Highlights of the University of Toronto Urology Update 2014

Abstract

At the University of Toronto Urology Update 2014, a faculty of Canadian and American experts presented a series of lectures covering a range of topics in the field of urology. Areas of focus included prostate cancer (PCa), functional urology, erectile dysfunction (ED), and surgical topics (e.g., percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PCNL]). Prostate cancer screening in 2014: The debate rages on Highlights of presentations by Drs. Neil Fleshner, Girish Kulkarni, Anthony Miller and H. Ballentine CarterThe utility of the serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for the early detection of PCa has been the subject of vigorous debate among clinicians, researchers and policy-makers. As discussed at Urology Update 2014, authors of current and recent guidelines still do not agree on whether or not screening should be offered on a population basis.