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CUHK introduces new modular robot-assisted system for radical prostatectomy

26 Jul 2023 by

Urological surgeons from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have become the first in the Greater China region to perform radical prostatectomy with a new modular robot-assisted system, enhancing accessibility and mobility of robotic surgery across operative theatres (OTs).

CUHK introduces new modular robot-assisted system for radical prostatectomy

26 Jul 2023

Aquablation beneficial in men with urinary retention

16 Jul 2023

Aquablation therapy appears to lead to spontaneous voiding in men with urinary retention, regardless of preoperative urodynamic findings, according to a study.

Aquablation beneficial in men with urinary retention

16 Jul 2023

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

16 Jul 2023

Children conceived via fresh intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are at higher risk of major malformations compared with those conceived via fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a study.

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

16 Jul 2023

Tranexamic acid of no help in reducing bleeding complications related to HoLEP

14 Jul 2023

Perioperative tranexamic acid treatment in patients undergoing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) falls short of reducing the risk of a return to the operating room for bleeding, catheter reinsertion, or clotting complications, according to a study.

Tranexamic acid of no help in reducing bleeding complications related to HoLEP

14 Jul 2023

PNH carries a high disease burden despite treatment

14 Jul 2023 by

Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) carries a substantial disease burden and healthcare resource utilization, even in patients already receiving treatment with C5 inhibitors, according to an expert who presented at EHA 2023.

PNH carries a high disease burden despite treatment

14 Jul 2023

Paternal methotrexate use confers no teratogenic effects but may temporarily reduce fertility

04 Jul 2023

The periconceptional use of methotrexate among men does not contribute to an increase in the risk of congenital anomalies, preterm birth (PTB), and being small for gestational age (SGA), but it may lead to a temporary decrease in fertility, according to a study.

Paternal methotrexate use confers no teratogenic effects but may temporarily reduce fertility

04 Jul 2023

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

03 Jul 2023

Sleep disturbance appears to be common among individuals with overactive bladder (OAB), regardless of treatment, as reported in a study.

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

03 Jul 2023

Artificial urinary sphincter erosion linked to history of pelvic radiation

03 Jul 2023

A recent study has shown that artificial urinary sphincter cuff erosion neither causes urethral stricture formation nor contributes to a degree of erosion.

Artificial urinary sphincter erosion linked to history of pelvic radiation

03 Jul 2023

Focal therapy an effective option for older, comorbid prostate cancer patients

02 Jul 2023

Focal ablative therapy may be used as an alternative treatment for older or comorbid patients with prostate cancer who are not fit or willing to undergo radical treatment, suggests a study.

Focal therapy an effective option for older, comorbid prostate cancer patients

02 Jul 2023

Renal mass biopsy mandate tied to fewer surgeries, greater surveillance

30 Jun 2023

Implementation of the mandate on preablation renal mass biopsy appears to result in the wider use of biopsies for all small renal mass patients, fewer surgical interventions, and an increase in active surveillance, reports a recent study.

Renal mass biopsy mandate tied to fewer surgeries, greater surveillance

30 Jun 2023

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CUHK introduces new modular robot-assisted system for radical prostatectomy

CUHK introduces new modular robot-assisted system for radical prostatectomy

Aquablation beneficial in men with urinary retention

Aquablation beneficial in men with urinary retention

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

Tranexamic acid of no help in reducing bleeding complications related to HoLEP

Tranexamic acid of no help in reducing bleeding complications related to HoLEP

PNH carries a high disease burden despite treatment

PNH carries a high disease burden despite treatment

Paternal methotrexate use confers no teratogenic effects but may temporarily reduce fertility

Paternal methotrexate use confers no teratogenic effects but may temporarily reduce fertility

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

Artificial urinary sphincter erosion linked to history of pelvic radiation

Artificial urinary sphincter erosion linked to history of pelvic radiation

Focal therapy an effective option for older, comorbid prostate cancer patients

Focal therapy an effective option for older, comorbid prostate cancer patients

Renal mass biopsy mandate tied to fewer surgeries, greater surveillance

Renal mass biopsy mandate tied to fewer surgeries, greater surveillance