Dean Elterman

1 month ago | nature.com | Dean Elterman |Bilal Chughtai

The surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has developed over time, and endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) has emerged as a potential competitor to the long-standing gold standard, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) [1]. First intended to replace open prostatectomy, EEP is performed using different energy sources and aims to remove the entire prostate adenoma [1, 2]. This meta-analysis by Vo et al.

Dec 9, 2024 | cuaj.ca | Liam Murad |David Bouhadana |Dean Elterman |David-Dan Nguyen

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Apr 25, 2024 | nature.com | Naeem Bhojani |Larry Miller |Kevin C. Zorn |Dean Elterman

AbstractShared decision-making (SDM) is recommended for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing but appears underutilized. This population-based study assessed the prevalence and determinants of SDM for PSA testing among US men. We assessed PSA testing rates and SDM engagement in men aged 40 and older without prostate cancer history using the 2019 National Health Interview Survey. SDM was defined as discussing the advantages and disadvantages of PSA testing with a physician.

Jun 1, 2023 | cuaj.ca | Peter Gariscsak |Gary Gray |Stephen S. Steele |Dean Elterman

Abstract INTRODUCTION: An estimated 18% of Canadians have overactive bladder (OAB), with approximately 24% of those reporting difficulty adhering to pharmacotherapy. To date, there has been no investigation into barriers facing sacral neuromodulation (SNM) as treatment for OAB in Canada. Current Canadian Urological Association members were invited to participate in an anonymous survey.