Hypertension in children with poorly functioning unilateral kidneys: predictors of resolution after nephrectomy.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the feasibility of using laser energy during nerve-sparing robotically assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), as the energy sources currently used for haemostasis in RARP adversely affect cavernous nerve function, while clips require application by a skilled assistant, but laser energy potentially...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Gianduzzo T,Colombo JR Jr,Haber GP,Hafron J,Magi-Galluzzi C,Aron M,Gill IS,Kaouk JH

更新日期：2008-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect on quality of life of being discharged home with a catheter before definitive treatment in patients with acute urinary retention (AUR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients attending the emergency department with AUR were assessed and discharged home with a catheter if they fulfilled predeter...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Khoubehi B,Watkin NA,Mee AD,Ogden CW

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the long-term outcomes of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 1138 patients underwent LRP during a 163-month period from 2000 to 2008, of which 51.5%, 30.3% and 18.2% were categorised into D'Amico risk groups of low-, intermediate- and high-risk, respectivel...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Soares R,Di Benedetto A,Dovey Z,Bott S,McGregor RG,Eden CG

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess reports supporting the novel and comprehensive evidence-based pathway for radical prostatectomy (RP), as collaborative-care pathways have helped to optimize management of patients treated with RP and such clinical pathways provide an ideal framework for constructing an original evidence-based pathwa...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kaufman MR,Baumgartner RG,Anderson LW,Smith JA Jr,Chang SS,Herrell SD,Cookson MS

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate holmium:YAG laser vaporization of papillary tumours of the bladder, focusing on surgical technique, patients' satisfaction, complications and cost-effectiveness when using the technique under local anaesthesia as an outpatient procedure. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 52 consecutive patients with ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Jønler M,Lund L,Bisballe S

更新日期：2004-08-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (US) using cadence-contrast pulse sequencing (CPS) technology, compared with systematic biopsy for detecting prostate cancer, as grey-scale US has low sensitivity and specificity for detecting prostate cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 44 men with suspicious p...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Aigner F,Pallwein L,Mitterberger M,Pinggera GM,Mikuz G,Horninger W,Frauscher F

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate an Arabic version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). PATIENTS, SUBJECTS AND METHODS:An Arabic version of the IPSS (IPSS-Arb) was developed through a series of translations and modifications which involved the authors, urology and non-urology medical and nursing staff....

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Hammad FT,Kaya MA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:• Renal angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are usually easy to diagnose with imaging alone. They have unique characteristics on ultrasonography, computerised tomography and magnetic resonance imaging that usually allow AMLs to be differentiated from other renal masses. • If this is not possible on imaging criteria then biopsy can...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lienert AR,Nicol D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcome of a modified one-layer and two-layer vasovasotomy (VV) in two groups of similar men undergoing vasectomy reversal. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The charts and surgical records of all surgical procedures performed on men undergoing a modified one- or two-layer VV between June 1992 and July 199...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Fischer MA,Grantmyre JE

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative prevalence of various definitions of microscopic haematuria (MH) in patients with renal neoplasms and controls, and to predict the likely outcome of renal imaging for those definitions. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a retrospective case-control study 278 adult men and woman seen between 1...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Feldstein MS,Hentz JG,Gillett MD,Novicki DE

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the recovery of testosterone levels and erectile function in men who received radiotherapy plus long-term adjuvant androgen deprivation (LTAD) with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From April 2000 to July 2001, men who had completed prostate radiotherapy wi...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wilke DR,Parker C,Andonowski A,Tsuji D,Catton C,Gospodarowicz M,Warde P

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of castration and continuous gonadotrophin releasing-hormone (GnRH) agonist and antagonist therapy on the expression of GnRH-receptors type I (GnRH-RI) in rat ventral prostate (VP) and pituitary tissue, and to compare the effects on prostate morphology. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Mature Spra...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Tieva A,Bergh A,Damber JE

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review recently published data on emphysematous cystitis (EC), a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by air within the bladder wall, and that most typically affects middle-aged diabetic women. METHODS:All articles published in English between 1956 and 2006 were identified using a Medline ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Thomas AA,Lane BR,Thomas AZ,Remer EM,Campbell SC,Shoskes DA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the metabolic characteristics of elderly patients with recurrent calcium oxalate stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Metabolic abnormalities were investigated in 88 patients with recurrent calcium oxalate stones, including 70 aged <60 years and 18 aged >/=60 years. The frequency of each metabolic abnor...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Yagisawa T,Hayashi T,Yoshida A,Okuda H,Kobayashi H,Ishikawa N,Goya N,Toma H

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify in absolute terms the potential benefit of regionalisation of care from low- to high-volume hospitals. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with a primary diagnosis of bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy (RC) were identified within the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a retrospective observationa...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ravi P,Bianchi M,Hansen J,Trinh QD,Tian Z,Meskawi M,Abdollah F,Briganti A,Shariat SF,Perrotte P,Montorsi F,Karakiewicz PI,Sun M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the sensitivity of the direct radionuclide cystogram (DRC) in detecting vesico-ureteric reflux compared with the micturating cysto-urethrogram (MCU) in the same initial setting, in infants younger than one year. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The results from the dual cystograms of 62 refluxing infants < ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： McLaren CJ,Simpson ET

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate prediction is essential for patient counselling, appropriate selection of treatments and determination of eligibility for clinical trials. In this review we assess the available determinants of oncological outcome after radical cystectomy (RC) for transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. We reviewe...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Margulis V,Lotan Y,Montorsi F,Shariat SF

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the prevalence of nocturia in general practice and to determine which factors are associated with nocturia. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Data were collected from 3048 elderly men, who completed a questionnaire that was sent to every man aged 55-75 years in 21 general practices in Maastricht (the Netherlan...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Gourova LW,van de Beek C,Spigt MG,Nieman FH,van Kerrebroeck PE

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the delivery of good-quality external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) in localized prostate cancer, under-dosage to the peripheral zone (tumour) is one likely cause of poor results. The quality is improved by daily verification of the position of the prostate, and the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in delineatio...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： van Vulpen M,van der Heide UA,van Moorselaar JR

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the ability of original tumour contact surface area (CSA) to predict postoperative complications and renal function impairment in a series of patients who underwent elective partial nephrectomy (PN) for renal masses. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We analysed the clinical records of 531 consecutive patie...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ficarra V,Crestani A,Bertolo R,Antonelli A,Longo N,Minervini A,Novara G,Simeone C,Carini M,Mirone V,Porpiglia F,Collaborators.

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy (URS) as first-line treatments for patients with distal ureteric stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 273 patients with single, monolateral, radiopaque, distal ureteric stones of 0.5-1.5 cm were enrolled in a prospective randomized trial...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Verze P,Imbimbo C,Cancelmo G,Creta M,Palmieri A,Mangiapia F,Buonopane R,Mirone V

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the performance of a primary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/ultrasonography (US) fusion-guided targeted biopsy (TB), and in combination with an added systematic biopsy (SB). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Analysis of 318 consecutive biopsy-naïve men with suspicious multiparametric MRI (mpMRI; Prostate Ima...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Maxeiner A,Kittner B,Blobel C,Wiemer L,Hofbauer SL,Fischer T,Asbach P,Haas M,Penzkofer T,Fuller F,Miller K,Cash H

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the long-term effectiveness of the UroLume trade mark wallstent (Pfizer Inc., UK) in the treatment of detrusor external sphincter dyssynergia (DESD) in quadriplegic patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twelve patients with quadriplegia secondary to spinal trauma underwent external striated sphincter sten...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Hamid R,Arya M,Patel HR,Shah PJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To interrogate enriched prostate cancer cells and autologous non-malignant prostate epithelial cells from men with localized prostate cancer, in order to identify early oncogenic pathways. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We collected malignant and matched non-malignant prostatectomy samples from men with adenocarcinoma...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Sluka P,Pezaro C,Wardan H,Sengupta S,Davis ID

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:• To study the association between specific clinical symptoms (e.g. low libido and erectile dysfunction) and testosterone levels and age in order to define symptom-specific testosterone thresholds. MATERIALS AND METHODS:• Serum samples for testosterone determination were obtained from 675 healthy men. • Part...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lackner JE,Rücklinger E,Schatzl G,Lunglmayr G,Kratzik CW

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine disease progression and survival in patients with lymph node-positive prostate carcinoma after ascending radical retropubic prostatectomy (RP) and pelvic lymphadenectomy with different forms of postoperative adjuvant treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analysed 82 patients with lymph node metasta...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kroepfl D,Loewen H,Roggenbuck U,Musch M,Klevecka V

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness and safety of standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (sPCNL) and super-mini PCNL (SMP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 150 patients presenting with renal calculi of <2 cm were randomised to either sPCNL (Group 1) or SMP (Group 2). Randomisation was based on centralised computer-g...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Guddeti RS,Hegde P,Chawla A,de la Rosette JJMCH,Laguna Pes MP,Kapadia A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the clinical effect of the 'prostatic urethral lift' (PUL) on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) through a crossover design study. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Men aged ≥ 50 years with an International Prostate Symptom Score of ≥ 13, a maximum urinary flo...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Cantwell AL,Bogache WK,Richardson SF,Tutrone RF,Barkin J,Fagelson JE,Chin PT,Woo HH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00