This case report presents the first use of Optilume® drug-coated balloon (DCB) technology for the management of post-transurethral resection of the prostate bladder neck contracture (BNC), a condition often resistant to traditional treatments. A 62-year-old male with recurrent BNC, unresponsive to multiple operative interventions, underwent treatment with the Optilume® DCB, resulting in significant symptom resolution without further invasive procedures. This novel application of DCB technology, delivering paclitaxel directly to the affected tissue, offers a promising alternative by targeting the underlying pathophysiology of BNC.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFManagement of gender dysphoria and healthcare for transgender and non-binary patients is a growing field in Australia and abroad. Currently, gender-affirming surgery is not offered under Australia's national public health insurance. We present an unusual case of emergency penectomy required for a 57-year-old woman assigned-male-at-birth from rural Australia after a self-inflicted chemical burn.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present an explanation of approach to open midline extraperitoneal surgery for the management of retroperitoneal pathology. Included are diagrammatic and intra-operative images to better explain the approach, as well as discussion regarding the technique.
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