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Introduction: Ureteral stricture disease (UTSD) poses significant challenges in reconstructive urology, with recent advances highlighting disparities in healthcare outcomes based on race and ethnicity. This study investigates the impact of race and ethnicity on clinical outcomes following ureteral reconstruction., Methods: We conducted a single-centre prospective analysis of 233 patients who underwent ureteral reconstruction for UTSD from 2014 to 2023. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, surgical details and outcomes were collected. Patients were stratified by race (White vs. non-White) and ethnicity (Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic). Statistical analyses included Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U tests, ANOVA, Kaplan-Meier analysis and multivariate logistic regression., Results: Our cohort included 233 patients who underwent ureteroplasty with 108 (46.4%) non-White patients, and 71 (30.5%) were Hispanic. No significant differences were found in recurrence rates, complications, or stricture-free survival between racial and ethnic groups. Prior reconstructions were more prevalent among non-White patients (26.9% vs. 16.0%; p  = 0.043). Unadjusted and adjusted regressions showed significant associations between non-White race (unadjusted β  = 0.76, p  = 0.008; adjusted β  = 0.82, p  = 0.008) and Hispanic ethnicity (unadjusted β  = 0.70, p  = 0.025; adjusted β  = 0.79, p  = 0.020) with increased stricture lengths., Conclusion: This study highlights that although recurrence and complication rates do not significantly differ by race or ethnicity, disparities exist in clinical presentations, with non-White and Hispanic patients presenting with longer stricture lengths and higher body mass index. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address underlying disparities in healthcare delivery and access., Competing Interests: All authors declare no conflicts exist., (© 2024 The Author(s). BJUI Compass published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of BJU International Company.)

Objective: To evaluate the viability of robot-assisted appendiceal ureteroplasty as an innovative surgical approach for the reconstruction of ureteral strictures in cases where traditional methods are unsuitable., Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 14 patients who underwent robot-assisted appendiceal ureteroplasty for right-sided ureteral stricture disease at three academic centers between March 2018 and November 2022. Patients were selected based on stricture characteristics, tissue quality, and the need for tissue transfer techniques. Surgical outcomes, including stricture-free rates, renal function, and complication rates, were analyzed., Results: The median patient age was 63years, with a balanced gender distribution. The median stricture length was 4.75 cm. The majority of strictures were located in the proximal ureter (50%). Surgical approaches included appendiceal onlay flaps (71.4%) and interposition flaps (28.6%). The median operative time was 268 minutes, with an average estimated blood loss of 75 mL. Postoperatively, ureteral patency was achieved in 92.9% of patients. Two patients (14.3%) experienced urinary tract infections requiring readmission. There was no significant change in serum creatinine levels postoperatively. Hydronephrosis grade significantly improved following surgery (P = .025)., Conclusion: Robot-assisted appendiceal ureteroplasty is a safe and effective technique for managing ureteral strictures. It offers a high success rate with minimal complications, making it a valuable addition to the urologic surgeon's armamentarium for complex ureteral reconstructions., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no conflict of interest to declare., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Background: Penile prosthesis implantation offers a durable, safe, and effective treatment option for male erectile dysfunction; however, many urologists feel apprehensive and uncomfortable placing penile prostheses due to limited training, low surgical experience, and intra- and postoperative complication management., Aim: To compare a previously validated hydrogel inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) training model with cadaver simulations across 4 main categories: anatomic replication and realism, procedural replication and realism, educational effectiveness, and efficacy and safety., Methods: An overall 88 participants (15 attendings, 18 fellows, and 55 residents) performed guided IPP placements on a cadaver and a hydrogel model. Based on a 5-point Likert scale, postsurveys were used to assess the participants' opinions regarding anatomic replication and realism, procedural replication and realism, educational effectiveness, and safety between the hydrogel model and cadavers., Outcomes: A direct head-to-head scenario was created, allowing participants to fully utilize the hydrogel model and cadaver, which ensured the most accurate comparison possible., Results: A total of 84% agreed that the hydrogel model replicates the relevant human cadaveric anatomy for the procedure, whereas 69% agreed that the hydrogel tissue resembles the appearance of cadaveric tissue. Regarding the pubic bone, outer skin, corporal bodies, dartos layer, and scrotum, 79%, 74%, 82%, 46%, and 30% respectively agreed that the hydrogel tissue resembled the texture/behavior of cadavers. Furthermore, 66% of participants agreed that the hydrogel model replicates all the procedural steps. Specifically, participants agreed that the model replicates the skin incision/dartos dissection (74%), placement of stay suture and corporotomy (92%), corporal dilation (81%), measurement of prosthetic size (98%), reservoir placement (43%), IPP placement (91%), scrotal pump placement (48%), and skin closure (51%). Finally, 86%, 93%, and 78% agreed that the hydrogel model is useful for improving technical skills, as a teaching/practicing tool, and as an evaluation tool, respectively. To conclude, 81% of participants stated that they would include the hydrogel model platform in their current training., Clinical Implications: By replicating the IPP procedure, the hydrogel model offers an additional high-fidelity training opportunity for urologists, allowing them to improve their skills and confidence in placing penile prostheses, with the goal of improving patient surgical outcomes., Strengths and Limitations: The hydrogel training model allows users to perform the entire IPP placement procedure with high anatomic realism and educational effectiveness, maintaining many of the high-fidelity benefits seen in cadavers while improving safety and accessibility., Conclusion: Ultimately, this high-fidelity nonbiohazardous training model can be used to supplement and bolster current IPP training curriculums., (© The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The International Society of Sexual Medicine. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)