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- Zachary Klaassen and Trinity Bivalacqua discuss sexual dysfunction following radical cystectomy, highlighting significant disparities in how these issues are addressed between male and female patients. Dr. Bivalacqua presents data showing high prevalence of sexual dysfunction after cystectomy in both genders, yet reveals that less than 20% of male patients receive ED treatment post-surgery. The di...
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- Diane Newman and Ariana Smith discuss findings from the RISE FOR HEALTH study examining bladder health in US women. The research, conducted through the PLUS Consortium, utilizes a newly developed tool to measure bladder health across multiple dimensions, including physical, mental, and social well-being. Dr. Smith presents data from over 3,000 participants showing a broad spectrum of bladder healt...
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- Philip Van Kerrebroeck joins Diane Newman to present detailed findings from the European Association of Urology's continence health strategy initiative. The discussion outlines comprehensive research revealing that 55-60 million Europeans face continence health issues, with an economic burden of 69.1 billion euros in 2023, projected to exceed 100 billion by 2030 without policy changes. Dr. Van Ker...
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- Diane Newman engages with Philip Van Kerrebroeck to discuss the European Association of Urology's "Urge to Act" initiative addressing continence health across Europe. Dr. Van Kerrebroeck explains how this project emerged from post-COVID concerns about non-oncological urological conditions and outlines the complex process of engaging with European Union authorities despite healthcare being primaril...
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- Diane Newman delivers a presentation on pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation following radical prostatectomy, highlighting the prevalence and impact of post-surgical urinary incontinence. She explains that while incontinence affects 2-90% of patients initially, most improve within 2-3 months, though 5-20% may continue experiencing symptoms beyond two years. The discussion emphasizes the effectivenes...
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- Amy Pearlman discusses penile traction therapy using the RestoreX device, a second-generation technology designed to address penile length changes after prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Pearlman explains how this device, developed by Dr. Landon Trost at Mayo Clinic, offers advantages over first-generation devices through its dynamic stretching capabilities and shorter required usage times. The discu...
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- Amy Pearlman discusses penile rehabilitation strategies following prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Pearlman shares her expertise on vacuum pump therapy as a crucial component of penile rehabilitation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of early intervention and ongoing maintenance to preserve penile health, comparing the penis to a sponge that requires regular blood flow to maintain its struct...
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- At the 2024 LUGPA annual meeting, Kari Bailey, David Sussman, and Neil Kocher discuss advanced overactive bladder therapies, highlighting the shift toward earlier use of neuromodulation and tibial nerve stimulation. They emphasize patient selection, multimodal approaches, and the role of patient navigation in optimizing outcomes. Biographies: Kari Bailey, MD, Anne Arundel Urology, Annapolis, MD Da...
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- Currently, AI-powered technologies are enhancing our understanding of reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections, and facilitating empathetic education and outreach to diverse populations. Additionally, innovative wearable devices are providing insights into men's erectile health, addressing ejaculatory concerns, and exploring women's orgasms in relation to pelvic floor muscles and cl...
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- Ruchika Talwar hosts Hiren Patel to discuss a multi-institutional study examining the impact of social deprivation on anterior urethral stricture recurrence after urethroplasty. Using the TURNS database of over 1,400 patients, the research reveals that higher social deprivation scores correlate with increased stricture recurrence rates and shorter recurrence-free intervals following surgery. The c...
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