Value and limitations of testicular scanning by in vivo labelling of RBC with 99mTc.

abstract：:A 62-yr-old woman with a 2-cm enhancing renal mass in the right moiety of a horseshoe kidney was treated via a four-port transperitoneal laparoscopic approach. The tumour was excised by cold scissors, and the parenchyma was sutured with Vicryl 1 sutures with Surgicel bolster and by using pledgets of Hem-o-lok((R)) cli...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Tsivian A,Shtricker A,Benjamin S,Sidi AA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the serum anti-p53 antibodies (Abs) status and the p53 protein status in the sera and tumors as well as clinical or pathological parameters in bladder cancer patients retrospectively. METHODS:Serum samples from 100 patients with bladder cance...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Morita T,Tachikawa N,Kumamaru T,Nukui A,Ikeda H,Suzuki K,Tokue A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The appropriate way of biopsying a prostate remains controversial. Is sextant biopsy still adequate with repeat screening? OBJECTIVE:Within the European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC), lateralized sextant biopsies were applied. In this analysis we use distant end points to study t...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Schröder FH,van den Bergh RC,Wolters T,van Leeuwen PJ,Bangma CH,van der Kwast TH,Roobol MJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Using videourodynamics (VUDS) we prospectively investigated the etiologies of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and low uroflow in young men and correlated the results with clinical symptoms and noninvasive exams. METHODS:From 1999 to 2001, 90 men 18-50 years old with LUTS and low uroflow were enrolled. P...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Wang CC,Yang SS,Chen YT,Hsieh JH

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of stromal melanosis of the prostate gland is reported. Ultrastructurally, dendritic processes and melanosomes, but no basal lamina were observed in melanin-containing cells. In similar cases, characterized by the diffuse distribution of stromal pigmented melanocytes, the term 'pigmented melanocytosis' rather t...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Botticelli AR,Di Gregorio C,Losi L,Fano RA,Manenti A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:In response to growing concerns over rising costs and major variation in quality, improving value for patients has been proposed as a fundamentally new strategy for how healthcare should be delivered, measured, and remunerated. OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the literature regarding the implementation and ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Reitblat C,Bain PA,Porter ME,Bernstein DN,Feeley TW,Graefen M,Iyer S,Resnick MJ,Stimson CJ,Trinh QD,Gershman B

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evaluating in a retrospective survey the incidence of incidental and symptomatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) between 1977 and 1994 in the northern part of the Netherlands and the mode of their detection. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospectively, 173 patients surgically treated for RCC were divided into two group...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Bos SD,Mellema CT,Mensink HJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The effectiveness of a chemotherapy regimen including cisplatin, epirubicin, and estramustine phosphate was evaluated in a series of young patients with prostate cancer. METHODS:28 patients with a histological diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma, age < 70 years, performance status (PS) < 2, hormone-refractory s...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Veronesi A,Re GL,Foladore S,Merlo A,Giuliotto N,Talamini R,Monfardini S

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to determine whether the serum levels of a bone formation marker, i.e., the carboxy-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (PICP), and a bone resorption marker, i.e., the carboxy-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (ICTP) have prognostic value in prostate cancer patient...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Akimoto S,Inomiya H,Furuya Y,Akakura K,Ito H

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:We addressed the question whether the change of serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in men who use 5α-reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) dutasteride is sensitive for the detection of aggressive prostate cancer (PCa). OBJECTIVE:The case of a man using dutasteride diagnosed with Gleason 7 transition zone cancer at bi...

journal_title：European urology

authors： van Leeuwen PJ,Kölble K,Huland H,Hambrock T,Barentsz J,Schröder FH

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies in humans, dogs, and rats have shown that intraprostatic injection of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) reduces gland size. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of eventual impairment of sympathetic, parasympathetic, and sensory nerves to gland atrophy after intraprostatic BoNTA administrati...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Silva J,Pinto R,Carvallho T,Coelho A,Avelino A,Dinis P,Cruz F

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) are likely to become an increasing burden for health care budgets in the future due to the high prevalence of this condition in the elderly and the ageing of the population. Data on the cost-effectiveness of the available treatment op...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Chapple CR

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a standard treatment for reducing tumour recurrence and delaying progression of high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder tumours. However, it is not clear yet which patients are more likely to be responders to BCG. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of ezrin expression in bladder...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Palou J,Algaba F,Vera I,Rodriguez O,Villavicencio H,Sanchez-Carbayo M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Knowledge regarding the incidence and prevalence of acute urinary retention and the ultimate outcome is very limited. The purpose of the present analysis was to document the natural history and outcomes of acute urinary retention (AUR) further specified as being either precipitated or spontaneous, and to eva...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Roehrborn CG,Bruskewitz R,Nickel GC,Glickman S,Cox C,Anderson R,Kandzari S,Herlihy R,Kornitzer G,Brown BT,Holtgrewe HL,Taylor A,Wang D,Waldstreicher J

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The experience with MVAC (methotrexate, vinblastine, Adriamycin and cisplatin) chemotherapy in advanced urothelial cancer is reviewed with emphasis on toxicity and efficacy. METHODS:We report on 28 patients with advanced, progressive transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder (27) or ureter (1), treate...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Witjes JA,Wullink M,Oosterhof GO,de Mulder P

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single-dose therapy of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) has been shown to be effective in many trials in adult women. The question which will be explored in this presentation is what properties constitute the ideal agent for the therapy of UTI. Important microbiological properties include spectrum of activi...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Slack R,Greenwood D

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to investigate whether hypermethylation in p16(INK4a) gene promoter could serve as plasma biomarker of bladder cancer. METHODS AND PATIENTS:We examined the p16(INK4a) status using methylation-specific PCR in 86 cancer patients and 49 controls (31 healthy people and 18 patients with ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Valenzuela MT,Galisteo R,Zuluaga A,Villalobos M,Núñez MI,Oliver FJ,Ruiz de Almodóvar JM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the new resection loops for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). These loops, which are both thicker and have a modified shape, allow simultaneous resection, increased tissue vaporization, and improved hemostasis. METHODS:Two open studies have been performed...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Perlmutter AP,Vallancien G

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to ascertain whether frequent voiding and urge incontinence are associated with supersensitivity to electrical stimulation in the posterior urethra. METHODS:Current perception thresholds (CPT) were tested at four stimulus frequencies (1, 3, 20, and 100 Hz; duration 0.5 ms) using a ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Kinn AC,Nilsson BY

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic surgery in ejaculatory disorders requires a selection of cases and technical peculiarities, attention to which is drawn in this study. A disorder in the emission stage of the ejaculated product due to distal obstruction of the ejaculatory ducts or veru may be isolated. 9 cases are described. The endoscopic ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Vicente J,del Portillo L,Pomerol MM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND METHODS:The effects of double pigtail ureteric catheters (JJS) and percutaneous nephrostomies (PN) on ureteric motility and artificial stone transit was assessed in 12 dogs. Each animal underwent bilateral nephrostomies and an artificial stone insertion into each upper ureter (n = 20). A 4-Fr JJS was ins...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Lennon GM,Thornhill JA,Grainger R,McDermott TE,Butler MR

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy requires advanced training to accomplish tumor resection and renal reconstruction while minimizing warm ischemia times. Complex renal tumors add an additional challenge to a minimally invasive approach to nephron-sparing surgery. We describe our technique, illustrated with vi...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Rogers CG,Singh A,Blatt AM,Linehan WM,Pinto PA

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare benign tumor that is usually asymptomatic. This case is believed to be the 13th surgically removed, attesting to the rarity of this tumor. ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Hanafy HM

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assessment of the long-term morbidity of the upper urinary tract and of the voiding pattern in men with an ileal orthotopic bladder substitute with an afferent tubular segment. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Men surviving more than 5 years after radical cystectomy and orthotopic bladder substitution were evaluated. T...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Perimenis P,Burkhard FC,Kessler TM,Gramann T,Studer UE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that changes in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) over time (ie, PSA velocity [PSAV]) aid prostate cancer detection. Some guidelines do incorporate PSAV cut points as an indication for biopsy. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether PSAV enhances prediction of biopsy outcome in a large, representa...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Vickers AJ,Wolters T,Savage CJ,Cronin AM,O'Brien MF,Pettersson K,Roobol MJ,Aus G,Scardino PT,Hugosson J,Schröder FH,Lilja H

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new prostatic stent (Trestle((R)), Boston Scientific Microvasive) for the treatment of BPH in patients with complete urinary retention and considered to be inoperable. METHODS:The efficacy of the stent was evaluated in terms of return ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Traxer O,Anidjar M,Gaudez F,Saporta F,Daudon M,Cortesse A,Desgrandchamps F,Cussenot O,Teillac P,Le Duc A

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy found in males; however, little is as yet known regarding what initiates the disease. The incidence is highest among American Blacks and lowest in the East Asian population. Subtypes of the disease include familial clustering and a hereditary form (9%) supporting genetic e...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Ekman P

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the present study was to establish the therapeutic value of early coagulation of severe postoperative bleeding after transurethral prostate resection in unselected patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a prospective study of 772 prostate resections carried out in 617 patients, bleeding complicat...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Lent V,Neuss A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is consensus that laparoscopy is the standard of care for the resection of benign adrenal tumours, there is controversy regarding the role of laparoscopy for the resection of adrenocortical cancer (ACC). OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to review the ACC database of the San Luigi Ho...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Porpiglia F,Fiori C,Daffara F,Zaggia B,Bollito E,Volante M,Berruti A,Terzolo M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:12 cases of 'avascular tumour' of the kidney are discussed. Percutaneous renal puncture revealed: 7 cases of malignant tumour; 3 cases of hydronephrosis of the upper segment of a duplicated kidney; 1 case of abscess of the kidney, and 1 case of renal tuberculosis. 10 out of 12 patients were operated on and the histolo...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Hartel-Ulkowska N,Wesołowski S,Malanowska S

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00