Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD, Author at Grand Rounds in Urology

Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD

Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD, is an associate professor in surgery-urology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Higuchi earned his PhD at Colorado State University before earning his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his internship and residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, New York as well as a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Higuchi specializes in prostate diseases and conditions, reconstructive urology, reconstructive pelvic surgery, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and bladder disease. He has many published articles to his name and is a member of the American Urological Association, Alpha Omega Alpha, the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, the Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons, the Rocky Mountain Urological Society, and the South Central Section of the American Urological Association.

Talks by Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD

Endoscopic Management Including Drug-Coated Balloon – Optilume

Posted by Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD | Sep 2024

Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD, explores the endoscopic management of urethral strictures, focusing on the drug-coated balloon technology. In this 10-minute presentation, Dr. Higuchi shares that urethral strictures, common in urology practices, are traditionally treated with dilations and direct vision internal urethrotomies (DVIU). Data shows that DVIU has a success rate of about 50% on the first attempt, with diminishing returns on repeated procedures. Adjunctive treatments like steroids or self-dilation have been explored but show limited efficacy in preventing stricture recurrence.

Higuchi highlights a newer approach with the FDA-approved drug-coated balloon (Optilume). He shares studies such as the Robust I and II trials, which have demonstrated promising results. Dr. Higuchi recommends the drug-coated balloon for ease of use and minimally invasive nature.

Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD

Talks by Ty Higuchi, MD, PhD

Endoscopic Management Including Drug-Coated Balloon – Optilume

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