Is robotic surgery cost-effective: yes.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Serenoa repens extract is a popular phytotherapeutic agent in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, the agent is generally well accepted for its easy availability and good tolerability. This paper reviews the evidence of its efficacy in comparison wi...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Fong YK,Milani S,Djavan B

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the reported effectiveness and safety of transobturator (TransOburator route, TOR) versus retropubic (retropubic tape) synthetic mid-urethral slings discussing the controversy existing on which of these procedures is best. RECENT FINDINGS:From August 2009 to January 2011 three meta-analyses...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cerruto MA,Artibani W

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Disagreement exists as to the extent of evaluation required prior to offering surgical intervention for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women. While few would argue that additional information can be gleaned from a properly performed urodynamic investigation, it remains unclear exactly...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lemack GE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Evidence is accumulating to consider erectile dysfunction as a vascular problem. This review focuses on background, pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical evidence of the link between erectile dysfunction and coronary artery disease. RECENT FINDINGS:The link between erectile dysfunction and coron...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Montorsi P,Ravagnani PM,Galli S,Rotatori F,Briganti A,Salonia A,Dehò F,Montorsi F

更新日期：2004-11-01 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: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：:The treatment and prognosis of rhabdomyosarcoma of the urogenital tract have changed dramatically over the past few decades. Until the 1970s radical cystectomy and pelvic exenteration were the only therapeutic options in rhabdomyosarcoma of the bladder/prostate and of the vagina/uterus. Since then, multiagent chemothe...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Filipas D

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Secondary data analysis has become increasingly common in health services research, specifically comparative effectiveness research. While a comprehensive study of the techniques and methods for secondary data analysis is a wide-ranging topic, we sought to perform a descriptive study of some key metho...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cole AP,Trinh QD

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indications for ureteroscopic lithotripsy have increased with endoscope miniaturization and powerful, precise endoscopic lithotrites like the holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser. Successful ureteropyeloscopic treatment with the currently available instrumentation and techniques is independent of the size, compo...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Grasso M 3rd

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radical prostatectomy is the standard treatment for localized prostate cancer; its translation to a laparoscopic approach is considered today not only as feasible and reproducible but also as a valid and teachable alternative to its open counterpart. Beyond the "classical" transperitoneal antegrade ro...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： van Velthoven RF

更新日期：2005-03-01 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: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:Better understanding of renal cell carcinoma biology has led to a new era of targeted therapy in the management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. This review provides an updated survey of the recently reported and ongoing clinical trials that will help to further define the role of these novel drugs...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Calabrò F,Sternberg CN

更新日期：2010-09-01 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

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:Partial nephrectomy provides equivalent long-term oncologic and superior functional outcomes as radical nephrectomy for T1a renal masses. Herein, we review the various vascular clamping techniques employed during minimally invasive partial nephrectomy, describe the evolution of our partial nephrectomy...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Azhar RA,Metcalfe C,Gill IS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After more than 100 years of innovation in hypospadias repair, new concepts regarding penile curvature, the urethral plate, and the means for urethroplasty are changing surgical practices. With the introduction of the tubularized incised plate technique it is possible to simplify decision-making algorithms in hypospad...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Snodgrass W

更新日期：1999-11-01 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:The success in the use of the tension-free midurethral sling procedures (tension-free vaginal tape, suprapubic arch, transobturator tape) has dramatically altered the approach to the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence in women and marked a resurgence in the use of mesh. We will analyze...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Roth CC,Holley TD,Winters JC

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：: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:Training in female urology in Europe so far has been a national focus of individual European countries. Because of reasons like differentiation in pathology, activities of other specialisms like gynaecology and reimbursement issues, the way in which extra training in female urology is organized varies...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Heesakkers JP,Costantini E,Oelke M

更新日期：2009-07-01 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:We summarize the evidence on accurate target definition, precise imaging, and guiding systems that are a necessary ground to targeted focal therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:Accurate target detection is based on the ability of imaging to locate and characterize precisely the tumor burden and differentiation i...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Aoun F,Albisinni S,van Velthoven R

更新日期：2019-01-01 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:This review will summarize the most recent preclinical data from the leading US laboratories regarding the application of gene therapy to the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The implications of these findings in the field of gene therapy in general, and more specifically to the treatment of non-lif...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Christ GJ

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The treatment options in urolithiasis in kidneys with abnormalities of form and location can be challenging due to abnormal anatomy (calyceal and renal orientation), relative immobility interfering with movement of equipment, and abnormal relation with other visceral organs. RECENT FINDINGS:In this r...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ganpule AP,Desai MR

更新日期：2011-03-01 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 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