Novel Use of Household Items in Open and Robotic Surgical Skills Resident Education.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of surgical simulators created using household items and to determine their potential role in surgical skills training.

Methods: Ten urology residents attended a surgical skills workshop and practiced using surgical simulators and models. These included a wound closure model, an open prostatectomy model, a delicate tissue simulation, a knot-tying station, and a laparoscopic simulator.

Systematic review of modifiable risk factors for kidney cancer.

To perform a systematic review of modifiable risk factors associated with the incidence of renal cell cancer (RCC). A systematic search of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases from January 1996 until August 2017. We also extracted articles from the reference lists of identified studies and reviews.

Higher baseline dietary fat and fatty acid intake is associated with increased risk of incident prostate cancer in the SABOR study.

Background: To study the association of nutrient intake measured by baseline food frequency questionnaire and risk of subsequent prostate cancer (PCa) in the SABOR (San Antonio Biomarkers of Risk) cohort study.

Methods: After IRB approval, more than 1903 men enrolled in a prospective cohort from 2000 to 2010 as part of the SABOR clinical validation site for the National Cancer Institute Early Detection Research Network. Food and nutrient intakes were calculated using a Food Frequency Questionnaire.

Modifiable risk factors to reduce renal cell carcinoma incidence: Insight from the PLCO trial.

Introduction: Identify modifiable factors contributing to renal cell carcinoma in the PCLO to target disease prevention and reduce health care costs.

Methods: The prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian database were queried for the primary outcome of kidney cancer. Demographics were investigated, specifically focusing on modifiable risk factors.