Ambulatory Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in a Free-Standing Surgery Center: An Analysis of 500 Consecutive Cases.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an effective procedure for removal of large kidney stones; however, PCNL has traditionally been reserved for inpatient surgery. Certain cases are being performed entirely at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), known as ambulatory PCNL (aPCNL). Five hundred consecutive PCNL procedures performed at a free-standing ASC between April 2015 and February 2019 were analyzed.

Comparison of overall survival and unplanned hospital readmissions between partial and radical nephrectomy for cT1a and cT1b renal masses.

Background: The aim of the study was to compare overall survival (OS) and unplanned hospital readmissions (UHRs) within 30 days between partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) for clinically localized T1 renal tumors.

Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried to identify 51,018 patients who had undergone RN ( = 23,904; 46.9%) or PN ( = 27,114; 53.

Profile of apalutamide in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: evidence to date.

Advances in therapies have led to the approval of six therapeutic agents since 2004, each demonstrating overall survival benefit in randomized studies, and these have significantly improved the outlook for men facing metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). More recently, efforts have been directed at trying to effect change at earlier phases of the disease. Apalutamide (ARN-509), a second-generation androgen receptor antagonist, recently received approval in the nonmetastatic (M0) CRPC space.

Ureteral catheters for colorectal surgery: Influence on operative times and complication outcomes: An observational study.

Purpose: Placement of pre-operative ureteral catheters for colorectal surgery can aid in the identification of ureteral injuries. This study investigates whether simultaneous ureteral catheterization with surgery skin preparation can minimize operating room times without increasing post-operative complications.

Materials And Methods: Patients undergoing simultaneous colorectal surgery skin preparation and placement of pre-operative ureteral catheters (n=21) were compared to those who underwent these events sequentially (n=28).

A historical perspective and evolution of the treatment of male urinary incontinence.

Aims: To describe the historical changes from antiquity until present in the presentation and treatment of male urinary incontinence.

Methods: A literature review of PubMed articles in English pertaining to male incontinence was performed.

Results: Male urinary incontinence was first mentioned in Egyptian manuscripts in 1500 B.

The role of cystectomy for non-malignant bladder conditions: a review.

Introduction: Few studies have adequately addressed the indications, efficacy, and quality-of-life for cystectomy performed for non-malignant bladder conditions. Patients with debilitating non-malignant bladder conditions who have failed all previous conservative therapies may undergo various forms of cystectomy, including partial, simple or radical cystectomy. We provide a review of the current literature and recommendations for cystectomy for various non-malignant bladder conditions.

Pre-procedural antibiotics for endoscopic urological procedures: Initial experience in individuals with spinal cord injury and asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the safety, efficacy, quality-of-life impact, and costs of a single dose or a longer course of pre-procedural antibiotics prior to elective endoscopic urological procedures in individuals with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) and asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Design: A prospective observational study.

Setting: Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA.