Surgical Management of Fossa Navicularis and Distal Urethral Strictures.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Amid the opioid crisis, postoperative pain management is a major challenge for practitioners. Recent pain management guidelines emphasize the importance of using regional anesthesia as part of opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia. This report aims to review recent evidence regarding the utilization of ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Shahait M,Lee DI

更新日期：2019-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence recently has pointed toward a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and the presence of metabolic syndrome. This relationship has been supported by recent epidemiologic findings. Possible pathophysiologic links also have been proposed to explain the relationship between these two...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Kasturi S,Russell S,McVary KT

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positioning injuries in the perioperative period are one of the inherent risks of surgery, but particularly in robot-assisted urologic surgery, and can result in often unrecognized morbidity. Injuries such as upper or lower extremity peripheral neuropathies occur via neural mechanisms and injuries such as compartment ...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Sukhu T,Krupski TL

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：: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：:Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is the most common category of clinical prostatitis. The etiologic factors of CP/CPPS still remain unknown, and standard therapies often fail to achieve sustainable amelioration of symptoms; therefore, various treatment therapies have been approached. Recently...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Lee SH,Lee BC

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss considerations and current evidence for the diagnosis and management of vaginal mesh exposures following female mesh-augmented anti-incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:Since the introduction of mesh into female pelvic surgery, various applications have been repo...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Kisby CK,Linder BJ

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Impotence is often accompanied by loss of phallic length. To enhance penile prosthesis surgery, it is possible to perform simple adjuvant procedures that will increase perceived or true length. This article presents an overview of these techniques, which may be categorized as involving removal or fixation of tissue ab...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Caso JR,Myers MD,Wiegand L,Rodriguez A,Hann S,Carrion R

更新日期：2009-11-01 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:Urolithiasis is a disease of prevalence across the world and up to a quarter of patients present with multiple stones. Most procedures carried out in this scenario are staged; however, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest bilateral simultaneous (BS) procedures are safe. We performed a system...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Geraghty RM,Jones P,Somani BK

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Targeting PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoints is a new therapeutic tool in patients with locally advanced and metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC). The purpose of this review is to offer clinicians an updated translational insight into the current status of a therapeutic alternative that may i...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Nunes-Xavier CE,Angulo JC,Pulido R,López JI

更新日期：2019-01-15 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：:Each of the three most common contemporary treatments for localized prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy, and brachytherapy, can have adverse effects on sexual health. Sexual health outcome can be improved by treatment-specific factors, such as the use of nerve-sparing technique during ra...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Hollenbeck BK,Dunn RL,Wei JT,Sandler HM,Sanda MG

更新日期：2004-06-01 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：: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：: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：:The most common form of prostatitis is National Institutes of Health category III, also known as chronic abacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. The search for effective and durable therapy for this condition remains frustrating for both patients and physicians. A new approach incorporating a neurobahavio...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Potts JM,O'Dougherty E

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small renal masses (SRMs; < 4 cm in diameter) account for most renal tumors treated today. Incidental early detection of SRMs by abdominal imaging results in favorable grade and stage migration to renal cell carcinoma, and also increases detection of benign renal tumors. As a result, most SRMs manifest indolent biolog...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Mattar K,Jewett MA

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:Medical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia are frequently associated with changes in sexual function. While these medications are generally well-tolerated and have both reduced and delayed more invasive surgical options, the ramifications of long-term chronic use are largel...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Welliver C,Butcher M,Potini Y,McVary KT

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is a treatment for erectile dysfunction. IPPs have undergone improvements; however, post-surgical infections still occur. Furthermore, the type of pathogens infecting the implants has changed recently from Gram-positive to Gram-negative bacteria and fungi due to adva...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Lokeshwar SD,Bitran J,Madhusoodanan V,Kava B,Ramasamy R

更新日期：2019-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vesico-vaginal fistulae (VVF) remain the most prevalent genitourinary fistula detrimentally impacting quality of life. PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to examine relevant literature on management of VVF. RECENT FINDINGS:Obstructed labor is the leading cause of VVF in the developing worl...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Moses RA,Ann Gormley E

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inability of urologists to consistently and effectively treat men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), also known as chronic abacterial prostatitis, is a source of great frustration. Botulinum toxin (BTX), a potent neurotoxin, can act on most of the peripheral nerves of the pelvis through a variety of mechani...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Gottsch HP,Yang CC,Berger RE

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:Complications of locally advanced prostate cancer are often overlooked in the overall treatment of prostate cancer, can have significant morbidity, and can provide a challenge for the treating urologist. Despite advances in early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, as many as 10% of patients present with or de...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Anast JW,Andriole GL,Grubb RL 2nd

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lack of reliable imaging tools in detecting prostate cancer makes a random biopsy still the standard of care to detect prostate cancer. To reduce the number of cores during a biopsy and therefore the risk of biopsy-related complications, an imaging tool which provides reliable guided biopsies is required. Transrec...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Salomon G,Schiffmann J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:This review targets the latest literature on bladder preservation therapy with emphasis on trimodal therapy (TMT), highlighting its role in the management of muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) and outlining future directions in bladder preservation research. RECENT FINDINGS:TMT is the most pro...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： El-Achkar A,Souhami L,Kassouf W

更新日期：2018-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Nodal staging is important in prostate cancer treatment. While surgical lymph node dissection is the classic method of determining whether lymph nodes harbor malignancy, this is a very invasive technique. Current noninvasive approaches to identifying malignant lymph nodes are limited. Conventional imaging methods rely...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Sankineni S,Brown AM,Fascelli M,Law YM,Pinto PA,Choyke PL,Turkbey B

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:To update the most relevant literature regarding complex vascular cases in kidney transplant setting involving the graft, especially during the harvesting procedure and back-table preparation from the subsequent implant. RECENT FINDINGS:Challenging situations affecting the kidney graft such as mu...

journal_title：Current urology reports

authors： Hevia V,Gómez V,Hevia M,Lorca J,Santiago M,López-Plaza J,Álvarez S,Díez V,Gordaliza C,Burgos FJ

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

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