Surgery for urogenital rhabdomyosarcoma.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer represents a significant financial burden to the population in the United States. Therapeutic advances in bladder cancer care have come at a high cost to payers, providers, and patients. This study describes the principals of cost-effectiveness evaluation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Noyes K,Singer EA,Messing EM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Transurethral resection of prostate is the gold standard for the surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia. Bipolar devices allow transurethral resection of prostate with saline irrigation, which lessens water intoxication and negates the need for diathermy pad and unwanted stimulation of the...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ho HS,Cheng CW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Robot-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (RALS) is a new surgical technique for the treatment of symptomatic vaginal vault prolapse that is rapidly gaining popularity among both urologists and gynecologists. This article will summarize the available published data to assess the potential advantages ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kim JH,Anger JT

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the absence of an effective and well tolerated drug for stress urinary incontinence, pharmacological therapy for this condition has remained in the off-label prescription of some products particularly estrogens and alpha-adrenergic agonists. In this review we provide an update of the most recent de...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Castro-Diaz D,Amoros MA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overdiagnosis has become a major problem in medicine in general and cancer in particular. This is a summary of this problem. RECENT FINDINGS:Because of earlier detection, the nature of cancer has changed, from a disease usually diagnosed at a late and incurable stage to a heterogeneous condition that...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Klotz L

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize pathologic features of low-volume, low-risk prostate cancer relevant to the development of patient selection criteria and treatment strategies for focal therapy of prostate cancer, as an alternative to whole-gland radical treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:Prostate cancer characteristically pre...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mouraviev V,Madden JF

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Androgen deprivation therapy is the cornerstone treatment for men with de novo or recurrent metastatic prostate cancer. Unfortunately, androgen deprivation therapy is primarily palliative, with nearly all men progressing to an androgen-independent state. Hormone-refractory prostate cancer presents sig...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kasamon KM,Dawson NA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Traditionally, curative therapy for most renal cancers involved open radical nephrectomy. However, as increased radiological monitoring has led to more incidentally discovered small renal masses, the optimal treatment has evolved. Nephron-sparing surgery, initially developed for patients with solitary...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lowry PS,Nakada SY

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immunotherapies for urological malignancies have made tremendous progress by targeting immune checkpoints and have been implemented in clinical practice nowadays. Though siginifcant number of patients does not respond to immunotherapy. Biomarkers could help to predict response to treatment, but are st...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gust KM,Resch I,D'Andrea D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ureteral stents are a mainstay of today's urological armamentarium. This review critically evaluates the recent literature and provides a concise summary of the use of stents in urology today. While stents are used in many reconstructive urologic procedures, this review focuses on the use of stents in...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Chew BH,Knudsen BE,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Minimally invasive options to treat low-risk prostate cancer are more desirable than radical therapy. Technological improvements in cryotherapy have increased its use, and long-term data on its efficacy are emerging. In this review, we discuss contemporary data on cryotherapy with specific focus on st...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ritch CR,Katz AE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the developments and current status of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) with pelvic lymphadenectomy (PLND) and urinary diversion for the treatment of bladder cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:RARC is growing steadily in 2008, and it is superseding pure laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) at...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hemal AK

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past year no new therapies for prostatic outflow obstruction were introduced. Instead, research focused on refinement of treatments previously available. Further reports on the efficacy and safety of alpha 1-adrenergic receptor subtype selective agents have appeared. The long-term effects of finasteride on ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Donatucci CF

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors are established as first-line therapy in erectile dysfunction. There is emerging evidence that they may have a role in treating patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from benign prostatic hypertrophy. RECENT FINDINGS:All three commonly used PDE-5 inh...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Wong P,Lawrentschuk N,Bolton DM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to review and discuss recently published studies of therapeutic options in cases with the combination of severe sphincteric damage and recurrent stricture of the bladder neck or anastomosis in patients with postradical prostatectomy. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent focus has been ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Riedmiller H,Kocot A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Orthotopic urinary diversion has been performed for more than 30 years. Although it is considered to be the gold standard form of diversion in many centers of expertise, however it is uncommonly performed outside these institutions. The purpose of this article is to review the current indications and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Daneshmand S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent publication of The Cancer Genome Atlas molecular taxonomy of primary prostate cancer highlights the increased understanding of the genomic basis of human prostate cancer, but also emphasizes the complexity and heterogeneity of prostate cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Seven molecular subclasses hav...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kaffenberger SD,Barbieri CE

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To determine that GreenLight laser therapy is now an established treatment option for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). RECENT FINDINGS:The three generations of the GreenLight laser, 80, 120 and 180 W, have been studied for efficacy and s...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gomez-Sancha F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Management of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia should reduce the lifetime risk of acute urinary retention and the need for benign prostatic hyperplasia-related surgery. A number of recent studies demonstrate that 5alpha-reductase inhibitors are unique in providing a long-term combination of impro...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Djavan B,Waldert M,Ghawidel C,Marberger M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on novel imaging techniques used for guiding urologic procedures that are likely to provide additional opportunities to physicians in the years to come. RECENT FINDINGS:In the past, most image-guided urologic procedures have utilized two-dimensional x-ray images. This review will ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Nascimento RG,Coleman J,Solomon SB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there has been a recent surge of interest in chronic prostatitis, which hopefully will translate into advances in our understanding of the distribution and determinants of this condition, at present there is a scarcity of published epidemiologic research on chronic prostatitis. However, from the currently ava...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： McNaughton Collins M,Barry MJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We examine the role of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in prevention and diagnosis of prostate cancer, highlight the basic science supporting this role, and analyze the phase III clinical trials addressing the association between 5-alpha reductase inhibitor use and prostate cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:To da...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Reed AB,Parekh DJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Several novel treatment modalities have been introduced for patients across all renal cell carcinoma stages. Observation or a variety of minimally invasive approaches can be applied to small renal masses. Conversely, aggressive loco-regional resections may be performed for locally advanced disease. Cy...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Karakiewicz PI,Hutterer GC

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to identify possible reasons why prostate cancer suboptimally responds to immune therapies. RECENT FINDINGS:Interrogation of the intraprostatic milieu suggests that within the normal prostate, foci of tumor can be surrounded by inflammatory cells that may or may not repr...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Slovin SF

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) represents a minimally invasive evolution of traditional open simple prostatectomy for the surgical treatment of severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) because of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). Aim of the present review is to summarize the most rec...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Vince R,Hampton LJ,Vartolomei MD,Shariat SF,Porpiglia F,Autorino R

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevalence of robot-assisted radical cystectomy is steadily increasing. We review the recent literature evaluating this technique as a minimally invasive alternative to open radical cystectomy for the treatment of bladder cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Within the last year, numerous robot-assisted radic...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cha EK,Wiklund NP,Scherr DS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-risk prostate cancer often represents a lethal disease requiring timely diagnosis and effective therapy. Standardized criteria that define high-risk prostate cancer have yet to be established, rendering the discrimination of high-risk from nonhigh-risk patients a challenge. This review summarizes...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Goldberg H,Baniel J,Yossepowitch O

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In contrast to the large amount of evidence reporting on the oncological significance of various clinicopathological and molecular parameters for survival in invasive bladder cancer, alterations of preoperative hematological and systemic inflammatory parameters have not been sufficiently addressed in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gakis G,Todenhöfer T,Stenzl A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the present review we outline the use of different staging methods and highlight future possibilities in the management of testicular germ cell cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:The 5-year survival for testicular cancer has improved dramatically over the past 30 years, with cure rates approaching 95%. This ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Spermon JR,Debruyne FM,Witjes JA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review aims to analyze and discuss all recently published articles associated with neurogenic voiding discussion providing readers with the most updated knowledge and trigger for further research. RECENT FINDINGS:They include the proposal of a novel classification system for the pathophysiology ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Georgopoulos P,Apostolidis A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00