Interest of methylated genes as biomarkers in urothelial cell carcinomas of the urinary tract.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of 50 mg mirabegron once daily for ureteric stent-related discomfort after ureteroscopic procedures by conducting a multicentre randomized study. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 100 patients with indwelling ureteric stents after ureteroscopic stone removal or retrograde intrarenal su...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Tae BS,Cho S,Jeon BJ,Choi H,Park JY,Cho SY,Lee KC,Bae JH

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review our experience of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in children before school age, and determine its efficacy and safety in this age group. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The records of children aged < or = 5 years undergoing PCNL were reviewed. Variables assessed included stone number, size, location and ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Mahmud M,Zaidi Z

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcomes for laparoscopic vascular hitch (VH) and dismembered pyeloplasty in patients with pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) secondary to crossing vessels (CV). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients who underwent laparoscopic management of CV at our institution were identified between 2008 an...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kim JK,Keefe DT,Rickard M,Milford K,Lorenzo AJ,Chua ME

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:WHAT'S KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT? AND WHAT DOES THE STUDY ADD?: It has been suggested that a very short positive margin does not confer additional risk of BCR after radical prostatectomy. This study shows that even very short PSM is associated with increased risk of BCR. OBJECTIVE:To re-evaluate, in a larger coh...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Shikanov S,Marchetti P,Desai V,Razmaria A,Antic T,Al-Ahmadie H,Zagaja G,Eggener S,Brendler C,Shalhav A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), an indirect indicator of lipid peroxidation-induced injury by reactive oxygen species, in testicular biopsy specimens from infertile patients with and without varicocele. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Levels of MDA were measured in the testicular biopsy specimens from ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Köksal IT,Tefekli A,Usta M,Erol H,Abbasoglu S,Kadioglu A

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess psychometrically a new questionnaire for measuring the psychosocial morbidity in patients with prostate cancer and in their partners, and to compare the morbidity of patients and their partners. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A sequential sample of patients with any stage of prostate cancer and attending gen...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Cliff AM,MacDonagh RP

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the endocrine effects, efficacy and tolerability of a 10.8-mg depot formulation of Zoladextrade mark (goserelin acetate, Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, Delaware, USA), a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist analogue, when administration was extended from every 12 weeks to every 13 w...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Sarosdy MF,Schellhammer PF,Soloway MS,Vogelzang NJ,Crawford ED,Presti J,Chodak GW,Mitchell P,Porter L

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare outcomes of minimally invasive radical nephrectomy (MIS-RN) and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) in clinical T2a renal mass (cT2aRM). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective, multicentre, propensity score-matched (PSM) comparison of RAPN and MIS-RN for cT2aRM (T2aN0M0). Cohorts were PSM for ag...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Bradshaw AW,Autorino R,Simone G,Yang B,Uzzo RG,Porpiglia F,Capitanio U,Porter J,Bertolo R,Minervini A,Lau C,Jacobsohn K,Ashrafi A,Eun D,Mottrie A,White WM,Schips L,Challacombe BJ,De Cobelli O,Mir CM,Veccia A,Lar

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level and age, liver function tests (LFTs) including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TB), lipid profile (total cholesterol, TC, triglycerides, TG, high-density lipoprotein, HDL) and fasting blood sugar (FBS), and to determine...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Han JH,Chang IH,Ahn SH,Kwon OJ,Bang SH,Choi NY,Park SW,Myung SC,Kim HW

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare outcomes of renal transplantation (RTx) in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) resulting from lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) vs other causes. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A database of children (<18 years old) who underwent RTx between May 2008 and April 2012 was reviewed. Patients were ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Saad IR,Habib E,ElSheemy MS,Abdel-Hakim M,Sheba M,Mosleh A,Salah DM,Bazaraa H,Fadel FI,Morsi HA,Badawy H

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the urological complications of coitus, as the proximity of the lower urinary tract to the organs of coitus exposes the tract to coital trauma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Medline was searched from 1966 to 2000 to identify reports on coital injuries. Publications and relevant references were retrieved...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Eke N

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the surgical technique and report early outcomes of transurethral assisted laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) radical prostatectomy (RP) and LESS radical cystectomy (RC) in a single institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between December 2014 and March 2016, a total of 114 LESS RPs and RCs were perf...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Su J,Zhu Q,Yuan L,Zhang Y,Zhang Q,Wei Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of intermittent percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PPTNS) in patients with refractory interstitial cystitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:One man and 13 women (mean age 58.3 years) with suprapubic or perineal pain were enrolled in a prospective open study, in which they had 10 ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Zhao J,Nordling J

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the use of mitomycin C, by urologists within the UK, as a single-dose intravesical agent. Current European recommendations are to use one dose after any new tumour resection. METHODS:We assessed the current patterns of mitomycin C usage amongst British urologists, particularly with reference to one...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Clarke NS,Basu S,Prescott S,Puri R

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) over-expression on the invasion-associated proteins in human prostate cancer cells, as HIF-1alpha is a transcriptional factor that could activate genes involved in the response to hypoxia, but might also enhance the invasive potency of pro...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Luo Y,He DL,Ning L,Shen SL,Li L,Li X,Zhau HE,Chung LW

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review our experience of using the tubularized incised plate (TIP) urethroplasty (useful in the treatment of distal hypospadias) to treat proximal hypospadias. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From March 1997 to March 2000 primary repairs were carried out on 40 boys (mean age 4.5 years) with proximal hypospadias. Af...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Chen SC,Yang SS,Hsieh CH,Chen YT

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that three-dimensional hypofractionated radiotherapy (3D-HFRT) is well tolerated and not worse than 3-D conventional RT (3D-CRT) for oncological outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 162 men with hystologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma were included in the analysis. In all, 82...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Di Staso M,Bonfili P,Gravina GL,Di Genesio Pagliuca M,Franzese P,Buonopane S,Osti MF,Valeriani M,Festuccia C,Enrici RM,Tombolini V

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:OBJECTIVE • To determine how the presence of MP on T1 biopsy specimens affects the outcome of patients undergoing RC as compared to when no MP is identified in the TURBT specimen. PATIENTS AND METHODS:• Patients were retrospectively identified from the Columbia University Urologic Oncology Database. • From ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Badalato G,Patel T,Hruby G,McKiernan J

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel oral anti-coagulants (NOACs) are increasingly being used in clinical practice and are set to almost entirely replace the vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, in the near future. Similarly, new antiplatelet agents are now regularly used in place of older agents, such as aspirin and clopidogrel. In an ageing p...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ellis G,John Camm A,Datta SN

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether gene profiles can provide a molecular evaluation of the quality and therapeutic potential in patients with myelomeningocele (MM), by comparing genetic profiles of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) from healthy bladders and bladders from patients, to identify genes that are over- and under-expresse...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Hipp JA,Hipp JD,Yoo JJ,Atala A,Andersson KE

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To describe the rationale and design of the Bladder Cancer Prognosis Programme (BCPP), and to demonstrate the capability of this design. METHODS There is a need to understand the determinants of bladder cancer to help reduce recurrence, progression, morbidity, mortality and related costs. We previously showe...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Zeegers MP,Bryan RT,Langford C,Billingham L,Murray P,Deshmukh NS,Hussain S,James N,Wallace DM,Cheng KK

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our experience of cavernous nerve graft reconstruction, using an autologous nerve vein-guide technique, to restore potency. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Prostate cancers frequently require radical resection involving one or both cavernous nerves that usually results in erectile dysfunction; nerve grafting...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Fujioka M,Tasaki I,Kitamura R,Yakabe A,Hayashi M,Matsuya F,Miyaguchi T,Tsuruta J

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a 25-year experience of using the Whitaker test in a single tertiary centre for assessing upper urinary tract dilatation, and to evaluate the role of perfusion pressure-flow studies in contemporary urological surgery for equivocal upper tract obstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 143 patients...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lupton EW,George NJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the expression of transforming growth factor-beta(1) (TGF-beta1) in penile tissue from rats after bilateral cavernosal nerve (CN) ablation, mimicking patients who have had no nerve-sparing during prostatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten adult male rats (neurectomy group) had a bilateral CN resecti...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Hu WL,Hu LQ,Li SW,Zheng XM,Tian BC

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the rate of postoperative complications in patients who require surgical reconstruction for ketamine-induced urinary tract dysfunction and to identify any predictors for poor postoperative outcome with subsequent management strategies. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of data collecte...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Sihra N,Ockrim J,Wood D

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the antitumour effect of electroporation (EP), a drug delivery system that has been shown to be effective synergistically with antitumour drugs, with bleomycin on the growth of prostate cancer xenografts in nude mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:PC-3 cells were implanted subcutaneously into nude mic...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ueki T,Uemura H,Nagashima Y,Ohta S,Ishiguro H,Kubota Y

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? In the 1980s and 1990s, a method for direct measurement of pressure and cross-sectional area in women and men was developed. It was successful in terms of obtaining meaningful results in several studies. But the technique, which was based on the field...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Aagaard M,Klarskov N,Sønksen J,Bagi P,Colstrup H,Lose G

更新日期：2012-10-01 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 investigate the potential role of platelet-derived growth factor-AA (PDGF-AA) and the PDGF-α receptor as prognostic markers in Wilms' tumour. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The expression of PDGF-AA and PDGF-α were investigated using immunohistochemical analysis of 62 Wilms' tumours. Patients were treated with chem...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ghanem M,Nijman R,Safan M,van der Kwast T,Vansteenbrugge G

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To critically review published data on the urogynaecological aspects of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), as FSD is a developing multidisciplinary issue associated with several biological, medical and psychological factors. METHODS:The reported prevalence of FSD is 19-50% and women with lower urinary tract sy...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Dalpiaz O,Kerschbaumer A,Mitterberger M,Pinggera GM,Colleselli D,Bartsch G,Strasser H

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00