Canadian Urological Association Journal

List of Papers (Total 3,066)

Gender disparity within the Canadian Urological Association A comparison with the Quebec Urological Association.

The aim of this study was to examine gender diversity within the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) and to compare it with the Quebec Urological Association (QUA).A retrospective review of women’s representation regarding membership, committees’ ...

Implementation of a shared research database to increase medical student awareness and involvement in urology research A pilot study.

We aimed to assess the effect of a shared institutional research database on medical students’ scholarly work, perceived research competency, and self-reported satisfaction.An institutional inventory database was created on Google Sheets with ...

A population-based analysis of the epidemiology of penile cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Penile cancers are a rare subset of carcinomas accounting for <1% of all diagnosed malignancies. There have been recent reports of increasing incidence globally; however, there is limited Canadian literature pertaining to these neoplasms. The ...

Impact of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma in real-world clinical practice.

The impact of adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) using regimens including gemcitabine and platinum on the improvement of the prognosis of patients with locally advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) has been recently demonstrated. This study aimed ...

Outcomes and patient tolerability of radical inguinal orchiectomy under deep intravenous sedation.

Radical inguinal orchiectomy (RO ) is indicated for the management of testicular tumors and is universally performed under general anesthetic in the hospital. The need to perform radical orchiectomy in an expeditated fashion can result in logistical difficulties, ...

Urodynamic and urethral pressure profilometry findings in women with voiding phase dysfunction treated with surgical urethrolysis.

Long-term urodynamic (UDS) and urethral pressure profilometry (UPP) parameters in women with voiding phase dysfunction following an anti-incontinence (AI) procedure have been poorly characterized. We report our 10-year UDS findings in women with voiding ...

Current advances in pain regimens for percutaneous nephrolithotomy A comprehensive review.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) causes pain and discomfort after surgery. The primary causes of immediate postoperative pain after PCNL are visceral pain from the ureters and kidneys, and body surface discomfort from incisions. Acute, untreated pain ...

Existing trends and applications of artificial intelligence in urothelial cancer A scoping review.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in urology is gaining significant traction. While previous reviews of AI applications in urology exist, there have been few attempts to synthesize existing literature on urothelial cancer (UC).Comprehensive searches ...

Predictors of postoperative urinary tract infection following holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.

Storage urinary symptoms and urinary tract infection (UTI) are among the most common complications following holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). We aimed to study the incidence and risk factors for storage urinary symptoms and early UTI ...

Survey of the quality and origins of websites on penile low-intensity shockwave therapy in Canada.

The aim of this study was to establish the quality of patient-facing websites advertising low-intensity shockwave therapy (LISWT) for erectile dysfunction (ED) and Peyronie’s disease (PD) patients in Canada.Canadian websites offering LIWST for ...

The learning curve for pure retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy by using cumulative sum analysis.

This study aimed to identify a precise learning curve for pure retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy (RDN).Data from 172 consecutive kidney donors who underwent pure RDN between January 2010 and July 2019 were prospectively collected and evaluated. Cumulative ...

Postoperative events and complications of next-day stent removal following uncomplicated percutaneous nephrolithotomy compared to longer stenting.

Options for renal drainage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) vary and depend primarily on surgeon preference and case considerations. In our practice, patients traditionally returned one week postoperatively to remove the stents in the office ...

Performing urological inpatient procedures as same-day procedures during the COVID pandemic A retrospective feasibility study.

In line with Canadian provincial directives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain elective urologic surgical cases that are normally performed as inpatient procedures were performed as same-day discharge procedures to reduce hospitalization and the usage ...

Development and use of machine learning models for prediction of male sling success A proof-of-concept institutional evaluation.

For mild to moderate male stress urinary incontinence (SUI), transobturator male slings remain an effective option for management. We aimed to use a machine learning (ML )-based model to predict those who will have a long-term success in managing SUI ...

Genetic testing practices among specialist physicians who treat prostate cancer A Canadian, cross-sectional survey.

In patients with prostate cancer (PCa), the identification of an alteration in genes associated with homologous recombination repair (HRR) has implications for prognostication, optimization of therapy, and familial risk mitigation. The aim of this study ...

De novo urethral stricture disease in renal transplant recipients.

With routine catheterization and low urine output pre-transplant, renal transplant recipients (RTRs) may be at risk of urethral stricture disease post-transplant. The objective of this study was to characterize new urethral stricture disease in males ...

Virtual OSCE examinations during COVID-19 A 360 satisfaction assessment from examiners and candidates.

We sought to determine the satisfaction rates of examiners and candidates in a virtual Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) of graduating Canadian urology residents.An annual mock exam, aimed at simulating the licencing urology exam for Canadian ...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia surgical re-treatment after prostatic urethral lift A narrative review.

Prostatic urethral lift (PUL) accounts for approximately one-quarter of all surgical benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) procedures performed in the U.S. Within five years of a patient’s PUL procedure, approximately 1/7 patients will require surgical ...

Quantitative and qualitative impact of physician assistants in a Canadian urology setting.

Physician assistants (PAs) are healthcare professionals who act as physician extenders. PAs are being used more and more in a wide variety of clinic settings throughout Canada to increase access to healthcare and reduce cost. We set out to determine the ...

Prospective assessment of the incidence and associations of postvoid dribbling after urethroplasty Impact of surgical technique.

The incidence and associations of postvoid dribbling (PVD) after urethroplasty remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of urethroplasty on PVD and factors associated with de novo PVD.From 2011–2018, patients were offered ...

Erector spinae plane blocks for analgesia after percutaneous nephrolithotomy A pathway to reduce opioids.

Despite its minimally invasive nature, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL ) may be associated with significant pain. Challenges in pain control may prevent timely discharge (and expose patients to adverse effects of opioid use). We sought to evaluate ...