Clinically unconfirmed positive urinary cytology: diagnostic implications and oncological outcomes.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether baseline health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and psychosocial profiles differ in patients with prostate cancer scheduled for radical prostatectomy (RP) or external radiation therapy (ERT), as there is evidence that HRQOL is influenced by psychosocial factors (PFs), so that any variation a...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Van Andel G,Visser AP,Hulshof MC,Horenblas S,Kurth KH

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To correlate the results of intraoperative cavernous nerve stimulation (CaNS) at radical prostatectomy (RP), with preoperative erectile function (EF) and to determine the significance of the results of stimulation after RP in predicting the recovery of EF. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 183 potent m...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Rabbani F,Patel M,Cozzi P,Mulhall JP,Scardino PT

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：UNLABELLED:Study Type--Therapy (practise pattern survey) Level of Evidence 3b. What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Congenital penile deviation has become a relatively frequent finding due to a greater awareness of the problem among patients and physicians. Since the first surgical correction for c...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kuehhas FE,Egydio PH

更新日期：2012-12-01 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 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 determine whether the temperature of 2% lignocaine hydrochloride gel affects the initial discomfort during instillation into the male urethra. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Sixty consenting men were randomized to receive 11 mL of 2% lignocaine hydrochloride gel (Instillagel, Farco-Pharma GmbH, Cologne, Germany) at...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Thompson TJ,Thompson N,O'Brien A,Young MR,McCleane G

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the predictive value of serial bone scans as a surveillance tool for bone metastasis in men with clinically localized prostate cancer and managed with watchful observation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective single-arm study was conducted to assess the feasibility of a watchful observation protocol...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Yap BK,Choo R,Deboer G,Klotz L,Danjoux C,Morton G

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a group of young women undergoing complex vaginoplasty, which may be defined as where there has already been previous complex pelvic surgery and the patient is unsuitable for conservative treatment or minor surgical revision. PATIENTS AND METHODS:All patients who had undergone a complex vaginopla...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Davies MC,Creighton SM,Woodhouse CR

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether assessing the anatomical characteristics of renal masses increases the accuracy of prediction of tumour pathology in small renal masses (SRMs). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 1129 consecutive patients who underwent extirpative surgeries for a clinical T1 renal mass, for ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Shin TY,Kim J,Koo KC,Lim SK,Kim DW,Kang MW,Rha KH,Choi YD,Ham WS

更新日期：2014-05-01 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 effects of weight loss and time post laparoscopic gastric banding surgery (LGB) on urinary and sexual function. MATERIALS AND METHODS:653 females and 145 males who underwent LGB over the last 10 years at a single centre in Australia were contacted by post and asked to complete validated qu...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Ranasinghe WK,Wright T,Attia J,McElduff P,Doyle T,Bartholomew M,Hurley K,Persad RA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and urinary incontinence (UI) in Canada, using a cross-Canada telephone survey, as there is a wide discrepancy in the reported prevalence of these conditions. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A random survey with a standardized questionnaire was conducte...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Herschorn S,Gajewski J,Schulz J,Corcos J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the biological effects of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition on prostate tissue in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with localised prostate cancer were randomised to receive either celecoxib 400 mg twice daily or placebo for 4 weeks before RP. Speci...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Flamiatos JF,Beer TM,Graff JN,Eilers KM,Tian W,Sekhon HS,Garzotto M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78; a major molecular chaperone at the endoplasmic reticulum, strongly expressed in several tumours) expression in urothelial carcinoma (UC) of the upper urinary tract (UUT) and to evaluate the diagnostic and progressive importance of GRP78 expression in UC-UUT. PA...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Uematsu K,Ogata S,Nakanishi K,Hiroi S,Tominaga S,Aida S,Kawai T

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of age on the biochemical and functional properties, and regional distribution of endothelin (ET) receptors in the rabbit renal pelvis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The properties of ET receptors in 6-week-old and 6-month-old male rabbit renal pelves were examined using isolated muscle-bath an...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wada Y,Latifpour J,Saito M,Afiatpour P,Weiss RM

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the pharmacological effects of ethanol and its metabolite acetaldehyde on isolated rat bladder muscle, and thus assess the potential influence of ethanol ingestion on the risk of urinary retention in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Isometric tension changes of...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kim HJ,Moon H,Sohng I,Lee HW,Lee G,Lee JG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate retrospectively the surgical, symptomatic and oncological outcomes of pelvic exenteration surgery (PES) in men with significant intrapelvic complications of locally advanced castration-sensitive (CSPC) and castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 103 patients ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Heidenreich A,Bludau M,Bruns C,Nestler T,Porres D,Pfister DJKP

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the predictive value (PV) for all prostate cancers and for clinically significant cancer undiagnosed after a 10-core biopsy protocol, as the 10-core transrectal ultrasonography-guided biopsy is considered the standard technique of prostatic biopsy due to its high rate of detection of prostatic ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Park PC,Mai KT,Roustan Delatour NL,Morash C,Cagiannos I

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether visceral obesity is associated with certain histological subtypes of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) ina multicentre Chinese cohort. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A kidney tumour database was created using three tertiary centres in China; 487 patients were enrolled presenting with localised RCC and ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wang HK,Song XS,Cheng Y,Qu YY,Zhang SL,Dai B,Zhang HL,Shen YJ,Zhu YP,Shi GH,Qin XJ,Ma CG,Lin GW,Xiao WJ,Zhu Y,Ye DW

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of a selective type 4 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE4) inhibitor, IC486051, on bladder activity in normal rats and those with and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), as inhibition of PDE4 leads to elevation of intracellular cAMP levels and relaxation of smooth muscle. MATER...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Nishiguchi J,Kwon DD,Kaiho Y,Chancellor MB,Kumon H,Snyder PB,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in a large cohort of Brazilian men who were screened for prostate cancer, and to determine risk factors in this population, as there are large cultural differences among countries in reporting the frequency of ED, and it is likely that the prevalence of...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Paranhos M,Antunes A,Andrade E,Freire G,Srougi M

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:Lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) is a slowly progressing disease, with some patients progressing more rapidly than others. In 80% of patients who progress this is caused by the worsening of symptoms. The physician can predict the risk of progression from the patient's ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Trachtenberg J

更新日期：2005-06-01 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 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：OBJECTIVE:To confirm abnormal glycosylation of Tamm-Horsfall protein (THP) in patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). PATIENTS, SUBJECTS AND METHODS:The sialic acid content of THP, a critical component of its biological activity, is reduced in patients with IC. N-glycan shows reduced levels of high molecular weight ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Argade SP,Vanichsarn C,Chenoweth M,Parsons CL

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a systematic literature review to assess the current status of a totally intracorporeal robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) approach. The current 'gold standard' for radical cystectomy remains open radical cystectomy. RARC has lagged behind robot-assisted prostatectomy in terms of adoption and percei...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Collins JW,Wiklund NP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the characteristics of patients with and without positive surgical margins (PSMs) and to analyse the impact of PSMs on secondary cancer treatment after radical prostatectomy (RP), with short-term follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analysed data from 2385 consecutive patients treated using RP, who...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Evans SM,Millar JL,Frydenberg M,Murphy DG,Davis ID,Spelman T,Bolton DM,Giles GG,Dean J,Costello AJ,Frauman AG,Kearns PA,Day L,Daniels C,McNeill JJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:WHAT'S KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT? AND WHAT DOES THE STUDY ADD?: Erectile dysfunction after nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy constitutes a challenge to the urologist. The mainstay of medical treatment after radical prostatectomy to restore spontaneous erectile function remains phosphodiesterase (PDE5...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Megas G,Papadopoulos G,Stathouros G,Moschonas D,Gkialas I,Ntoumas K

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00