Urology Featured News Feb. 22, 2022 Spinal anesthesia for pediatric urologic surgeries: Less is more Compared with children having the same procedures performed under general anesthesia, pediatric patients who received spinal anesthesia had shorter anesthesia time, surgical time and recovery room length of stay. Nov. 19, 2021 Bipolar enucleation of the prostate for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia In this Q&A, urologist J. (Nick) Nicholas Warner, M.D., discusses bipolar enucleation of the prostate (BipolEP). Ideal candidates for bipolar enucleation have a larger prostate or urinary retention. Feb. 22, 2022 Ureteroenteric stricture: Advanced reconstructive solutions following urinary diversion Mayo Clinic specialists have achieved safe and durable robot-assisted ureteroenteric anastomotic stricture (UES) reconstructive outcomes, including markedly reduced major complications, reduced length of hospitalization and equivalent reconstructive success. Feb. 22, 2022 Single-port robotics reduce incisions, may lead to less pain and quicker recovery from prostatectomy In this Q&A, the chair of the Mayo Clinic Robotics Subcommittee discusses the advantages of single-port technology for patients receiving prostatectomy. Latest Videos See All Treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse A Mayo Clinic urogynecologist discusses the latest treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse. Current therapies for patients with overactive bladder Overactive bladder and its symptoms can be discouraging and debilitating for patients. Making use of the most current therapies and implementing them in a prescribed sequence, starting with the most conservative measures, is the key to managing the problem. Newly discovered autoimmune disease associated with testicular cancer Sean J. Pittock, M.D., an autoimmune neurologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses a newly discovered autoimmune disease that appears to affect men with testicular cancer. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Evaluate Support Services for Managing Urological ConditionsScottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.Use of Tamsulosin to Reduce the Incidence and Duration of Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Spine SurgeryRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate Contouring Organs at Risk for Treatment PlanningScottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz., Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, Minn. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Transurethral incision with transverse mucosal realignment surgery, simple solution for a complex problem 2 Microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (microTESE) more accessible for couples who are infertile 3 New technique prevents reservoir migration during penile prosthesis surgery 4 Mayo Clinic urologists awarded governor's proclamation recognizing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Minnesota 5 Creation of a biomarker-augmented metastases score Medical Professionals Urology