Changing practice in anterior urethroplasty.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To use information from genetic polymorphisms and from patients (drinking/exercise habits) to identify their association with stone disease, the main analytical and predictive tools being discriminant analysis (DA) and artificial neural networks (ANNs). PATIENTS, SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Urinary stone disease is...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Chiang D,Chiang HC,Chen WC,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of degarelix vs luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analogue (triptorelin) plus short-term antiandrogen treatment for advanced prostate cancer. METHODS:We developed a decision analytic model based on a clinical trial and literature review. The two interventions evaluated ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lu L,Peters J,Roome C,Stein K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe temporal changes in patient characteristics and outcomes for radical cystectomy (RC) in England between 1995 and 2002, using routinely collected administrative data. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data were extracted from the Hospital Episode Statistics database of the Department of Health in England, des...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Nuttall MC,van der Meulen J,McIntosh G,Gillatt D,Emberton M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the mechanism that underlies the effect of shock wave (SW) rate on the performance of clinical lithotripters. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The effect of firing rate on the pressure characteristics of SWs was assessed using a fibre-optic probe hydrophone (FOPH 500, RP Acoustics, Leutenbach, Germany). Sh...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Pishchalnikov YA,McAteer JA,Williams JC Jr

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Acute urinary retention (AUR) and catheterization for AUR (AURC) or drainage of the urine is a well established cause of bladder dysfunction. Previously, we reported that the induction of AURC significantly reduced contractile responses to both carbac...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ohmasa F,Saito M,Oiwa H,Tsounapi P,Shomori K,Kitatani K,Dimitriadis F,Kinoshita Y,Satoh K

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether Thr(307)-Asn(680) and Ala(307)-Ser(680) polymorphisms of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSH-R) gene are associated with male infertility, semen quality, and reproductive hormones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The FSH-R polymorphisms at codons 680 and 307 were analysed by restriction-...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Safarinejad MR,Shafiei N,Safarinejad S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the outcome of different forms of urinary drainage, particularly for urinary tract infection (UTI), operative findings and patient preference, in patients treated for acute urinary retention (AUR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A feasibility trial was conducted of men presenting with AUR; after a short peri...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Patel MI,Watts W,Grant A

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has revolutionized the detection and management of patients with prostate cancer. Despite this there has always been a concern among clinicians about the usefulness of total PSA levels as a marker for prostate cancer. We discuss the use of calculated variables and mo...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Shariat SF,Karam JA,Margulis V,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate feasibility, reproducibility and age dependency of sensory evoked cortical potentials (SEPs) after electrical stimulation of different locations in the lower urinary tract (LUT) in a cohort of middle-aged healthy women. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:In a group of 10 healthy middle-aged women [mean (sd...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Gregorini F,Knüpfer SC,Liechti MD,Schubert M,Curt A,Kessler TM,Mehnert U

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship of age to side-effects leading to discontinuation of treatment in patients with stage Ta-T1 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) treated with maintenance bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We evaluated toxicity for 487 eligible patients with intermediate- ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Oddens JR,Sylvester RJ,Brausi MA,Kirkels WJ,van de Beek C,van Andel G,de Reijke TM,Prescott S,Alfred Witjes J,Oosterlinck W

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:• To investigate the oncological efficacy of retroperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (RLRN) compared with transperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (TLRN) for the management of clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:• With emphasis on survival and disease recurrence, a re...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ha US,Hwang TK,Kim YJ,Oh TH,Jeon YS,Lee W,Lim JS,Lee TY,Choi Y,Park SK,Byun SS

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced adrenal carcinoma remains a significant therapeutic challenge, with conventional approaches to systemic therapy having failed to achieve sustained objective remissions or major survival benefit in most instances. Several systemic therapies, including mitotane, suramin and gossypol, as well as cytotoxic agents...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Costa R,Wesolowski R,Raghavan D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the totality of prostate cancer eradication in radical prostatectomy (RP) specimens from men with a unilaterally positive prostate biopsy, and who would currently qualify for subtotal prostate ablation with controlled thermal energy such as cryoablation or high-intensity focused ultrasound. MATERIA...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ward JF,Nakanishi H,Pisters L,Babaian RJ,Troncoso P

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association of patient age with pathological and long-term oncological outcomes after radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder carcinoma, as this disease, like many others, increases in incidence with age. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 241 consecutive patients with invasive blad...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Resorlu B,Beduk Y,Baltaci S,Ergun G,Talas H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize the urological procedures recorded in Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES, 1998-99) and to examine the accuracy of coding and HES. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data on the 10 commonest urological procedures from the Department of Health website (www.doh.gov.uk/hes) were extracted, summarized and presente...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lee F,Patel HR,Emberton M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the density of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T-lymphocytes in a transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) biopsy of the prostate can be used to predict the progression of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In total, 100 patients were randomly sel...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lamb AD,Qadan M,Roberts S,Timlin H,Vowler SL,Campbell FM,Grigor K,Bartlett JM,McNeill SA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To address challenges in the diagnosis and classification of storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), we sought to define the fundamental features of overactive bladder (OAB) and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), two conditions with considerable symptomatic overlap. Through retrospect...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ackerman AL,Lai HH,Parameshwar PS,Eilber KS,Anger JT

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of oxidized cellulose, Surgicel(TM) (Johnson & Johnson Medical, New Brunswick, NJ, USA) for patching defects in the tunica albuginea in a rabbit model, with a future application to correct chordee. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study comprised nine New Zealand white male rabbits; a recta...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： El-Assmy A,Eassa W,El-Hamid MA,Nour EM,Hafez AT

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the workload of bladder cancer surveillance on the British urologist. Methods Thirty-one consultant urologists serving a population of 4.8 million were sent postal questionnaires eliciting their views on the management of superficial bladder cancer. The number, type and outcome of cystoscopies per...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wright MP,Jones DJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tribute to Professor Pieter De Mulder, from Martin Gore. Pieter and I were often pitted against each other in debates at international meetings on the role of cytokine therapy. The truth is that there was little disagreement between us, but we both thought such set pieces were a good way to highlight the issues surrou...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Gore ME,De Mulder P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) in the excitatory effects of chronic administration of nerve growth factor (NGF) on bladder-generated sensory input and reflex activity. To explore new therapeutic targets for bladder dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Wild-type (WT) an...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Frias B,Charrua A,Avelino A,Michel MC,Cruz F,Cruz CD

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically review and create nomograms of flaccid and erect penile size measurements. METHODS:Study key eligibility criteria: measurement of penis size by a health professional using a standard procedure; a minimum of 50 participants per sample. EXCLUSION CRITERIA:samples with a congenital or acquire...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Veale D,Miles S,Bramley S,Muir G,Hodsoll J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the clinical and video-urodynamic outcome in women with by stress urinary incontinence (SUI) treated with a bone-anchored pubovaginal sling. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 70 women with SUI (as evaluated by a clinical examination, a voiding questionnaire, a short pad-test and video-urod...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Carbone A,Palleschi G,Ciavarella S,Morello P,Tomiselli G,Parascani R,Tubaro A

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanisms of neurokinin A- and substance P-induced contractions of rat urinary bladder smooth muscle, and to compare them with those of the muscarinic agonist carbachol. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Rat urinary bladder strips were suspended under 1 g of tension in a physiological buffer at 37 de...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Quinn T,Collins C,Baird AW

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Study Type--Therapy (case series). Level of Evidence 4. What's known on the subject? And what does the study add? Adverse outcomes after radical prostatectomy are more often recorded in the elderly. In the USA, elderly patients undergoing radical prostatectomy are treated at institutions where suboptimal out...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Trinh QD,Schmitges J,Sun M,Shariat SF,Sukumar S,Tian Z,Bianchi M,Sammon J,Perrotte P,Rogers CG,Graefen M,Peabody JO,Menon M,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility, tolerability, safety and efficacy of using a new surgical technique for the repair of anterior urethral strictures to preserve vascular supply to the urethra and its entire muscular and neurogenic support. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 24 patients (mean age 46 years) underwent ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kulkarni S,Barbagli G,Sansalone S,Lazzeri M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:• To determine (i) the presence of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) in the urinary bladder; (ii) whether or not endogenous fatty acid ethanolamides are synthesized by the bladder; (iii) the effects of FAAH inhibition on referred hyperalgesia associated with acute bladder inflammation in rats. MATERIALS AND ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Merriam FV,Wang ZY,Hillard CJ,Stuhr KL,Bjorling DE

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate if moderate chronic kidney disease [CKD; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 ] is associated with high rates of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) recurrence or progression. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A multi-institutional database identified patients with serum creat...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Blute ML Jr,Kucherov V,Rushmer TJ,Damodaran S,Shi F,Abel EJ,Jarrard DF,Richards KA,Messing EM,Downs TM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinicopathological outcomes for patients with clinical T2 (cT2) urothelial carcinoma treated with radical cystectomy (RC) without neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We identified 212 patients with cT2 tumours who underwent RC at our institution without NC. Pathological asses...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Canter D,Long C,Kutikov A,Plimack E,Saad I,Oblaczynski M,Zhu F,Viterbo R,Chen DY,Uzzo RG,Greenberg RE,Boorjian SA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the chemopreventive effects of a selective cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor, meloxicam, and a selective epidermal growth factor (EGF)-receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, gefitinib (as a single agent) on a carcinogen-induced rodent bladder carcinogenesis model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study compr...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Hattori K,Iida K,Joraku A,Tsukamoto S,Akaza H,Oyasu R

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00