Comorbidity in patients with prostate cancer and its relevance to treatment choice.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe our experience of inguinal exploration in patients who had a reasonable chance of having a benign testicular lesion. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 1995 to 2002, 11 patients (mean age 43 years, range 27-63) with testicular masses that were suspected to be benign underwent inguinal exploration. RESULT...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Passarella M,Usta MF,Bivalacqua TJ,Hellstrom WJ,Davis R

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Study Type - Therapy (case series). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:4. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the results in terms of functional results and morbidity of Z-shaped ileal neobladder performed in a single center. PATIENTS AND METHODS:329 consecutive male patients who had an orthotopic bladder replacement using the Z-shaped...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Neuzillet Y,Yonneau L,Lebret T,Herve JM,Butreau M,Botto H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report the clinical experience with a second-generation of temporary implantable nitinol device (iTIND; Medi-Tate Ltd, Or-Akiva, Israel) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) after 1 year of follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 81 patients w...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Porpiglia F,Fiori C,Amparore D,Kadner G,Manit A,Valerio M,Nicolaas L,Ho BSH,Alonso S,Schulman C,Barber N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Elderly patients have more years to compound comorbidities and it has previously been shown that comorbidity is an important predictor of overall survival in patients with bladder cancer, including those treated with radical cystectomy (RC). Other stu...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Horovitz D,Turker P,Bostrom PJ,Mirtti T,Nurmi M,Kuk C,Kulkarni G,Fleshner NE,Finelli A,Jewett MA,Zlotta AR

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship between perineural invasion (PNI) on prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy (RP) outcomes in a contemporary RP series, as there is conflicting evidence on the prognostic significance of PNI in prostate needle biopsy specimens. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 2002 to 2007, 1256 men ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Loeb S,Epstein JI,Humphreys EB,Walsh PC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To re-evaluate the role of diabetes mellitus (DM) as a risk factor for penile implant infection by exploring the association between glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and penile implant infection rates and to define a threshold value that predicts implant infection. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a mul...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Habous M,Tal R,Tealab A,Soliman T,Nassar M,Mekawi Z,Mahmoud S,Abdelwahab O,Elkhouly M,Kamr H,Remeah A,Binsaleh S,Ralph D,Mulhall J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the step-by-step learning curve of the holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgical technique. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective, multicentre observational study was conducted, involving surgeons experienced in transurethral resection of the prostate and open prostatectom...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Robert G,Cornu JN,Fourmarier M,Saussine C,Descazeaud A,Azzouzi AR,Vicaut E,Lukacs B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) in patients undergoing transrectal prostate biopsy, to assess the incidence of postoperative sepsis, to correlate the development of sepsis with the presence of preoperative ESBL on rectal swabs, and to assess the adequacy of prophylactic an...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Sewell J,Chow K,De Sousa A,Sapre N,Norris B,Namdarian B,Sinickas V,Huang JG,Anderson P

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize serial long-term histological changes in mesenchymal cells infiltrating a collagen-based matrix, as in a hollow organ with differentiated urothelial lining created intraperitoneally by grafting cultured urothelial cells, mesenchymal cells with smooth-muscle immunohistochemical characteristics ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Moriya K,Kakizaki H,Watanabe S,Sano H,Nonomura K

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the development of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in boys who have undergone hypospadias repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the records of all boys who had recurrent UTIs after primary or redo tubularized incised plate (TIP) or transverse island flap (TVIF) repair...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wehbi E,Patel P,Kanaroglou N,Tam S,Weber B,Lorenzo A,Pippi Salle JL,Bagli D,Koyle M,Farhat WA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Study Type - Therapy (economic analysis). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:1b. OBJECTIVE:To assess and compare the costs and effects value of either starting with sacral neuromodulation (SNM) or botulinum toxin A (BTX) treatment in patients with refractory idiopathic overactive bladder from a societal perspective. MATER...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Leong RK,de Wachter SG,Joore MA,van Kerrebroeck PE

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the high circumcision rate in South Korea and its rapid increase in the short period since its introduction. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:From January to December 2000, 5434 South Korean males (or their parents) aged 0-92 years were interviewed in detail about their circumcision status, their age at c...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Pang MG,Kim DS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of inside-out transobturator tape (tension-free vaginal tape-obturator, TVT-O) for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between August 2004 and August 2006, 87 consecutive patients with SUI who underwent TVT-O were enrolle...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Zhang Y,Song X,Zhang Z,Mao M,Ai F,Kang J,Zhu L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of the learning curve on operative, postoperative, and pathological outcomes of the first 67 totally intracorporeal robot-assisted radical cystectomies (RARCs) with neobladders performed by two lead surgeons at Karolinska University Hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between December 2003 ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Collins JW,Tyritzis S,Nyberg T,Schumacher MC,Laurin O,Adding C,Jonsson M,Khazaeli D,Steineck G,Wiklund P,Hosseini A

更新日期：2014-01-01 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 assess the significance of viable tumour in the prostate of patients with metastatic androgen-independent prostate cancer (AIPC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We evaluated the clinicopathological features, including follow-up, of 40 men with metastatic AIPC who had a transrectal biopsy of the prostate. RESULTS:P...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Aragon-Ching JB,Gillespie J,Price DK,Chuaqui R,Rodriguez-Canales J,Steinberg SM,Dahut WL,Figg WD

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study age- and sex-specific use and costs of incontinence aids distributed free of charge in Sweden. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:The study was conducted in the county of Jämtland, Sweden (132,000 inhabitants). The use and cost of incontinence aids for people living in their homes and the total cost of incontinen...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Samuelsson E,Månsson L,Milsom I

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the preclinical pharmacology of Ro 115-1240, a peripherally acting selective alpha1A/1L-adrenoceptor (AR) partial agonist, compared with the alpha1A/1L-AR full agonist amidephrine, as AR agonists have some utility in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) but are limited by undesirable...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Blue DR,Daniels DV,Gever JR,Jett MF,O'Yang C,Tang HM,Williams TJ,Ford AP

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:WHAT'S KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT? AND WHAT DOES THE STUDY ADD?: Systems for image guidance during laparoscopic surgery can be broadly defined as systems that enable the surgeon to refer to preoperatively gathered information during the procedure. For a laparoscopic system the preoperative information can be overl...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Thompson S,Penney G,Billia M,Challacombe B,Hawkes D,Dasgupta P

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), benign prostatic obstruction (BPO), and the overactive bladder have increasing prevalence with age in both men and women (with the obvious exception). The question is, are they interrelated or independently related to age? The specific issue is whether BPO causes the overactive bla...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Thomas AW,Abrams P

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between the levels of glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and the severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with diabetes mellitus (DM). PATIENTS AND METHODS:This cross-sectional study included sexually active men with a diagnosis of DM attending a urological medical centre from J...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Rhoden EL,Ribeiro EP,Riedner CE,Teloken C,Souto CA

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain community-based information about the incidence of interstitial cystitis, a chronic disabling condition of the bladder where knowledge is limited because there are no definitive diagnostic criteria. PATIENTS AND METHODS:All residents of Olmsted County, MN, USA who had received a physician-assigned ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Roberts RO,Bergstralh EJ,Bass SE,Lightner DJ,Lieber MM,Jacobsen SJ

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate robotic dry laboratory (dry lab) exercises in terms of their face, content, construct and concurrent validities. To evaluate the applicability of the Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills (GEARS) tool to assess dry lab performance. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Participants were prospectively c...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ramos P,Montez J,Tripp A,Ng CK,Gill IS,Hung AJ

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of new imaging techniques and the refinement of established methods in uroradiological imaging is proceeding rapidly. In the last few years several important developments have been implemented in the routine diagnostic evaluation of urological patients.A milestone is the recent advent of multidetector ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wefer AE,Wefer J,Frericks B,Truss MC,Galanski M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the sensitivity and specificity of blue-light cystoscopy (BLC) with hexaminolevulinate as an adjunct to white-light cystoscopy (WLC) vs WLC alone for the detection of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), in routine clinical practice in Spain. PATIENTS AND METHOD:An intra-patient comparative,...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Palou J,Hernández C,Solsona E,Abascal R,Burgués JP,Rioja C,Cabrera JA,Gutiérrez C,Rodríguez O,Iborra I,Herranz F,Abascal JM,Conde G,Oliva J

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a generator for high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU, a method of delivering ultrasonic energy with resultant heat and tissue destruction to a tight focus at a selected depth within the body), designed for extracorporeal coupling to allow various parenchymal organs to be treated. MATERIAL AND M...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Köhrmann KU,Michel MS,Steidler A,Marlinghaus E,Kraut O,Alken P

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of prostate weight on perioperative, functional and oncological outcomes after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2003 and January 2006, 327 patients had LRP by one surgeon, 193 of whom were available for analysis. Patients were stratified in...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Frota R,Turna B,Santos BM,Lin YC,Gill IS,Aron M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the impact of endoscopic incision (EI) for ureterocele as an initial procedure, by performing a retrospective chart review, focusing on the prevalence of and risk factors for symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) after EI. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In the present study we included children with ur...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Moriya K,Nakamura M,Nishimura Y,Kanno Y,Kitta T,Kon M,Shinohara N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the effect of preserving the neurovascular bundle (NVB) and of potency on urinary continence after open radical retropubic prostatectomy (ORRP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between October 2000 to September 2005, 1110 consecutive continent men had ORRP by one surgeon. The University of California Lo...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Marien TP,Lepor H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) expression as an independent prognostic marker for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). With recent smaller studies showing conflicting results, we aimed to update our initial analysis in 2007 with an additional 5-year follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We provided l...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Zhang BY,Thompson RH,Lohse CM,Dronca RS,Cheville JC,Kwon ED,Leibovich BC

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00