Procedure for Changing a Suprapubic Catheter (SPC or SPT)
The initial insertion of a suprapubic catheter (SPC), a procedure referred to as a suprapubic cystostomy, can be performed under local or general anesthesia with a trocar system, using cystoscopic or ultrasound guidance. SPC insertion is an aseptic procedure that can be performed in an outpatient or ...
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The 2024 ESMO annual meeting included a session on prostate cancer, featuring a discussion presentation by Dr. Niven Mehra discussing three abstracts including “Efficacy and safety of darolutamide plus ADT in patients with mHSPC from the phase 3 ARANOTE trial” by Dr. Fred Saad, “Prostate cancer efficacy results from a randomized phase 3 evaluation of transdermal estradiol versus LHRH ...
Suprapubic (SP) Urinary Catheter (SPC or SP Tube [SPT]) - UroToday
Background: Suprapubic catheterization (SPC) is placement of a hollow tube, a urinary catheter, into the bladder through a small incision in the avascular midline of the rectus sheath in the lower abdominal wall just above (3 cm) the symphysis of the pubic bone and below the naval.
Indwelling Catheter Definition & Types - UroToday
What is an Indwelling Catheter? An indwelling urinary catheter (IUC), generally referred to as a “Foley” catheter, is a closed sterile system with a catheter and retention balloon that is inserted either through the urethra or suprapubically to allow for bladder drainage. External collecting ...
Indwelling Urinary Catheter-related Problems - UroToday
There are other non-infectious IUC-related adverse effects that occur the longer an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC), particularly a transurethral IUC, is used for bladder drainage. They include catheter blockage, urine bypassing, bladder spasms, …
Olaparib Effective in BRCA2-Altered Biochemical Recurrence Post ...
Nov 4, 2024 · Cathy Marshall discusses a non-randomized clinical trial evaluating olaparib without androgen deprivation therapy for high-risk biochemically recurrent prostate cancer following prostatectomy. The study shows promising results, particularly for patients with BRCA2 alterations, where all patients demonstrate PSA-50 responses. The conversation explores the trial design, patient outcomes, and...
Complications - UroToday
Catheter related problems due to an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) have existed as long as urinary catheters have been utilized. This section will review IUC complications: infectious complications such as (symptomatic bacterial infection, …
ESMO 2024: BL-B01D1-201: BL-B01D1, an EGFR x HER3 Bispecific …
(UroToday.com) The 2024 ESMO annual meeting included a session on urothelial carcinoma, featuring a presentation by Dr. Dingwei Ye discussing BL-B01D1, an EGFR x HER3 bispecific antibody-drug conjugate, in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Upcoming Events for Urologists and Oncologists - UroToday
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1991, is a multi-day, CME-accredited conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates, with international faculty providing attendees with a variety of viewpoints and how-to instruction.
Written by Diane K. Newman © 2013 Diane K. Newman and UroToday, Inc. CARE AND USE OF AN INDWELLING (FOLEY) CATHETER (SUPRAPUBIC [SP] OR URETHRAL)