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University of Calgary
2015-2024
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
2023
Calgary Laboratory Services
2023
University of Alberta
2009-2022
Community Link
2022
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta
2020
Alberta Health Services
2015
Institute of Health Economics
2009
University of British Columbia
2009
Heritage Fund
2009
No AccessJournal of UrologyAdult Urology1 Jun 2011Efficacy Botulinum Toxin A Injection for Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity and Urinary Incontinence: Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Sender Herschorn, Jerzy Gajewski, Karen Ethans, Jacques Corcos, Kevin Carlson, Gregory Bailly, Robert Bard, Luc Valiquette, Richard Baverstock, Lesley Carr, Sidney Radomski HerschornSender Herschorn University Toronto, Ontario, Canada Financial interest and/or other relationship with Astellas, Allergan, Pfizer,...
A dult urinary incontinence (UI) is a highly prevalent condition, and one which can have major impact on patients' quality of life.It also focus urologist's workload.As result, the Canadian Urological Association (CUA), with aid its Guidelines Committee, commissioned development practice guideline document in 2005 first authored by Dr. Jacques Corcos.
In Brief OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of transobturator tape with tension-free vaginal (TVT) in terms objective cure stress urinary incontinence (SUI) at 12 months postoperatively. METHOD: Women SUI were randomly allocated to either or TVT procedures and reviewed after surgery. The primary outcome was evidence “cure,” evaluated by standardized pad test (cure defined as less than 1 g urine leaked). Other outcomes included complications, subjective cure, incontinence-related quality...
We characterized presenting symptoms and urodynamic findings in women with dysfunctional voiding.We reviewed the charts of 26 diagnosed voiding. Those a known or suspected history neurological disease before evaluation were excluded from study. All patients completed an American Urological Association symptom index, scores classified as total, storage (irritative) emptying (obstructive). The diagnosis voiding was made on multichannel video urodynamics. There increased external sphincter...
Guideline: Neurogenic bladderPrior neurogenic guidelines vary in their clinical assessment, investigations utilized and surveillance strategies (2)(3)(4)(5)(6) .The primary reason is that there limited evidence to support a common strategy.The purpose of this guideline help urologists identify high-risk patients with NLUTD provide an approach the management NLUTD. ClassificationThe etiology often classified based on whether lesion suprapontine, suprasacral, sacral or infrasacral (7) .A...
We decided to use a question-and-answer format provide brief, accessible, and practical answers common questions addressing the evaluation management of FSUI.The guideline panel was created representation from mix community academic urologists allied health professionals across Canada, in keeping with CUA rules.Disagreements during process were resolved by consensus-building.Conflicts interests for authors are included at end guideline.The views or did not influence final set...
Although antimuscarinic treatment is indicated for overactive bladder, many patients discontinue it because of dry mouth. Of available antimuscarinics oxybutynin associated with the highest mouth rate. We compared safety and tolerability 5 mg solifenacin vs 15 immediate release.At 12 Canadian centers a total 132 bladder symptoms (greater than 1 urgency episode per 24 hours, 8 or greater micturitions hours) were randomized to once daily 3 times weeks. The primary end point was incidence...
This analysis from the PERSPECTIVE (a Prospective, Non-interventional Registry Study of Patients Initiating a Course Drug Therapy for Overactive Bladder) study evaluated treatment persistence with mirabegron or antimuscarinics over 12-month period.Participants were adults diagnosed overactive bladder (OAB) by their health care provider (HCP), who initiating antimuscarinic treatment. The HCP made all decisions, and patients followed 12 months no mandatory scheduled visits. Information...
No AccessJournal of UrologyCLINICAL UROLOGY: Female Urology1 Nov 2000VALUE OF ROUTINE EVALUATION THE VOIDING PHASE WHEN PERFORMING URODYNAMIC TESTING IN WOMEN WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS KEVIN V. CARLSON, JOSHUA FISKE, and VICTOR W. NITTI CARLSONKEVIN CARLSON , FISKEJOSHUA FISKE NITTIVICTOR View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(05)67041-3AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail...
Adult urinary incontinence (UI) is a highly prevalentcondition, and one which can have major impacton patients’ quality of life. It also focus ofa urologist’s workload. As result, the Canadian UrologicalAssociation (CUA), with aid its Guidelines Committee,commissioned development practice guideline documentin 2005 first authored by Dr. Jacques Corcos. perthe CUA Committee’s mandate, all guidelinesare subject to revision after 5 years.
Aims The OAB‐v8 is a patient‐reported outcome questionnaire used to screen for overactive bladder and measure symptom bother. This study uses modern validation methods assess the item test characteristics of OAB‐v8, determine whether it should be scored differently men women. Methods A secondary analysis data from patients with lower urinary tract symptoms prospectively recruited urology clinic in Calgary, Canada. Item‐response theory (IRT) was evaluate dimensionality, reliability, validity...
This review was performed according to the methodology recommended
MethodsThis best practice report provides a brief and comprehensive discussion of studies examining catheter management for impaired bladder emptying in the setting neurogenic nonneurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.It is based on data obtained from numerous published meta-analyses original identified through literature search using PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library database.The bibliographies relevant articles were also searched to avoid exclusion important studies.The following...
We assessed satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) in men with artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) placement.We identified 39 who had AUS placement. A retrospective chart review was conducted. Validated questionnaires, including the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Post-Operative Patient Global Impression Improvement (PGI-I), Impact (IIQ-SF), Urogenital Distress Index (UDI-SF), were used to measure patient-reported outcome. also assessed.At...
Background: While antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended to all patients undergoing transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), little data exist regarding prescribing patterns urologists prior this procedure. Here, we sought determine real-world at a high volume Canadian institution and compliance rates recommendations put forth by the American Urological Association’s (AUA) Best Practice Statement (BPS) on antimicrobial prophylaxis.Methods: A retrospective chart review 488 TURP was...