Bipolar transurethral resection of prostate: a new reference standard?

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: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:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the preferred modality for the treatment of renal and upper ureteric calculi. The present review focuses on the limitations of ESWL, where recent developments have tried to identify patients who are unlikely to succeed with ESWL and where improvements in...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Madaan S,Joyce AD

更新日期：2007-03-01 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 provide an overview on the available clinical and pathological factors in high-risk nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients that help to approximate the risk of progression to muscle invasion and identify 'the' patients requiring timely cystectomy. The value of a high-quality transurethr...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Zehnder P,Thalmann GN

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:Prostate cancer screening has shifted the diagnosis of prostate cancer to lower grade, organ confined disease. Radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy has been shown to be overtreatment in 30% of patients. In this review, we will discuss targeted focal therapy (TFT) using the modalities of cryother...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hou AH,Sullivan KF,Crawford ED

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging provides the most accurate, versatile and safe imaging of the pelvic floor. Images can be produced to show sections in any plane and even in three dimensions. The resolution is such that detail as good as that seen in histological sections is possible. Once standardization of data acquisitio...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Stewart LH,Brush JP

更新日期：2002-03-01 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:Trimodal therapy (TMT) is considered the most effective bladder-sparing approach for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (MIBC) and an alternative to radical cystectomy. The purpose of this article was to review and summarize the current knowledge on the equivalence of TMT and radical ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mathieu R,Lucca I,Klatte T,Babjuk M,Shariat SF

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Surgical training has dramatically changed over the last decade. It has become not only the way to prepare surgeons for their everyday work, but also a way to certify their skills thus increasing patient safety. This article reviews advances in the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence a...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Veneziano D,Cacciamani G,Rivas JG,Marino N,Somani BK

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the diagnosis of early stage disease, and particularly the introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, have had a dramatic effect on the presentation and clinical management of prostate cancer during the past ten years. As a result, there have been significant epidemiological changes in countr...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Feneley MR,Partin AW

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-risk prostate cancers (PCa), that is, those with prostate-specific antigen greater than 20 ng/dl, Gleason Score of at least 8, or extraprostatic spread, are nowadays commonly treated by surgery and radiotherapy combined with a fixed period of systemic treatment. Implementing these strategies requ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lecouvet FE,Lhommel R,Pasoglou V,Larbi A,Jamar F,Tombal B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Partial nephrectomy has become the standard of treatment for renal tumors less than 4 cm in size. Recent reports have even applied this technique for T1b lesions as well. With advancement in minimally invasive techniques, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries are performed with the advantage of decreased...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hsieh TC,Jarrett TW,Pinto PA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Robotic-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (R-RPLND) is gaining acceptance as an alternative to open and laparoscopic RPLND for the treatment of testicular cancer. We discuss the current state of R-RPLND and summarize the latest relevant literature regarding the feasibility of...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mittakanti HR,Porter JR

更新日期：2019-03-01 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 role of lymph node dissection (LND) is uncertain for patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The aim of the current review is to discuss the available literature considering the role and the impact of LND in RCC patients elected for surgical treatment. Controversies, uncertainties as w...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Moschini M,Dell'Oglio P,Larcher A,Capitanio U

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to provide insight into the current state of lymph node dissection (LND) during radical cystectomy in patients with bladder cancer (BCa). RECENT FINDINGS:The first prospective, multicenter, randomized, phase III trial to assess the therapeutic benefit of extended versus limi...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sung HH,Lerner SP

更新日期：2020-05-01 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: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：:Recent developments in renal magnetic resonance angiography have led to a significant improvement in the technical success rate and diagnostic accuracy of the methods. Specifically, three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography methods have been shown to provide a more reliable depiction of renal ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Grist TM

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To perform a bicenter, retrospective study of perioperative outcomes of retroperitoneal versus transperitoneal robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) and assess costs using time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC). We identified 355 consecutive patients who underwent RALPN at Univ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Laviana AA,Tan HJ,Hu JC,Weizer AZ,Chang SS,Barocas DA

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on recent advances in molecular embryology of the upper and lower urinary tract with an emphasis on clinical correlation in order to gain a better understanding for the mechanism of congenital anomalies. RECENT FINDINGS:Normal morphogenesis of the kidney, ureteral bud differentiat...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Shapiro E

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The difficulties of defining and evaluating bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in the female patient have been described for several years. This review aims to examine recent literature to summarize progress in the area. RECENT FINDINGS:Within the last 2 years, functional causes of female BOO have been...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gammie A,Kirschner-Hermanns R,Rademakers K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bladder cancer is a very frequent disease and represents the second most common genitourinary neoplasm. The most prevalent form of the disease, superficial bladder cancer, can recur in more than 70% of cases, despite correct management. Any way to improve our disease diagnostic and treatment policy is...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Jichlinski P

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of superficial bladder cancer has not changed much during the last years. Transurethral resections with adjuvant intravesical instillation to risk groups have been standard therapy. Cystoscopy and cytology have been used for follow-up. Recently combinations of drugs for instillation and new urinary mark...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Malmström PU

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection was first described in 1992, and has become more commonly practiced at certain centers. Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection may be less morbid than open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, but more costly. Controversy exists, however...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Finelli A

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Multiparametric MRI has gained tremendous importance in the daily practice for patients at risk or diagnosed with prostate cancer. Interpretation of multiparametric-MRI is a complex task, supposedly restricted to experienced radiologists. The purpose of this review is to analyze fundamentals of multip...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Puech P,Randazzo M,Ouzzane A,Gaillard V,Rastinehad A,Lemaitre L,Villers A

更新日期：2015-11-01 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: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