Ergonomic use of the fourth arm to oversew the dorsal vascular complex (DVC) during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP).

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if baseline characteristics, treatment efficacy, psychosocial outcomes or tolerability were associated with patient preference for sildenafil citrate (sildenafil) or tadalafil for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) in men naive to phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Eardley I,Montorsi F,Jackson G,Mirone V,Chan ML,Loughney K,Vail GM,Beardsworth A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a contemporary series of patients with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP, an inflammatory condition of the kidney that has traditionally been treated with open nephrectomy, ON), managed with either ON or laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN), as early reports suggest that the benefits of LN do not ext...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Guzzo TJ,Bivalacqua TJ,Pierorazio PM,Varkarakis J,Schaeffer EM,Allaf ME

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between renal tumour complexity and outcomes in a large cohort of patients undergoing percutaneous cryoablation (PCA). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with renal tumours treated with PCA were identified using our prospectively maintained ablation registry (2003-2015). Salvage proced...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Bhindi B,Thompson RH,Mason RJ,Haddad MM,Geske JR,Kurup AN,Hannon JD,Boorjian SA,Leibovich BC,Atwell TD,Schmit GD

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

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 investigate possible differences between Italian and Swedish men in health-related quality of life (HRQL) after cystectomy and orthotopic bladder substitution for bladder cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-three men in Padua, Italy and 33 in Lund, Sweden were assessed after respective mean postoperative ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Månsson A,Caruso A,Capovilla E,Colleen S,Bassi P,Pagano F,Månsson W

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether fluid shear stress (FSS) induces endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) activity and NO production in isolated human corpus cavernosal endothelial cells (HCCECs), and whether this response is altered during hyperglycaemia in vitro, as haemodynamic signalling during penile erection ind...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Wessells H,Teal TH,Engel K,Sullivan CJ,Gallis B,Tran KB,Chitaley K

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of chronic and debilitating symptoms of the overactive bladder, defined here as the presence of chronic frequency, urgency and urge incontinence (either alone or in any combination), and presumed to be caused by involuntary detrusor contractions. Subjects and methods Data were coll...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Milsom I,Abrams P,Cardozo L,Roberts RG,Thüroff J,Wein AJ

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of using a ganglial culture system to screen various growth factors as potential therapeutic agents for pelvic nerve injuries. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The major pelvic ganglia (MPG) were isolated from male rats and attached to culture dishes with the aid of Matrigel (Becton Dicki...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lin G,Chen KC,Hsieh PS,Yeh CH,Lue TF,Lin CS

更新日期：2003-10-01 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 determine if FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) are localized to the autonomic nerve supply of the human penis because FK506 (an immunosuppressant drug) has been linked to enhanced nerve regeneration after nerve injury and neurodegenerative diseases by binding to FKBPs, a select group of immunophilins. MATERI...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Lagoda G,Sezen SF,Liu T,Höke A,Burnett AL

更新日期：2008-03-01 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 test the hypotheses that: (i) use of preoperative imaging for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) conforms to practice guidelines; (ii) preoperative imaging, through more accurate staging is associated with improved outcomes. PATIENT AND METHODS:In this population-based cohort study, records of treatmen...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： McInnes MD,Siemens DR,Mackillop WJ,Peng Y,Wei S,Schieda N,Booth CM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a meta-analysis of the literature on the peri-operative outcomes of both robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS:An electronic database search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar and the Cochrane Library was performed for publicati...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Zhang X,Shen Z,Zhong S,Zhu Z,Wang X,Xu T

更新日期：2013-12-01 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 investigate the relationship between pretreatment testosterone levels and pathological specimen characteristics, by prospectively examining serum androgen concentrations in a well-studied cohort of patients who underwent radical prostatectomy (RP) for localized prostate cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:• A ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Xylinas E,Ploussard G,Durand X,Fabre A,Salomon L,Allory Y,Vordos D,Hoznek A,Abbou CC,de la Taille A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the results of endopyelotomy using endoluminal ultrasonography (EUS) to identify crossing vessels, as the success rates of endopyelotomy are generally lower than pyeloplasty, especially in patients with crossing vessels. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty-one consecutive patients who underwent EUS before ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Parkin J,Evans S,Kumar PV,Timoney AG,Keeley FX Jr

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate changes in protein leakage in the glomerular filtration barrier, and in the ability of the tubule to reabsorb proteins during and after acute urinary retention (AUR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Glomerular and tubular function was investigated in 24 men during AUR (mean age 68 years, mean retention time...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Mustonen S,Ala-Houhala IO,Tammela TL

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of nocturia in the Dutch adult population, its association with sociodemographic and health characteristics, and to assess problems experienced by persons with nocturia. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:In spring 2001 a telephone survey was conducted among a representative sample of 4721 Dutch...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： van Dijk L,Kooij DG,Schellevis FG

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the experience of the last 4 years from a centre to which women with voiding difficulties and urinary retention were referred nationally, describing what investigations were helpful in making a diagnosis and the management strategies used. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Women with voiding difficulties and ur...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Kavia RB,Datta SN,Dasgupta R,Elneil S,Fowler CJ

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the correlation of transient receptor potential vanilloid subfamily 1 (TRPV1) mRNA expression levels and the clinical outcome of intravesical resiniferatoxin treatment in patients with idiopathic detrusor overactivity (IDO), as such treatment with vanilloids can be effective for DO. PATIENTS ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Liu HT,Kuo HC

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence and treatment of lymphoceles after retropubic radical prostatectomy (RP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Up to January 2004, 260 patients who had a retropubic RP in one institution by one surgeon were assessed retrospectively, using the patients' notes or the computerized results system to d...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Pepper RJ,Pati J,Kaisary AV

更新日期：2005-04-01 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 evaluate whether current nephrectomy pathology reports are sufficient to allow clinicians to use prognostic nomograms, tailor surveillance, enroll patients into adjuvant trials and select systemic therapy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:• Nephrectomy pathology reports were obtained ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Shuch B,Pantuck AJ,Pouliot F,Finley DS,Said JW,Belldegrun AS,Saigal C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the severity of both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms during and after the first pregnancy, using a self-reported health-related quality-of-life questionnaire, and to assess the effect of pregnancy and childbirth on bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： van Brummen HJ,Bruinse HW,van de Pol G,Heintz AP,van der Vaart CH

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate both the patterns of prescription of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in patients with prostate cancer (PCa) and the adherence to European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines for ADT prescription. METHODS:The Choosing Treatment for Prostate Cancer (CHOICE) study was an Italian multicentre c...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Morgia G,Russo GI,Tubaro A,Bortolus R,Randone D,Gabriele P,Trippa F,Zattoni F,Porena M,Mirone V,Serni S,Del Nero A,Lay G,Ricardi U,Rocco F,Terrone C,Pagliarulo A,Ludovico G,Vespasiani G,Brausi M,Simeone C,Novell

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical utility of frozen section (FS) analysis performed during partial nephrectomy (PN) and its influence on intra-operative management. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive PN cases from 2010 to 2013. We evaluated the concordance between the intra-o...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Gordetsky J,Gorin MA,Canner J,Ball MW,Pierorazio PM,Allaf ME,Epstein JI

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate how many patients could have undergone partial nephrectomy (PN) rather than radical nephrectomy (RN) before and after neoadjuvant axitinib therapy, as assessed by five independent urological oncologists, and to study the variability of inter-observer agreement. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Pre- and post-...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Karam JA,Devine CE,Fellman BM,Urbauer DL,Abel EJ,Allaf ME,Bex A,Lane BR,Thompson RH,Wood CG

更新日期：2016-04-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate in a prospective, observational study whether transperineal prostate biopsy (TPbx) results in patient-reported quality-of-life (QoL) changes from baseline in the first 3-months after TPbx. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Consenting patients completed the 26-item Expanded Prostate cancer Index Composite (...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Dowrick AS,Wootten AC,Howard N,Peters JS,Murphy DG

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the time and subjective quality of individual steps of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), as RARP performed by trainees has recently become the most common technique of RP in the USA, and although outcomes from expert surgeons are reported, limited data are available to document training ...

journal_title：BJU international

authors： Davis JW,Kamat A,Munsell M,Pettaway C,Pisters L,Matin S

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00