🚨 The July issue of Urology Practice® is here! Explore the latest in clinical trends, health policy, and the business of urology — all in one peer-reviewed issue. Read now! ➡️

Can ChatGPT help patients understand reconstructive urology? A new study says yes—with high-quality, low-misinformation answers. But readability and actionability improve dramatically with prompt engineering. #AUA #Urology. Read more:

This editorial reminds us that for AI and risk calculators to truly impact care, they must be clinically relevant, context-aware, and designed with the end user in mind. #AUA #Urology. Click to read more:

Despite the hype, risk prediction tools haven’t transformed surgical decision-making in urology. A study finds most urologists still trust their intuition over algorithms. For AI to succeed, it must overcome both technical and behavioral barriers. #AUA .

Partial nephrectomy in solitary kidneys remains safe—even in high-risk cases. This editorial highlights the importance of parenchymal preservation, the role of hypothermia and the need for tailored strategies in complex renal tumors #AUA #Urology. More:

According to the study, partial nephrectomy in high-risk solitary kidney cases still beats dialysis. Even with complex tumors, long-term outcomes are strong—thanks to careful parenchyma preservation and surgical precision. #AUA #Urology . Read more:

Dr. Kaplan-Marans shares his thoughts on the recent article, “Cryotherapy and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound: National Utilization Trends (2016-2022).”. Read the full article here! ➡️ #Urology #AUA

✂️ Post-Dobbs vasectomy trends: real shift or short-term spike? This editorial reflects on a national study showing a modest rise in vasectomies—especially among younger, childless men—but cautions against calling it a revolution #AUA #Urology. Read more:

Vasectomy rates rose after the Dobbs decision, with a shift in who’s seeking them. A multi-center study found men post-Dobbs were younger, more likely childless, and faced longer wait times. Urologists may need to adapt to this evolving demand #AUA. More:

💡 Despite promising theory, antihistamines like fexofenadine didn’t ease stent-related discomfort in a recent RCT. This editorial highlights the need for better tools, more nuanced data, and continued pursuit of non-opioid pain solutions. #AUA . More:

🧪 Can antihistamines ease stent-related pain after kidney stone surgery? A new RCT says no significant benefit—fexofenadine was well tolerated but didn’t reduce symptoms. The search for effective, non-opioid relief continues. #AUA #Urology. Read more:

This editorial warns that economic pressures are pushing urologists into health systems, risking access and autonomy. Sustainable models are essential to preserve patient choice and quality care. #AUA #Urology. Click to read more:

Medicare reimbursement for urologic oncology procedures has dropped over 40% since 2002—steepest for robotic surgeries. Urologists must engage in policy reform to protect care access and practice sustainability. #AUA #Urology. Click to read more:

Dr. Abbasi shares their thoughts on their recent article, “The Impact of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders on Outcomes of Urological Surgeries.”. Read the full article here! ➡️ #Urology

This editorial highlights that while hospital size and local wealth play a role, surgeon preference may be the strongest driver of robotic RC use. As new generations of urologists enter practice, robotic adoption is likely to grow #AUA #Urology. Read more

This study suggests that financial resources—not clinical data—may have driven early adoption of robotic RC in Florida. A key insight for policymakers and health equity advocates. #Urology #AUA. Click to read more:

New study alert: Hispanic patients with kidney cancer are more likely to.🔺 Present with advanced disease.⏳ Face delays in surgery & treatment.Even after adjusting for other factors, these disparities persist. Click to read more: #AUA #Urology

💥 20 years of data shows: Partial cystectomy + chemo can preserve the bladder in MIBC patients—with 90% cancer-specific survival! Bladder-sparing is real. #AUA #Urology. Click to read more:

This powerful editorial reframes burnout as moral injury—a systemic issue, not a personal failing. To heal ourselves and our specialty, we must confront the business of medicine and reclaim our purpose: patient-centered care. #AUA #Urology. Read more:

What if physician burnout isn’t burnout at all—but moral injury? A new study in urology reframes the issue, pointing to systemic failures like lost autonomy and administrative overload. Real healing starts with real reform. #AUA . Click to read more: