Urology
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To understand cognitive function of an expert surgeon in various surgical scenarios while performing robot-assisted surgery. ⋯ Cognitive analysis shows that expert surgeons utilized different mental resources based on their need.
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To investigate the potential diagnostic value of plasma signal peptide, CUB (complement proteins C1r/C1s, Uegf, Bmp1) domain, epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like 1 (SCUBE1) protein in experimentally induced testicular torsion (TT). ⋯ SCUBE1, a novel marker of platelet activation, is elevated in TT. According to our results, platelet activation may play an important pathological role in tissue injury associated with testicular ischemia. Plasma SCUBE1 measurement may have diagnostic, therapeutic, or prognostic value in TT.
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To determine the applicability of postvasectomy special clearance parameters (<100,000 nonmotile sperm/mL on semen analysis) suggested by the American Urological Association and to define the associated cost savings with avoidance of further testing. ⋯ Postvasectomy contraceptive clearance can be greatly increased when rare nonmotile sperm parameters are included although postvasectomy semen testing compliance remains poor.
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To assess the outcome of a prospective cohort of patients with ketamine-associated uropathy after standardized treatment. ⋯ The study demonstrated the efficacy of managing ketamine-associated uropathy using a 4-tier approach. Both anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics could effectively alleviate symptoms. Being abstinent from ketamine abuse and the amount of ketamine consumed have bearings on treatment response.
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Comparative Study
The Difference a Year Can Make: Academic Productivity of Residents in 5 vs 6-Year Urology Programs.
To evaluate the effect of a dedicated research year on academic productivity in a heterogeneous group of urology programs. ⋯ Urology residents with a dedicated year of research produce more than 2 times the number of publications than their counterparts in 5-year programs. This dedicated research time and greater publication output were both indicative of the pursuit of fellowship training.