Retzius-sparing vs. posterior urethral suspension: similar early-phase post-robotic radical prostatectomy continence outcomes.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a risk of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RP) which can be a frustrating problem for both surgeons and patients. We aim to compare short-term continence outcomes between patients undergoing Retzius Sparing RP (RS-RP) and those undergoing standard RP with the inclusion of a PUS suture technique and suprapubic tube (PUS-RP). A retrospective review of 105 consecutive patients who underwent RP was performed, comparing patients who underwent RS-RP and PUS-RP.

Patient-Reported Outcomes for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Extravascular Renal Vein Stent Placements for Nutcracker Syndrome.

Nutcracker phenomenon is the compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and the abdominal aorta. Nutcracker syndrome refers to the presence of nutcracker phenomenon with symptoms. Between 2016 and 2022, we performed 18 robot-assisted laparoscopic extravascular renal vein stent (RALERVS) placements.

Predictors of urinary outcomes following robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Introduction: Incontinence and urgency are common after prostatectomy. The University of Virginia prostatectomy functional outcomes program (PFOP) was developed to comprehensively assess and optimise continence outcomes following robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Patients are prospectively evaluated by a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery specialist.

Comparison of In-person FPMRS-directed Pelvic Floor Therapy Program Versus Unsupervised Pelvic Floor Exercises Following Prostatectomy.

Objective: To compare comprehensive continence outcomes in patients receiving pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) vs standard unsupervised home pelvic floor exercise therapy (UPFE).

Methods: As part of the UVA prostatectomy functional outcomes program, participating patients complete a 12-month PFMT program under FPMRS specialist supervision. We performed a retrospective review of prospectively collected longitudinal outcomes in patients receiving PFMT vs UPFE through 12-month follow-up.

Longitudinal urgency outcomes following robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Purpose: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a well-known adverse outcome following robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Although postoperative SUI has been extensively studied, little focus has been placed on understanding the natural history and impact of urgency symptoms following RALP. The UVA prostatectomy functional outcomes program (PFOP) was developed to comprehensively assess and optimize continence outcomes following RALP.

Complex Foley Catheter Placement After Radical Prostatectomy.

Objective: To describe a method for replacement of a dislodged critical urethral foley catheter following a robotic- assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Background: Following robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), a bladder drainage via catheter is necessary to allow for proper healing of the urethrovesical anastomosis. In most cases, this is done using a transurethral foley catheter.

Suburothelial Hematomas Masquerading as Neoplasms in a Patient with Supra-Therapeutic INR.

Suburothelial hemorrhages (Antopol-Goldman lesions) are a rare but important condition. When unsuspected in a patient with a bleeding diathesis on anticoagulation therapy, computed tomography may lead to incorrect diagnoses of renal or transitional cell carcinoma resulting in inappropriate nephrectomy. We present a patient with supratherapeutic international normalized ratio and thigh hematoma who was found to have nonenhancing solid lesions of the bilateral renal pelves consistent with suburothelial hemorrhage.

Erdheim-Chester Disease Presenting as a Solid Renal Mass.

Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare, systemic histiocytic disorder, usually presenting due to bone manifestations. The most commonly seen urologic manifestation is retroperitoneal fibrosis, leading to ureteral obstruction. We describe a patient with a solid right renal mass, initially concerning for renal cell carcinoma, in addition to diffuse retroperitoneal fibrosis and a chronically obstructed left kidney.