Urology Featured News Aug. 27, 2019 New analysis shows radical prostatectomy to be cost-effective management of prostate cancer A cost-effectiveness study indicates that the ProtecT trial actually supports the upfront treatment of more-aggressive prostate cancers and the surveillance of less aggressive prostate cancers. Nov. 05, 2019 Ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsy Mayo Clinic specialists perform transperineal biopsy, which helps to accurately diagnose prostate cancer in patients with lesions or past complications and limits the infectious complications associated with transrectal prostate biopsy. Nov. 05, 2019 Adjuvant radiation for patients with positive margins after prostatectomy decreases local recurrence; no difference in overall survival Research indicates adjuvant radiation for patients with positive surgical margins after prostatectomy decreases local recurrence with no difference in overall survival. Nov. 05, 2019 Pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma: Research and new treatment options A new trial of adjuvant surgical treatment with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) specifically addresses pediatric patients with relapsed intra-abdominal and pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma. Latest Videos See All 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. A multidisciplinary approach to genitourinary cancers Mayo Clinic specialists describe considerations and advancements in surgical techniques used in the treatment of testicular cancer, bladder cancer and kidney cancer. Surgical treatment options for people with prostate cancer Igor Frank, M.D., discusses surgical treatment options for people with prostate cancer. Clinical Trials See All Use of Tamsulosin to Reduce the Incidence and Duration of Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Spine SurgeryRochester, Minn.Study of Validated Biomarkers in Urine for Patients with Adenocarcinoma of the ProstateRochester, Minn.A Study of Proton Radiation Divided into Fewer Doses for Low Risk Prostate CancerScottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz., Rochester, Minn. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Artificial urinary sphincter placement: Innovations and practices 2 Idiopathic chronic scrotal content pain: Q and A with Matt Ziegelmann, M.D. 3 Pushing the envelope of robotic urologic surgery in children 4 Redefining the male urethral stricture treatment paradigm 5 New data indicate percutaneous ablation may be an appropriate option for certain patients with renal masses Medical Professionals Urology