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• 20:51, 6 January 2024 Urology4all talk contribs uploaded File:Kidney CT Mass Sagittal.png
• 20:43, 6 January 2024 Urology4all talk contribs created page File:Kidney CT Mass Axial.png
• 20:43, 6 January 2024 Urology4all talk contribs uploaded File:Kidney CT Mass Axial.png
• 14:40, 6 January 2024 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Advanced Prostate Cancer (2020 AUA Guidelines) to Advanced Prostate Cancer (2023 AUA Guidelines) (Includes 2023 updates)
• 14:34, 16 August 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page File:Wiki Penis Base Cross Section.jpg
• 14:34, 16 August 2023 Urology4all talk contribs uploaded File:Wiki Penis Base Cross Section.jpg
• 14:21, 16 August 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page File:Penis Anatomy Cross Section.png
• 14:21, 16 August 2023 Urology4all talk contribs uploaded File:Penis Anatomy Cross Section.png
• 15:57, 1 June 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page AUA: Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (2023) (Created page with "See Original Guidelines * Literature search up to January 2023") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:59, 2 May 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page AUA: Early Detection of Prostate Cancer (2023) (Created page with "'''See [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37096582/ Original Guidelines]''' '''See Prostate Cancer Screening Chapter Notes''' * This guideline defines ** Clinically significant prostate cancer as GG2 or higher (GG2+) prostate cancer ** Abnormal MRI as PI-RADS 3 to 5 * The guideline recommends utilizing validated risk calculators, particularly calculators that incorporate previous negative biopsy and mpMRI use in the repeat biopsy setting....") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:39, 28 March 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page AUA: Overactive Bladder (2019) (Created page with "== Definitions == Nocturia: interruption of sleep one or more times because of the need to void Urgency: complaint of a sudden, compelling desire to pass urine which is difficult to defer Urgency urinary incontinence: involuntary leakage of urine associated with a sudden compelling desire to void Overactive bladder: Urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, in the absence of a urinary tract infection...") Tag: Visual edit
• 06:49, 23 March 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page AUA: Management of LUTS Attributed to BPH (2021) (Created page with "== Background == * Definition of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): histologic diagnosis that refers to the proliferation of glandular epithelial tissue, smooth muscle, and connective tissue within the prostatic transition zone. == Etiology == * Multifactorial process, exact etiology unknown * Requires testosterone ** 5-alpha reductace converts testosterone to its active metabolite, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). ** DHT, which has a higher affinity for the androgen recep...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:03, 7 March 2023 Urology4all talk contribs deleted page Prostate Cancer: Urine and Tissue-based markers (content was: "#REDIRECT Prostate Cancer: Blood, Urine and Tissue-based markers", and the only contributor was "Urology4all" (talk))
• 12:50, 7 March 2023 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Prostate Cancer: Urine and Tissue-based markers to Prostate Cancer: Blood, Urine and Tissue-based markers
• 12:49, 7 March 2023 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Prostate Cancer: PSA and Other Markers to Prostate Cancer: Urine and Tissue-based markers
• 14:49, 10 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Management of Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer to Prostate Cancer: Management of Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
• 13:56, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: VTE Prophylaxis (2019) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6456347/ Original Guideline]''' == Background == * Decisions regarding thromboprophylaxis involve a trade-off, in which the intended purpose is to decrease the risk of VTE while recognizing that thromboprophylaxis also increases the risk of bleeding * To judge the net benefit of VTE prophylaxis, one must know the surgery-specific baseline risk of VTE and major bleeding. For a given procedure the baseline risk of VTE...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:54, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Radiation-induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis (2018) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6363576/ Original Report]''' == Background == * Radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis is an adverse event that can occur in patients with previous radiation for malignancy * The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (EORTC/RTOG) classification of late radiation effects is a commonly used classification system for grading ** See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/a...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:53, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Adrenal Mass (2011) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3147036/ Original Guideline]''' '''See Disorders of Adrenals Chapter Notes''' == Incidental adrenal mass == * '''Definition of incidental adrenal mass: a serendipitously discovered adrenal lesion >1cm on radiologic examination done for reasons other than to investigate for primary adrenal disease''' * Adrenal incidentaloma is excluded in patients with: ** Known malignancy or high suspicion of malignant processes [si...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:50, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Vasectomy (2016) (Created page with "'''See Original AUA Guideline''' '''See Original CUA Guideline''' '''See 2015 AUA Vasectomy Guideline Notes''' '''See only 2016 CUA Vasectomy Guideline Notes''' == Background == * Vasectomy is the 4th most commonly-used method of contraception (condoms most common followed by oral contraceptives for women, then tubal ligation) * Vasectomy is simpler, faster, safer, less expensive, and equally effective as tubal ligation, another method of permanent contraception. It...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:47, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Ureteral Calculi (2015) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4707902/ Original CUA Guidelines]''' == Selecting the optimal treatment for patients with upper urinary tract calculi == * '''Factors to consider (4): CATS''' ** '''Clinical factors''' (symptom severity, patient's expectations, associated infection, obesity, coagulopathy, hypertension, and solitary kidney) ** '''Anatomic factors''' (horseshoe kidney, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, and renal ectopia) ** '''Techni...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:42, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Evaluation and Medical Management of Stones (2016) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5234401/ Original CUA Guidelines]''' '''See 2019 AUA Guideline Notes on Evaluation and Medical Management of Stones''' == Diagnosis and Evaluation == * '''Limited metabolic evaluation''' ** '''Includes:''' **# '''History and Physical Exam''' **# '''Laboratory (4)''' **## '''Urinalysis +/- culture''' **## '''Serum electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, HCO3)''' **## '''Serum calcium''' **## '''Serum creatinine''' **#* '''Same as A...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:25, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney in the Neonate (2015) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4771553/ Original Guideline]''' == Epidemiology == * Unilateral MCDK is a common condition (1/4300 live births) == Pathogenesis == * '''Results from the abnormal differentiation of the metanephric parenchyma during early embryologic development of the kidney''' ** Most renal cystic conditions whether congenital, acquired, or sporadic arise from the nephrons and collecting ducts after they have formed. *** MCDK is a...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:23, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Cryptorchidism (2017) (Created page with "'''See Original Guideline''' '''See Undescended Testicle Chapter Notes''' ===== '''*****All of the information below is contained in the more comprehensive Undescended Testicle Chapter Notes*****''' ===== * '''Definition of cryptorchidism: inability to palpate the testicle in the expected normal anatomical position''' (i.e., within its respective hemi-scrotum) ** '''Classified as congenital vs. acquired''' *** '''Distinction based on findings documented during the neo...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:20, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Antenatal hydronephrosis (2017) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' ===== Background ===== * Antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH) is one of the most commonly detected ultrasound (US) findings, affecting 1‒5% of pregnancies ** The majority of ANH in the 3rd trimester is discovered due to US for maternal indications. ** The potential benefit of early detection of urinary tract dilation is to reduce renal damage due to treatment of obstruction and infection. Conversely, many of these antenatally detected cases s...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:11, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Circumcision (2018) (Created page with " '''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5937400/ Original Guideline]''' == Phimosis == * Physiological phimosis ** Naturally occurring adhesions between prepuce and glans ** '''Mechanisms that lead to resolution of physiological phimosis''' (separation of physiological adhesions) '''over time (2):''' **# '''The collection of smegma''' (a white exudate of skin cells and keratin) '''separating the prepuce from the glans''' **# '''Repeated reflex erections'...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:07, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Azoospermia (2015) (Created page with "== Background == * Infertility or subfertility affects 15% of couples in Canada; a male factor contributes to the problem in 50% of these couples * Of men presenting for fertility investigation, 20% are found to be azoospermic * '''Azoospermia can be categorized as (4):''' *# '''Pre-testicular failure''' (2% of men with azoospermia'''); due to hypothalamic/pituitary abnormality (hypogonadotropic-hypogonadism)''' *# '''Testicular failure''' (49%–93% of men with azoospe...") Tag: Visual edit
• 13:01, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Interstitial Cystitis (2016) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' == Background == * '''Definition of interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS):''' *# '''An unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the bladder''' *# '''Associated with lower urinary tract symptoms''' *# '''For > 6 weeks duration''' *# '''In the absence of infection or other identifiable causes''' == Epidemiology == * Can affect both sexes, but vast majority (90%) are female * 2.7-6.5% o...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:52, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Chronic Scrotal Pain (2018) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5994986/ Original Report]''' == Background == * '''Definition of chronic scrotal pain (CSP):''' ** '''Intermittent or constant, unilateral or bilateral pain localized to the scrotal structures''' ** '''≥3 months in duration''' ** '''that significantly interferes with daily activities and prompts medical attention''' * Scrotal pain may arise not only from the testicles, but can involve adjacent paratesticular struct...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:48, 9 February 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Antibiotic Prophylaxis (2015) (Created page with "'''See [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4336023/ Original Guideline]''' * '''Risk factors for post-procedure infection:''' *# '''Extremes of age''' *# '''Immunosuppressed''' *# '''Nutritional status''' *# '''Obesity''' *# '''Diabetes mellitus''' {| class="wikitable" |'''Procedure''' |'''Prophylaxis recommendation''' |'''Details''' |- |'''Diagnosis procedures (cystoscopy, urodynamics, retrograde pyelography, etc.)''' |'''High-risk''' | * Pre-procedural ant...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:48, 30 January 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page File:Prostate zones.png
• 12:48, 30 January 2023 Urology4all talk contribs uploaded File:Prostate zones.png
• 10:09, 24 January 2023 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Bladder Cancer: Pathology and TNM Staging to Bladder Cancer: Pathology
• 10:07, 24 January 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page Bladder Cancer: TNM Staging (Created page with "==AJCC 8th edition§== ===pTstage=== *'''pTX: tumour cannot be assessed''' *'''pT0: no evidence of tumour''' *'''pTa: non-invasive (confined to epithelial mucosa) papillary carcinoma''' *'''pTis: carcinoma in-situ''' *'''pT1: invades lamina propria''' (subepithelial connective tissue) **Subdivision into pT1a vs. pT1b has been proposed with some studies suggesting that deep lamina propria invasion carries a substantially more serious prognosis. However, the value of subst...") Tag: Visual edit
• 16:16, 6 January 2023 Urology4all talk contribs created page Acute Scrotum (Created page with "== Definition == *Acute scrotum refers any new onset of the following (or combination) of symptoms (3): **Pain **Swelling **Tenderness of intrascrotal contents ==Differential diagnosis== *'''(see CW11 box 146-2)''' *'''Torsion of the appendix testis is the most common diagnosis followed by spermatic cord torsion, epididymitis''' **'''Although all of these diseases can occur at any time during childhood,''' ***'''Torsion of the appendix testis is typically most common aft...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:07, 18 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Transurethral resection of bladder tumour to Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour without leaving a redirect
• 12:58, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Overactive Bladder (2017) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' ===== '''Definitions''' ===== * '''ICS Definition of OAB''' *# '''Urinary urgency''' *# '''With or without urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)''' *# '''Often accompanied by frequency and nocturia''' *# '''In the absence of urinary tract infection (UTI) or other obvious pathology''' ===== '''Epidemiology''' ===== * Prevalence in Canada: 13.9% (Herschorn et al. population-based study) * '''Prevalence similar in men and women, however, sex-...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:56, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Male LUTS & BPH (2018) (Created page with " '''See Original Guidelines''' '''See AUA BPH Surgery Guidelines 2018''' == Background == * These guidelines are directed toward the typical male patient age > 50, presenting with LUTS and benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and/or benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). == Diagnostic and Evaluation == * '''Mandatory (2):''' *# '''History''' (symptom severity and bother, medical history) + '''physical exam (including DRE)''' *# '''Urinalysis (routine and microscopic, cu...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:53, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (2019) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' ===== '''Defintions''' ===== * '''Definition of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD): lower urinary tract dysfunction due to disturbance of the neurological control mechanism''' ** This broad definition is used to describe a multitude of conditions of varying severity ===== '''Causes of NLUTD''' ===== * '''Neurological conditions commonly associated with LUT dysfunction (3):''' *# '''Multiple sclerosis (MS)''' *# '''Spina...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:49, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs deleted page Erectile Dysfunction (2018) (content was: "#REDIRECT AUA & CUA: Erectile Dysfunction (2021 CUA, 2018 AUA)", and the only contributor was "Urology4all" (talk))
• 12:48, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs moved page Erectile Dysfunction (2018) to AUA & CUA: Erectile Dysfunction (2021 CUA, 2018 AUA)
• 12:47, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Peyronie's Disease (2018) (Created page with " Link to Original CUA Guideline See AUA Guideline Notes on Peyronie's Disease ===== *****All of the content below is included in the more comprehensive Peyronie's Disease Chapter Notes***** ===== ===== '''Background''' ===== * '''Definition of Peyronie disease: an acquired penile disorder characterized by benign fibrotic changes primarily to the tunica albuginea, resulting in a constellation of signs and symptoms occurring alone or in combination, including''' *# ''...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:46, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Surgical Management of RCC (2014) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' '''*****All information below contained in more inclusive Open Kidney Cancer Surgery Chapter Notes''' ===== Evaluation: history, physical exam, CBC, creatinine, LFTs, markers of bone disease, CT abdo/pelvis, CXR/CT chest ===== # '''History and Physical Exam''' #* History #** Risk factors for renal cell carcinoma #** Symptoms #*** Pain (bony and flank) and gross hematuria #*** New onset coughing or other respiratory issues may suggest pul...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:46, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Small Renal Masses (2015) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' ===== Background ===== * '''Definition of small renal mass (SRM):''' #* '''Enhancing tumours''' #* '''<4 cm in diameter''' #* '''with image characteristics consistent with stage T1aN0M0 renal cell carcinoma''' * Most SRMs are RCCs, ≈20-25% of SRMs are benign * Even if SRMs are malignant, most of them grow slowly * '''Small RCCs may be associated with metastatic disease at diagnosis in up to 8% of cases, so initial staging of all SRM p...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:45, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Cystic Renal Lesions (2017) (Created page with "'''See Original Guideline''' '''*****All information below contained in more inclusive Benign Renal Tumours Chapter Notes''' ===== Bosniak Renal Cyst Classification ===== * '''If a complex cyst is first identified on US, contrast-enhanced axial imaging should be performed to better characterize the cyst''' * '''See Table 1 from Original Guideline''' * '''Risk of malignancy''' ** '''Bosniak II: 5%,''' likely gross overestimation of the true risk, as most of the maligna...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:44, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Follow-up Localized RCC (2018) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' '''*****All information below contained in more inclusive Kidney Cancer Chapter Notes''' ===== Rationale for Surveillance ===== * '''Surveillance after treatment allows the urologist to monitor for postoperative complications, renal function, local recurrence, recurrence in the contralateral kidney, and development of metastases''' * '''Renal function decreases postoperatively and usually improves over time until a new baseline is achiev...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:44, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria (2008) (Created page with " '''See AUA Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria Guidelines 2016''' ===== Background ===== * '''Significant microscopic hematuria was defined as ≥ 3 RBCs/hpf on two microscopic urinalysis without recent exercise, menses, sexual activity or instrumentation''' ===== '''Which patients require evaluation for AMH?''' ===== * In patients with recent exercise, menses, sexual activity or urethral trauma/instrumentation, a repeat microscopic exam should be done once the cont...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:43, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer (2019) (Created page with " '''See AUA Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Guidelines 2017''' ===== Diagnosis and Evaluation ===== * '''Clinical staging (3): TURBT pathology, exam under anesthesia, imaging''' ** '''TURBT pathology''' *** '''MIBC should be diagnosed with a good quality TURBT including muscularis propria that confirms muscle invasion''' **** '''In those rare instances where''' evidence (radiographic or clinical (e.g. bimanual examination)) supports a clear-cut clinical diagnosis of MI...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:41, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance (2015) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' '''See Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Chapter Notes''' ===== Background ===== * '''Active surveillance (AS) differs from watchful waiting or observation''' in intent and follow-up testing. ** '''The intent of watchful waiting or observation is to avoid active intervention in patients with limited life expectancy by providing delayed non-curative therapy for patients who experience metastatic progression.''' ** '''The intent of AS is...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:40, 11 November 2022 Urology4all talk contribs created page CUA: Advanced and Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (2019) (Created page with " '''See Original Guideline''' '''*****All information below contained in more inclusive Invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer Chapter Notes''' ===== Background ===== * In Canada, bladder cancer ranks as the 5th most common cancer with an estimated 8900 new cases and 2400 deaths in 2018. * Approximately 15% of patients have locally advanced or metastatic disease at presentation. A further 40 – 50% of those with muscle invasive early stage disease will relapse after...") Tag: Visual edit