"TIPS" The International Prostate Series

June 2010 | Issue # 7

Worth A Look:

Important information has been published that is changing the way urologists manage men in retention. Five urologists present their experience with The Spanner™ Temporary Prostatic Stent in Urology Times. more

CMe2P:

These fun pins were a big hit at the AUA, with the abbreviation for "see me to pee" sized just right for the lapel or name badge lanyard.

Want some for your office staff? Email us.

The Road From AUA 2010 San Francisco:

As ever, the AUA was packed with great sessions and sharing among attendees. Several sessions dealt with strictures and bladder neck contraction, including the Wednesday Plenary session summarized below. This topic is especially interesting to those urologists who are studying The Spanner to help these men (an off-label application).

• Bladder neck contraction and incontinence following radical prostatectomy. more

Other notable take-homes from the AUA include:

• Outlook for healthcare in the US. more
• Nocturia in the elderly. more

Practice Management Tip:

Here's a practice management tip. To streamline staff time, arrange one day a week when catheter-wearing patients come to the office for Trial Without Catheter (TWOC). Urologists have been using thisTWOC opportunity to introduce The Spanner™ Temporary Prostatic Stent to those who fail the trial.

When offered The Spanner as an alternative to a Foley catheter, patients unanimously choose the stent. With the Spanner in place, patients say things like: "I haven't had a stream like this since I was a boy," and they are delighted to leave the office without a leg bag in place.

Speak to our customer service team for a free Getting Started pack and ask about how to run a TWOC trial program at your practice.

How can The Spanner help your patients?

Learning about the stent is unbelievably simple: schedule a 15-minute online and in person Virtual Office Visit (VOV).

When you place an order, you'll receive a training kit and live-via-internet training and you will be ready to get started.

Contact us by email, visit the website or phone (888-528-9073) to start offering The Spanner Stent to your patients.

On A Lighter Note:

It's not too late to plant some Peter Peppers in the garden. It is one of the best hot peppers to grow - not so hot that it is like consuming fire - not too mild - it is just right to add flavor to beans, peas, gumbo, chili, etc. Peter Peppers are not hard to grow - a sunny spot in the garden, moderately rich soil and moderate water. Mature Peter Pepper plants are usually about 2 feet tall with peppers 4-5 inches long. What a fun idea - a perfect pepper for a urologist to grow!