Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Charles Welliver (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

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Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
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Comparative Outcomes of Conventional and Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrostolithotomy for the Treatment of Kidney Stones—Does a Miniaturized Tract Improve Quality of Care?
ConclusionsConventional and mini percutaneous nephrostolithotomies are effective methods of removing renal stones 1 to 3.5 cm in greatest dimension. There is no difference in residual stone volume, postoperative analgesic use or operative time between the 2 modalities, but blood loss is less in the mini percutaneous nephrostolithotomy group. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Use of Remodelable Pericardial Bolsters during Cystectomy and Diversion to Prevent Enterocutaneous Fistulas
ConclusionsThe absolute reduction in the incidence of enterocutaneous fistula and significantly decreased odds of functional bowel obstruction in this cohort warrant future investigation to confirm the benefit of bovine pericardial strip buttresses for bowel anastomoses in cystectomy. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Justin T. Matulay, Mitchell C. Benson (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Alice Semerjian, Phillip Pierorazio (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Reduction in Opioid Prescribing Using a Postoperative Pain Management Protocol following Scrotal and Subinguinal Surgery
ConclusionsEvaluation of postoperative pain management revealed excessive prescribing of opioid medications compared to actual usage. Our protocol resulted in a significant decrease in opioid prescribing without compromising management of postoperative pain. Adjunct treatments for pain, including scrotal support, ice packs, elevation and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, may improve postoperative pain control without increasing opioid usage. The combination of enhanced patient education and reduced opioid prescribing may result in decreased opioid use, opioid abuse and medication costs. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Faysal A. Yafi (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

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Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
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Urethroplasty Practice Patterns of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
ConclusionsUrethroplasty consisting of excision and primary anastomosis is performed less commonly than expected among genitourinary reconstructive surgeons. Considerable variation exists regarding operative technique, management of buccal mucosal graft harvest site and substitution onlay site. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Jack W. McAninch (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Richard A. Santucci (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Deborah Lightner (Source: Urology Practice)
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Instructions for Authors
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
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Editorial Commentary
Publication date: May 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3Author(s): Mark Schoenberg (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research