Patient Factors Influencing Decision to Undergo Vasectomy Reversal
Conclusions The most common reason for presentation for VR is a joint desire for children. The largest barrier to VR was cost. Individuals with lower incomes, a new partner, and unmarried status were less likely to undergo VR. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - March 2, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Trends in insurance status during initial presentation of testicular carcinoma: Examining health outcomes and implications of health reform for young adults in the United States.
Conclusions Socioeconomic disparities continue to be barriers for young adults presenting with testicular cancer in the United States. Longer prospective follow-up will be required to assess the impact of payer status with the reportedly increased health coverage fostered by the ACA. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - March 2, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Recurrence of Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer following bacillus Calmette-Gu érin Treatment
Conclusions The association between metabolic syndrome and failure to respond to bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy is multifactorial but is in part associated with obesity. Elevated body mass index is strongly associated with recurrence or progression. Further studies are warranted to investigate the relationship between increased adiposity and response to bacillus Calmette-Guérin, especially as other novel immunotherapeutic agents are likely to enter the nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer space. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - March 2, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Business Education for Residents: Results of a Pilot Business Course at a Urology Residency Program
Conclusions The changing dynamics of health care require a balance among clinical care, leadership and business administration. Background business knowledge can accelerate learning for new graduates and address a perceived need seen by physicians at all levels of training. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - March 2, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Factors Influencing the Rate of Lost to Followup after Suburethral Synthetic Sling Removal
Conclusions Geographical factors and ongoing treatment may explain lost to followup in women referred to a tertiary care center for complications of mid urethral slings. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - March 2, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
