Sacral neuromodulation in the treatment of the unstable bladder.

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:Testicular microlithiasis becomes a greater interdisciplinary issue among urologists, andrologists, gynecologists dedicated to reproductive medicine, pediatricians, radiologists and pathologists. Proposed management ranges from benign neglect, instructing self-examination over follow-up once, regular ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Meissner A,Mamoulakis C,de la Rosette JJ,Pes MP

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the treatment options in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) in the light of new immunotherapy results. RECENT FINDINGS:Second-line treatment strategies for treatment of mRCC after progression on first-line VEGF-targeted therapy have recently undergone a major change. Treatment guideline...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Schmidinger M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Issues relating to the disease are critical in the diagnosis, management, and prognostication of prostate cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:New data have emerged regarding the disease of prostate cancer and its precursors. The diagnosis of prostate cancer on needle biopsy has been refined because of the recent...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Epstein JI

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Postbiopsy infections (PBIs) are among the most common complications associated with transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUSPB). This article discusses the pathogenesis of TRUSPB-associated infectious complications and reviews the most recent findings on techniques to prevent PBIs. RECENT...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Fontana M,Boeri L,Montanari E

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the latest status on prognostic factors in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). RECENT FINDINGS:Many predictive and prognostic factors can help differentiate between favorable and unfavorable RCC phenotypes. There currently exist several clinical and/or pathological, and biological factors, which ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sun M,Shariat SF,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ongoing controversy exists as to the extent of the necessary evaluation of the female presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Most would agree that a detailed history, a physical examination and a urine analysis are essential components of the initial evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms i...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Rovner ES,Wein AJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the most current literature regarding the management of neurogenic bladder in children. RECENT FINDINGS:Several recent papers have addressed the investigation and management of children with neurogenic bladder. Bladder wall thickness as measured by ultrasound may identify the children with ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： MacLellan DL

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the contemporary management of urethral trauma and post-traumatic urethral strictures occurring in both the anterior and posterior urethra. Experience in the full spectrum of urethral reconstructive procedures is important. The initial management of patients relies upon adequate drainage of the b...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Chapple CR,Png D

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We review the concepts surrounding prostate cancer prevention strategies with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) and the controversies associated with their use. RECENT FINDINGS:Updated data have shown no increased risk of death from the diagnosis of higher risk cancer; however, 5-ARIs remain cont...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Liss MA,Thompson IM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Small renal masses (SRMs) are frequently encountered due to the ubiquitous use of abdominal cross-sectional imaging. Enhanced risk prediction in the management of SRMs would allow for a more informed decision of which, if any, patients would benefit from the available intervention modalities. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Bagrodia A,Darwish OM,Rapoport Y,Margulis V

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infection is a common problem in children. The combination of vesico-ureteric reflux (VUR) and urinary tract infection may predispose children to pyelonephritis and subsequent complications. This review outlines the modifications suggested in the recent literature in the protocol for investigations and d...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Agarwal S

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasingly, screening of both deceased and living donor organs has led to the early detection of kidney stones prior to donation. A number of transplant recipients will still present with donor-gifted and de-novo stones. A range of treatment modalities is available in the management of renal transpl...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Wong KA,Olsburgh J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Monitoring and improving the quality of healthcare is an evolving process that involves patients, physicians, and healthcare purchasers. Growing interest is seen in addressing quality concerns with policy changes. Surgeon and hospital volumes for specific high-risk procedures have been shown to be pre...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Black PC,Brown GA,Dinney CP

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of renal cell carcinoma and the detection of incidental small renal masses are rising. Urologists are faced with difficult management decisions on how to treat patients with small renal masses. Traditionally, the treatment of suspicious renal masses was radical nephrectomy. However, neph...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Laryngakis NA,Guzzo TJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been described in 1988 and several modifications followed since. Despite claimed benefits, supine PCNL is still neglected by the majority of urologists. Lack of experience and the fear of complications are possible explanations for the resistance to supin...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Baard J,Kamphuis GM,Westendarp M,de la Rosette JJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:In the present review the eligible data on urethral pathologies are critically analysed, with special attention given to unresolved controversies in this topic. The entities discussed are as follows: female circumcision as a ritualistic tradition, with many associated complications; prostatourethritis and urethral syn...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： El-Mekresh M

更新日期：2000-09-01 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:To describe and critically discuss the most recent evidence regarding stone management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and post-COVID-19 era. RECENT FINDINGS:There is a need to plan for resuming the normal elective stone surgery in the post-COVID era, keeping a clear record of all surg...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Proietti S,Basulto-Martinez M,Pavia MP,Luciani L,Gaboardi F,Giusti G

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite standard treatment with transurethral resection (TUR) and adjuvant Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a large percentage of high-risk bladder cancer (HRBC) recur, and some progress. On the basis of review of the current guidelines and literature, we have developed actualized clinical and molecula...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Rodríguez Faba O,Palou J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to look into recent updates on the management of neurogenic stress urinary incontinence (NSUI) in adult females. RECENT FINDINGS:Recently, a small number of studies have investigated different surgical modalities in treatment of NSUI in adult females including artificial ur...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Farag F,Doherty R,Arlandis S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The implementation of novel technologies and refinements in the surgical technique are continuously changing the urological surgical scenario. The purpose of this review is to provide surgeons with the latest and most relevant updates in the field of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) occurre...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Martini A,Gandaglia G,Briganti A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Robotic surgery for ureteropelvic junction obstruction is an evolving technique. We review the current literature related to this technique and discuss the current technique and outcomes of robotic pyeloplasty. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent advances in robotic-assisted surgery have allowed the successful co...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lee RS,Borer JG

更新日期：2006-07-01 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:To evaluate recent developments in predicting the failure of shockwave lithotripsy when treating patients with urinary tract stones. RECENT FINDINGS:Although the features of patients with stones, as well as of the stones themselves, associated with refractoriness to shockwave lithotripsy are fairly w...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kim FJ,Rice KR

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we highlight the use of clinical registries for quality improvement and research purposes in urology. We focus on national and regional clinical database registries, such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme, the Cancer of the Prostate Strategic Urologic Research Ende...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Tyson MD,Barocas DA

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate and present the evidence for the use of different investigation modalities in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in 2014. RECENT FINDINGS:Cystometry remains the gold standard in differentiating obstructed from nonobstructed men with LUTS. Prostatic u...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mangera A,Chapple C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Kidney cancer is associated with renal vein or inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombus in up to 10% of cases. The management of these cases is complex, and thus typically performed open surgically. At selected institutions, the robotic approach is being explored. We review the literature on robotic IVC surg...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sun Y,de Castro Abreu AL,Gill IS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of penile cancer, we reviewed the medical literature from 1 May 2002 to 1 June 2003 on the incidence, aetiology, staging, diagnosis and treatment of penile cancer by a Medline search. RECENT FINDINGS:The diagnostic tools and treatment modal...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Stancik I,Höltl W

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00