2022
Disparities in Telemedicine Utilization for Urology Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Javier-DesLoges J, Meagher M, Soliman S, Yuan J, Hakimi K, Ghali F, Nalawade V, Patel DN, Monga M, Murphy JD, Derweesh I. Disparities in Telemedicine Utilization for Urology Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Urology 2022, 163: 76-80. PMID: 34979219, PMCID: PMC8719918, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTelemedicine utilizationMultivariable logistic regression analysisLogistic regression multivariable analysisRegression multivariable analysisSingle academic institutionLogistic regression analysisUse of telemedicineCOVID-19 pandemicNon-Hispanic whitesUrology patientsPatient characteristicsPrimary outcomeMedicaid insuranceMultivariable analysisRetrospective studyTelemedicine appointmentsUrologic conditionsProvider ageProvider trainingClinic locationProvider sexPatientsBackward model selectionZip codesVisits
2016
What factors are associated with unplanned return following transurethral resection of bladder tumor? An analysis of a large single institution’s experience
Ghali F, Moses R, Raffin E, Hyams E. What factors are associated with unplanned return following transurethral resection of bladder tumor? An analysis of a large single institution’s experience. Scandinavian Journal Of Urology 2016, 50: 370-373. PMID: 27438524, DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2016.1201856.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAspirin therapyPreoperative antibioticsGross hematuriaMultivariable analysisTransurethral resectionTumor sizeBladder tumorsOperating roomFemale genderLargest single-institution experienceSingle institution experienceDay of surgeryFoley catheter placementLength of staySingle academic institutionHospital dischargeRetrospective reviewUnplanned returnCatheter placementFoley catheterizationInstitution experienceMean ageFoley placementDistance of residenceCommon cause
2015
Unplanned Hospital Return for Infection following Ureteroscopy—Can We Identify Modifiable Risk Factors?
Moses R, Ghali F, Pais V, Hyams E. Unplanned Hospital Return for Infection following Ureteroscopy—Can We Identify Modifiable Risk Factors? Journal Of Urology 2015, 195: 931-936. PMID: 26410731, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.09.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibiotic prophylaxisGenitourinary infectionsUnplanned returnOperative timeLaser lithotripsyPreoperative stentingMultivariate analysisAUA Best Practice StatementPractice statementsHospital returnAppropriate prophylaxis strategiesOptimal prophylaxis regimensModifiable risk factorsRetrospective chart reviewLonger operative timeSingle academic institutionType/durationRate of infectionProphylaxis regimensChart reviewInpatient readmissionsPatient demographicsProphylaxis strategiesRisk factorsHigh risk