Robert Miano, MD, discusses 3D printing and its vast potential uses, ranging from the food industry to building new organs. He covers the technology’s history, focusing on different uses for the technology and highlighting its role in urology. He then introduces the iTrust and the FutUrology projects, which will concentrate on innovative urologic technology, such as 3D printing and machine learning.
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John P. Mulhall, MD, the chair of the committee for the American Urological Association (AUA) testosterone guidelines, summarizes indications regarding anejaculation. He explains the anatomical and physiological differences of retrograde ejaculation and failure of emission, and possible etiologies for these symptoms. Furthermore, he reviews the recommendations for diagnosis, management, and use of electroejaculation for semen retrieval.
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Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD, discusses the limitations and successes in the design of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial (PLCO) and European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) trials. He also emphasizes the importance of patient selection in PSA screening and utilizing other diagnostic methods.
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Chris Gonzalez, MD, MBA, FACS, discusses incision and dilation options for vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis (VUAS) following radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). Specifically, he reviews the efficacy and safety of using cold knife, electrocautery, laser ablation, and mitomycin C in this setting. He cites the 2016 American Urological Association (AUA) urethral strictures guidelines during his analysis.
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Herbert Lepor, MD, defines focal ablation and its quality of life, oncological, and cost benefits to patients. He then discusses best practices for the procedure, including optimal patient selection, energy source options, and extent of the ablation zone. Furthermore, he explains the research and improvement needed to make focal ablation of prostate cancer ready for prime time.
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