The Impact of External Sphincter Grading after Early Apical Release Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate on Postoperative Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Postoperative stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) has improved with the early apical release (EAR) technique. However, some patients develop SUI despite using EAR HoLEP. The aim of this study is to investigate whether a novel classification of the external sphincter is correlated with postoperative SUI.

Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Repair of Kidney Transplant Ureteral Strictures.

Objective: To evaluate outcomes of robotic-assisted transplant ureteral repair (RATUR) for the management of kidney transplant ureteral strictures (TUS).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 41 consecutive patients who underwent RATUR for TUS at multiple tertiary referral centers between January 2016 and December 2022. RATUR was performed utilizing a robotic-assisted transperitoneal approach.

Protocol for designing and evaluating an undergraduate public health course on sexual and reproductive health at a public university in California.

Introduction: Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is associated with positive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, including increased contraceptive use, lower rates of unintended pregnancy and prevention of sexual violence. However, implementation of and requirements for CSE vary across the United States which can negatively impact students, both during and beyond high school, including among college students.

Methods: and Analysis: This paper describes the research protocol for a multi-staged approach for designing, implementing and evaluating an SRH course for up to 60 undergraduate students at a public university in California.

Are adverse events during surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia device related? A review of the MAUDE database.

Purpose: The Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database contains anonymous, voluntary medical device reports. A review of device-related adverse events associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia surgeries was completed. The objective was to evaluate the occurrence and contributing factors to clinically significant complications in a cohort of patients electing to undergo surgical intervention for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

The Impact of Standard vs Early Apical Release Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Technique on Postoperative Incontinence and Quality of Life.

Objective: To investigate the difference in postoperative incontinence and quality of life comparing standard vs early apical release (EAR) Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).

Methods: A retrospective review was performed to identify patients who underwent HoLEP from December 2021 to December 2022 at a single tertiary referral center with two participating consultant urologists. Patients were assessed with questionnaires and evaluated clinically.

Evaluation of Private Payer and Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs Associated With the Surgical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the financial burden of various surgical interventions for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: We identified commercially insured men with a diagnosis of BPH who underwent a procedure of interest (simple prostatectomy (SP), transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), photovaporization of the prostate (PVP), prostatic urethral lift (PUL), or water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT)) between 2015 and 2021 with the OptumLabs Data Warehouse. Primary outcome was total health care costs (THC) which included both patient out-of-pocket (OOP) and health plan paid costs for the index procedure and combined follow-up years 1-5.

Development and performance of a multiplex PCR assay for the detection of bacteria in sterile body fluids.

To assess the performance characteristics of a lab-developed multiplex PCR assay for the detection of common bacterial pathogens associated with infections in pediatric patients from normally sterile sites, such as cerebrospinal fluid, synovial and pleural fluids. A total of 272 specimens were tested by PCR and traditional culture methods to assess the presence of , , , methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant and . Compared with culture, the overall positive and negative percentage agreement of the PCR were 95.

Neuromuscular Paralysis is not a Barrier to Same Day Catheter Removal After HoLEP.

Objective: To determine if same day catheter removal is feasible in a population of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate patients who received paralysis and if bladder pressure monitoring could predict successful catheter removal.

Methods: From February 2021 to February 2022, we evaluated same day catheter removal for patients undergoing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. Criteria for proceeding with same day catheter removal included: an uncomplicated procedure, continuous bladder irrigation weaned within 120 minutes of arrival to PACU, minimal postoperative hematuria and a bladder pressure over 30 cmH0 as measured using the VP Test device (SRS Medical).

Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of Surgical Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Objective: To compare the cost-effectiveness of surgical interventions for BPH.

Methods: Using a Markov model, a cost-utility analysis was performed comparing HoLEP, B-TURP, WVTT, and PUL for prostate size <80cc (index patient 1) and HoLEP and SP for prostate size >80cc (index patient 2). Model probabilities and utility values were drawn from the literature.

Median lobe vs. complete gland holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A propensity score matching.

Introduction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting aging men. While holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is one of the most effective treatments for BPH, variations of the procedure, such as median lobe HoLEP (MLHoLEP), are rarely reported. Here, we report our institution's experience with partial HoLEP.

COVID-19 infection and large intestinal perforation: A case series.

Introduction: COVID-19 is a viral illness characterized primarily by respiratory symptoms. However, patients with COVID-19 infection may also present with gastrointestinal symptoms. Subsequent complications can be associated with high morbidity and mortality.

Salvage versus primary holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: trends, outcomes and safety analysis.

Purpose: To study the safety, efficacy and trends in index procedures leading to salvage holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (S-HoLEP).

Methods: This was a single-institution retrospective review of HoLEPs performed between 2006 and 2020. Patients who underwent S-HoLEP were compared to those undergoing primary holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (P-HoLEP).

Toxicity and outcomes after external beam irradiation for prostate cancer in patients with prior holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: Early experience.

Purpose/objectives: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is commonly performed in patients with significant bladder outlet obstruction. However, there are few reports on the toxicity of external beam irradiation (RT) for prostate cancer in patients after prior HoLEP. In this study, we evaluate the side effects and treatment outcomes of RT after HoLEP.

Travel characteristics and outcomes for patients seeking HoLEP.

Introduction: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is an effective but underutilized option for the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). With low adoption, questions arise surrounding patients access to care. It is unclear whether patients undergoing HoLEP are local or specifically seek care from afar.

Single Incision Robotic Cystectomy and Hybrid Orthotopic Neobladder Reconstruction: A Step by Step Description.

Objective: To describe a new technique for single incision robotic cystectomy and Studer-type ileal neobladder using the single-port (SP) da Vinci SP robotic platform.

Methods: In April 2021, a 71 year-old patient underwent a single incision robotic cystectomy and orthotopic Studer-type ileal neobladder using the single-port da Vinci SP robotic platform for cT2, cN0 urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. He was not a candidate for neoadjuvant cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy and declined participation in a clinical trial.

Men's Lacrosse Injuries in the 2018 International World Championship Play.

Background: Limited data exist on injuries in men's lacrosse at the international level. As lacrosse's popularity grows rapidly across the globe, health care providers must understand how to treat lacrosse athletes.

Purpose: To analyze injury data from the 2018 Men's World Lacrosse Championship.

Does bladder stone composition predict kidney stone composition?

Unlabelled: INTRODUCTION Bladder stones have historically been associated with urinary stasis secondary to bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). Recent studies indicate that the role of BOO in bladder stone formation is minor. We evaluate the role of urinary lithogenic factors in bladder stone formation by comparing the compositions of bladder stones and kidney stones in patients with multi-site urinary calculi.

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate using Moses 2.0 vs non-Moses: a randomised controlled trial.

Objectives: To compare the enucleation efficiency of Moses 2.0 with non-Moses technology in patients undergoing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).

Patients And Methods: A double-blinded, randomised study of patients undergoing HoLEP at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, using the Lumenis Pulse™ 120H laser system.

The Clinical Implication of Incidental Prostatic Amyloidosis.

Objective: To describe the clinicopathologic features of patients with incidental prostatic amyloidosis.

Patients And Methods: We queried the genitourinary pathology database at Mayo Clinic Arizona for prostate specimens which showed amyloid deposits. Congo red stain was used for the diagnosis of amyloidosis and amyloid subtype was performed analysis using Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.

Clinical Validation and Performance Evaluation of the Automated Vitros Total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Assay for Screening of Serostatus in COVID-19.

Objectives: Evaluation of serostatus against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged as an important tool in identification of exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We report on the validation of the Vitros Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Total (CoV2T) assay for qualitative serologic testing of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Methods: We performed validation studies according to Commission of Office Laboratories Accreditation guidelines, using samples previously tested for SARS-CoV-2 by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Readiness to Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction: A Combination of Physical and Psychological Factors.

Although the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries continues to rise, return to sport (RTS) rates remain low and risk of the second injury remains high. No gold-standard criteria exist for medical clearance to RTS after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The lack of consensus may be driven by the multifactorial nature of the clinical decision that includes a combination of physical and psychological factors.