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Nov 28, 2024 | 
cuaj.ca | David Chung |Ryan Ramjiawan |Dhiraj S. Bal |Robert Wightman
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Accurate diagnostic staging of upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) is challenging. Endoscopic staging is limited by its ability to provide adequate sampling of deeper layers of the ureter and renal pelvis. Further ability to accurately predict invasive disease would aid in better selecting the appropriate treatment for patients.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
nature.com | Maximilian Fidel |Dhiraj S. Bal
AbstractInflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantations are commonly performed in hospital settings which accommodate an overnight stay and are increasingly being performed as day procedures in outpatient settings with same-day discharge. This study sought to investigate the safety and feasibility of day surgery insertion of an IPP.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
cuaj.ca | Karim Sidhom |Dhiraj S. Bal |Ryan Ramjiawan
Abstract Reproductive medicine has made significant advancements over the last 70 years, much of it in the way of female contraception. Reliable male contraception continues to be restricted to condoms and vasectomy.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
cuaj.ca | Dhiraj S. Bal |David Chung |Jainik Shah |Maximilian Fidel
Abstract Introduction: Amidst substantial surgical waitlists, novel methods are needed to improve the delivery of surgical care in Canada. One strategy involves shifting select surgeries from hospitals into community ambulatory centers, which expedite procedures and allow hospitals to prioritize critical and complex patients. We sought to evaluate surgical outcomes at a novel Canadian urologic clinic and surgical center.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
cuaj.ca | Ryan Ramjiawan |Max Rady College |Dhiraj S. Bal |Matthew Urichuk
Abstract INTRODUCTION: There has been a rapid expansion of the armamentarium for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Due to the invasiveness and complication risks of traditional surgical management, minimally invasive procedures have emerged. Rezūm water vapor therapy is a safe, effective alternative.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
cuaj.ca | Max Rady College |Dhiraj S. Bal |Maximillian Fidel |Jainik Shah
Bal, D. S., Fidel, M., Shah, J., & Patel, P. (2024). Case – Leydig cell hyperplasia: A rare ipsilateral co-occurrence with seminoma highlighting the value of 17-OHP in the evaluation of male infertility. Canadian Urological Association Journal , 18 (5), E175–8. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8527You, the Author(s), assign your copyright in and to the Article to the Canadian Urological Association.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
nature.com | Dhiraj S. Bal
AbstractSleep-related painful erection (SRPE) is a condition characterized by painful nocturnal erections and frequent nighttime awakenings; however, the pathophysiology is not well understood and existing literature consists mainly of case reports. We aimed to investigate the causes, treatments, and impact on quality of life among individuals affected by SRPE. An e-questionnaire comprising of 30 items was administered to a group of men with SRPE identified through social media in October of 2021.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
nature.com | Dhiraj S. Bal
AbstractMisinformation is a rising concern for providers and patients alike. We aimed to assess where patients acquire information prior to their andrological urologic appointment and assess patients’ perception regarding the reliability of this information. A cross-sectional study was conducted at an outpatient men’s health clinic between June and August of 2022 with questionnaires distributed to adult males seen for their primary visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
nature.com | Ruben Blachman-Braun |Dhiraj S. Bal
AbstractCollagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCh), the first approved non-surgical treatment for Peyronie’s disease (PD), was withdrawn from the European, Canadian, and Asian markets due to poor demand and lack of government reimbursement options. We sought to assess insurance approval rates and usage of CCh across Canada to understand the factors that led to its withdrawal.
