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Transurethral ventral inlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty: technique and intermediate outcomes
Sterling J, Daneshvar M, Nikolavsky D. Transurethral ventral inlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty: technique and intermediate outcomes. BJU International 2023, 132: 109-111. PMID: 36919248, DOI: 10.1111/bju.16007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine flow rateVoid residualsExcellent intermediate-term outcomesInternational Prostate Symptom ScorePolydioxanone sutureDistal urethral stricturesMedian surgical timeIntermediate-term outcomesProstate Symptom ScoreSexual function scoresSingle-institution reviewBuccal mucosal graftPatient reported outcomesStep surgical techniqueMonths 95Urethroplasty successVentral urethrotomyVoid trialMean followPatient questionnaireProximal extentStricture recurrenceSymptom scoresTerm outcomesFossa navicularisEvaluation of the Effect of Tobacco Use on Buccal Mucosa Graft Histology
Policastro C, Sterling J, Porter B, Zaccarini DJ, Li G, Bratslavsky G, Nikolavsky D. Evaluation of the Effect of Tobacco Use on Buccal Mucosa Graft Histology. Urology 2022, 166: 264-270. PMID: 35469807, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco useFormer usersBuccal mucosaBuccal mucosa graft urethroplastyCurrent usersGreater collagen densityOral mucosal tissuesCurrent tobacco usersPre-operative workupRegenerative mechanismsEpithelial stem cell markersBlinded histologic analysisStem cell markersGraft histologyControl patientsSmoking statusSingle pathologistStudy cohortGraft urethroplastyImmunohistochemical evaluationHistologic changesTobacco usersChi-square analysisIHC analysisSurgical casesLong-term outcomes from a multi-institutional experience with prefabricated composite gracilis-buccal mucosal flap for reconstruction of devastated urethras
Sterling J, Schardein J, Joshi PM, Kulkarni SB, Nikolavsky D. Long-term outcomes from a multi-institutional experience with prefabricated composite gracilis-buccal mucosal flap for reconstruction of devastated urethras. International Urology And Nephrology 2022, 54: 1047-1052. PMID: 35247151, DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03154-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresGlobal response assessmentBuccal mucosal graftOutcome measuresMulti-institutional retrospective reviewSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measureLong-term outcomesMulti-institutional experiencePost-operative surveyStage 2 repairStage 1Mean IPSSMean PVRStricture lengthCase seriesResultsFive patientsRetrospective reviewStricture recurrenceSuprapubic tubeSurgical optionsBulbar urethraMean ageMucosal graftPerineal urethrostomyCancer screening in the transgender population: a review of current guidelines, best practices, and a proposed care model.
Sterling J, Garcia MM. Cancer screening in the transgender population: a review of current guidelines, best practices, and a proposed care model. Translational Andrology And Urology 2020, 9: 2771-2785. PMID: 33457249, PMCID: PMC7807311, DOI: 10.21037/tau-20-954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFertility preservation options for transgender individuals.
Sterling J, Garcia MM. Fertility preservation options for transgender individuals. Translational Andrology And Urology 2020, 9: S215-S226. PMID: 32257862, PMCID: PMC7108981, DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.28.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMulti-Institutional Outcomes of Dorsal Onlay Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty in Patients With Postprostatectomy, Postradiation Anastomotic Stenosis
Sterling J, Simhan J, Flynn B, Rusilko P, França W, Ramirez E, Angulo J, Martins F, Patel H, Higgins M, Swerdloff D, Nikolavsky D. Multi-Institutional Outcomes of Dorsal Onlay Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty in Patients With Postprostatectomy, Postradiation Anastomotic Stenosis. Journal Of Urology 2024, 211: 596-604. PMID: 38275201, DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003848.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDorsal onlay buccal mucosal graft urethroplastyBuccal mucosal graft urethroplastyRadiation therapyGraft urethroplastyUrethral stenosisUrinary incontinenceAnastomotic stenosisDevelopment of de novo stress urinary incontinenceRetrospective review of menInternational Prostate Symptom ScoreGlobal response assessmentProstate Symptom ScoreStress urinary incontinenceMedian follow-upVesicourethral anastomotic stenosisTreatment of urethral stenosisUrethral stricture diseasePatient-reported satisfactionRadical prostatectomyStenosis recurrencePatient-related outcomesProstate cancerRetrospective reviewSurgical complicationsSuprapubic catheter
2024
Reply by Authors
Sterling J, Simhan J, Flynn B, Rusilko P, França W, Ramirez E, Angulo J, Martins F, Patel H, Higgins M, Swerdloff D, Nikolavsky D. Reply by Authors. Journal Of Urology 2024, 211: 607-607. PMID: 38382012, DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003888.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Complications after Prostate Cancer Treatment: Pathophysiology and Repair of Post-Radiation Urethral Stricture Disease
Sterling J, Rahman S, Varghese A, Angulo J, Nikolavsky D. Complications after Prostate Cancer Treatment: Pathophysiology and Repair of Post-Radiation Urethral Stricture Disease. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2023, 12: 3950. PMID: 37373644, PMCID: PMC10299043, DOI: 10.3390/jcm12123950.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrethral stricture diseaseStricture diseaseBuccal graftRadiation therapyReconstructive optionsRobotic reconstructionLong-term success rateProstate cancer treatmentLimited long-term successPrimary reconstructive optionPelvic cancerVascular insultUrethral strictureEndoscopic approachClinical challengeClinical practiceMultiple interventionsSuccessful outcomeCancer treatmentDiseaseGraftLong-term successSuccess rateUrethroplastyUrologistsV09-04 REPAIR OF URINARY INCONTINENCE AND VENTRAL DEHISCENCE AFTER MASCULINIZING GENITAL GENDER AFFIRMATION SURGERY
Sterling J, Nikolavsky D. V09-04 REPAIR OF URINARY INCONTINENCE AND VENTRAL DEHISCENCE AFTER MASCULINIZING GENITAL GENDER AFFIRMATION SURGERY. Journal Of Urology 2023, 209: e837. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003317.04.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHow and why tobacco use affects reconstructive surgical practice: a contemporary narrative review
Sterling J, Policastro C, Elyaguov J, Simhan J, Nikolavsky D. How and why tobacco use affects reconstructive surgical practice: a contemporary narrative review. Translational Andrology And Urology 2023, 0: 0-0. PMID: 36760864, PMCID: PMC9906109, DOI: 10.21037/tau-22-427.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTobacco useTobacco usersNarrative reviewSingle institution experiencePost-operative outcomesPost-surgical outcomesContemporary narrative reviewRespiratory complicationsWound complicationsElective operationsEndotracheal intubationInstitution experiencePhysiologic changesReconstructive surgeryPatient's inabilityUrologic surgeryAnimal modelsNon-English publicationsSurgical practiceSurgical literatureOrgan systemsLiterature searchSurgeryHuman specimensGoogle ScholarAdvances in reconstructive urology: A review of the 2022 literature
Bearrick E, Sterling J, Simhan J, Nikolavsky D. Advances in reconstructive urology: A review of the 2022 literature. International Journal Of Reconstructive Urology 2023, 1: 4. DOI: 10.4103/ijru.ijru_3_23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChapter 23 Vaginal remnants, strictures, and fistula after masculinizing surgery
Sterling J, Schardein J, Nikolavsky D. Chapter 23 Vaginal remnants, strictures, and fistula after masculinizing surgery. 2023, 381-398. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-98377-8.00023-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGender affirmation surgeryGenital reconstructive surgeryIndividual patient goalsVaginal remnantCommon complicationComplication rateConservative managementPreoperative workupSurgical revisionUrethrocutaneous fistulaTreatment optionsUrethral strictureEndoscopic repairPatient goalsTransmasculine patientsSurgical techniqueReconstructive surgerySurgical reconstructionSurgeryClinical decisionComplicationsPatientsVaginal cavityGenital surgeryFistula
2022
Gender Affirmation Surgery, Transfeminine
Elyaguov J, Schardein J, Sterling J, Nikolavsky D. Gender Affirmation Surgery, Transfeminine. Urologic Clinics Of North America 2022, 49: 437-451. PMID: 35931435, DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2022.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Impact of Venous Thromboembolism on Mortality and Morbidity During Nephrectomy for Renal Mass
Patel HV, Sterling JA, Srivastava A, Ghodoussipour SB, Jang TL, Grandhi MS, August DA, Rahimi SA, Chung BI, Chang SL, Singer EA. The Impact of Venous Thromboembolism on Mortality and Morbidity During Nephrectomy for Renal Mass. Urology 2022, 168: 122-128. PMID: 35691439, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.05.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative venous thromboembolismTime of nephrectomyVenous thromboembolismRenal massesMajor complicationsRadical nephrectomyAssociation of VTEPresence of VTEConcurrent venous thromboembolismPremier Healthcare DatabaseDirect hospital costsMultivariable logistic regressionTypes of complicationsHigh rateICU admissionComplication rateSurgical resectionSurgical approachHospital costsNephrectomyPatientsHealthcare databasesComplicationsHigher overall costsLogistic regressionMP22-07 OUTCOMES OF DORSAL ONLAY BUCCAL MUCOSAL GRAFT URETHROPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH POST-PROSTATECTOMY, POST-RADIATION ANASTOMOTIC CONTRACTURE
Sterling J, Wang A, Crane K, Angulo J, Franca W, Flynn B, Martins F, Ramirez E, Rusilko P, Simhan J, Swerdloff D, Nikolavsky D. MP22-07 OUTCOMES OF DORSAL ONLAY BUCCAL MUCOSAL GRAFT URETHROPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH POST-PROSTATECTOMY, POST-RADIATION ANASTOMOTIC CONTRACTURE. Journal Of Urology 2022, 207: e374. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000002561.07.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMP22-15 THE EFFECT OF TOBACCO USE ON BUCCAL MUCOSA: AN EVALUATION OF HISTOLOGIC CHANGES
Policastro C, Sterling J, Zaccarini D, Porter B, Li G, Bratslavsky G, Nikolavsky D. MP22-15 THE EFFECT OF TOBACCO USE ON BUCCAL MUCOSA: AN EVALUATION OF HISTOLOGIC CHANGES. Journal Of Urology 2022, 207: e377. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000002561.15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComparison of perioperative complications for extended vs standard pelvic lymph node dissection in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer: a meta-analysis.
Kong J, Lichtbroun B, Sterling J, Wang Y, Wang Q, Singer EA, Jang TL, Ghodoussipour S, Kim IY. Comparison of perioperative complications for extended vs standard pelvic lymph node dissection in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer: a meta-analysis. American Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Urology 2022, 10: 73-81. PMID: 35528467, PMCID: PMC9077149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPelvic lymph node dissectionLymph node dissectionRadical prostatectomyPerioperative complicationsRandom-effects modelProstate cancerSurgery subgroupNode dissectionComplication rateRisk ratioSubgroup analysisStandard pelvic lymph node dissectionTime of RPRobotic approachCochrane LibraryComplicationsSPLNDGreater riskPatientsAvailable evidencePooled dataAdditional studiesCancerSignificant differencesProstatectomyGenomic analysis and long-term outcomes of a phase 1 clinical trial on cytoreductive radical prostatectomy
Kim IY, Mitrofanova A, Panja S, Sterling J, Srivastava A, Kim J, Kim S, Singer EA, Jang TL, Ghodoussipour S, Saraiya B, Mayer T, Sabaawy HE, Yuh B, Byun SS, Kim WJ, Horie S. Genomic analysis and long-term outcomes of a phase 1 clinical trial on cytoreductive radical prostatectomy. Prostate International 2022, 10: 75-79. PMID: 35510081, PMCID: PMC9035380, DOI: 10.1016/j.prnil.2022.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCytoreductive radical prostatectomyPhase 1 clinical trialLong-term outcomesProstate cancerRadical prostatectomyOncologic outcomesSystemic therapyClinical trialsMulticenter phase 1 trialLong-term oncologic outcomesAndrogen deprivation therapyPrimary end pointEvidence of diseaseMajor complication rateCombination of surgeryMajor inclusion criteriaPhase 1 trialMetastatic prostate cancerB prostate cancerTumor necrosis factorLong-term useMinority of menDeprivation therapyM1 diseaseClavien-DindoFactors Associated With Palliative Intervention Utilization for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Patel HV, Kim S, Srivastava A, Shinder BM, Sterling J, Saraiya B, Mayer TM, Ghodoussipour S, Jang TL, Singer EA. Factors Associated With Palliative Intervention Utilization for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2022, 20: 296-296.e9. PMID: 35105510, PMCID: PMC9149103, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2022.01.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStage IV RCCMetastatic renal cell carcinomaNational Cancer DatabasePalliative interventionsRenal cell carcinomaMetastatic RCCClinical factorsCell carcinomaMultivariable logistic regression modelComprehensive cancer programsQuality of lifeLogistic regression modelsSarcomatoid histologyAdvanced malignanciesOverall cohortHigher education statusOncologic careInsurance statusCancer DatabaseCancer programsEarly initiationIntervention utilizationTreatment-specific mannerPatientsPI useChapter 4 Biology of buccal mucosa in urological reconstruction
Sterling J, Policastro C, Nikolavsky D. Chapter 4 Biology of buccal mucosa in urological reconstruction. 2022, 81-104. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91199-3.00005-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBuccal mucosaBM graftsMucosa graftBuccal mucosa graftOral mucosa graftMultitude of injuriesComplex urethral stricturesOral mucosal tissuesSize of graftReconstructive urological surgeryLong stricturesUrethral strictureOral mucosaStandardized treatmentUrological surgeryMucosal tissuesUrological reconstructionGraftMucosal substituteSource of tissueRemarkable regenerative capacityMucosaGold standardHistochemical studiesRegenerative capacity