Publications

As part of an academic medical center, we encourage and support research endeavors by our fellows.

Our fellows actively publish their research, including in peer-reviewed journals, didactic books and abstracts. Explore some of the recent publications by our current or previous fellows.

Clinical safety and efficacy of microwave ablation for small renal masses
CONCLUSIONS: As the medical field continues to evolve towards less invasive interventions, MWA offers a valuable tool in the management of renal masses. With low major complication and recurrence rates, our findings support the utility of CT-guided MWA as a tool for treatment of SRMs.

Apr 10, 2024 6:00 AM
Impact of Weight Management on Obesity-Driven Biomarkers of Prostate Cancer Progression
CONCLUSIONS: Our study demonstrated improvements in body composition, PCa biomarkers, and quality of life with a weight management intervention.

Feb 01, 2024 6:00 AM
Aberrant expression of multiple glycolytic enzyme genes is significantly associated with disease progression and survival outcomes in prostate cancers
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer in men. Recent studies showed that aberrant metabolic pathways are involved in prostate cancer development and progression. In this study, we performed a systemic analysis of glycolytic enzyme gene expression using the TCGA-PRAD RNAseq dataset. Our analysis revealed that among 25 genes, only four genes (HK2/GPI/PFKL/PGAM5) were significantly upregulated while nine genes (HK1/GCK/PFKM/PFKP/ALDOC/PGK1/PGAM1/ENO2/PKM) were...

Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM
Expressions of glucose transporter genes are diversely attenuated and significantly associated with prostate cancer progression
Prostate cancer is a health-threaten disease in men worldwide, however, lacking is the reliable biomarkers for patient management. Aberrant metabolic events including glucose metabolism are involved in prostate cancer progression. To examine the involvement of glucose metabolic pathways in prostate cancer, we analyzed the expression profiles of glucose transporter family genes using multiple RNA-seq datasets. Our results showed that three SLC2A family genes (SLC2A4/5/9) were significantly...

Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM
Evaluating PubMed-Indexed Publications of Applicants Successfully Matching into the Top 50 Urology Residency Programs in the 2021-2023 Cycles
Background and objective Urology residency match occurs through the American Urological Association (AUA), and hence information about the success of applicants in finding a match is not readily available. The average number of publications a successful urology applicant has when applying for residency is unknown. In light of this, we conducted this study to examine the number of PubMed-indexed research projects involving US senior medical students who successfully matched into the top 50...

May 24, 2023 6:00 AM
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May 05, 2023 6:00 AM
Patient Preferences Regarding Chaperone Use for Sensitive Examinations
CONCLUSIONS: Preference regarding the use of a chaperone is primarily influenced by gender of both the patient and the provider. For sensitive examinations commonly performed in the field of urology, most individuals would not prefer a chaperone be present.

May 05, 2023 6:00 AM
Cost Implications of Routine Preoperative Blood Typing and Crossmatching Prior to Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
CONCLUSIONS: With the maturity of RAPN techniques and outcomes, the extent of preoperative testing related to blood products should evolve to better reflect current procedural risks. Prioritizing testing resources for patients at increased complication risk can be based on predictive factors.

May 05, 2023 6:00 AM
Preoperative Optimization of Promotility in Robotic Prostatectomy and Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery
CONCLUSIONS: Seven out of 10 patients undergoing routine MIS procedures report constipation symptoms, which may represent a target for preoperative interventions to reduce LOS after surgery.

May 05, 2023 6:00 AM
Understanding the Urology Program Directors Perspective on the Current Resident Selection Process: The Society of Academic Urologists National Survey of Urology Program Directors
CONCLUSIONS: PDs opinion and role of the VIs into the future is variable. Despite uniform agreement of cost savings and belief that VI platform improves access for all, only half of PDs expressed interest of the VI format being continued in some form. PDs note limitation of VI in the ability to comprehensively assess applicants as well as the in-person format. Many programs have begun to incorporate vital training in the areas of diversity equity and inclusion bias, and illegal questions. There...

Mar 13, 2023 6:00 AM
The Impact of the Virtual Interview on Candidate Experience and Outcomes: Society of Academic Urologists National Survey of Interns Who Participated in the 2020-2021 Urology Match
CONCLUSION: The majority of PGY1 urology residents reported key components of their current program translated well from the VI process. This platform offers a method of overcoming conventional geographic and financial barriers associated with the in-person interview process.

Mar 05, 2023 6:00 AM
Preference Signaling Pilot in the Urology Match: Outcomes and Perceptions
CONCLUSION: Preference signaling was demonstrated to be feasible and successful in providing a novel applicant-directed, formal, equitable, and credible structured process for applicants to express genuine interest in programs. Additionally, programs were able to incorporate PS into their interview selection and recruitment process.

Sep 17, 2022 6:00 AM
Access to urologists for participation in research: An analysis of NCI's Community Oncology Research Program landscape survey
CONCLUSIONS: Two-thirds of community cancer research groups have access to urology. Oncology ownership status was not associated with access to urologists for research. Research groups may need support to increase their capacity to engage non-oncology cancer care providers in research.

Aug 29, 2022 6:00 AM
When virtual becomes reality: short term impressions of a two-week virtual urology sub-internship program
CONCLUSIONS: We successfully implemented a two-week virtual urology sub-internship rotation with a wide variety of clinical and educational experiences. The rotation was well received by our medical students. This is a unique experience in urology that can easily be implemented by other surgical sub-specialty programs in the future.

Dec 13, 2021 6:00 AM
First Characterization of Resident Clinical Experience at American Urological Training Programs
CONCLUSION: We present the first characterization of resident participation in the clinical learning environment. Structure is highly variable and directed effort is necessary to move toward improved assessment and monitoring of resident competency in clinic.

Nov 15, 2021 6:00 AM

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