Aquablation therapy, indicated for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, is designed to remove tissue with fewer side effects, giving the therapy an advantage over some existing procedures.
Read MoreManagement of New or Worsening Urinary Infections in Continent Urostomies/Ileocystoplasty
Discovering the cause of recurrent urinary tract infections in patients with continent diversions requires knowledge of the reservoir to identify etiology of urinary stasis
Ice Cooling During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Preserves Long-Term Renal Function
An ice slush packed around the kidney can safely and effectively cool the renal parenchyma during robotic partial nephrectomy, thereby preserving long-term renal parenchymal function
Small Incision, Big Benefits in Kidney Transplant
The keyhole minimally invasive open kidney transplant technique using the anterior rectus approach virtually eliminates wound complications and significantly shortens operative time compared with traditional surgery.
Neoadjuvant Therapy Has Potential to Downsize Renal Tumors Prior to Complex Robotic Nephron-sparing Surgery
Case at Cleveland Clinic illustrates success of renal mass downsizing by oral therapy to render partial nephrectomy more feasible
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Collaborative Research to Examine the Detrimental Impact of Endogenous Interferons in Prostate Cancer
Endogenous interferons have detrimental effects in many tumors. A collaborative research project will explore the role of abnormally high expression of interferon-induced proteins in prostate cancer.
Robot-Assisted Intracorporeal Ileal Neobladder: The Next Step in Urinary Diversion
The feasibility and safety of robotic intracorporeal ileal neobladder are confirmed, with good preservation of continence, in the first series of cases at Cleveland Clinic
The Changing Paradigm of Management of Children with Vesicourteral Reflux
An individualized approach to pediatric vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) considers history of renal scarring and risk of VUR to guide diagnostic study. This strategy may reduce the number of unnecessary voiding cystourethrograms
Active Surveillance of Localized Prostate Cancer Is Acceptable Management Strategy
About half of men diagnosed with prostate cancer have low-risk disease. Here’s the evidence comparing active surveillance to curative therapy in this large group of patients…
For Adolescents with Congenital Genitourinary Defects, Transitional Urology Balances Complex Needs
As advances in medicine enable more young adults with congenital genitourinary defects to reach adulthood, developing an adult-focused care plan is essential.
Erectile Dysfunction is a Major Cause of Peyronie Disease
When Peyronie’s Disease makes coitus difficult or impossible, surgical intervention can correct the deformity and restore the ability to have sex safely