Diversity in Urology , An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

With guidance from Consulting Editor, Dr. Kevin Loughlin, Dr. Deepak Kapoor has created a state-of-the-art issue devoted to the future of the urologist's clinical practice. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Workforce Issues in Urology; Development of Physician Leaders; Physician Burnout; Telemedicine; Understanding the Millenial Physician; The role of APPs in Urology; The impact of private equity transaction on urology; The growth of integrated care models in urology; Current and Future Status of Merit-Based Incentive Payment Systems; Advocacy and Health Policy; How to Subspecialize in Large Group Practices; Drug Prices: Strategies to Help Your Patients Manage the High Cost of Drugs; Operationalizing Clinical Research. Urologists will come away with the information they need to improve their expertise in their urologic practices and to improve patient outcomes.

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Michael Hsieh brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Infections in Urology. Top experts in the field provide a unique look at treatment of common and uncommon bacterial infections, as well as how to diagnose and treat infection-prone patients and those with comorbidities and chronic conditions. This issue is a valuable update not only for urologists, but also for primary care and infectious disease physicians. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including treatment of fungal urinary tract infections; clinical microbiome testing for urology; manipulating the gut microbiome in urinary tract infection-prone patients; urinary tract infections and bacteriuria in pregnancy; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on infections in urology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Testosterone. With about 2 out of 10 men older than 60 years having low testosterone (American Urological Association), coupled with an aging population, this issue is an important resource for all urologists for effectively treating men and improving outcomes. It provides a current update on testosterone in men from top experts in the field, covering prostate cancer treatment, the use of anabolic steroids, hypogonadism, testosterone replacement, and more. Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including current management and controversies surrounding andropause; testosterone and male sexual function; the interplay of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in prostate cancer; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on testosterone, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

With guidance from Consulting Editor, Dr. Kevin Loughlin, Dr. Deepak Kapoor has created a state-of-the-art issue devoted to the future of the urologist's clinical practice. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Workforce Issues in Urology; Development of Physician Leaders; Physician Burnout; Telemedicine; Understanding the Millenial Physician; The role of APPs in Urology; The impact of private equity transaction on urology; The growth of integrated care models in urology; Current and Future Status of Merit-Based Incentive Payment Systems; Advocacy and Health Policy; How to Subspecialize in Large Group Practices; Drug Prices: Strategies to Help Your Patients Manage the High Cost of Drugs; Operationalizing Clinical Research. Urologists will come away with the information they need to improve their expertise in their urologic practices and to improve patient outcomes.

In this issue of Urologic Clinics, Guest Editors Alan W Shindel and Tom F. Lue bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sexual Dysfunction. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Sexual Wellness in transgender persons; Energy-based Therapies for ED; Oncology Survivorship and Sexual Wellness for Men and Women; Sexual Wellness in Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Patients; and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in Sexual Dysfunction, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Management of Penile Fracture; Physiology of Erection and Pathophysiology of Erectile Dysfunction; Stem Cell and Gene-Based Therapy for ED; Management of Priapism; and more.

In consultation with Dr. Samir Taneja, Guest Editors Drs. Lee C. Zhao and Rachel Bluebond-Langner have created an issue of Urologic Clinics that updates readers on the latest advances in gender reassignment surgery. Expert authors have written clinical review articles on the following topics: Epidemiology & Patient selection; Hormone Replacement Therapy for Transgender Patients; Psychological benefits of gender affirming surgery; Fertility preservation in Transgender Patients; Orchiectomy as bridge or alternative to vaginoplasty; Penile inversion vaginoplasty technique; Intestinal vaginoplasty; Vaginoplasty modifications to improve Vulvar aesthetics; Metoidioplasty; Single-stage phalloplasty; Two-stage phalloplasty; Prosthetic placement after phalloplasty; Management of Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty Complications; and Long-term follow up and cancer screening. Readers will come away with the clinical updates they need to improve outcomes in patients undergoing gender reassignment surgery.

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Andrew J. Hung brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Artificial Intelligence in Urology. Alongside technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), applications of AI in urology have grown tremendously over the last few years. This special issue highlights areas of particular interest, such as radiomics, pathomics, genomics, and surgery. Top experts in the field cover the current status and also preview future applications, aimed at improved patient outcomes. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including radiomics, pathomics, and surgical AI; genomics and AI: prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma; pediatric urology and AI; bladder cancer and AI; AI in urology: big data sets; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on artificial intelligence in urology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.