The high prevalence of urological conditions means that it should not come as a surprise that we, as urologists, have a high chance of one day needing the assistance of a urological colleague. As a urological patient, the lessons are humbling and provide an incredible opportunity to do better for our own patients.
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Woo, H.H. A urologist as a urological patient. Nat Rev Urol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-025-01099-3
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