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UH Innovations in Urology

UH Innovations in Urology introduces some of our outstanding clinicians and scientists in the University Hospitals Urology Institute who are creating a new model of care and discovery for urological diseases.

Winter 2012 – Volume 3 • Issue 1

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Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatric Urology
How young patients are benefiting from robotics and laparoscopy
Contributing Author: Lynn Woo, MD

A Better Way?
PSA/SIA is an innovative assay with potentially far-reaching implications for prostate cancer screening and treatment
Contributing Authors: Mark Stovsky, MD

Leading the Field
Technological advances and individualized treatment in urologic oncology
Contributing Authors: Lee Ponsky, MD and Robert Abouassaly, MD, MSc

The Promise of Tomorrow
Surgeon-scientists are future leaders in urology
Contributing Authors: Edward Cherullo, MD and Adonis Hijaz, MD

Previous Issues

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Fall 2011 – Volume 2 • Issue 2

A Search for Solutions
Stem cells show promise for treatment of stress UI
The Secret to Sustainable Breakthroughs
A new, integrated model is translating clinical questions into research projects
Focus on Pelvic Pain
Discovery of clinical and translational targets
Tapping the Body’s Own Defenses
Researchers look to cutting-edge gene therapy for bladder cancer

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Winter 2011 – Volume 2 • Issue 1

Adding to Our Research and Clincical Expertise
The Urologic Oncology Center boasts the next generation of pioneers in the field of urology oncology
Surgery for a Testis Tumor in a Pediatric Patient
A nonmalignant teratoma is ideally suited to a testis-sparing approach
High Fever and Infected Urine in Young Pediatric Patients
Tailoring care to avoid undertreatment and overtreatment is a key in treating vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
From Pen to Paper and Bench to Bedside
Establishing a system for sustainable breakthrough discoveries in urology

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Fall 2010 – Volume 1 • Issue 2

Green Tea Polyphenols for Prevention of Prostate Cancer
An alternative to ‘watchful waiting’ in early stages of disease
Launching a New Model of Care in Female Pelvic Medicine & Surgery
University Hospitals Urology Institute adopts an effective integrated multidisciplinary approach
Continuing a Practice of Excellence
Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain
A holistic approach including self-care and physical therapy provides success