Urology

Randomized Controlled Trial of Single Dose perioperative Pregabalin in Ureteroscopy

Reply by authors (Changes in Use of Oral Androgen Pathway Directed Medications during the COVID-19 Era)

Author reply to editorials regarding the oral androgen pathway medications IQVIA paper

Reply by authors (Antegrade Instillation of UGN-101 [Mitomycin for Pyelocalyceal Solution] for Low-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Initial Clinical Experience)

Author reply to editorials regarding the antigrade UGN-101 initial experiences paper

SKOPE-Study of Ketorolac vs Opioid for Pain after Endoscopy: A Double-Blinded Randomized Control Trial in Patients Undergoing Ureteroscopy. Letter

We wrote a reply discussing the use of oral ketorolac. FDA labelling is for such use only as continuation therapy after parenteral administration. We argue that there is no reason for this.

Show Me How Video: Straight-Up Approach to Bedside Ureteral Stents

Here we present a video demonstrating our procedure for bedside ureteral stent placement using a flexible scope. Medical student, Jacob Bailey, is first author.

Robotic Excision of A Calcified Urachal Cyst: A Video Case Report

Here we present a video demonstrating our technique for robotic excision of a calcified urachal cyst. Medical student, Connor Lough, is first author.

Robotic Excision of Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus

Background: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) recurrence can present in nearly any location. Rarely, recurrence is within the venous system. Previous reports of such recurrent tumor thrombectomy have all used an open approach.

Effect of COVID-19 on Urology Residency Training: A Nationwide Survey of Program Directors by the Society of Academic Urologists

We looked at the effects of the Coranavirus disease pandemic on urology residency training programs a few months into the pandemic (April 1, 2020). We describe several changes and examine patterns related to Coronavirus prevalence.

Re: Delayed Radical Prostatectomy is Not Associated with Adverse Oncological Outcomes: Implications for Men Experiencing Surgical Delay Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

We wrote a reply commenting on the statistical methods used.