Urology
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Comparative Study
Care Seeking Patterns for Women Requiring a Repeat Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Due to Native Tissue Repair Failure Compared to a Mesh Complication.
To explore patient migration patterns in patients requiring repeat surgery after Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) repair as there is a limited understanding of care seeking patterns for repeat surgery after POP repair. We hypothesized that undergoing repeat surgery for a prolapse mesh complication would be associated with an increased incidence of migration to a new facility for care compared to those undergoing repeat surgery for recurrent POP. ⋯ Women who undergo repeat surgery after POP repair have similar patterns of migration to a new facility irrespective of the indication for surgery.
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To assess the incidence of violations to the National Resident Matching Program Code of Conduct during the Urology Match. ⋯ During the 2017 Urology Match, a high proportion of applicants experienced violations of the National Resident Matching Program Code of Conduct. Violations included illegal questions, postinterview written and verbal communication, and pressure to do second-look visits. These findings corroborate numerous anecdotal reports, and may provide the groundwork to improve the fairness of the residency application process for the future.
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To understand the frequency and nature of postinterview communication as it relates to the rules and regulations of the American Urological Association Urology Residency Match, as well as the impact of such communication on the outcomes of the match. ⋯ Postinterview communication between applicants and urology residency programs is prevalent, with numerous violations of the rules of the match. Prohibited communication may impact the rank lists of urology applicants.