NMIBC Risk Calculators
The natural history of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) in individual patients can be unpredictable. Although there are known clinical and molecular factors associated with tumor recurrence and progression, it…
Reconstruction of Traumatic and Reoperative Anterior Urethral Strictures via Excisional Techniques
Reoperative urethroplasty is complicated by increased urethral and periurethral scar and the frequent persistence of comorbid conditions that caused the original failure. Nevertheless, by experienced clinicians, reoperative urethral reconstruction can…
Skin Grafting of the Penis
Penile skin loss may occur after trauma, infection, or as a result of surgical resection. This article reviews indications for reconstruction of the penile skin, skin anatomy, and skin graft…
Reconstruction of Radiation-induced Injuries of the Lower Urinary Tract
This article presents an overview of reconstruction of lower urinary tract injury caused by radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Discussions include cause, patient evaluation, reconstructive techniques, and outcomes following repair….
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Genital Injuries
External genital trauma is uncommon. However when it occurs, it can cause long-term physical, psychological, and functional quality-of-life sequelae. Rapid and proper treatment can help preserve cosmesis and function. Therefore,…
Penile Prosthesis Insertion for Acute Priapism
Shunt surgery is not universally successful toward detumescence, may lead to erectile dysfunction, and can make eventual penile prosthesis insertion difficult. Penile prosthesis insertion during a priapistic episode alleviates ischemic…
Standardized Approach for the Treatment of Refractory Bladder Neck Contractures
Bladder neck contracture is a relatively uncommon but well-described complication after the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. Although numerous treatments have been described as an initial management strategy for patients…
Primary Realignment of Pelvic Fracture Urethral Injuries
This article reviews the history, indications, technique, complications, and outcomes of primary urethral realignment of pelvic fracture urethral injuries. In clinically stable patients, an attempt at endoscopic urethral realignment is…
Robotic Reconstruction of Lower Ureteral Strictures
Distal ureteral reconstruction is increasingly being performed by minimally-invasive surgical techniques. The robotic surgical platform provides an additional modality for repairing distal ureteral defects with the associated benefits of a…
Tips for Successful Open Surgical Reconstruction of Posterior Urethral Disruption Injuries
This article provides an overview of the open surgical management of posterior urethral disruption injuries. The discussion includes the evaluation of the patient before surgery with a focus on urethral…
