Endocare, Inc.
System helps surgeons map prostate during cryotherapy
Endocare introduces the Cryocare CS 3000 with Terason t3000 ultrasound and V-Probe software for performing cryotherapy of the prostate. Cryocare CS 3000 incorporates enhanced PC-based ultrasound imaging and new V-Probe software that allows cryosurgeons to map the prostate and adjust the isotherm to precisely fit the gland.

AUA Booth #900
For more information, visit www.endocare.com/.

Verathon Medical
Uroflowmeter results can be charted, stored on EMRs
The new FloPoint Elite uroflowmeter from Verathon provides an accurate, easy way to record and chart a patient's pattern of urinary flow. Designed for staff and patient convenience, this device makes conducting uroflow exams fast and efficient. Exam results can be saved immediately to an electronic medical records system. (Clear plastic container in photo is for display only.)

AUA Booth #540
For more information, visit www.verathon.com.

Uroplasty, Inc.
Non-surgical system helps control bladder symptoms
The Urgent PC neuromodulation system is a simple, non-surgical treatment for symptoms of overactive bladder and interstitial cystitis. Efficacy of 60% to 80% has been documented, with statistically significant reductions in daytime voiding frequency, nighttime voiding frequency, and urge incontinence.

AUA Booth #2811
For more information, visit www.uroplasty.com.

Permanent bulking solution helps control female SUI
Macroplastique implants are now globally available for adult female stress urinary incontinence. Used internationally for more than 15 years, the implants provide a predictable, permanent bulking solution. In one clinical study, 75% of patients attending 24-month follow-up retained at least one Stamey grade improvement. In Europe, Macroplastique is also CE-marked for vesicoureteral reflux and male stress urinary incontinence.

AUA Booth #2811
For more information, visit www.uroplasty.com.

Sling system supports diverse implant methods
The I-STOP sling is designed for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. The product incorporates a special no-sleeve tape with a system of interchangeable needles to support virtually any implantation technique.

AUA Booth #2811
For more information, visit www.uroplasty.com.

Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt division
Imaging system features innovative technology
The Hydra Vision DR Urological Imaging System comprises digital radiographic filmless acquisition, flat panel monitors, and integrated video distribution for multi-modality viewing capability. The system, designed for ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals, is manufactured by Liebel-Flarsheim, part of Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt.

AUA Booth #1933
For more information, visit www.imaging.mallinckrodt.com.

Intuitive Medical Software
EMR system expedites notes, prescriptions
The UroChart electronic medical records system allows a physician to complete office visit notes, document office procedures, write prescriptions for printing and faxing, complete patient information sheets, write lab and imaging orders, and compose a "superbill," all before leaving the exam room.

AUA Booth #1270
For more information, visit www.intuitivemedical.com.

Mission Pharmacal Co.
Tests can be useful in diagnosing stone etiology
Mission Pharmacal offers three customized metabolic evaluations for renal stone disease that analyze the specific urinary constituents that may be responsible for or contribute to stone formation: StoneRisk Diagnostic Profile/Test, UroRisk Diagnostic Profile/Test, and StoneTrack Diagnostic Monitoring Test. The information derived from these customized profiles may be useful in diagnosing stone etiology in stone-forming patients.

AUA Booth #239
For more information, visit www.missionpharmacal.com.

Therapies help manage patients' stone disease
Mission's potassium citrate (Urocit-K) 5&10 mEq wax matrix is used for the management of renal tubular acidosis with calcium stones, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis of any etiology, and uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones. Acetohydroxamic acid (Lithostat), 250 mg, is for adjunctive therapy in patients with chronic urea-splitting urinary infection (kidney) stones. Tiopronin (Thiola), 100 mg, is indicated for the prevention of cystine stone formation in patients with severe homozygous cystinuria.

AUA Booth #239
For more information, visit www.missionpharmacal.com.

T-DOC, LLC
Wireless urodynamic catheters are easier to use
T-DOC Air Charged Catheters introduces a wireless transducer system with electromyography. The rechargeable system accommodates a broader patient population; simplifies standing cystometrics in a non-confining, ambulatory environment; allows comfortable patient positioning without multiple cables getting in the way; and offers the accuracy of a wired system.

AUA Booth #3102

For more information, visit www.tdocllc.com.

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
Versatile guidewire facilitates stone removal
With the Quattro guidewire from Gyrus ACMI, four properties ideally suited for ureteroscopy are contained in a single wire. The guidewire has a dual-durometer, low-friction, PTFE-coated nitinol core that provides optimal stiffness and strength for fast access and stone removal. The dual floppy Pebax tips (5 cm and 9 cm) navigate obstructions and tortuous anatomy with little force.

AUA Booth #400

For more information, visit www.acmicorp.com.

Camera with 150% zoom maintains color, image fidelity
The Titan camera from Gyrus ACMI features the latest 3CCD imaging sensors that deliver unparalleled clarity, contrast, and color fidelity with digital zoom to 150% without visible loss of image quality. The lightweight, ergonomic, titanium housing is hermetically sealed to prevent moisture invasion and to withstand intense sterilization modalities.

AUA Booth #400
For more information, visit www.acmicorp.com.

Basket system captures stones in restricted spaces
Gyrus ACMI's Sur-Catch No Tip 1.9F nitinol basket has round nitinol wires that minimize tissue trauma in restricted spaces. Cross-paired wire construction provides radial strength during manipulation; the distal wire bridge and retention petals enable closer stone approach and provide greater wire surface area to prevent inadvertent stone escape.

AUA Booth #400
For more information, visit www.acmicorp.com.

Laser fibers ensure controlled absorption
DUR-270D Holmium laser fibers from Gyrus ACMI handle power settings up to 20 watts, even at a 5-mm tight bend radius. These laser fibers utilize a larger quartz sleeve that extends the entire length of the fiber. The sleeve transmits errant energy along the ferrule surface, allowing controlled absorption and less risk of scope damage.

AUA Booth #400
For more information, visit www.acmicorp.com.

Digital ureteroscope now offers enhanced visualization
Gyrus ACMI's Invisio DUR-D digital flexible ureteroscope combines the durability of the reliable DUR series flexible ureteroscopes with distal sensor CMOS digital "plug and play" technology to enhance upper tract visualization. It provides a larger image and excellent clarity and resolution.

AUA Booth #400
For more information, visit www.acmicorp.com.

Lakewood Pathology Associates
Pathology services fit urologists' outpatient needs
Lakewood Pathology Associates, a national, full-service pathology company, provides anatomic pathology services tailored to the outpatient needs of urologists. It can also help urologists explore the possibility of adding its purchased service model to their practices.

AUA Booth #1542
For more information, visit www.lakewoodpath.com.

Matritech
Test available for diagnosis, monitoring of bladder Ca
Matritech's CLIA-waived NMP22 BladderChek Test and the laboratory-based NMP22 Test Kit are the only adjunctive tests approved by the FDA both for the diagnosis of patients with risk factors or symptoms of bladder cancer and for the monitoring of bladder cancer. Both are widely reimbursed, the company says.

AUA Booth #516
For more information, visit www.matritech.com.

vasectomy.com
Website helps physicians attract vasectomy patients
Vasectomy.com a leading site among search engines for both patients and physicians, now offers new personalized Web sites for member physicians. The new vasectomy.com Exclusive Site provides qualified subscribing members a way to attract and educate patients while promoting the vasectomy and vasectomy reversal aspects of their practices.

AUA Booth #301
For more information, visit www.vasectomy.com.

Galil Medical
Company offers family of cryotherapy needles
Galil Medical, a leader in cryotherapy technology for minimally invasive ablation of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors, will demonstrate its proprietary 17-gauge family of cryoablation needles in Anaheim. Urologists can participate in a hands-on demonstration of its Presice cryoablation system platform that offers an array of features, including multi-point, temperature-sensing, and precise ice ball control.

AUA Booth #1722
For more information, visit www.galil-medical.com/.

CIVCO Medical
Implantable fiducials inhibit migration during IGRT
CIVCO's carbon-coated implantable fiducials are designed for soft tissue localization with kilovolt (kV) imaging and image-guided radiation therapy. Lower-density carbon markers are highly visible under kV imaging modalities, and the unique shape inhibits migration. The markers are sterilized and pre-loaded into implant needles. Coding/billing consultation and a guide for prostate marker implantation are available by calling 800-842-8688.

AUA Booth #913
For more information, visit www.civco.com.

IsoRay Medical, Inc.
Brachytherapy seeds deliver high energy, short half-life
Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds, manufactured and distributed by IsoRay Medical, offer an ideal choice in permanent seed brachytherapy by combining a short-half life of 9.7 days with high energy. Cs-131 seeds are indicated for the treatment of malignant disease as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other treatment modalities.

AUA Booth #1938
For more information, visit www.isoray.com/.

B-K Medical Systems, Inc.
Transducer combines biplane, endfire imaging
The 8818 Biplane/Endfire Transducer from B-K Medical Systems combines simultaneous biplane and endfire imaging in one slim transducer with three optional guides. The 8818 enables urologists to take precise biopsies anywhere in the prostate, and it provides excellent image quality. It has a new ergonomic design, 3-D possibilities, and is easy to clean.

AUA Booth #360
For more information, visit www.bkmed.com.

Ultrasound system features quality 3-D capabilities
B-K Medical Systems' Pro Focus 2202 ultrasound system, together with the company's specialized transducers, superior image quality, and versatility, provides an excellent package for urologists. Its 3-D capabilities allow urologists to see what they need to see, both during and after an examination.

AUA Booth #360
For more information, visit www.bkmed.com.

American Medical Systems (Female Health)
Suprapubic sling allows intra-op tension adjustment
The SPARC sling system from American Medical Systems uses a suprapubic approach to treat female stress urinary incontinence. SPARC mesh contains a patented, resorbable tensioning suture that allows for intra-operative tension refinement without mesh distortion, as well as immediate postoperative position adjustment prior to tissue ingrowth.

AUA Booth #2432
For more information, visit www.americanmedicalsystems.com.

Sling system is for MDs who prefer biologics
BioArc is a hybrid sling system that pairs a suburethral biologic graft material, called InteXen LP, with American Medical Systems' polypropylene mesh for lateral support. BioArc is available in a suprapubic approach with BioArcSP or outside-to-in transobturator approach with BioArc TO. BioArc is an option for physicians who prefer biologics or for those patients who may be at high risk for complications with synthetics.

AUA Booth #2432
For more information, visit www.americanmedicalsystems.com.

Transobturator system avoids retropubic space
American Medical Systems' Monarc TOS uses an outside-to-in transobturator approach that avoids the retropubic space and may reduce the risk of injury to the bladder, bowel, and other major vessels. The mesh creates a hammock that mimics patients' anatomy and restores normal pubo-urethral support. The Monarc TOS Series allows physicians to select from three needle choices to better accommodate individual patient anatomy.

AUA Booth #2432
For more information, visit www.americanmedicalsystems.com.

Medison America
Full-spectrum imaging device offers data management
The SonoAce X4 from Medison America features full-spectrum imaging, synthetic aperture, tissue harmonic imaging, a high dynamic range of 150 dB, freehand 3-D and 3-D multiplanar imaging, quick scan times, post-gain control, and high-resolution zoom. Data-management features include a CD R/W drive, DICOM compatibility, four USB ports, and flash memory.

AUA Booth #1353
For more information, visit www.medisonusa.com.

Ultrasound unit provides quality imaging, functionality
The SonoAce 8000 SE offers excellent image quality and functionality. With innovations such as digital multi-beam forming processing, synthetic aperture, tissue harmonic imaging/pulse inversion harmonic imaging, and the highest wide band dynamic range of 150 dB, the system offers the broadest application coverage for multi-specialty performance, according to its manufacturer, Medison America.

AUA Booth #1353
For more information, visit www.medisonusa.com.

Windows-compatible imaging is affordable, versatile
The SonoAce 8000 Live from Medison America owes its leading-edge 2-D and 3-D imaging capabilities to the same patented digital beam-forming technology that powers the company's top-of-the-line systems. Built on a Windows 2000 PC platform, the SonoAce 8000 Live is a compact, powerful, versatile, reliable, affordable diagnostic imaging solution.

AUA Booth #1353
For more information, visit www.medisonusa.com.

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc.
System measures, monitors prostate tumor location
Calypso Medical Technologies has received 510(k) clearance for its 4D Localization System, which uses proprietary electromagnetic technology with implanted Beacon transponders to provide objective, accurate, continuous data about prostate tumor location and measurement and monitoring of the organ's motion during external beam radiation therapy without adding ionizing radiation. The device does not require special expertise in interpreting x-ray or ultrasound images.

For more information, visit www.calypsomedical.com.

Focus Surgery, Inc.
HIFU device ablates tissue with low morbidity
The Sonablate 500 from Focus Surgery uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to noninvasively treat prostate cancer and BPH. The ultrasound image-guided therapy precisely ablates prostate tissue, resulting in effective, safe treatments with low morbidity. Sonablate HIFU allows low-cost outpatient treatments, the company says.

AUA Booth #306
For more information, visit www.focus-surgery.com/.

Dendreon
Targeted therapy helps fight cancer from within
Dendreon Corp. is a biotechnology company whose mission is to target cancer and transform lives through the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics that harness the immune system to fight cancer. To learn more about the application of active cellular immunotherapy in cancer, visit Dendreon's booth or web site.

AUA Booth #3119
For more information, visit www.ACIfacts.com.

Cook Medical
New line of resection electrodes available for TURP, TURBT
Cook Urology has created a full line of resection electrodes for use in transurethral resection of the prostate and transurethral resection of bladder tumors. The Cutting Loop, Coagulating Perforated Resector, Dimpled Vaporization Roller, Roller Ball and Roller Barrel, and Collings Knife are compatible with all major brands of resectoscopes. All are designed with patients' comfort and urologists' medical challenges in mind, according to Cook.

AUA Booth #332
For more information, visit www.cookmedical.com.

Siemens
Lithotriptor adapts to Tx needs; links to hospital
Siemens Medical Solutions' Modularis Variostar lithotriptor has a movable therapy head that accommodates overtable and undertable procedures, ensuring patient comfort and ergonomic access for the physician. Intuitive remote control improves positioning. With the Arcadis C-arm system, the treatment site is linked with the hospital's digital network. Optional Cplus electromagnetic shock wave system has 38 energy levels.

AUA Booth #2232
For more information, visit www.siemens.com.

ASTRO
Patient education brochure now available in Spanish
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology has made one of its most popular patient education brochures, Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer, available in Spanish. This allows clinicians to communicate with a wider range of their patients and help them through a difficult and often confusing time.

AUA Booth #2133
For more information, visit www.rtanswers.org.

Allen Medical Systems
System contains fluid during cysto procedures
Allen Medical Systems says its Uro Catcher System provides excellent fluid containment for cystoscopy or hysteroscopy procedures on any table. A flexible drape support frame provides unobstructed surgeon access during manipulation and springs back to its original state to facilitate optimal fluid drainage. The device mounts easily with integral rail clamps to side rails and maintains its funnel shape. Durable, latex-free drape has integral tissue retention filter and flexible hose.

For more information, visit www.allenmedical.com.