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CLINICAL UPDATES

ER visit rates higher when sheath used during URS

A recent study shows higher rates of emergency department visits when ureteral access sheaths are used during ureteroscopy to remove kidney stones.

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Tibial stimulation device demonstrates sustained OAB symptom relief

The first long-term study of an implantable electrode for tibial stimulation to treat overactive bladder shows a sustained high responder rate and a clean safety profile, according to Roger R. Dmochowski, MD.

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OAB treatment efficacy similar in frail, nonfrail patients

“We think that in appropriately selected frail older individuals, second- and third-line OAB treatments should be considered,” says study author Casey G. Kowalik, MD.

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Achieving a high success rate with large stones

Seth K. Bechis, MD, discusses a percutaneous approach to treating a 52-year-old patient with a large 4cm obstructed proximal ureteral stone. He highlights the steps and tools used in his technique, including effective lithotripter settings.

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Is DRE still a relevant tool in the management of prostate cancer?