This type of manuscript always draws out strong opinion from those who believe TRUS biopsies should be replaced by TP biopsies. What do you think? “Predictors of fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria in the rectal vault of men undergoing prostate biopsy” nature.com/articles/s4139…

TRUS prostate biopsy may be complicated by sepsis. But is relatively cheap & an ambulatory procedure done under L.A. Transperineal biopsies need more expensive equipment, take longer & often need a G.A. What would be your choice if you had to undergo prostate biopsy?

Check out the discussion that has arisen from this poll. A mini journal club discussion in itself. #urojc

Dear friends. As you know we’ve had a bit of a recess. Do you feel ready to have a fresh start in 2019 and get this #urojc happening again? It will need your support. We also need writers to write up the blog summary - would you like to volunteer?

Who has done salvage surgery in patients with local recurrence after radical prostatectomy? European Urology @sophieknipper europeanurology.com/action/showPdf…

“Limited versus Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial” Proved to be a negative study. What do you think? euoncology.europeanurology.com/article/S2588-…

The number of nodes dissected for limited and extended node dissections were almost the same. What does that say to you? #urojc

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The Role of Cytoreductive Radical Prostatectomy in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Low-volume Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Results from the Local Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer (LoMP) Registry #urojc eu-openscience.europeanurology.com/article/S2666-…

Are all procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia created equal? A systematic review on post-procedural PSA dynamics and its correlation with relief of bladder outlet obstruction link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Start dates/times for the July #urojc.

ICYMI x.com/iurojc/status/…

Honored and humbled... Could not work at a better place with better people. x.com/foxchasecancer…

ICYMI Summary of our June #urojc discussion bjuinternational.com/bjui-blog/days…

We have been enjoying a little bit of a hiatus. Hoping to be back within the next few months. #urojc

Stay tuned. 😷 #urojc

Scientist puts his #dog on the editorial boards of 7 predatory journals as proof of their negligence- her CV described research interests as the “benefits of abdominal massage for medium-sized canines” 😂 🐾 HT Rich Duszak, MD Professor Henry Woo #openaccess boingboing.net/2017/11/20/pre…

Stacy Loeb, MD Rich Duszak, MD I just love this story about Ollie. An academic genius But this latest article omits the important facts that Ollie likes to go for walks & chase birds and is especially fond of having her tummy rubbed. x.com/drhwoo/status/…

Our friends at Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases nearly have 500 followers! They are good value, please consider following for all things prostate x.com/pcan_journal/s…