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Incidence of late post-diversion complications is high

Complications after urinary diversion occur often and continue to occur for at least 5 years after surgery.

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Risk profiles vary for different penile surgeries, physician says

Acceptable surgery for penile enhancement should be predictably effective, low-risk and cause no harm. However, many men are undergoing cosmetic procedures that fail to meet these criteria, according to Gary Alter, M.D.

Refractory urge incontinence: Conservative, non-drug therapies

In patients with refractory urge incontinence, a variety of non-pharmacologic therapeutic options can be used as an alternative or complement to anticholinergic medications. Maximizing conservative measures, namely behavioral therapy and physical therapy, offers multiple benefits and adds little risk for the majority of patients.

Physician's Focus: Renal Cell Carcinoma Resources

Although kidney cancer accounts for only about 2% of all cancers in the United States, the incidence of renal cell carcinoma has increased since the 1970s. ModernMedicine discusses the newest diagnostic and therapeutic modalities and provides a patient handout.

Transvaginal mesh for pelvic prolapse: Avoiding and managing complications

The increasing popularity of synthetic mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse has led to a rise in the incidence of certain unique mesh-related complications, including extrusion, erosion, and pain, in a minority of patients. Management of these events is generally straightforward and leads to resolution of bothersome symptoms in the vast majority of patients.

Physician's Focus: Kidney Stones

Nephrolithiasis is a common disorder, with a reported lifetime incidence of up to 13% in North America. It is now possible to identify the specific metabolic condition and primary defect responsible for kidney stone formation in most patients. The introduction of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and minimally invasive endourologic modalities has reduced the need for open surgery and led to a revolution in the surgical management of kidney stones.