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Pinkhasov AM, Viers BR. Letter: Multi-Institutional Outcomes of Dorsal Onlay Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty in Patients With Postprostatectomy, Postradiation Anastomotic Stenosis. J Urol 2024; 211:803-804. [PMID: 38597288 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Hebert KJ, Bearrick E, Anderson KT, Viers BR. High Rates of Discordant Ureteral Perfusion During Open Ureteral Reconstruction with Indocyanine Green: Does Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging Change Management or Stricture Outcomes? Urology 2024:S0090-4295(24)00305-4. [PMID: 38754791 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.04.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the role of near-infrared fluorescence imaging (NIFI) combined with indocyanine green (ICG) to assess ureteral tissue perfusion in a benign genitourinary reconstruction cohort with a high prevalence of prior abdominopelvic radiation and surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective, single-surgeon series, between June 2018 and April 2022, of patients who underwent open genitourinary reconstructive surgeries in which NIFI/ICG was utilized to intraoperatively assess ureteral tissue perfusion prior to ureteral anastomosis. Primary outcome was ureteroanastomotic stricture (UAS). Secondary outcomes included impact of NIFI/ICG on surgical decision-making and ureter resection length. RESULTS 39 patients, median age 66, underwent 40 multimodality reconstructive surgeries during which NIFI/ICG was utilized in the open setting. Radiation-induced etiology was present in 32 of 40 (80%) patients. UAS occurred in 1 of 57 (1.8%) anastomoses with median follow-up 23.4 months. Use of NIFI/ICG changed intraoperative decision-making in 63% of cases. Change in intraoperative decision-making was more common in patients with prior abdominopelvic radiation (66%) compared to non-radiated patients (13%), p=0.007. Discordance between subjective (white-light) and objective (NIFI/ICG) ureteral perfusion (white-light) occurred in 61% of ureters. Mean length of resected ureter was higher following objective assessment with NIFI/ICG (3.6 cm) versus subjective assessment (white light) conditions (1.8 cm), p=0.001. CONCLUSIONS Use of NIFI/ICG was associated with low rates of UAS at 2 years follow-up in a cohort with high prevalence of prior radiation. NIFI/ICG was associated with longer lengths of ureter resection and ureteral perfusion assessment discordance compared to subjective surgeon assessment under white-light conditions.
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- Kevin J Hebert
- Department of Urology, Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport, LA USA.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA.
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Pence ST, Findlay BL, Bearrick EN, Pinkhasov AM, Fadel A, Anderson KT, Viers BR. Evaluation of an Opioid-free Pathway for Perineal Reconstructive Surgery: A 1-year Pilot Study. Urology 2024:S0090-4295(24)00304-2. [PMID: 38677369 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of a standardized perioperative pain management pathway on postoperative opioid prescribing practices following male perineal reconstructive surgery at our institution. METHODS Patients undergoing perineal reconstructive surgery (urethroplasty, artificial urinary sphincter, urethral sling) by a single surgeon from July 2022 to June 2023 were prospectively followed. A standardized nonopioid pathway was implemented in the perioperative period. Intraoperative local anesthetic included liposomal bupivacaine mixed with 0.25% bupivacaine. Opioids are administered in the recovery room at the discretion of anesthesiology providers. As of July 2022, our standard practice does not include a postoperative opioid prescription unless pain is poorly controlled in the recovery area. Postoperative communication encounters and opioid prescriptions were tracked through the electronic health record (EHR) in order to assess the efficacy of an opioid-free pathway. RESULTS Sixty-seven patients met the criteria during the study period, 64/67 performed in an outpatient setting. 6/67 (9%) patients were prescribed an opioid postoperatively; 4 related to post-surgical pain, and 2 related to chronic pain. No refills were prescribed. Of the 26 patients who received an opioid in the recovery area, 2 (7.6%) were prescribed an opioid at discharge. 15/67 (22%) patients had a communication encounter related to pain within 30 days, most commonly related to bladder spasm management. Only 2 of these encounters resulted in an electronic opioid prescription. CONCLUSION An opioid-free pathway is appropriate for opioid naive men undergoing perineal reconstructive surgery. When necessary, electronic opioid prescribing should be employed following discharge for breakthrough pain.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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Houston Thompson R, Lohse CM, Leibovich BC, Gettman MT, Husmann DA, Viers BR. Reply by Authors. Urology 2024:S0090-4295(24)00157-2. [PMID: 38479559 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Broida SE, Kemble JP, Wahlig BD, Cross WW, Viers BR, Houdek MT. Sacral insufficiency fractures are a frequent and painful consequence of pubic symphysis osteomyelitis. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024; 34:647-652. [PMID: 37673832 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03707-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pubic symphysis osteomyelitis can result from urosymphyseal fistula formation. High rates of sacropelvic insufficiency fractures have been reported in this population. The aim of this study was to describe the presentation and risk factors for sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF) associated with surgical treatment of pubic symphysis osteomyelitis. METHODS A retrospective review was performed for 54 patients who underwent surgery for pubic symphysis osteomyelitis associated with a urosymphyseal fistula at a single institution from 2009 to 2022. Average age was 71 years and 53 patients (98%) were male. All patients underwent debridement or partial resection of the pubic symphysis at the time of fistula treatment. Average width of the symphyseal defect was 65 mm (range 9-122) after treatment. RESULTS Twenty patients (37%) developed SIF at a mean time of 4 months from osteomyelitis diagnosis. Rate of sacral fracture on Kaplan-Meier analysis was 31% at 6 months, 39% at 12 months, and 41% at 2 years. Eleven patients developed SIF prior to pubic debridement and 12 patients developed new or worsening of pre-existing SIF following surgery. Width of pubic resection was higher in patients who developed SIF (76 mm vs. 62 mm), but this did not meet statistical significance (p = 0.18). CONCLUSION Sacral insufficiency fracture is a common sequela of pubic symphysis osteomyelitis. These fractures are often multifocal within the pelvis and can occur even prior to pubic resection. Pubectomy further predisposes these patients to fracture. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for these injuries in patients with symphyseal osteomyelitis.
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- Samuel E Broida
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Houston Thompson R, Lohse CM, Leibovich BC, Gettman MT, Husmann DA, Viers BR. Predictors of Excellent Urology Residents at the Time of the Urology Match. Urology 2024; 183:17-24. [PMID: 37866652 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To update our experience and report on features predictive of high-quality urology residents at the time of the urology match, because data predicting which medical students will mature into excellent urology residents are sparse. METHODS We reviewed our experience with 84 urology residents who graduated from 2006 to 2023. Residents were independently scored 1-10 based on overall quality by the current and former Program Director. Discrepant scoring by >2 was resolved by an independent review. Associations of features from the medical student application with an excellent score (defined as 8-10) were evaluated with logistic regression. RESULTS Discrepant scoring >2 was noted in only 5 (6%) residents. Among the 84 residents, the median overall score was 7 (range 1-10) and 36 (43%) residents had an excellent score of 8-10. Univariably, higher USMLE step II score (P = .03), election to alpha omega alpha (P = .004), no negative interview comments (P = .002), honors in OB/Gyn (P = .048) and psychiatry clerkships (P = .04), and honors in all core clinical clerkships (P < .001) were significantly associated with an excellent score. In a multivariable model, no negative interview comments (P = .003) and honors in all core clinical clerkships (P = .001) were independently associated with an excellent score (c-index 0.76). There were several notable features (sex, letters of recommendation, USMLE step I, externship at our institution, surgery clerkship grade, and rank list) that were not significantly associated with excellent residents. CONCLUSION We demonstrate features associated with excellent urology residents, most notably no negative interview comments and an honors grade in all core clinical clerkships.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Findlay BL, Lyon TD, Bearrick EN, Robinson M, Viers BR, Ball CT, Anderson KT. Characterization of Gender Differences in H-index Within Urological Subspecialties. Reply. J Urol 2023; 210:585-586. [PMID: 37584319 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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Hebert KJ, Matta R, Fendereski K, Horns JJ, Paudel N, Das R, Viers BR, Hotaling J, McCormick BJ, Myers JB. Genitourinary Radiation Injury Following Prostate Cancer Treatment: Assessment of Cost and Health Care System Burden. Urology 2023; 179:166-173. [PMID: 37263424 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.03.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the healthcare resource impact of radiation injury following prostate cancer treatment. METHODS Using IBM MarketScan, we performed a retrospective study of men with prostate cancer who were treated with radiotherapy and subsequently developed low-grade (LGRI) and high-grade radiation injury (HGRI). Radiation injury diagnoses included bladder neck stenosis, hematuria/cystitis, fistula, ureteral stricture, and incontinence. LGRI and HGRI included injury diagnosis without intervention and with intervention, respectively. Health care visits and costs were measured over 5 time periods including 2 years before radiation, 1 year before radiation, radiation to injury diagnosis, injury diagnosis to first intervention (LGRI), and following first intervention (HGRI). Negative binomial regression modeling was used to assess the effect of radiation injury on average cost adjusting for demographics and comorbidities. RESULTS Between 2008 and 2017, we identified 121,027 men who received radiotherapy following prostate cancer diagnosis of which 10,057 (8.3%) experienced a HGRI. The frequency of urologic visits and average costs were similar in those without injury and LGRI. However, men with HGRI experienced higher visit frequency and monthly costs. Amongst high-grade injuries, urinary fistula had the highest frequency of visit utilization at 378 visits before first intervention and 245 visits after first intervention. Following radiation injury diagnosis, the average monthly cost was twice as high in those with HGRI ($85.78) compared to LGRI ($38.66). CONCLUSIONS HGRI was associated with increased urologic health care use and average monthly cost when compared to those who experienced LGRI or no injury. Urinary fistula was associated with the largest resource burden.
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- Kevin J Hebert
- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Surgical Population Analysis Research Core, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Surgical Population Analysis Research Core, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Surgical Population Analysis Research Core, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Findlay BL, Lyon TD, Bearrick EN, Robinson M, Viers BR, Ball CT, Anderson KT. Characterization of Gender Differences in H-index Within Urological Subspecialties. J Urol 2023; 210:341-349. [PMID: 37154679 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Previous work in urology has shown that men have higher h-indices than women. However, the degree to which h-indices vary by gender within urological subspecialties has not been well defined. Herein, we assess gender differences in h-index among different subspecialties. MATERIALS AND METHODS Demographics were recorded for academic urologists using residency program websites as of July 2021. Scopus was queried to identify h-indices. Gender differences in h-index were estimated from a linear mixed-effects regression model with fixed effects for gender, urological subspecialty, MD/PhD status, years since first publication, interactions of subspecialty with years since first publication, and interactions of subspecialty with gender and random effects for AUA section and institution nested within AUA section. The Holm method was used to adjust for multiplicity (7 hypothesis tests). RESULTS Of 1,694 academic urologists from 137 institutions, 308 were women (18%). Median years since first publication was 20 for men (IQR 13, 29) and 13 for women (IQR 8, 17). Among all academic urologists, the median h-index was 8 points higher for men (15 [IQR 7, 27]) vs women (7 [IQR 5, 12]). There was no significant gender difference in h-index for any of the subspecialties after adjusting for urologist experience and after applying the Holm method for multiplicity correction. CONCLUSIONS We were unable to demonstrate a gender difference in h-index after adjusting for urologist experience for any urological subspecialties. Future study is warranted as women become more senior members of the urological workforce.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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Findlay BL, Lyon TD, Bearrick EN, Robinson M, Viers BR, Ball CT, Anderson KT. Reply by Authors. J Urol 2023; 210:349. [PMID: 37416956 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003537.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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Britton CJ, Sharma V, Fadel AE, Bearrick E, Findlay BL, Frank I, Tollefson MK, Karnes RJ, Viers BR. Reply by Authors. J Urol 2023:101097JU000000000000348804. [PMID: 37192276 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003488.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Britton CJ, Sharma V, Fadel AE, Bearrick E, Findlay BL, Frank I, Tollefson MK, Karnes RJ, Viers BR, Britton CJ. Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis Following Radical prostatectomy: Risk Factors, Natural History, and Treatment Outcomes. J Urol 2023:101097JU0000000000003488. [PMID: 37079876 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis (VUAS) after radical prostatectomy (RP) is a complication with significant adverse quality of life implications. Herein, we identify groups at risk for VUAS and further characterize natural history and treatment patterns. MATERIALS & METHODS Years 1987-2013 of a prospectively maintained RP registry were queried for patients with the diagnosis of VUAS, defined as symptomatic and inability to pass a 17Fr cystoscope. Patients with follow up less than 1-year, preoperative anterior urethral stricture, transurethral resection of prostate, prior pelvic radiotherapy, and metastatic disease were excluded. Logistic regression was performed to identify predictors of VUAS. Functional outcomes were characterized. RESULTS Out of 17,904 men, 851 (4.8%) developed VUAS at a median 3.4 months. Multivariable logistic regression identified associations with VUAS including adjuvant radiation, BMI, prostate volume, urine leak, blood transfusion, and non-nerve sparing techniques. Robotic approach (OR 0.39, P < .01) and complete nerve sparing (OR 0.63, P < .01) were associated with reduced VUAS formation. VUAS was independently associated with 1 or more incontinence pads/day at 1 year (OR 1.76, P < .001). Of the patients treated for VUAS, 82% underwent endoscopic dilation. The 1- and 5-year VUAS retreatment rates were 34% and 42%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Patient related factors, surgical technique, and perioperative morbidity influence the risk of VUAS after RP. Ultimately, VUAS is independently associated with increased risk of urinary incontinence. Endoscopic management is temporizing for most men with a high rate of retreatment by 5 years.
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Urology, Rochester, Minnesota
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Gan T, Naik ND, Hebert KJ, Viers BR, Kelley SR, Behm KT. Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery: Rectourethral Fistula Closure. Dis Colon Rectum 2023; 66:e120. [PMID: 37574981 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Tong Gan
- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Findlay BL, Bearrick EN, Hebert KJ, Britton CJ, Ziegelmann MJ, Anderson KT, Viers BR. Reply by Authors. Urol Pract 2023; 10:145. [PMID: 37103427 DOI: 10.1097/upj.0000000000000369.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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- Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Hebert KJ, Boswell TC, Bearrick E, Andrews JR, Joseph JP, Viers BR. Robotic Puboprostatic Fistula Repair with Holmium Laser Pubic Debridement. Urology 2021; 160:228. [PMID: 34740712 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Urosymphyseal fistula (UF) with osteomyelitis most commonly occurs as a result of prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) therapy. UF presentation typically includes debilitating pelvic pain exacerbated with ambulation. Traditional management required open surgical genitourinary (GU) reconstruction with pubectomy leading to significant morbidity. However, progressive utilization of robotic approaches and advances in holmium laser technology has led to a less invasive alternative. Herein, we present our series of robotic-assisted holmium laser debridement of pubic osteomyelitis in the setting of UF. METHODS After physical exam, all patients presenting with concerns for GU fistula and osteomyelitis are evaluated with BMP, CBC, serum albumin, urine culture, and cystoscopy. Patients often present with previously obtained CT abdomen/pelvis. However, all patients presenting with concerns of pubic osteomyelitis should undergo a MRI of the pelvis to characterize the pubis. Specific indications for holmium laser debridement of the pubic bone include: 1) history of sacral insufficiency fractures which eliminate management with partial pubectomy due to risk of pelvic ring instability and 2) mild osteomyelitis which can be managed with debridement. The patient is placed in dorsal lithotomy position. After the robot is docked, the space of retzius is developed and the fistula is resected down to the pubic bone. The symphysis is debrided using the Cobra grasper followed by holmium laser debridement at 2J and 50Hz settings. Appropriate GU reconstruction versus urinary diversion is then performed per clinical judgement. Antibiotic beads are then placed in the symphyseal defect. If available, an interposition flap may be advanced between the urethra/bladder and symphysis. RESULTS In our series of four patients, all patients underwent successful robotic pubic symphyseal debridement and were discharged without experiencing a major complication. At follow up (7-16 mo) there have been no fistula recurrence or recurrent episodes of osteomyelitis. CONCLUSIONS Robotic assisted pubic symphyseal debridement with a holmium laser is feasible, safe, and efficacious in this small series with short follow up. This approach represents a minimally invasive alternative to open pubectomy while minimizing incisions and overall morbidity. Additional long-term data is necessary before wide spread adoption of this approach.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA.
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Hebert KJ, Linder BJ, Gettman MT, Ubl D, Habermann EB, Lyon TD, Ziegelmann MJ, Viers BR. Contemporary Analysis of Ureteral Reconstruction 30-Day Morbidity Utilizing the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database: Comparison of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Approaches. J Endourol 2021; 36:209-215. [PMID: 34663084 DOI: 10.1089/end.2021.0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To characterize 30-day morbidity of upper ureteral reconstruction (UUR) and lower ureteral reconstruction (LUR) surgery by comparing open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) approaches using a national surgical outcomes registry. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was reviewed for patients who underwent UUR and LUR between 2007-2017. Primary endpoints included 30-day complications, transfusion, readmission, return to operating room (ROR), and prolonged postoperative length of stay (LOS). Multivariable logistic regression was performed to observe the association of MIS approach on 30-day outcomes. RESULTS 3042 patients were identified with 2116 undergoing UUR and 926 undergoing LUR. Of 2116 patients undergoing UUR, 1733 (82%) were performed via MIS approach. On multivariable analysis, open approach for UUR was associated with increased odds of any 30-day complication (odds ratio (OR) 1.6 [1.1-2.4]; p=0.014), major complication (OR 1.8 [1.04-3.0]; p=0.034), transfusion (OR 3.7 [1.2- 11.5]; p=0.025), ROR (OR 2.0 [1.0-3.9]; p=0.047), and prolonged LOS (OR 5.4 [3.9-7.6]; p<0.001). Of the 926 patients undergoing LUR, 458 (49%) were performed via a MIS approach. On multivariable analysis, open approach for LUR was associated with increased odds of any 30-day complication (OR 1.5 [1.1-2.1]; p=0.028), minor complication (OR 1.7 [1.1-2.6]; p=0.02), transfusion (OR 8.1 [2.7-23.7]; p<0.001), and prolonged LOS (OR 4.2 [2.4-7.3]; p<0.001). CONCLUSION Utilization of a national surgical database revealed an open approach was associated with increased 30-day morbidity across multiple postoperative outcome measures. These findings suggest a MIS approach should be considered, when feasible, for upper and lower ureteral reconstruction.
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- Kevin J Hebert
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Health Care Policy and Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Posterior urethral obstruction (PUO) from prostate surgery for benign and malignant conditions poses a significant reconstructive challenge. Endoscopic management demonstrates only modest success and often definitive reconstructive solutions are necessary to limit morbidity and firmly establish posterior urethral continuity. This often demands a combined abdominoperineal approach, pubic bone resection, and even sacrifice of the external urinary sphincter and anterior urethral blood supply. Recently, a robotic-assisted approach has been described. Enhanced instrument dexterity, magnified visualization, and adjunctive measures to assess tissue quality may enable the reconstructive surgeon to engage posterior strictures deep within the confines of the narrow male pelvis and optimize functional outcomes. The purpose of this review is to review the literature regarding endoscopic, open, and robotic management outcomes for the treatment of PUO, and provide an updated treatment algorithm based upon location and complexity of the stricture. RECENT FINDINGS Contingent upon etiology, small case series suggest that robotic bladder neck reconstruction has durable reconstructive outcomes with acceptable rates of incontinence in carefully selected patients. SUMMARY Initial reports suggest that robotic bladder neck reconstruction for recalcitrant PUO may offer novel reconstructive solutions and durable function outcomes in select patients.
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Manka MG, Viers BR, Bole R, Nichols PE, Boorjian SA, Tollefson MK, Linder BJ. Assessing the Impact of Hospital Dismissal Summary Readability on Patient Outcomes Following Prostatectomy. Urology 2021; 157:201-205. [PMID: 34303758 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the impact of decreasing the reading level of hospital dismissal summary information on the number of unplanned patient contacts with providers following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. METHODS A multidisciplinary team revised the hospital dismissal summary given to patients following prostatectomy to decrease the reading level from a 13th grade to seventh grade level. We conducted a retrospective cohort study comparing 30-day outcome measures including: patient-initiated telephone calls and online messages, unplanned clinic visits, readmission rates, and emergency department visits pre- and post-intervention. Other perioperative practices remained unchanged between the cohorts. RESULTS A total of 110 patients were included in the study (pre-intervention n=60, post-intervention n=50). Patient age (P =.72), race (P =.59), marital status (P =.39), and education level (P = 1.0) were similar between the groups. Pre-intervention, 11.7% of patients had a self-reported education lever lower than the 13th grade, compared to 2% of patients post-intervention with an education level at or below the seventh grade. Following revision of the dismissal information, the number of patient-initiated messages (per patient) significantly decreased (mean 2.3 vs 1.4; P =.02). Patients who received the new dismissal information were significantly less likely to have an emergency department visit (20% vs 4%;P = .02). There were no differences in 30-day unplanned office visits (P =.75) or readmissions (P = 1.0). CONCLUSION Reducing grade level readability of hospital dismissal information was associated with significantly lower rates of patient-initiated messages and emergency department visits. This intervention represents a valuable opportunity for improving the quality of patient care and decreasing postoperative care burden on the healthcare system.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Koster MJ, Ghaffar U, Duong SQ, Crowson CS, Burke MM, Viers BR, Potretzke AM, Bjarnason H, Warrington KJ. Incidence, prevalence and mortality of chronic periaortitis: a population-based study. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2021; 40:751-757. [PMID: 35200130 PMCID: PMC9468868 DOI: 10.55563/clinexprheumatol/0v8l4j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the epidemiology, presentation and outcomes of patients with chronic periaortitis from 1998 through 2018. METHODS An inception cohort of patients with incident chronic periaortitis from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2018, in Olmsted County, Minnesota was identified based on comprehensive individual medical record review utilising the Rochester Epidemiology Project medical record linkage system. Inclusion required radiographic and/or histologic confirmation of periarterial soft tissue thickening around at least part of the infra-renal abdominal aorta or the common iliac arteries. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, renal and radiographic outcomes, and mortality. Incidence rates were age and sex adjusted to the 2010 United States white population. RESULTS Eleven incident cases of chronic periaortitis were identified during the study period. Average age at diagnosis was 61.8±13.4 years. The cohort included 9 men (82%) and 2 women (18%). Age- and sex-adjusted incidence rates per 100,000 population were 0.26 for females, 1.56 for males and 0.87 overall. Overall prevalence on January 1, 2015 was 8.98 per 100,000 population. Median (IQR) length of follow-up was 10.1 (2.5, 13.8) years. Overall mortality was similar to the expected age, sex, and calendar estimates of the Minnesota population with standardised mortality ratio (95% CI) for the entire cohort 2.07 (0.67, 4.84). CONCLUSIONS This study reports the first epidemiologic data on chronic periaortitis in the United States. In this cohort of patients with chronic periaortitis, men were 4 times more commonly affected than women. Mortality was not increased compared to the general population.
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- Matthew J. Koster
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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Bole R, Hebert KJ, Gottlich HC, Bearrick E, Kohler TS, Viers BR. Narrative review of male urethral sling for post-prostatectomy stress incontinence: sling type, patient selection, and clinical applications. Transl Androl Urol 2021; 10:2682-2694. [PMID: 34295753 PMCID: PMC8261433 DOI: 10.21037/tau-20-1459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) following prostate treatment is a devastating complaint for many patients. While the artificial urinary sphincter is the gold standard treatment for male SUI, the urethral sling is also popular due to ease of placement, lack of mechanical complexity, and absence of manual dexterity requirement. A literature review was performed of male urethral sling articles spanning the last zz20 years using the PubMed search engine. Clinical practice guidelines were also reviewed for comparison. Four categories of male urethral sling were evaluated: the transobturator AdVance and AdVance XP, the bone-anchored InVance, the quadratic Virtue, and the adjustable sling series. Well selected patients with mild to moderate urinary incontinence and no prior history of radiation experienced the highest success rates at long-term follow up. Patients with post-prostatectomy climacturia also reported improvement in leakage after sling. Concurrent penile prosthesis and sling techniques were reviewed, with favorable short-term outcomes demonstrated. Male urethral sling is a user-friendly surgical procedure with durable long-term outcomes in carefully selected men with mild stress urinary incontinence. Multiple sling types are available with varying degrees of efficacy and complication rates. Longer follow-up and larger cohort sizes are needed for treatment of newer indications such as climacturia as well as techniques involving dual placement of sling and penile prosthesis.
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- Raevti Bole
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Findlay BL, Britton CJ, Glasgow AE, Gettman MT, Tyson MD, Pak RW, Viers BR, Habermann EB, Ziegelmann MJ. Long-term Success With Diminished Opioid Prescribing After Implementation of Standardized Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Guidelines: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis. Mayo Clin Proc 2021; 96:1135-1146. [PMID: 33958051 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess longitudinal prescribing patterns for patients undergoing urologic surgery in the nearly 2-year time frame before and after implementation of an evidence-based opioid prescribing guideline to accurately characterize the impact on postoperative departmental practices. PATIENTS AND METHODS Historical prescribing data for adults who underwent 21 urologic procedures at 3 academic institutions were used to derive a 4-tiered guideline for postoperative opioid prescribing. The guideline was implemented on January 16, 2018, and prescribing patterns including quantity of opioids prescribed (in oral morphine equivalents [OMEs]) and refill rates were compared for opioid-naïve patients undergoing urologic surgery before (January 1, 2016, through January 15, 2018; N=10,649) and after (January 16, 2018, through September 30, 2019; N=9422) guideline implementation. Univariate analysis was performed using Wilcoxon rank sum and χ2 tests. Cochran-Armitage trend tests and interrupted time series analysis were used to test for significance in the change in OMEs prescribed before vs after guideline implementation. RESULTS The median quantity of opioids decreased from 150 OMEs (interquartile range, 0-225) before guideline implementation to 0 OMEs (interquartile range, 0-90) after guideline implementation (P<.001). Median OMEs decreased significantly in each tier and each of 21 individual procedures. Overall guideline adherence was 90.7% (n=8547). Despite this decrease in OMEs prescribed, post-guideline implementation patients obtained fewer refills than the pre-guideline implementation group (614 [6.5%] vs 999 [9.4%]; P<.001). CONCLUSION In a multi-institutional follow-up prospective study of adult urologic surgery-specific evidence-based guidelines for postoperative prescribing, we demonstrate sustained reduction in OMEs prescribed secondary to guideline implementation and adherence by our providers.
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- The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery Surgical Outcomes Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery Surgical Outcomes Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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White LA, Joseph JP, Yang DY, Kelley SR, Mathis KL, Behm K, Viers BR. Intraureteral indocyanine green augments ureteral identification and avoidance during complex robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:718-723. [PMID: 33064915 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Up to 10% of patients who undergo nonurological abdominopelvic operations suffer a ureteral injury. While preoperative ureteral stenting to facilitate identification of the ureter is common, it does not reduce the incidence of intraoperative ureteral injury and is not without risk. As we continue to broaden the application of minimally invasive surgical techniques, a new form of ureteral identification and avoidance that does not rely on tactile feedback is needed. We report our initial experience with intraureteral indocyanine green (ICG) for ureteral identification and avoidance during complex robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. METHOD Patients undergoing adjunctive ureteral identification during robotic-assisted colorectal surgery were prospectively identified. Each patient underwent intraureteral ICG administration using rigid cystoscopy (22 Fr). A 5-Fr open-ended ureteral catheter was inserted up to 20 cm and used to inject 5 ml of 2.5 mg/ml ICG as the catheter was withdrawn to the ureteral orifice. Intraureteral ICG was then detected using near-infrared laser fluorescence technology (Firefly®). RESULTS Successful ICG-enhanced ureteral identification and avoidance was performed in 15 of 16 (94%) patients undergoing robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. The median ICG instillation time was 11.5 min (range 4-21 min) and the median operative time with ICG visualization was 489 min (8 h 9 min) [range 268-738 min (4 h 28 min-12 h 18 min)]. No patient experienced intraoperative ureteral injury and there were no adverse sequelae or complications associated with intraureteral ICG administration. CONCLUSION Intraureteral ICG is a safe and effective method of intraoperative ureteral identification and avoidance during complex robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. Precise and prolonged ureteral visualization was achieved, allowing for long operative times compatible with complex robotic-assisted operations.
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- Lindsay A White
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Andrews JR, Hebert KJ, Boswell TC, Avant RA, Boonipatt T, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Bakri K, Houdek MT, Karnes RJ, Viers BR. Pubectomy and urinary reconstruction provides definitive treatment of urosymphyseal fistula following prostate cancer treatment. BJU Int 2021; 128:460-467. [PMID: 33403768 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the natural history, reconstructive solutions, and functional outcomes of those men undergoing pubectomy and urinary reconstruction after prostate cancer treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study retrospectively identified 25 patients with a diagnosis of urosymphyseal fistula (UF) following prostate cancer therapy who were treated with urinary reconstruction with pubectomy. This study describes the natural history, reconstructive solutions, and functional outcomes of this cohort. RESULTS All 25 patients had a history of pelvic radiotherapy for prostate cancer. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) time from prostate cancer treatment to diagnosis of UF was 11 (6, 16.5) years. The vast majority of men (24/25; 96%) presented with debilitating groin pain during ambulation. Posterior urethral stenosis was common (20/25; 80%), with 60% having repetitive endoscopic treatments. Culture of pubic bone specimens demonstrated active infection in 80%. Discordance between preoperative urine and intraoperative bone cultures was common, 21/22 (95.5%). After surgery, major 90-day complications (Clavien-Dindo Grade III and IV) occurred in eight (32%) patients. Pain was significantly improved, with resolution of pain (24/25; 96%) and restoration of function, the median (IQR) preoperative Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) was 3 (2, 3) vs median postoperative ECOG PS score of 0 (0, 1). CONCLUSION Endoscopic urethral manipulation after radiation for prostate cancer is a risk factor for UF. Conservative management will not provide symptom resolution. Fistula decompression, bone resection, and urinary reconstruction effectively treats chronic infection, improves pain and ECOG PS scores.
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- Jack R Andrews
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
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Bole R, Linder BJ, Gopalakrishna A, Kuang R, Boon AL, Habermann EB, Ziegelmann MJ, Gettman MT, Husmann DA, Viers BR. Malpractice Litigation in Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury: a Legal Database Review. Urology 2020; 146:19-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bole R, Nichols P, Gopalakrishna A, Dodge N, Manka M, Viers BR. The appendix is a valuable reconstructive tool for robotic surgical management of complex right ureteral stricture disease. Urology Video Journal 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolvj.2020.100032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Robotic pyeloplasty has become more prevalent with the evolution and dissemination of robotic surgery. The da Vinci SP robotic platform is a new technology that has allowed for true single port surgery, compared to the previous multiport robotic platforms. As the SP has been utilized for an increasing number of urologic procedures, it can also be successfully used for pyeloplasty. Herein, we describe our technique and tips for performing a da Vinci SP pyeloplasty in the adult population.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Jimbo M, Alom M, Pfeifer ZD, Haile ES, Stephens DA, Gopalakrishna A, Ziegelmann MJ, Viers BR, Trost LW, Kohler TS. Prevalence and Predictors of Climacturia and Associated Patient/Partner Bother in Patients With History of Definitive Therapy for Prostate Cancer. J Sex Med 2020; 17:1126-1132. [PMID: 32179016 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Climacturia is an under-reported complication of definitive therapy for prostate cancer (PCa) - that is, radical prostatectomy (RP) and/or radiation therapy (RT). AIM We sought to identify the prevalence and predictors of climacturia and associated patient/partner bother in patients with and without prior PCa treatment. METHODS We analyzed a database of patients who presented to our Men's Health clinic and filled out a questionnaire related to sexual function and pertinent medical histories. The prevalence of climacturia and associated patient/partner bother in patients with/without prior RP/RT was calculated. Univariable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to identify predictors associated with climacturia and patient/partner bother. OUTCOMES The primary outcomes were the prevalence and predictors of climacturia and associated patient/partner bother in patients with/without history of definitive PCa treatment. RESULTS Among 1,117 patients able to achieve orgasm, 192 patients (17%) had prior history of definitive therapy for PCa (RP alone = 139 [72%]; RT alone = 22 [11%]; RP + RT = 31 [16%]). Climacturia was reported by 39%, 14%, 52%, and 2.4% of patients with history of RP alone, RT alone, RP + RT, and neither RP nor RT, respectively (P < .05 between all groups). 33 to 45 percent of patients with climacturia noted significant patient/partner bother. Factors significantly associated with climacturia were prior RP, prior RT, history of other prostate surgery, and erectile dysfunction, although erectile dysfunction was not significant on multivariable analysis. Significant reduction in climacturia prevalence was noted for patients who were ≥1 year out from RP, compared with patients who were <1 year out. Among patients with prior RP/RT, stress urinary incontinence was associated with increased risk of climacturia, whereas diabetes was associated with decreased risk. No factors were associated with patient/partner bother. Among patients with prior RP, nerve-sparing technique did not predict presence of climacturia but was associated with reduced patient/partner bother. CLINICAL TRANSLATION Given significant prevalence of climacturia and associated patient/partner bother, patients should be counseled on the risk of climacturia before undergoing RP/RT. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS Strengths include the large study population and the focus on both RP and RT. Limitations include the facts that this is a single-institution study that primarily relies on patients' subjective reporting and that the study population may not represent the general population. CONCLUSIONS Climacturia affects a significant proportion of patients with history of RP/RT for PCa, and many patients and their partners find this bothersome. Jimbo M, Alom M, Pfeifer ZD, et al. Prevalence and Predictors of Climacturia and Associated Patient/Partner Bother in Patients With History of Definitive Therapy for Prostate Cancer. J Sex Med 2020;17:1126-1132.
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- Masaya Jimbo
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Urology, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Sharma V, Karnes RJ, Viers BR. Treatment outcomes of bladder neck contractures from surgical clip erosion: a matched cohort comparison. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:115-120. [PMID: 32055475 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.11.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis (VUS) from surgical clip erosion after radical prostatectomy (RP) is a rare scenario with potentially significant quality of life implications. The literature is limited to case series, and the impact of clip erosion on VUS prognosis is not known. Years 2001 to 2012 of our institutional RP registry were queried for patients with symptomatic VUS without prior strictures or radiotherapy. Patients with clip-associated VUS (caVUS) were identified and compared to a 1:3 matched cohort (based on age, Gleason score, and year of surgery) of non-caVUS patients using descriptive statistics and time to event analyses. At a median follow-up of 54 months after RP, 243 men with symptomatic VUS were identified of which 21 (8.6%) were caVUS. Robotic RPs had a higher rate of caVUS (0.5%) vs. open RPs (0.06%), P<0.01. Patients with caVUS had longer time to diagnosis after RP compared to a matched cohort of 63 non-caVUS patients (median 9.2 vs. 3.7 months after RP, P<0.01). Although patients with caVUS had a higher VUS recurrence rate after endoscopic treatment compared to patients with non-caVUS, the difference was not statistically significant on log-rank comparison (3-year VUS recurrence rate 56.4% vs. 39.4%, P=0.23). Majority of VUS recurrences were within 18 months of initial treatment. Clip erosion is responsible for 8.6% of VUS after RP, takes longer to present than non-caVUS, and was seen more commonly after a robotic RP. VUS recurrence rates are similar for caVUS and non-caVUS.
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- Vidit Sharma
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Husmann DA, Viers BR. Neurogenic bladder: management of the severely impaired patient with complete urethral destruction: ileovesicostomy, suprapubic tube drainage or urinary diversion-is one treatment modality better than another? Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:132-141. [PMID: 32055477 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Management of the severely impaired patient (pt) with a neurogenic bladder (NGB) and complete urethral destruction employs three therapeutic options; bladder neck closure (BNC) with ileovesicostomy, BNC with suprapubic tube (SPT) placement or in pts with an end-stage bladder, cystectomy with enteric conduit diversion. This paper was performed to test the hypothesis that pts managed with an ileovesicostomy would have the best long-term prognosis. Methods Patients with a NGB and complete urethral destruction managed between 1986-2018 were reviewed. Three treatment populations were assessed, pts treated with BNC with ileovesicostomy, BNC with SPT placement or cystectomy with enteric conduit diversion. A minimal follow-up interval of 2 years was necessary to be entered into the study. The number of uroseptic episodes, development of urolithiasis, the onset of new renal scars, ≥ stage 3 chronic renal failure, or need for additional surgery were recorded. Statistical evaluations used either chi-squared contingency table analysis, Fisher's exact 2-tailed tests, or Kaplan-Meier curve analysis where indicated. P values of <0.05 were considered significant. Results Ten pts were managed by cystectomy, and enteric conduit, 17 by BNC and ileovesicostomy and 21 by BNC and SPT placement, median follow up of 8 yrs (range, 2-30 yrs). No significant differences between the three groups regarding the development of urolithiasis (30%, 3/10 pts; 53%, 9/17 pts; 52%, 11/21 pts; respectively), new onset of renal scarring (30%, 6/20 kidneys; 41%, 14/34 kidneys; 45%, 19/42 kidneys; respectively) or stage 3 chronic renal failure (40%, 4/10 pts; 47%, 8/17 pts; 24%, 5/21 pts; respectively. However, the number of hospitalizations for uroseptic episodes significantly increased in patients managed with an ileal conduit (60%, 6/10 pts) and ileovesicostomy (82%; 14/17 pts) compared to those maintained with a SPT (29%, 6/21 pts) P=0.025 and 0.006, respectively. When evaluating the need for delayed surgical intervention due to either urolithiasis or other complications, a total of 50% (5/10 pts) of the patients managed by an ileal conduit, 88% (15/17 pts) of the ileovesicostomy and 52% (11/21 pts) of the patients with a SPT required additional operations. In essence, significantly more pts undergoing BNC and ileovesicostomy required delayed surgical interventions for complications arising from the surgery compared to patients managed with either a cystectomy and ileal conduit (P=0.0285) or BNC and SPT placement (P=0.0180). Conclusions In severely impaired pts with a NGB and urinary outlet destruction, BNC and ileovesicostomy are associated with a significantly increased incidence of urosepsis and late surgical complications that required operative intervention compared to alternative treatments. This finding has resulted in the abandonment of the ileovesicostomy from our surgical armamentarium.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Davenport MT, Wooliscroft JT, McKibben MJ, Shakir N, Fuchs JS, Yi YA, Viers BR, Bergeson RL, Ward EE, Morey AF. Age ≤40 is an independent predictor of anastomotic urethroplasty and successful repair of bulbar urethral strictures. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:10-15. [DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.08.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Outlet procedures for benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cancer therapy, and trauma can result in stenosis of the posterior urethra, a complex reconstructive problem that often fails conservative endoscopic management, necessitating more aggressive and definitive reconstructive solutions. This is typically done with an open technique which may require a combined abdominoperineal approach, pubectomy, and/or flap interposition. Implementation of a robot-assisted platform affords several potential advantages including smaller incisions, magnified field of vision, near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging to characterize tissue integrity, enhanced dexterity within the deep and narrow confines of the male pelvis, sparing of the perineal planes, and shorter convalescence. Herein, we describe important surgical considerations for robotic posterior urethral reconstruction.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Yang DY, Boorjian SA, Westerman MB, Tarrell RF, Thapa P, Viers BR. Persistent, long-term risk for ureteroenteric anastomotic stricture formation: the case for long term follow-up. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:142-150. [PMID: 32055478 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Up to one in ten patients undergoing cystectomy with urinary diversion develop a ureteroenteric stricture (UES). Despite unrecognized ureteral obstruction contributing to infection, nephrolithiasis, and/or progression of kidney disease, the long-term natural history and risk factors associated with UES remains understudied. Herein, we report our single institutional experience with the long-term incidence, clinical presentation, and risk factors associated with UES formation following urinary diversion. Methods We reviewed 2,285 patients who underwent RC with urinary diversion between 1980-2008. UES was defined as radiographic evidence of ureteral obstruction at the level of the ureteroenteric anastomosis. The diagnosis of benign UES was confirmed by pathology. UES-free survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. The association between clinicopathologic features and the development of a UES were assessed using multivariable models. Results A total of 192 (8%) patients developed a benign UES, at a median of 7 months (IQR 4-24) following RC, with 5% occurring after 10 years. Seventy seven percent of patients exhibited signs and/or symptoms of ureteral obstruction. Patients who developed a UES had a greater body mass index (BMI) (28 vs. 27), operative time (330 vs. 301 minutes) and were more likely to experience a <30-day Clavien ≥3 complication (all P<0.05). Receipt of abdominal radiation and smoking history were not significantly associated with UES stricture risk. On multivariable analysis, only greater BMI (per 1-unit increase) (OR 1.06, 95% CI: 1.02-1.09; P=0.0009) and <30-day Clavien ≥3 complication (OR 2.85, 95% CI: 1.90-4.28; P<0.0001) were associated with the development of a UES. Development of UES was associated with renal function deterioration. Conclusions UES was identified in 8% of patients following RC with urinary diversion, with the majority presenting with symptoms. While the majority of these occur in the first 2 years after surgery, a patients' risk for the development of this complication persists beyond 10 years. Due to the adverse sequelae of UES, long-term functional and imaging surveillance following urinary diversion is warranted, and early reconstruction should be considered.
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- David Y Yang
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Husmann DA, Montgomery BD, Viers BR. Pelvic fracture urethral injuries associated with rectal injury: a review of acute and definitive urologic and bowel management with long term outcomes. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:106-114. [PMID: 32055474 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Pelvic fracture urethral injuries (PFUI) with simultaneous rectal lacerations are unique rarely reported injuries. This paper serves to define our management, outcomes and make recommendations to improve the care of these patients. Methods We retrospectively reviewed all patients with a PFUI and concurrent rectal injury treated from 1990-2018, initial surgical treatments, along with definitive surgical repair were reviewed. Statistical analysis considered P values <0.05 as significant. Results Eighteen patients were identified; median follow-up post injury is 4 years, range 1-12 years. Injuries that impacted urologic care included concurrent bladder neck lacerations (BNL) in 50% (9/18) and concurrent neurologic injuries in 28% (5/18). In the nine patients with a simultaneous BNL, 44% (4/9) underwent a primary sutured anastomotic repair of the BNL and urethra, 33% (3/9) underwent primary closure of the bladder neck and SPT drainage and 23% (2/9) had primary repair of BNL with urethral realignment. Continued urinary extravasation through the BN despite the initial surgery resulted in life threating pelvic sepsis in 56% (5/9) versus 0% (0/9) in the patients without a bladder neck laceration, P=0.012. Long term follow up revealed, 22% (2/9) are currently voiding per urethra, neither are continent, one with chronic diaper dependent incontinence, one with stress incontinence. Urinary continence was eventually obtained in 44% (4/9) with either closure of the bladder neck and creation of a continent catheterizable stoma (3 pts) or with cystectomy and creation of an Indiana pouch (1 pt), 33% (3/9) were managed with eventual cystectomy and an enteric urinary conduit. In the nine patients with no concurrent bladder neck injury all were managed with a suprapubic tube placement and consideration for a delayed urethral reconstruction. Delayed end to end urethroplasties were performed in 67% (6/9). Eighty-three percent (5/6) are continent, 50% (3/6) are voiding per urethra without sequale, 33% (2/6) developed recurrent urethral strictures, one was treated with a single DVIU and has retrained urethral patency, at four years post treatment, one is on daily intermittent catheterization to maintain patency. Stress incontinence is noted in 17% (1/6). Due to concurrent neurologic injuries 33% (3/9) of these pts did not undergo further attempt at repair and have been managed with a long-term suprapubic tube. Conclusions PFUI with simultaneous rectal lacerations have significant comorbid injuries, especially, concurrent bladder neck lacerations and neurologic injuries that affect the urologic prognosis. In patients with a concurrent BNL we recommend initial intervention include primary lower urinary tract reconstruction with simultaneous proximal urinary diversion to help prevent the complication of persistent urinary extravasation with resultant pelvic sepsis.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Hebert KJ, Joseph J, Boswell T, Andrews J, Husmann DA, Viers BR. Enhanced ambulatory male urethral surgery: a pathway to successful outpatient urethroplasty. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:23-30. [PMID: 32055462 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Length of stay following anterior urethroplasty (AU) surgery has progressively shortened over the past two decades with most patients discharging the day of surgery or following overnight observation. We sought to assess overall analgesia and patient satisfaction with same-day discharge after AU surgery. Methods Our prospectively maintained anterior urethroplasty database was reviewed. Men were identified who underwent anterior urethroplasty surgery by a single surgeon (B.R.V.) with the Enhanced Ambulatory Male Urethral Surgery (EAMUS) protocol followed by same-day discharge. Patients were contacted within 3 weeks of surgery and completed validated assessment tools to characterize satisfaction with the outpatient experience and with analgesia management. A statistical analysis was performed to assess predictors of overall satisfaction with same-day discharge following AU surgery. Results Fifty-seven patients with median age 52.2 years underwent same-day AU surgery between August 2017 and October 2018. In total, 46 patients (80.7%) responded to post-discharge surveys assessing overall outpatient satisfaction and satisfaction with analgesia. Median satisfaction with outpatient experience (scale 1-5) was 5 (IQR 4, 5) with 93.4% of patients indicating they were satisfied to very satisfied (4 or 5). Median patient satisfaction with analgesia (scale 1-6) was 6 (IQR 5, 6) with 93.4% of patients indicating a satisfaction with analgesia score of ≥5 (satisfied to very satisfied). Median number of 5 mg oxycodone tablets used following discharge was 3 (IQR 0.75, 5). Postoperative complications occurred in 14 patients (25%) with 12 (86%) being low grade complications (Clavien-Dindo Classification ≤ II). Conclusions With appropriate preoperative education and peri-operative analgesia, anterior urethroplasty surgery can be performed with same-day discharge with comparable postoperative complication rates while maintaining excellent patient satisfaction. Additional high volume, prospectively collected studies are necessary to verify short-term satisfaction rates while confirming long-term urethroplasty success rates remain comparable to AU surgery performed with next day discharge.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Yi YA, Rozanski AT, Shakir NA, Viers BR, Ward EE, Bergeson RL, Morey AF. Balloon dilation performs poorly as a salvage management strategy for recurrent bulbar urethral strictures following failed urethroplasty. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:3-9. [PMID: 32055459 PMCID: PMC6995931 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.08.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The optimal management strategy for recurrent urethral stricture disease (USD) following urethroplasty remains undefined. We aim to evaluate the role and efficacy of endoscopic urethral balloon dilation in temporizing recurrent USD after failed urethroplasty. METHODS Between 2007-2018 at our institution, 80 patients underwent balloon dilation procedures for bulbomembranous urethral strictures. Balloon dilation was performed with an 8-cm, 24-French UroMax Ultra™ balloon dilator, under direct vision, guided by a 16-French flexible cystoscope. Patients who underwent concomitant open or endoscopic urethral procedures were excluded. Treatment failure was defined as the need for subsequent surgical intervention for stricture recurrence. Stricture characteristics including etiology, length, location, severity stage, and prior surgical procedures were compared between patients with and without treatment failure. RESULTS Failure cases were more likely to have strictures following urethroplasty (21/27, 78%) [vs. the no-failure group (27/53, 51%)]. Among the 27/80 (33.8%) failures with a median follow-up of 8.4 months (IQR, 3.9-22.5 months), median time to recurrence was 4 months (IQR, 2-12 months). These patients had a greater incidence of prior stricture intervention in general (P=0.01) and prior urethroplasty specifically (P=0.03). On multivariable analysis, the number of prior treatments specifically independently remained associated with treatment failure. Complications of balloon dilation were uncommon (6/80, 7.5%) and minor in nature. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic balloon dilation performs poorly as a salvage strategy after failed open urethral reconstruction in addition to prior urethral dilations.
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- Yooni A Yi
- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Viers BR, Morey AF. A comprehensive review of contemporary reconstructive urology. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:1-2. [DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.12.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Hebert KJ, Joseph J, Gettman M, Tollefson M, Frank I, Viers BR. Technical Considerations of Single Port Ureteroneocystostomy Utilizing da Vinci SP Platform. Urology 2019; 129:236. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Joseph JP, Rivera ME, Linder BJ, Viers BR, Elliott DS. Evaluating the impact of radiation therapy on patient quality of life following primary artificial urinary sphincter placement. Transl Androl Urol 2019; 8:S31-S37. [PMID: 31143669 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2018.11.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background The impact of prior radiation therapy on patient satisfaction following primary artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) placement is not well described, therefore our aim was to evaluate the effect of radiation on patient satisfaction among men undergoing primary AUS with and without a history of prior radiation. Methods From 1983-2011, 1,082 men underwent primary AUS placement at our institution. Of these, 467 were alive, with an intact primary AUS and invited to participate in a mailed survey assessing AUS status, patient satisfaction, and urinary control. Clinical subjective outcomes were assessed via reported change in urinary control from pre-operative to post-AUS placement. Results In total, 229/467 (49%) of men with an intact primary AUS completed the survey, with a median follow-up of 8.4 years [interquartile range (IQR) 5.8-11.4]. Of these, 64 men (28%) had a prior history of radiation therapy. Both men with and without history of radiation, reported a high likelihood of electing to have AUS surgery again, 87% vs. 91% respectively (P=0.87), and of recommending AUS surgery to a family member, 86% vs. 93% respectively (P=0.18). There were no significant differences between those with and without prior radiation with regard to rates of reported: substantial improvement in urinary control following surgery (72% vs. 78%, P=0.30), minimal bothersome leakage (57.1% vs. 66%, P=0.31), and pad use ≤1 pad/day (49% vs. 59%, P=0.06). Conclusions In a large cohort of primary AUS implants with and without prior radiation therapy we noted a high-level of satisfaction and though many patients still utilized 1 or more pads/day with long-term follow-up. Importantly, there was no significant difference in quality of life (QoL) outcomes compared between those with and without prior radiation therapy.
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- Jason P Joseph
- Department of Urology, Section of Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Section of Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Section of Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Section of Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Section of Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Agarwal DK, Sharma V, Toussi A, Viers BR, Tollefson MK, Gettman MT, Frank I. Initial Experience with da Vinci Single-port Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomies. Eur Urol 2019; 77:373-379. [PMID: 31010600 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Single-port robotic surgery is being adopted for various surgical procedures. There have been interest in and clinical use of single-port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (spRARP), but little reported data on feasibility and early outcomes. OBJECTIVE To describe our institution's initial experience with spRARP utilizing the da Vinci single-port (SP) robotic system. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A retrospective review of the initial experience of three high-volume robotic prostate surgeons performing an spRARP utilizing the da Vinci SP robotic system was carried out. SURGICAL PROCEDURE An spRARP using the da Vinci SP robotic system was performed following the traditional retropubic or Retzius-sparing approach. MEASUREMENTS Patient demographics, operative time, blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, complications, and catheter duration were obtained and analyzed. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS In a cohort of 49 patients undergoing spRARP, median age was 62yr and prostate-specific antigen 6.4. Of the patients, 35 (71%) had cT1c disease on presentation, 92% had Gleason grade group ≥2 disease, and 85% were pT2 on final pathology. Median operative time was 161min. Median blood loss was 200ml. Seven Retzius-sparing cases were performed. Four Clavien 2 complications occurred (complication rate 8.1%). Median hospital stay was 1d and median catheter duration 7d. Operative time was <200min for all three surgeons by their third case. CONCLUSIONS The da Vinci SP system spRARP is safe and feasible, with acceptable operative time and blood loss. Further research is needed to establish noninferiority to the da Vinci Xi and Si systems, and impact of spRARP on patient-assessed cosmesis and pain. PATIENT SUMMARY Robotic prostatectomy using a purpose-built da Vinci single-port robotic system is safe and feasible, and warrants further study to determine whether it can improve patient outcomes.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Lyon TD, Frank I, Takahashi N, Boorjian SA, Moynagh MR, Shah PH, Tarrell RF, Cheville JC, Viers BR, Tollefson MK. Sarcopenia and Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2019; 17:216-222.e5. [PMID: 31060857 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of the study was to determine whether sarcopenia is associated with pathologic and survival outcomes for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) followed by radical cystectomy (RC). PATIENTS AND METHODS We identified MIBC patients treated with cisplatin-based NAC in our cystectomy registry from 2000 to 2016. Pre- and post-NAC computed tomography images were analyzed with BodyCompSlicer, a validated body composition assessment tool. Sarcopenia was defined as a skeletal muscle index (SMI) below sex-specific international consensus values. Associations of clinical features with pathologic downstaging (<ypT2), major (Clavien III-V) complications, and cancer-specific mortality (CSM) were modeled using multivariable logistic and Cox proportional hazard regression models. RESULTS A total of 183 patients were identified. Median follow-up was 3.0 years (interquartile range, 1.8-5.0), during which time 79 patients died, including 62 of bladder cancer. SMI declined by a median of 8.4% during NAC treatment. In multivariable logistic regression, neither pretreatment sarcopenia nor the amount of muscle mass loss during NAC was associated with downstaging to <ypT2 disease (P > .05). Meanwhile, only post-NAC sarcopenia (hazard ratio, 1.90; 95% confidence interval, 1.02-3.56; P = .04) was independently associated with an increased risk of CSM. CONCLUSION Sarcopenia after NAC and before RC appeared to be prognostic. Although skeletal muscle mass declined significantly during NAC, neither the degree of muscle loss nor pretreatment SMI were significantly associated with downstaging after NAC and RC. These data do not support the use of sarcopenia as a risk stratification tool for selection of patients for or monitoring response to NAC.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Ziegelmann MJ, Linder BJ, Viers BR, Rangel LJ, Rivera ME, Elliott DS. Risk factors for subsequent urethral atrophy in patients undergoing artificial urinary sphincter placement. Turk J Urol 2018; 45:124-128. [PMID: 30484767 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2018.82781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) device failure or revision can be due to multiple etiologies including erosion, infection, mechanical malfunction, and urethral atrophy. However, few studies have evaluated factors that predispose patients to urethral atrophy. Here, we sought to identify preoperative and perioperative risk factors associated with urethral atrophy in men undergoing primary artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) placement for stress urinary incontinence. MATERIAL AND METHODS From 1987 to 2013, 1829 AUS procedures were performed at our institution. A total of 1068 patients underwent primary AUS placement and were the focus of our study. Multiple clinical and surgical variables were evaluated for a potential association with revision for atrophy. Those found to be associated with atrophy and relevant competing risks were further evaluated on multivariable analysis. RESULTS With a median follow-up of 4.2 years (IQR 1.3-8.1), 89 men (8.3%) had urethral atrophy requiring reoperation. Median time to revision was 4.5 years (IQR 1.9-7.6). On univariable analysis, only smaller cuff size (4.0-cm versus 4.5-cm; HR 3.1, p=0.04) was associated with an increased rate of urethral atrophy. Notably, patient age at the time of surgery (p=0.62), body mass index (0.22), and smoking status (p=1.00) were not associated with a risk of atrophy. On multivariable analysis smaller urethral cuff size remained significant (HR 2.8, 95% CI 1.1-7.1; p=0.01). CONCLUSION Revision surgery for urethral atrophy was performed in approximately 8% of men undergoing primary AUS placement. Utilization of a smaller AUS cuff size appears to be an independent factor associated with increased rate of urethral atrophy.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Viers BR, VanDyke ME, Pagliara TJ, Shakir NA, Scott JM, Morey AF. Reply by Authors. Urology Practice 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urpr.2017.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Boyd R. Viers
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Viers BR, VanDyke ME, Pagliara TJ, Shakir NA, Scott JM, Morey AF. Improving Male Sling Selectivity and Outcomes—A Potential Role for Physical Demonstration of Stress Urinary Incontinence Severity? Urology Practice 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urpr.2017.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Boyd R. Viers
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Agarwal DK, Viers BR, Rivera ME, Nienow DA, Frank I, Tollefson MK, Gettman MT. Physical activity monitors can be successfully implemented to assess perioperative activity in urologic surgery. Mhealth 2018; 4:43. [PMID: 30363722 PMCID: PMC6182011 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth.2018.09.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile health and physical activity monitors (PAMs) are emerging technologies allowing patients to track multiple health parameters. These parameters could be useful in monitoring and modifying the perioperative health of urology patients. We performed a pilot study and describe a model for which to implement mHealth applications in a urology population. METHODS Patients undergoing robotic assisted retropubic prostatectomy were screened for inclusion and provided with Fitbit® Charge HRTM (Boston, MA, USA) devices. Patients were fitted with the device during the preoperative visit and instructed to wear before and after surgery. Biophysical data was collected and patient acceptance was assessed with a Mobile Physical Activity Monitor Questionnaire (MPAMQ). RESULTS Forty-six patients met inclusion criteria. Median duration of PAM usage was one and seven days preoperatively and postoperatively. Postoperatively, there was a reduction in median daily steps compared to preoperatively (2,782 vs. 3,907, P=0.024), but no statistically significant difference in minutes slept or nighttime awakenings. Obese (BMI ≥30) and older men (≥65 years) had a greater reduction in steps after surgery (P<0.001 and P=0.055), whereas there was no difference in non-obese and men age <65. Patients with BMI ≥30 took 35% fewer steps postoperatively than BMI <30 (P=0.017). The majority of patients (82%) reported a medical benefit and 95% were satisfied with using PAM technology in the perioperative period. CONCLUSIONS PAM effectively captures perioperative biophysical parameters and is associated with high patient satisfaction. Clinically, obese and elderly men appear to have significantly reduced activity following prostatectomy.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
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Schmitz JJ, Schmit GD, Viers BR, Atwell TD. Renal Microwave Ablation Resulting in Ureteropelvic Junction Stricture Remote from the Ablation Site. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 28:1278-1280.e1. [PMID: 28841931 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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- John J Schmitz
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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Shakir NA, Fuchs JS, Haney N, Viers BR, Cordon BH, McKibben M, Scott J, Armenakas NA, Morey AF. Excision and Primary Anastomosis Reconstruction for Traumatic Strictures of the Pendulous Urethra. Urology 2018; 125:234-238. [PMID: 30125648 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To present a multi-institutional experience with functional and patient-reported outcomes among men undergoing excision and primary anastomosis (EPA) urethroplasty for pendulous urethral strictures. METHODS We describe the technique and present our experience with EPA for focal penile strictures. Patients undergoing urethroplasty (2004-2017) at 2 tertiary referral centers were reviewed, of whom 14 (0.7%) underwent EPA of radiographically confirmed pendulous urethral strictures. Validated questionnaires were utilized to evaluate overall improvement (Patient Global Impression of Improvement), urinary bother (International Prostate Symptom Score), and sexual function (International Index of Erectile Function-5). Treatment success was defined as urethral patency without need for subsequent reconstruction. RESULTS Among 14 men undergoing penile EPA, 13/14 (93%) had durable treatment success over a median follow-up of 43 months. No patient reported penile curvature postoperatively. Stricture etiology in most cases was posttraumatic (12/14), of which 4 had a history of urethral disruption secondary to penile fracture and 8 iatrogenic trauma. Median age was 51 years (IQR 30-60) and stricture length 1.0 cm (IQR 1.0-1.4). Erectile function was normal in 8/14 patients preoperatively, and postoperative median International Index of Erectile Function was 21. Most men reported significant global improvement in condition (median Patient Global Impression of Improvement 2, IQR 1-3) and most had only mild urinary bother (median International Prostate Symptom Score 4, quality of life 1). The single treatment failure had a history of hypospadias with multiple prior urethral procedures. CONCLUSION For men with short strictures of the pendulous urethra, EPA has a high success rate, without adverse sequelae such as erectile function or penile curvature.
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McKibben MJ, Fuentes J, Shakir N, Fuchs JS, Viers BR, Pagliara TJ, Hofer MD, Scott J, Morey AF. Low Serum Testosterone is Present in Nearly Half of Men Undergoing Artificial Urinary Sphincter Placement. Urology 2018; 118:208-212. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Shakir NA, Fuchs JS, McKibben MJ, Viers BR, Pagliara TJ, Scott JM, Morey AF. Refined nomogram incorporating standing cough test improves prediction of male transobturator sling success. Neurourol Urodyn 2018; 37:2632-2637. [PMID: 29717511 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AIMS To develop a decision aid in predicting sling success, incorporating the Male Stress Incontinence Grading Scale (MSIGS) into existing treatment algorithms. METHODS We reviewed men undergoing first-time transobturator sling for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) from 2007 to 2016 at our institution. Patient demographics, reported pads per day (PPD), and Standing Cough Test (SCT) results graded 0-4, according to MSIGS, were assessed. Treatment failure was defined as subsequent need for >1 PPD or further procedures. Parameters associated with failure were included in multivariable logistic models, compared by area under the receiver-operating characteristic curves. A nomogram was generated from the model with greatest AUC and internally validated. RESULTS Overall 203 men (median age 67 years, IQR 63-72) were evaluated with median follow-up of 45 months (IQR 11-75 months). A total of 185 men (91%) were status-post radical prostatectomy and 29 (14%) had pelvic radiation history. Median PPD and SCT grade were both two. Eighty men (39%) failed treatment (use of ≥1 PPD or subsequent anti-incontinence procedures) at a median of 9 months. History of radiation (P = 0.03), increasing MSIGS (P < 0.0001) and increasing preoperative PPD (P < 0.0001) were associated with failure on univariate analysis. In a multivariable model with AUC 0.81, MSIGS, and PPD remained associated (P = 0.002 and <0.0001 respectively, and radiation history P = 0.06), and was superior to models incorporating PPD and radiation alone (AUC 0.77, P = 0.02), PPD alone (AUC 0.76, P = 0.02), and a cutpoint of >2 PPD alone (AUC 0.71, P = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS MSIGS adds prognostic value to PPD in assessing success of transobturator sling for treatment of SUI.
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- Nabeel A Shakir
- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Shah PH, Thompson RH, Boorjian SA, Lohse CM, Lyon TD, Shields RC, Froehling D, Leibovich BC, Viers BR. Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism is Associated with Inferior Survival among Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy with Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma. J Urol 2018; 200:520-527. [PMID: 29709665 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.04.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE We investigated the incidence and survival impact of symptomatic venous thromboembolism after nephrectomy with inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of 183 patients who underwent nephrectomy with inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy (level I-IV) for renal cell carcinoma between 2000 and 2010. Postoperative venous thromboembolism was defined as symptomatic bland thrombus or embolism confirmed on imaging. The cumulative incidence of venous thromboembolism was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Associations of clinicopathological features with time to thromboembolism after surgery and all cause mortality were evaluated on multivariable analysis with Cox models. RESULTS Symptomatic venous thromboembolism developed in 55 patients a median of 23 days (IQR 5-142) postoperatively, including pulmonary thrombosis in 24, deep venous thrombosis in 17, bland inferior vena cava thrombosis in 13 and portal vein thrombosis in 1. The cumulative incidence of thromboembolism 30, 90 and 365 days following surgery was 17%, 22% and 27%, respectively. A history of smoking (HR 2.15, 95% CI 1.09-4.24, p = 0.028), ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 1 or greater (HR 2.15, 95% CI 1.17-3.93, p = 0.013), hypercoagulability disorder (HR 5.12, 95% CI 1.93-13.59, p = 0.001) and bulky lymphadenopathy at surgery (HR 4.84, 95% CI 1.87-12.51, p = 0.001) was significantly associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism on multivariable analysis. Postoperative venous thromboembolism was significantly associated with an increased risk of all cause mortality (HR 1.53, 95% CI 1.04-2.23, p = 0.029). CONCLUSIONS Venous thromboembolism after nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy is common within 90 days of surgery. Symptomatic venous thromboembolism in this population is independently associated with a greater risk of mortality.
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- Paras H Shah
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Vascular Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Viers BR, Pagliara TJ, Shakir NA, Rew CA, Folgosa-Cooley L, Scott JM, Morey AF. Delayed Reconstruction of Bulbar Urethral Strictures is Associated with Multiple Interventions, Longer Strictures and More Complex Repairs. J Urol 2018; 199:515-521. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.08.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Boyd R. Viers
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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