Introduction to the 12th Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)-Masterclass special issue

• Published in: Asian journal of andrology Vol. 22; no. 2; p. 123
• Main Author: Andrich, Daniela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Shanghai Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.03.2020; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Bladder; Bladder cancer; Childhood; Hypospadias; Physicians; Robotics; Surgeons; Surgery; Urology
• ISSN: 1008-682X; 1745-7262
• DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_147_19

[3] describe the trend in penile urethral reconstruction toward a one-stage graft augmentation urethroplasty technique in favor of the traditional classical "staged" approach, which particularly applies to distal lichen sclerosus strictures with the aim of preserving the architecture of the urethra whenever possible. [5] present their 1-year functional outcome of robot-assisted radical cystectomy and intracorporeal orthotopic neobladder after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer and illustrate the surgical steps to create a modified Studer orthotopic neobladder. [...]Carson′s[8] must-read distinguished review on the surgical treatment options for postprostatectomy incontinence provides the reader with the historical context of various medical device developments leading to the gold-standard treatment for significant incontinence in form of the artificial urinary sphincter and gives fascinating insights into possible future electronic artificial urinary sphincter improvements.