Jen-Jane Liu, David P. Guo, Harcharan Gill

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.6, pp. 7046-7049, 2013

Abstract Introduction: We reviewed the consultation patterns for difficult urethral catheter placement in tertiary care hospitals and developed a treatment algorithm for this common request.
Materials and methods: We identified all urethral catheter consults obtained by urology residents at three tertiary care hospitals from October 2009 through October 2010. Only consults for inability to place urethral catheter by the referring team were included; hematuria or clot retention were excluded. Patient age, date of consultation, consulting service, prior urologic history, initial number of attempts, and final outcome were recorded.
Results: Eighty-one consults were recorded. Seventy-seven (96%) were male; the median… More >

Cynthia P. Leung¹, Adam P. Klausner¹, Joseph R. Habibi¹, Ashley B. King¹, Adam S. Feldman²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.6, pp. 7042-7045, 2013

Abstract Introduction: Audience response systems (ARS) have not been used to gauge knowledge transfer and retention in the setting of large medical conferences. In this study, we explore the utility of an ARS as an educational tool in the setting of a large urology conference.
Materials and methods: At the 2011 joint meeting of the Mid-Atlantic and New England sections of the American Urological Association, conference attendees were able to use a web-based and cell-phone accessed ARS. At the meeting, six ARS questions were asked during five point-counterpoint debate topics covering areas of prostate cancer, incontinence, pediatrics, stone… More >

Daniel J. Sadowski¹, Chandy S. Ellimoottil², Ajay Tejwani³, Alex Gorbonos¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.6, pp. 7015-7020, 2013

Abstract Introduction: Proton therapy (PT) for prostate cancer is an expensive treatment with limited evidence of benefit over conventional radiotherapy. We sought to study whether online information on PT for prostate cancer was balanced and whether the website source influenced the content presented.
Materials and methods: We applied a systematic search process to identify 270 weblinks associated with PT for prostate cancer, categorized the websites by source, and filtered the results to 50 websites using predetermined criteria. We then used a customized version of the DISCERN instrument, a validated tool for assessing the quality of consumer health information,… More >

Deb Feldman-Stewart^1,2, Michael D. Brundage^1,2,3, Christine Tong¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 5998-6006, 2011

Abstract Introduction: We conducted a systematic review of primary evidence to clarify what information influences treatment selection by patients with early stage prostate cancer.
Materials and methods: We conducted a systematic review of the Web of Knowledge, using the ALL DATABASES option. Papers were then triaged out on the basis of the title and/or abstract, leaving 120 papers. Reviewing the full papers resulted in a final corpus of 21 papers.
Results: The data suggest that patients typically balance potential benefits against potential side effects but in a complex way with large variation across patients. For some patients, potential benefits… More >

Khurshid A. Guru^1,2, Abid Hussain², Rameela Chandrasekhar², Pamela Piacente², Marlene Bienko², Mark Glasgow⁴, Willie Underwood^1,2, Gregory Wilding³, James L. Mohler^1,2, Mani Menon⁵, James O. Peabody⁵

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.16, No.4, pp. 4736-4741, 2009

Abstract Purpose: The surgical robot is becoming an important tool for performance of minimally invasive surgical procedures around the world. We surveyed opinions about and utilization of robot-assisted surgery among urologic surgeons from 44 countries.
Material and methods: A total of 297 surveys were completed from September to November 2008 by participating urologic surgeons polled at various national and international urologic meetings. The survey evaluated surgeon background, personal experience with minimally invasive surgery, institutional status regarding robotic surgery surgeons' attitudes towards robot-assisted surgery, in general, and prostate, bladder and kidney oncologic procedures, specifically.
Results: Two hundred ninety-seven participants completed… More >

Eric Winquist, Mary J. Mackenzie, George Rodrigues

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 4147-4152, 2008

Abstract Introduction: Given the improved therapeutic efficacy and acceptable side effect profile with current cryotechnology, we wish to better understand the attitudes of community urologists expressing interest in this treatment modality toward the adoption of cryotherapy in their practice.
Methods: A retrospective survey was conducted with information gathered on 50 responding physicians who attended a cryosurgery workshop between February 2004 and September 2006. Specifics such as demographics and professional background, reasons for interest in cryosurgery, and the current status of cryosurgery in the physicians' practice were collected and analyzed using SPSS, version 14 (Chicago, IL).
Results: Of the responding… More >

Kenneth T. Pace, Daniela Ghiculete, Melanie Harju, R. John Honey

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.13, No.3, pp. 3147-3152, 2006

Abstract Introduction: The optimal method of acquiring laparoscopic skills has not been determined. We sought to examine the current status of urologic laparoscopy and how practicing urologists acquired the skills needed to perform laparoscopic procedures.
Methods: A mail questionnaire regarding laparoscopic practices and training was sent to 480 members of the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) using standard Dillman survey methodology.
Results: Three hundred (62.5%) urologists responded to the questionnaire; 56.5% practiced in the community and 41.1% in an academic setting. There were 59.9% who had completed some form of fellowship training. Recent graduates (who finished residency after 1995) were… More >

Deb Feldman-Stewart^1,2, Michael D. Brundage^1,2,3, Rob Siemens⁴, David Skarsgard⁵

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.13, No.6, pp. 3321-3326, 2006

Abstract Purpose: To compare the helpfulness of two educational aids or booklets on early-stage prostate cancer.
Method: Participating consecutive patients and a family member, in three centres, received one of two booklets, one produced by AstraZeneca (AZ), the other produced by us (CCE); the patient and family shared a booklet but were separate study participants. The primary outcome was the Purpose-based Information Assessment completed after participants read their booklet; they rated the importance (4-point Likert scale) of six potential purposes for the information: to help organize their thoughts, understand their situations, decide on treatment, plan, provide emotional support… More >

David E. Rapp, Mark B. Lyon, Marcelo A. Orvieto, Gregory P. Zagaja

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 2849-2855, 2005

Abstract Introduction and objective: The classical approach to the undergraduate medical clerkship has several limitations, including variability of clinical exposure and method of examination. As a result, the clerkship experience does not ensure exposure to and reinforcement of the fundamental concepts of a given specialty.
Materials and methods: This article reviews the classic approach to clerkship education within the undergraduate medical education. Specific attention is placed on clinical exposure and clerkship examination.
Results: We describe the introduction of the Core Learning Objective (CLO) educational model at the University of Chicago Section of Urology. This model is designed to provide an More >

Laurence H. Klotz

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 2806-2806, 2005

Abstract This article has no abstract. More >