Background: Large language models including GPT-4 (OpenAI) have opened new avenues in health care and qualitative research. Traditional qualitative methods are time-consuming and require expertise to capture nuance. Although large language models have demonstrated enhanced contextual understanding and inferencing compared with traditional natural language processing, their performance in qualitative analysis versus that of humans remains unexplored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To understand the effect of bicycle saddle shape and size on the pressure transmitted to the perineum, as prolonged perineal pressure and microtrauma amongst avid cyclists may increase the risk for complications following lower genitourinary surgery.
Methods: We tested five seats (Bontrager, Waterloo, WI) with varying levels of padding and morphology (comfort, fitness, fitness gel, race, and performance) for two different riders. The seats were installed on a Peloton stationary exercise bike (New York City, NY).
Introduction: Our primary aim was to characterize eventual publication of presented American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting oncology abstracts from 1997 to 2017. We hypothesized that the percentage of abstracts presented at the AUA Annual Meeting that became published peer-reviewed manuscripts increased over time.
Methods: AUA Annual Meeting abstracts in "oncology" categories from 1997 to 2017 were identified.
Objective: To systematically aggregate and summarize existing data on fistula prevalence among patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
Materials And Methods: We queried PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science on October 7, 2020 for peer-reviewed publications pertaining to radiation-induced fistulas in the pelvis. For meta-analysis, we used the random-effects model.
Germ cell tumors (GCT) are rare, frequently diagnosed in men aged 20-34 years old, and have a 95% 5-year relative survival rate. Metastasis from GCT has predictable spread to retroperitoneal lymph nodes. However, in cases of scrotal violation or tumor spillage, lymphatic drainage can be altered.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) occurs in up to 10% of pelvic fractures. There is mixed evidence supporting early endoscopic urethral realignment (EUR) over suprapubic tube (SPT) placement and delayed urethroplasty. Some studies show decreased urethral obstruction with EUR, while others show few differences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To identify predictors of early artificial sphincter (AUS) erosion among a cohort of men with erosion, who underwent AUS placement by either university or community-based surgeons.
Methods: The records of all patients with AUS erosions, including men who underwent AUS placement at outside facilities, were retrospectively reviewed. A Cox proportional-hazards model for time to erosion was performed with the predictors being the components of a fragile urethra (history of radiation, prior AUS, prior urethroplasty), androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), trans-corporal (TC), and 3.
Purpose: We describe the lived experience of adults with acquired buried penis (AABP) through thematic analysis of patient interviews. We examine the challenges that patients face and the impacts of surgery.
Materials And Methods: This mixed-methods study utilized validated instruments and semi-structured interviews to capture pre- and postsurgical outcomes.
Peyronie's disease (PD) is a fibrotic disorder of the tunica albuginea that may result in penile deformity, pain, a palpable plaque, and erectile dysfunction. In order to understand the psycho-sexual impacts of PD on patients and their partners, we selected three online forums containing the largest number of threads on PD. Threads focusing on the psycho-sexual impacts posted from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2021 were compiled, and thematic analysis was performed on Dedoose.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: We evaluated angioembolization (AE) use for high-grade renal trauma (HGRT) management and compared AE vs surgical repair (SR) in requiring nephrectomy.
Materials And Methods: Using National Trauma Data Bank® 2013-2018, we identified patients with HGRT who underwent AE or SR as initial management. Therapy failure was defined as performing subsequent nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, SR or AE.
Introduction: We examined the characteristics and financial outcomes of online crowdfunding campaigns for patients with major urological cancers in the U.S.
Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed publicly available data from GoFundMe, the largest online medical crowdfunding service, via automated web scraping.
Purpose: Postoperative surveillance urethroscopy has been shown to be an effective tool to predict reoperation within 1 year after urethroplasty. We aimed to evaluate early surveillance urethroscopy findings and long-term outcomes among urethroplasty patients in order to define the value of surveillance urethroscopy to predict failure.
Materials And Methods: We evaluated 304 patients with at least 4 years of followup after urethroplasty performed at 10 institutions across the United States and Canada.
Objective: To promote the recognition and care of patients with female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), we aimed to evaluate the awareness, clinical experience and knowledge of FGM/C among female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) specialists. FGM/C is a cultural practice whereby there is removal of external female genitalia for non-therapeutic reasons. Despite the high prevalence of urogynecologic complications, there is a paucity of literature discussing FGM/C from the lens of urologists and urogynecologists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To identify the current formats of standardized letters of recommendation (SLORs) and evaluate their characteristics, the distribution of applicants' ratings, correlation between SLOR domain ratings and conventional application metrics, and potential biases.
Methods: We evaluated all applications submitted to our residency program for the 2020-2021 urology match. Two main formats of SLOR were identified.
Background: Refractory vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis (VUAS) after radical prostatectomy poses challenges distinct from bladder neck contracture, due to close proximity to the sphincter mechanism. Open reconstruction is technically demanding, risking de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or recurrence.
Objective: To demonstrate patency and continence outcomes of robotic-assisted VUAS repair.
Objective: To assess provider and practice characteristics that drive opioid prescription behavior using the American Urological Association census data.
Methods: Stratified weighted analysis using 1,157 census samples was performed to represent 12,660 urologists who practiced in the United States in 2018. We compared urologists according to their opioid prescription patterns to evaluate factors and motivations behind opioid use in the post-operative setting.
Background: The obesity paradox has been recently demonstrated in trauma patients, where improved survival was associated with overweight and obese patients compared to patients with normal weight, despite increased morbidity. Little is known whether this effect is mediated by lower injury severity. We aim to explore the association between body mass index (BMI) and renal trauma injury grade, morbidity, and in-hospital mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe factors associated with Quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS) participation using 2018 American Urological Association Census data. QIPS have become increasingly important in medicine. However, studies about QIPS in urology suggest low levels of participation, with little known about factors predicting non-participation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cycling can lead to microtrauma due to increased perineal pressure, possibly contributing to genital numbness and sexual dysfunction in female cyclists.
Aim: We aim to explore the associations between cycling characteristics, female genital numbness, and female sexual dysfunction.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on female cyclists and sexual wellness.
Purpose: We explored the patterns and distribution of National Institutes of Health grant funding for urological research in the United States.
Materials And Methods: The National Institutes of Health RePORTER database was queried for all grants awarded to urology departments between 2010 and 2019. Information regarding the value of the grant, funded institution, successful publication of the research, and the category of urological subspecialty were collected.
Objective: To evaluate the demographics, epidemiology, and common mechanisms associated with playground equipment-related genital injuries in children.
Methods: We examined the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database to obtain playground-related genital injuries sustained in children ≤17 years from 2010 to 2019. Demographics of the patients and injury characteristics were analyzed using sample weights to produce national estimates.