Abstract Transurethral resection is the initial step in treating most bladder tumors. Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) is unique in that it is both a therapeutic and diagnostic procedure…
Abstract Surgery in the gravid patient presents a host of challenges, as the surgical team must consider the patient, her unborn child, and anticipated physiologic changes. The fetus, during critical…
Abstract Understanding potential bowel complications in urologic surgery is critical due to the common frequency with which they occur and the subsequent poor outcomes that may develop. Ileus is the…
Abstract Obesity has quickly become a major worldwide medical problem, associated with significant comorbidity, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and several malignancies. Obesity has an important impact on the urologic patient…
Abstract Representing the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in urology in the perioperative period, vascular complications can occur in nearly every aspect of urologic surgery. The rapid identification…
Abstract A thorough history and physical examination is needed to establish a cardiac risk assessment. Guideline-driven management of the patient’s cardiac conditions pre- and postoperatively is essential. The first step…
Abstract Complications related to the surgical wound and patient positioning represent important sources of potential morbidity. Wound complications include seroma, hematoma, surgical site infection, and wound dehiscence. Their incidence may…
Abstract Over the past 2 decades, there has been a renewed focus on improving the quality of health care both in the United States and worldwide. The ultimate goal of…
Abstract Metabolic complications are commonly encountered in urologic practice. To facilitate the diagnosis, management, and prevention of such complications, the urologist must maintain a firm understanding of the pathophysiology involved….
Abstract Infectious complications from urologic surgery are major sources of postoperative morbidity. Antimicrobial prophylaxis is the periprocedural systemic administration of an antimicrobial agent intended to reduce the risk of postprocedural…
