence. It also warns against unscrupulous providers who charge for the experimental treatment and claim it is a cure for ED.
The Role of the ExoDx Prostate Test in Early Detection of Prostate …
WEBOct 26, 2021 · The ExoDx Prostate Test is a urine liquid biomarker test that helps urologists identify patients who have a low or high risk of clinically significant prostate cancer, independent of PSA testing and other standard of care parameters. The test can be used to overcome the limitations of PSA screening and address the COVID-19–related cancer screening deficit.
177Lu-PSMA-617 meets rPFS end point in phase 3 trial for mCRPC
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Results from the phase 3 PSMAfore (NCT04689828) trial indicate that treatment with 177 -Lu-PSMA [prostate-specific membrane antigen]-617 (Pluvicto) met its primary end point of radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) and showed a favorable safety profile in patients with metastatic castration-resistant …
Varicocele: Treatment indications and repair techniques - Urology …
WEBOct 1, 2017 · Varicocele is a pathologic enlargement of the testicular veins that can cause infertility and impaired spermatogenesis. Learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for varicoceles, including surgery and embolization.
NCCN recommends IsoPSA test for upfront prostate cancer risk …
WEBMay 9, 2022 · IsoPSA is a blood-based test that predicts the likelihood of high-grade prostate cancer better than PSA. It can reduce biopsy and MRI recommendations in men with total PSA ≥4 ng/ml, according to a study by Cleveland Clinic.