UTIs in patients with neurogenic bladder.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the study is to review and summarize major additions to the literature as pertains to enhanced recovery protocols after radical cystectomy in the past year. RECENT FINDINGS:Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols is multimodal pathways that include elements to optimize all stages of ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Ghodoussipour S,Djaladat H

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic surgery was originally developed by gynecologists and general surgeons. Based on their experience, the first successful laparoscopic procedures in urology were performed transperitoneally. However, this novel technique transformed traditionally retroperitoneal procedures into transperitoneal procedures, g...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Hoznek A,Salomon L,Gettman M,Stolzenburg JU,Abbou CC

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy can be efficaciously performed by either the transperitoneal or the retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach. The primary indication for selecting one approach over another has historically depended on the individual surgeon's experience and training. With either technique, laparoscopy ad...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Matin SF,Gill IS

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The benefit that patients with overactive bladder (OAB) experience with conservative management is an important aspect in the evaluation of this therapy. The first-line options include behavioral interventions, and several techniques are available. Clinical research indicates amelioration of individual symptoms with t...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Van Kerrebroeck PE

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is characterized by frequent recurrences requiring repeated transurethral resections and carries a risk of progression to muscle-invasive disease. The routinely used, passive diffusion irrigation of the bladder with mitomycin C has achieved limited success in avoiding these events. W...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Freifeld Y,Dekel Y,Stein A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant clinical and basic science advances in the field of sexual medicine have facilitated investigation of the link between endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction. Most sexual medicine practitioners accept the premise that in aging men with risk factors such as increased waist circumference, diabetes,...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Goldstein I,Lurie AL,Lubisich JP

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most important change in urology during the past decade was the development of minimally invasive surgery, particularly laparoscopy. However, the main drawback of laparoscopy is a steep learning curve, which results from the significant changes in the surgical environment. Although laparoscopy can provide importan...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Hoznek A,Katz R,Gettman M,Salomon L,Antiphon P,de la Taille A,Yiou R,Chopin D,Abbou CC

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric urolithiasis is on the rise globally and incidence rates have risen by 6-10% annually over the past couple of decades. Given the increasing incidence, high likelihood of recurrence, and long life expectancy of children, the use of ionizing radiation in the diagnosis, management, and follow up of pediatric ur...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Morrison JC,Kawal T,Van Batavia JP,Srinivasan AK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the proven efficacy of oral therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED), some patients are unable to take these medications because of drug interactions (ie, sildenafil and nitroglycerin) or a lack of response. Topical agents represent another minimally invasive option for the treatment of ED. This review discusses ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Yap RL,McVary KT

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to describe the preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques, and postoperative management of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) undergoing radical nephrectomy (RN) and inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy. RECENT FINDINGS:RN and IVC thrombectomy remains the standard ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Ghoreifi A,Djaladat H

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Laparoscopic kidney surgery is commonly used for living donor, partial, and total tumor nephrectomy. The successful emergence of laparoscopic technique was justified by the many benefits offered such as reduced blood loss, tissue trauma, pain, and hospital stay. However, this comes at the expense of p...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Nasrallah G,Souki FG

更新日期：2018-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction in patients' refractory to oral or injectable treatment. While the rate of infection has decreased over the past decade, it is still the most feared complication of IPP placement. Here, we assemble possible patient and surgical facto...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Holland B,Kohler T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoxygenases oxidatively metabolize polyunsaturated fatty acids to a rich spectrum of biologically active products. One enzyme of the lipoxygenase family, Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase-1 (arachidonate:oxygen 15-oxidoreductase, EC 1.13.11.33), is implicated in several forms of epithelial cell cancers, and provides a ra...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Kelavkar U,Glasgow W,Eling TE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a prevalent disease for which there is no standardized therapy. Traditional treatments have included antibiotics, α-blockers, and anti-inflammatories, but those have not proven to be efficacious therapies through many clinical trials. Alternative therapies,...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Suh LK,Lowe FC

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) remains a common problem in daily urologic practice. Recently, a new minimally invasive procedure for BPH, the Urolift System, has been introduced. This article reviews the current literature discussing the technique, efficacy, adverse events, limitations, ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Tsui JF,Dixon CM

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) including urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency are among the most common reasons children are referred to pediatric urologists. Despite this, the workup for LUTD is often time consuming and a source of frustration for patients, parents, an...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Van Batavia JP,Combs AJ

更新日期：2018-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder (OAB) affects millions of people in the United States, and as the population ages, the prevalence of OAB will invariably increase. Conventional therapy for OAB includes behavioral modification and anticholinergic medication. OAB treatment comes with significant economic impact. With anticholinergic ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Burks FN,Peters KM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) often is caused by endothelial dysfunction and may be a sign that a patient has vascular disease elsewhere in the body. Risk factors for coronary artery disease such as lipid abnormalities, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension also are risk factors for ED. Oral therapy for ED, such as sildenaf...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Kloner RA

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although benign, renal angiomyolipoma (AML) may lead to serious complications without appropriate management. The purpose of this review is to describe the role of and evidence for interventional radiology techniques in the management of patients with AML. RECENT FINDINGS:For patients with renal mass...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Kiefer RM,Stavropoulos SW

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recurrent urinary tract infections are a common condition that can impact patients' quality of life. The purpose of this review is to summarize and analyze the literature regarding the distress that these infections can cause to patients and provide guidance to clinicians on how to improve care of the...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Moskowitz D,Lee U

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:For many diseases that place a large burden on our health care system, men often have worse health outcomes than women. As the largest single provider of health care to men in the USA, the Veterans Health Administration (VA) has the potential to serve as leader in the delivery of improved men's health...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Fenstermaker M,Paknikar S,Rambhatla A,Ohl DA,Skolarus TA,Dupree JM

更新日期：2017-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have cast doubt on the reliability of serum total prostate-specific antigen as a biomarker for the detection and prognosis of prostate cancer. Biomarkers that can identify those men at risk for clinically significant prostate cancer are desperately needed. The search for biomarkers that may improve the ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Hernandez J,Canby-Hagino E,Thompson IM

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a well-known link between treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction. Surgical and medical management of LUTS all have side effect profiles which may affect erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, or libido. These should be taken into consideration during patient counsel...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Stearns GL,Sandhu JS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2003, Karolinska University Hospitals have performed totally intracorporeal robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) in carefully selected patients. As our technique has evolved, the proportion of patients undergoing RARC has progressively increased. Whilst open radical cystectomy remains the gold standard, se...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Collins JW,Hosseini A,Sooriakumaran P,Nyberg T,Sanchez-Salas R,Adding C,Schumacher MC,Wiklund NP

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The classification of morphologically normal sperm has been progressively redefined. Concurrently, our understanding of the significance of sperm morphology in relation to male factor infertility has evolved. In this review, we will discuss the evolution of sperm morphology assessment and factors that...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Danis RB,Samplaski MK

更新日期：2019-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Testosterone (T) deficiency syndrome (TDS) is a prevalent condition, commonly managed with exogenous T. Despite an abundance of T formulations, alternative treatments are often sought for various reasons. To evaluate outcomes of alternative therapies, a PubMed search was performed of all publications that included men...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Trost LW,Khera M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In light of the announcement that the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 exam will transition to pass/fail reporting, we reviewed recent literature on evaluating residency applicants with a focus on identifying objective measurements of applicant potential. RECENT FINDINGS:References ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Huang MM,Clifton MM

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of a lymphocele after pelvic surgery is a well-documented complication, especially where pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is part of the operation. However, not all lymphoceles are symptomatic and require treatment. Most lymphoceles spontaneously resolve, and even lymphoceles that become symptomatic...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Lee HJ,Kane CJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The majority of enhancing renal masses cannot be characterized through imaging as malignant or benign; however, such characterization could save patients from unnecessary surgery and/or biopsy and associated morbidity. Herein, we review the recent literature on the emerging use of 99mTc-MIBI SPECT/CT ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Reynolds AM,Porter KK

更新日期：2017-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis of the genitourinary tract presents with atypical manifestations. Only 20% to 30% of patients with genitourinary tuberculosis have a history of pulmonary infection. Tuberculosis often affects the lower genitourinary system rather than the kidney. Tuberculosis of the lower genitourinary tract most commonly...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Wise GJ,Shteynshlyuger A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00