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View article: Membranous Urethral Length as a Predictor for Urinary Incontinence After Holmium Enucleation of the Prostate for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Membranous Urethral Length as a Predictor for Urinary Incontinence After Holmium Enucleation of the Prostate for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Purpose Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is as an effective, size-independent treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with durable outcomes. However, one of its adverse outcomes is post-operative stress urinary in…
View article: French translation and pilot testing of the Canadian Endourology Group Stent Symptom Score (CEGSSS): A replicable adaptation methodology
French translation and pilot testing of the Canadian Endourology Group Stent Symptom Score (CEGSSS): A replicable adaptation methodology Open
View article: Urolithiasis treatment costs worldwide: A systematic review of economic evaluations
Urolithiasis treatment costs worldwide: A systematic review of economic evaluations Open
View article: Micro-cost analysis of reusable compared to affordable single-use flexible ureteroscopes
Micro-cost analysis of reusable compared to affordable single-use flexible ureteroscopes Open
Introduction: Flexible ureteroscopy is increasingly used for managing upper urinary tract pathologies, particularly kidney stones. With the emergence of affordable, single-use flexible ureteroscopes (fURS) as an alternative to reusable sys…
View article: French translation and pilot testing of the CEGSSS: A replicable framework
French translation and pilot testing of the CEGSSS: A replicable framework Open
We present a transparent, replicable framework for CEGSSS translation. Comprehensive psychometric testing is required for the FR-CEGSSS to be considered valid for clinical and research use.
View article: MedReadr: Development and Evaluation of an In-Browser, Rule-Based Natural Language Processing Algorithm to Estimate the Reliability of Consumer Health Articles.
MedReadr: Development and Evaluation of an In-Browser, Rule-Based Natural Language Processing Algorithm to Estimate the Reliability of Consumer Health Articles. Open
MedReadr demonstrates that structural reliability scoring of online health articles can be automated using a transparent, rule-based NLP approach. Applied to English-language articles from mainstream search results on common medical condit…
View article: Quality-of-life outcomes following Aquablation in men with poor initial quality of life: pooled analysis of five international studies
Quality-of-life outcomes following Aquablation in men with poor initial quality of life: pooled analysis of five international studies Open
View article: Management and Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms: Current Insights
Management and Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms: Current Insights Open
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in aging men that can significantly impair their quality of life. This review provides updated insights into this condition's pathophysiology, diag…
View article: Identifying factors influencing specialty choice in urology by female medical students
Identifying factors influencing specialty choice in urology by female medical students Open
Introduction: As of 2019, females represented 11% of the urology workforce in Canada. Lack of female role models, quality of life, and gender/sex discrimination may be important deterrent factors to female applicants entering surgical spec…
View article: Overcoming the therapeutic plateau in overactive bladder: a grand challenge in female urology
Overcoming the therapeutic plateau in overactive bladder: a grand challenge in female urology Open
View article: Continuous Intrarenal Pressure Monitoring during Endourological Procedures for Stone Disease: A Canary in the Coalmine for Optimizing Patient Safety
Continuous Intrarenal Pressure Monitoring during Endourological Procedures for Stone Disease: A Canary in the Coalmine for Optimizing Patient Safety Open
Background: Ureteroscopy is a widely used minimally invasive procedure for treating kidney stones. While ureteroscopy is generally safe and effective, it carries risks of complications that may be associated with elevated intrarenal pressu…
View article: Gender differences in authorship of Canadian Urological Association guidelines
Gender differences in authorship of Canadian Urological Association guidelines Open
Introduction: Women are underrepresented in Canadian urology, particularly within academic leadership. This study aimed to analyze gender differences and trends in Canadian Urological Association (CUA) guideline authorship. Methods: We sea…
View article: Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): advantages and implications
Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): advantages and implications Open
View article: Minimal Approach to Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Is Less More?
Minimal Approach to Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Is Less More? Open
Minimal approach to WVTT is associated with decreased postoperative complications with comparable IPSS, maximum flow rate, and surgical retreatment rate. Further studies are needed to investigate longer term outcomes.
View article: Vibegron for overactive bladder in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia/obstruction: insights from the COURAGE trial
Vibegron for overactive bladder in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia/obstruction: insights from the COURAGE trial Open
View article: Assessing Canadian medical students’ confidence in undergraduate urologic training and preferences for teaching methods
Assessing Canadian medical students’ confidence in undergraduate urologic training and preferences for teaching methods Open
Introduction: Given the aging population, urologic conditions are increasingly prevalent in primary care, necessitating well-prepared medical graduates to recognize and manage essential complaints. This study assessed medical students’ con…
View article: Patient-Reported Urinary Symptom Progression After Bacillus Calmette–Guerin Therapy for Bladder Cancer
Patient-Reported Urinary Symptom Progression After Bacillus Calmette–Guerin Therapy for Bladder Cancer Open
Background/Objectives: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTs) are commonly reported complications of intravesical Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) instillation for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; however, there is limited characterization o…
View article: Opioid prescribing patterns following surgical interventions for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Opioid prescribing patterns following surgical interventions for benign prostatic hyperplasia Open
Introduction: This study aimed to analyze opioid prescribing behavior following surgical interventions for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), focusing on differences in postoperative opioid prescribing practices between patients who under…
View article: Kidney stone disease
Kidney stone disease Open
Introduction: Despite kidney stone disease (KSD) guidelines, high-quality evidence for KSD management in Canada is lacking. We aimed to assess Canadian urologists' practice patterns, preferences, and barriers in managing KSD. Methods: A cr…
View article: 5 - One-Year Outcomes of the Optilume® Urethral Drug-Coated Balloon for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5 - One-Year Outcomes of the Optilume® Urethral Drug-Coated Balloon for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Hypothesis / aims of study: The Optilume® drug-coated balloon (DCB) represents an innovative therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), integrating mechanical dilation for prompt symptom improvement with targeted paclitaxel delivery.…
View article: 2 - Rezūm Therapy: Long-Term Outcomes at 3 Years in Patients with Enlarged Prostates
2 - Rezūm Therapy: Long-Term Outcomes at 3 Years in Patients with Enlarged Prostates Open
Hypothesis / aims of study: Rezūm therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that utilizes water vapor thermal ablation. This study evaluates the three-year outcomes of Rezūm therapy, focusing on the d…
View article: 4 - Two-Year Efficacy and Safety of Rezūm Water Vapor Thermal Therapy in Large Prostates (≥80 mL)
4 - Two-Year Efficacy and Safety of Rezūm Water Vapor Thermal Therapy in Large Prostates (≥80 mL) Open
Hypothesis / aims of study: While initial guidelines recommended Rezūm for prostates less than 80 mL, recent studies have demonstrated its efficacy and safety in larger prostates. Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (WVTT), Rezūm, is a minimally i…
View article: Five years of competency-based medical education in Canadian urology
Five years of competency-based medical education in Canadian urology Open
Introduction: In 2018, competency-based medical education (CBME) was introduced to Canadian urology residency training. We examined learner and faculty experiences with CBME five years post-implementation. Methods: Two online surveys were …
View article: Evaluating urologist perspectives on the CUA BPH surgical decision aid for maintenance and feedback
Evaluating urologist perspectives on the CUA BPH surgical decision aid for maintenance and feedback Open
View article: Validation of the Patient Activation Measure in kidney stone disease patients
Validation of the Patient Activation Measure in kidney stone disease patients Open
Introduction: We aimed to validate the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) within a kidney stone disease (KSD) population, determine the variability of patient activation within this population, and characterize relationships between activati…
View article: Real Time Monitoring of Intrarenal Pressures While Using the Novel Bendable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath
Real Time Monitoring of Intrarenal Pressures While Using the Novel Bendable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath Open
Purpose To report on in-vivo intrarenal pressure (IRP) during flexible ureteroscopy for treatment of kidney stones while using the novel bendable suction ureteral access sheath. Methods A retrospective observational analysis was performed …
View article: Trends in kidney stone prevalence among U.S. adults
Trends in kidney stone prevalence among U.S. adults Open
View article: Absence of Race/Ethnicity Reporting in Clinical Trials of True Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Absence of Race/Ethnicity Reporting in Clinical Trials of True Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
None of the 61 included publications of RCTs of office-based MISTs provided information on racial/ethnic composition of study participants. There is a staggering gap in the standardization of race/ethnicity reporting and enrollment within …
View article: Durability of Laser Endoureterotomy for the Treatment of Benign Ureteral Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Durability of Laser Endoureterotomy for the Treatment of Benign Ureteral Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Purpose: Laser endoureterotomy is a common minimally invasive treatment of ureteral strictures. However, data evaluating the durability of this technique are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed treatment success rate…
View article: WATER versus WATER II 5‐year update: Comparing <scp>Aquablation</scp> therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in 30–80‐cm<sup>3</sup> and 80–150‐cm<sup>3</sup> prostates
WATER versus WATER II 5‐year update: Comparing <span>Aquablation</span> therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in 30–80‐cm<sup>3</sup> and 80–150‐cm<sup>3</sup> prostates Open
Objective This study aims to compare the long‐term outcomes of Aquablation for small‐to‐moderate (30–80 cm 3 ) prostates with the outcomes for large (80–150 cm 3 ) prostates at 5‐year follow up. Methods The Waterjet Ablation Therapy for En…