Implications of a Novel Biopsy Downloading System on Prostate Cancer Detection Rate, Surveillance and Focal Therapy - A Prospective Study.

Objective: To examine the SmartBx, a novel biopsy downloading system, allowing downloading of biopsy cores with maximal core preservation as prostate biopsy sampling lacks preservation of core configuration & orientation.

Methods: We prospectively collected cores from TRUS biopsy patients. Half were collected using the SmartBx & half using standard downloading.

The Urology Residency Program in Israel-Results of a Residents Survey and Insights for the Future.

Objective: Urology practice has undergone several changes in recent years mainly related to novel technologies introduced. We aimed to get the residents' perspective on the current residency program in Israel and propose changes in it.

Methods: A web-based survey was distributed among urology residents.

A urologic stethoscope? Urologist performed sonography using a pocket-size ultrasound device in the point-of-care setting.

Purpose: Ultrasound is commonly used in urology. Technical advances with reduced size and cost led to diffusion of small ultrasound devices to many clinical settings. Even so, most ultrasound studies are performed by non-urologists.

Prevention of initial biofilm formation on ureteral stents using a sustained releasing varnish containing chlorhexidine: in vitro study.

Background And Purpose: Ureteral stents are being used exceedingly in the field of urology, and with advancements in endourology, this trend is increasing. Bacterial colonization and proliferation on the stent surface may result in urinary tract infections (UTIs) necessitating the administration of antibiotics that, in turn, may lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. Several studies have shown that sustained release varnish (SRV) combined with antibiotics or antiseptics can prevent the proliferation of bacteria on urethral catheters.