Publications by authors named "Chase Arnold"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study focuses on a half-day simulation and didactic program designed to enhance second-year medical students' exposure to urology, addressing the lack of early specialty-specific training.
  • - Fifty-seven medical students participated, with a significant increase in their knowledge about urology and urologic procedures, reporting a 37% gain post-curriculum.
  • - The program was well-received, as 80% of participants expressed interest in surgical specialties, and many recommended the experience to peers, highlighting its effectiveness in early medical education.
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Introduction: Options for renal drainage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) vary and depend primarily on surgeon preference and case considerations. In our practice, patients traditionally returned one week postoperatively to remove the stents in the office via cystoscopy; however, following uncomplicated PCNL with no plans for second-look procedure, a ureteral stent on a tether is currently removed in tandem with the Foley catheter on postoperative day 1 (POD1) prior to patient discharge. This study compared the number of postoperative events between POD1 stent removal and their longer stented counterparts.

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