ABU Qualifying Exam case studies
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The American Board of Urology (ABU) Qualifying Examination, also called Part 1, is the first step in the ABU initial certification process. Its stated purpose is to determine whether a candidate demonstrates the minimum level of knowledge a panel of experts considers necessary for the safe practice of urology. It is aimed at residents who have met the ABU's pre-urology training requirements and completed at least six months of chief residency in an approved U.S. or Canadian program by June 30 of the exam year. The ABU Qualifying Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 4,203 words.
1Postoperative Oliguria After Radical Cystectomy
A 68-year-old man undergoes open radical cystectomy with ileal conduit diversion for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. He has type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.1%) and baseline eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m².
835 words, about 4 min2Erectile Dysfunction After Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy in a Diabetic
A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (10 years, HbA1c 7.8%, on metformin and gliclazide) undergoes robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with bilateral nerve sparing for Gleason 3+4 disease. Preoperatively his IIEF-5 was 18 (mild ED) and he had morning erections.
798 words, about 4 min3Febrile UTI with Obstruction in a Pregnant Woman
A 26-year-old woman, 24 weeks pregnant (G2P1), presents with 2 days of fever to 39.2°C, right flank pain, rigors, and vomiting. She has a history of recurrent UTIs and a known 8 mm right renal calculus from 2 years ago.
841 words, about 4 min4Voiding Dysfunction in a Man with Parkinsonism and Elevated Post-Void Residual
A 74-year-old man with Parkinson's disease (Hoehn and Yahr stage 3) presents with urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence. He also reports hesitancy and a weak stream.
886 words, about 4 min5Pediatric Hydronephrosis with a Febrile UTI
A 9-month-old boy presents with fever to 39.5°C, vomiting, and irritability for 2 days. He was diagnosed antenatally with left hydronephrosis (SFU grade 3) and has been on observation.
843 words, about 4 min