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- Sam Chang is joined by Patrick Soon-Shiong for a discussion on the effectiveness of N-803 for BCG unresponsive bladder cancer. They discussed the importance of an ideal profile for such an agent, which includes complete remission rate, durability of the response, and high cystectomy avoidance rate. They also highlighted the importance of the agent's safety and tolerability for urologists. The N-80...
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- Amanda McCormac presented on Clinical Measurement of Maximum Safe Ureteral Distensibility Using a Novel Force Sensor, which aimed to determine the natural distensibility of the human ureter using the UCI force sensor. The study involved 75 patients undergoing uteroscopy, and the results showed that the unstented human ureter can safely size to an average circumference of 14 French and 16 French if...
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- Matt Cooperberg interviews Tyler Seibert, a radiation oncologist and assistant professor at UC San Diego. They focus on the use of MRI for localized prostate cancer, which has drastically changed the diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer in the last decade. However, the variability in the way the MRI is conducted is a problem. Each imaging center sets up its own protocol, and this lack of coordin...
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- The 2023 AUA annual meeting included the Bladder Cancer Forum, featuring a debate discussing whether skilled urologists need photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) to perform an optimal TURBT. Drs. Michael Cookson and Trinity Bivalacqua, who were participants in this debate, join Dr. Neal Shore to highlight the takeaways from the session. Cookson argued against the use of blue light due to the limitations a...
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- Neal Shore discusses the EMBARK trial with Alicia Morgans. The study investigated whether enzalutamide plus leuprolide treatment or enzalutamide monotherapy could prolong metastasis-free survival compared with placebo plus leuprolide for men with high-risk biochemical relapse. The study's primary endpoint was met, with patients in the combination arm showing a 58% reduction in the risk of metastas...
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- Andrei Cumpanas presented the results of a study entitled "A Pilot Study on the Dark Matter of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Role of the Urinary Microbiome". The study compared the urinary microbiome between patients with simple renal cysts and patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma before and after surgical removal of the tumor. Biography: Andrei D. Cumpanas, LIFT Research Fellow, D...
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- Jaime Landman presented the development and initial clinical experience of the Monarch PCNL, a novel endoscopic robotic platform aimed at improving stone-free rates at the American Urologic Society meeting in 2023. The Monarch PCNL employs aspiration and laser innovations to get better access to stones and improve stone-free rates. Developed by Auris, the Monarch PCNL is a percutaneous access plat...
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- In a UroToday discussion, Angie Smith and Zach Klaassen discuss mentorship and coaching in urology, highlighting the significance of having multiple mentors and the notion that everyone can act as both a mentor and a mentee. Dr. Smith defines mentorship as the presence of an individual in one's life who offers career guidance, while coaching is where you have a relationship with somebody who is as...
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- In a this discussion, Zach Klaassen speaks with Cristiane Bergerot about psycho-oncology in prostate cancer patients. They define prostate cancer survivorship as a multifaceted process, encompassing physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial aspects of care. Dr. Bergerot explains her 20-year journey in oncology and her innovative approaches, including remote physical activity and mindfu...
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- Sam Chang is joined by Max Kates to discuss the upcoming course offered at the American Urological Association (AUA) 2023 annual meeting titled, “Contemporary Techniques in Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor.” The course aims to teach techniques to maximize outcomes for patients with bladder cancer who undergo TURBT. The course director, Max Kates, emphasizes the importance of TURBT for blad...
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