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abstract：:This paper reviews the major publications over the past year regarding upper urinary tract reconstruction. Controversies in the diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction and in the surgical repair of the obstructed upper urinary tract are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on issues surrounding minimally inva...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Jayanthi VR

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

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：:As a result of the recent resurgence of interest in interstitial brachytherapy, extended follow-up studies of early experience in this field are now being reported. However, such outcomes must be evaluated within the context of recent comprehensive assessments of the age-specific natural history of conservatively mana...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Walther PJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 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: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: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: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:Minimally invasive surgeries such as conventional laparoscopic surgery and robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) have significant advantages over the traditional open surgical approach including lower pain medication requirements and decreased length of hospitalization. However, open surgery ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Trevisani LF,Nguyen HT

更新日期：2013-01-01 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: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 aim of this article is to outline the initial development of histotripsy, a noninvasive image-guided focused ultrasound technology that mechanically homogenizes targeted tissues and to describe the results of preclinical translational research directed toward urologic applications. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Roberts WW

更新日期：2014-01-01 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: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: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:Electrosurgical transurethral resection (TUR) of the prostate (TURP) has dominated symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (s-BPH) surgical treatment for almost a century. We analysed recent TURP publications, with emphasis on durability, morbidity, new technology advantages, future generation traini...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Smith RD,Patel A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tissue engineering is a rapidly advancing technology that is shifting from the laboratory to urological practice. The review explores recent developments and considers the relationship to existing treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:Different strategies to generate transplantable tissue grafts in vitro and h...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Wood D,Southgate J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of this article is to examine the safety of prostate biopsy and discuss the emerging role of MRI-ultrasound fusion technology in improving diagnostic accuracy. RECENT FINDINGS:Men undergoing prostate biopsy frequently experience minor complications, including hematospermia, hematuria, a...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Jones TA,Radtke JP,Hadaschik B,Marks LS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To determine whether alpha-blockers, commonly used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, are associated with prostate cancer risk. RECENT FINDINGS:Alpha-blockers have been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer aggressiveness in some observational studies and an increased risk...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Loeb S,Gupta A,Losonczy L,Tosoian J,Walsh PC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to summarize recent developments in the array of devices which are commonly used by urologists in the surgical management of kidney stones. To accomplish this goal, an extensive review of recent endourology literature, conference abstracts, and publicly available document...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Terry RS,Whelan PS,Lipkin ME

更新日期：2020-03-01 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 discuss current trends in imaging for urolithiasis and review the recent scientific literature surrounding this topic. Specifically, to address the efforts urologist should be making to reduce the use of ionizing radiation and to examine alternatives to computerized tomography (CT) scan in diagnosi...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lipkin M,Ackerman A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since the first laparoscopic pediatric nephrectomy was performed in 1992, many articles have reported the feasibility of minimally invasive nephrectomy, heminephrectomy, and nephroureterectomy in children. This article reviews the literature related to minimally invasive nephrectomy, including robot-a...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Harrell WB,Snow BW

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Techniques that are aimed at regeneration of human tissues and organs (tissue engineering) have recently entered into clinical practice. Tissue engineering is currently among the fastest growing areas in medicine, and involves the application of the principles of biology and engineering to the development of functiona...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gustafson CJ,Kratz G

更新日期：2001-05-01 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: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:A public health emergency has been declared in response to rising opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths in the United States. As kidney stones have been identified as an important source of initial and repeated opioid exposures, this review seeks to describe the scope of the problem and report re...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Krughoff K,Pais VM Jr

更新日期：2020-03-01 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: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: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:To identify the latest progression on medical treatment of urinary stones. RECENT FINDINGS:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the preferred analgesic option for patients presenting to the emergency department with renal colic. A-blockers could be of patient benefit when used for distal ur...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Skolarikos A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00