UAA lecturer will explore past, present and future surgical options for...
Deepak Kirpekar, MD The surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has evolved significantly over the past several decades and continues to evolve with ongoing advances in areas such as...
View ArticleControversy surrounds diagnosis of adult onset hypogonadism
Wayne J.G. Hellstrom, MD A special Crossfire: Controversies in Urology session Sunday morning will examine the ongoing debate about adult onset hypogonadism. While some believe it’s a true medical...
View ArticleExperts to debate use of transperineal prostate biopsy
Declan Murphy, MD In the last decade or so increased interest in transperineal prostate biopsy has been fueled by growing concerns over antibiotic resistance, and fluoroquinolone resistance in...
View ArticleLecturer will make case for oblique supine position for PCNL
Francisco Pedro Daels, MD Francisco Pedro Daels, MD, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different patient positioning when performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) during Sunday’s...
View ArticleQuality of life issues getting more attention in stone disease
Christopher S. Saigal, MD, MPH During Sunday afternoon’s Next Frontier plenary session, a panel of experts will explore the rationale for measuring quality of life in stone disease, evaluate the...
View ArticleExperts to analyze efficacy of HPV prevention strategies
Ira D. Sharlip, MD Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is a central cause of several types of cancer. Four experts will discuss this important global health...
View ArticleLong-dismissed Y chromosome getting renewed consideration
David C. Page, MDAfter more than a century of neglect and misunderstanding, new research is shedding light on the role of the male Y chromosome and changing the way scientists understand the biological...
View ArticleDecision curve analysis can provide better direction for clinical decision...
Andrew Vickers, PhD According to this year’s John K. Lattimer Lecturer, most of the statistics found in today’s medical journals have no value in helping physicians make decisions for their patients....
View ArticleAUA, SUFU introduce new guidelines for stress urinary incontinence
Kathleen C. Kobashi, MD The AUA’s new clinical guidelines for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) provide an updated framework for the evaluation, treatment and follow-up of patients. Among other...
View ArticleAUA President calls for continued innovation, member involvement
Richard K. Babayan, MD After welcoming attendees to his home city during Saturday morning’s plenary session, AUA President Richard K. Babayan, MD, noted the many ways the urology profession and the AUA...
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