Publications by authors named "M C Sturgis"
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an effective third-line therapy for overactive bladder (OAB). COVID-19 may have a temporary negative effect on SNM function. We describe two cases of increased sensory thresholds and loss of SNM efficacy following COVID-19 infection.
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- Socioeconomic determinants of health (SDOH) are often overlooked in assessing risks for urological surgeries, which may lead to disparities in patient outcomes, particularly after minimally invasive radical prostatectomy (MIRP).
- A study using data from over 100,000 patients revealed that about 6% reported SDOH, which were linked to a 24% increased risk of complications post-surgery, including higher rates of urinary tract infections and acute kidney injuries.
- The findings highlight the need for healthcare systems to address SDOH to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications after procedures like MIRP.
Background: It is generally perceived that minimally invasive nephroureterectomy (MINU), especially in the form of robotic-assisted laparoscopy, is gaining an increasing role in many institutions.
Objective: The aim of our study was to investigate contemporary trends in the adoption of MINU in the United States compared with open nephroureterectomy (ONU).
Methods: Patients who underwent ONU or MINU between 2011 and 2021 were retrospectively analyzed using PearlDiver Mariner, an all-payer insurance claims database.
Objective: To analyze temporal trends and costs associated with the use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for kidney cancer in the US over the past decade. To examine the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on perioperative outcomes.
Methods: The PearlDiver Mariner, a national database of insurance billing records, was queried for this retrospective observational cohort analysis.
Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma is rare cutaneous melanocytic proliferation, characterized by heavily pigmented melanocytes, with a potential for regional node metastasis, but with an overall favorable clinical course. Here, we describe an uncommon case of pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma involving the penis in an adolescent patient.
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