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Urology

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Feb. 05, 2021

Hydronephrosis and bladder cancer

Retrospective research does not support an increased risk of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) in patients receiving preoperative ureteral stenting for hydronephrosis requiring drainage prior to cystectomy.

Nov. 20, 2020

Men's Health moves many operative procedures into the office

Mayo Clinic's Men's Health specialists now perform testicular sperm extraction, circumcision, scrotoplasty, orchiopexy, hydrocelectomy, and spermatocelectomy or epididymal cyst excision and epididymectomy in-office, with minimal patient sedation.

Feb. 05, 2021

High-risk nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer

In a phase III clinical trial, 53% of patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) in the carcinoma in situ cohort had a complete response within three months of treatment.

Feb. 05, 2021

Ureteral injury malpractice compensation highest in cases of patient-perceived delays, inadequate workup and failure of supervision

Multiple studies suggest that iatrogenic ureteral injuries, while uncommon, make up a disproportionate number of litigation claims. Gynecology and urology are the specialties most commonly named.

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