Sexual dysfunction in female partners of men who have undergone radical prostatectomy correlates with sexual dysfunction of the male partner.

Introduction: Preservation and restoration of erectile function after radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer has been extensively studied. However, the influence of RP on the sexual function of female partners is poorly understood.

Aim: The purpose of this retrospective study is to assess sexuality in men who have undergone RP for prostate cancer and their female partners.

Comparison of optical resolution with digital and standard fiberoptic cystoscopes in an in vitro model.

Objectives: To compare two different distal sensor flexible endoscopes with standard fiberoptic cystoscopes for optical resolution. Distal video sensor flexible endoscopy may represent the cusp of a new endoscopic revolution.

Methods: Twenty-three participants evaluated the optical resolution capabilities of six flexible cystoscopes.

Laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy: development of a technique simplified by application of Nitinol clips and a wet monopolar electrosurgery device.

Purpose: We developed a technique for laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy with the use of intracorporeal suturing and subsequently simplified the technique by application of experimental Nitinol clips.

Materials And Methods: We performed laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy on 16 domestic swine divided into four groups of four animals each. The kidney was exposed laparoscopically, and the renal artery was atraumatically clamped.

Comparison of a novel endoscope holder and traditional camera assistant for laparoscopic simple nephrectomy in a porcine model.

Purpose: To establish the feasibility of single-surgeon laparoscopy with application of a novel endoscope-holder device and to compare this technique with traditional assistant-driven laparoscopic camera control.

Materials And Methods: Bilateral simple nephrectomies were performed in six pigs. On one side, the operating surgeon employed the "scope holder" and performed the surgery without a laparoscopic assistant.

Enhanced renal parenchymal cryoablation with novel 17-gauge cryoprobes.

Objectives: To evaluate novel, 17-gauge cryoprobes with a modified heat exchange mechanism to evaluate the area of ablation that could be achieved with 17-gauge (1.47-mm) cryoprobes.

Methods: Eleven pigs were divided into four groups.

The effect of health care coverage on circumcision rates among newborns.

Purpose: Social and personal biases are thought to have a role in the decision to circumcise newborns. However, economic factors such as the type of health care coverage may determine which parents are offered circumcision during the newborn period. Therefore, we examined the rates of newborn circumcision among patients with and without insurance at a midwestern community hospital and tertiary care center.