Use of a nasogastric tube to evacuate stone debris after ureteroscopic holmium lithotripsy.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the accuracy of testicular volume measurements with the Prader orchidometer versus ultrasonography. METHODS:The volume of 938 testes in 469 men with infertility (mean age 35.8 years) was measured using a Prader orchidometer and by ultrasonography. The ultrasound testicular volumes were calculated...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sakamoto H,Saito K,Ogawa Y,Yoshida H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chemotherapy resistance of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been attributed in large part to multidrug resistance (MDR). Reported MDR-modulated chemotherapy for RCC, however, has resulted in only marginal response benefits. In this study, the MDR-modulated effect of paired tamoxifen and colchicine on vinblasti...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Liu JH,Yang MH,Fan FS,Yen CC,Wang WS,Chang YH,Chen KK,Chen PM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the outcomes of those patients who underwent laparoscopic versus open cytoreductive nephrectomy. Cytoreductive nephrectomy before systemic therapy has been shown to offer a survival advantage compared with systemic therapy alone for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. METHODS:We reviewed the outcome...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Rabets JC,Kaouk J,Fergany A,Finelli A,Gill IS,Novick AC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate protein expression and genetic aberrations of p53 and HER-2 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as well as possible association of p53 and HER-2 abnormalities with the tumor behavior of RCC. METHODS:Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from 70 patients with RCC were studied. Protein e...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Zhang XH,Takenaka I,Sato C,Sakamoto H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To endoscopically study the Lacuna Magna (LM) and attempt to explain some of the anatomical, clinical and embryological issues pertaining to it. The LM, stated to be present in 30 to 50 percent of males and linked to congenital distal urethral obstructions, post-void bloody-spotting and dysuria in young boys,...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shenoy SP,Marla PK,Venugopal P,Adappa KK,Tantry TP,Shankar M,Rai GD

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze whether strains positive for extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) affected the clinical course and progression to chronic prostatitis in patients with postbiopsy acute prostatitis. METHODS:From 2002 to 2011, 3657 patients underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate, and 33 patie...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Oh MM,Chae JY,Kim JW,Kim JW,Yoon CY,Park MG,Moon du G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present outcomes of a contemporary series of patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer after previous treatment for localized cancer of the prostate (CaP). METHODS:A retrospective review of more than 1000 RCs performed for bladder cancer between 1995 and 2008 identified 49 patients p...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Jayram G,Katz MH,Steinberg GD

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess sexual dysfunction in sexually active men after radical cystectomy (RC) and to determine whether sildenafil citrate can improve erectile dysfunction after surgery. METHODS:The baseline and follow-up data from 49 sexually active male patients (mean age 57.8 +/- 9.1 years) undergoing RC (1995 to 200...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Zippe CD,Raina R,Massanyi EZ,Agarwal A,Jones JS,Ulchaker J,Klein EA

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of the Memokath stent in managing recurrent bulbar urethral strictures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is an investigative pilot stage 2A study in patients with a recurrent bulbar urethral stricture who underwent a Memokath stent implant from January 2014 to January 2016 in a single high...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Barbagli G,Rimondi C,Balò S,Butnaru D,Sansalone S,Lazzeri M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the psychometric properties of the three domains bowel, urinary, and sexual function as they were measured in the Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study and examine their use in different research and practice settings. Leading prostate cancer health-related quality-of-life questionnaires include questio...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Reeve BB,Potosky AL,Willis GB

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the role of Her2/neu as a molecular marker predictive of the treatment response to bicalutamide in prostate cancer (PCa). METHODS:Four PCa cell lines with graded Her2/neu expression levels and 63 primary tumor cultures derived from men with PCa and selected according to Her2/neu tumor levels wer...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gravina GL,Festuccia C,Millimaggi D,Tombolini V,Dolo V,Vicentini C,Bologna M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new operative technique using synthetic, absorbable mesh for grafting a urethral defect was applied in 7 mongrel male dogs. The ventral half of the urethral circumference with its surrounding corpus spongiosum was excised for a length of 3 to 4 cm. A Dexon mesh of the same dimensions, woven in our laboratory from po...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bazeed MA,Thüroff JW,Schmidt RA,Tanagho EA

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile prostheses are a well-established form of therapy for erectile dysfunction. We report our experience with 333 cases using the Mentor Alpha I inflatable penile prosthesis. With a follow-up period of 15.4 months, there were 25 (7.5%) complications with 15 (4.5%) major complications that required reoperation. We a...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Randrup E,Wilson S,Mobley D,Suarez G,Mekras G,Baum N

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive surgical margins after radical prostatectomy are associated with an increased risk of cancer recurrence. Depending on the patient's clinical presentation and the amount of residual prostatic tissue, this could be described as a surgical complication or as treatment failure. Endorectal magnetic resonance (MR) ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Vargas HA,Akin O,Hricak H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of gas in the portal venous system is considered an ominous sign often mandating immediate exploratory laparotomy; however, there are numerous reports of benign incidences of this finding. This report describes a case of portal venous gas after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. The patient had the rar...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Rana AA,Sylla P,Woodland DC,Feingold DL

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of liver and bone isotope scans, results of scans were reviewed in 60 patients with renal cell carcinoma. In no patient did the results of the scans influence or change the treatment plan. Routine utilization of radioisotope scans as part of the preoperative evaluation of patients wi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lindner A,Goldman DG,deKernion JB

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital anorchism is a rare condition. Bilateral impa-pable undescended testes are relatively common by comparison. Surgical exploration has been regarded as the final arbiter between anorchism and bilateral cryptorchism. Exploration has not proved completely reliable in making this differentiation. Endocrine studi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Levitt SB,Kogan SJ,Schneider KM,Becker JM,Sobel EH,Mortimer RH,Engel RM

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To validate the use in Spain of a linguistically harmonized Spanish version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS Sp), and to compare it with the original American scale (IPSS Am). METHODS:Validity and reliability were studied in 59 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (age >50 years...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Badía X,García-Losa M,Dal-Ré R,Carballido J,Serra M

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the outcomes of pregnancy and cesarean delivery (CD) in women with neuropathic bladder (NB) and pediatric lower urinary tract reconstruction (LUTR) as these women often have normal fertility and may become pregnant. METHODS:We reviewed consecutive patients with NB due to spinal dysraphism who un...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Roth JD,Casey JT,Whittam BM,Szymanski KM,Kaefer M,Rink RC,Schubert FP,Cain MP,Misseri R

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our experience of 2-port laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (TPLDN) and to introduce a simple retraction suture technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS:From October 2010 to November 2010, 10 consecutive, left TPLDNs were performed. The SILS Port was inserted through the umbilicus and was used for 5-mm laparos...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cho HJ,Choi YS,Bae WJ,Bae JH,Hong SH,Lee JY,Kim SW,Hwang TK,Cho YH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and patient impact of using standardized video presentations concerning alternative treatments for managing localized prostate cancer. METHODS:One hundred eleven men with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer were shown a video tape concerning the risks and benefits of four tre...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Onel E,Hamond C,Wasson JH,Berlin BB,Ely MG,Laudone VP,Tarantino AE,Albertsen PC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the pathways to care that infertile couples requiring varicocele repair (VR) pursue prior to presenting to a male fertility clinic. METHODS:An IRB-approved single center retrospective review of patients undergoing VR after presentation to an academic male fertility clinic was performed. Patie...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Balasubramanian A,Thirumavalavan N,Scovell JM,Lo J,Ji B,Godfrey EL,Pastuszak AW,Lipshultz LI

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Yohimbine is an indole alkaloid obtained from the yohimbe tree, a common tree in West Africa. We describe a forty-two-year black man in whom a generalized erythrodermic skin eruption, progressive renal failure, and lupus-like syndrome developed following treatment with the drug, yohimbine. A literature review failed t...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sandler B,Aronson P

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-five patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis or ureter of all stages and grades were studied for presence or absence of ABO(H) antigens utilizing an improved technique for staining and preserving the slides. Seventy per cent of the grade I tumors retained their antigens. Patients with anti...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lippert M,Bergman S,Walker P,Berger C,Javadpour N

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine clinical and pathologic features and postoperative survival outcomes of men with prostate cancer detected by digital rectal examination (DRE) alone, elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level alone, or abnormalities in both. METHODS:From 1989 to 2001, approximately 36,000 men participated in ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Okotie OT,Roehl KA,Han M,Loeb S,Gashti SN,Catalona WJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate, in a retrospective review, whether the concept of effective core volume is useful for predicting the volume of a tumor focus identified by transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate gland. METHODS:The tumor volume range was estimated according to the concept of an effective core volume using the...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kobayashi T,Mitsumori K,Nishizawa K,Kawahara T,Ogura K,Ide Y

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a highly significant correlation between specific red cell adherence (SRCA) tests for ABO(H) blood group antigens and the biologic potential of a bladder cancer in terms of both superficial tumor recurrences and the subsequent development of invasive cancer. The correlation with superficial recurrences is of ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Catalona WJ

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study sought to characterize the postoperative prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time and time to biochemical recurrence in patients who have failed radical prostatectomy. METHODS:Of 539 consecutive patients who underwent radical prostatectomy between 1984 and 1992, postoperative PSA levels in 8...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Pruthi RS,Johnstone I,Tu IP,Stamey TA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As with other drugs, new drug applications for marketing approval of chemopreventive drugs must include data from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials that demonstrate effectiveness and safety for the intended use. This article summarizes the regulatory requirements for traditional marketing approval, as well ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Beitz J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the roles of pain and urgency in the nocturia of patients with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). METHODS:In a longitudinal study of incident IC/PBS cases, we assessed the associations of the presence and severity of nocturia with the presence and severity of pain and urgenc...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Warren JW,Horne L,Diggs C,Greenberg P,Langenberg PW

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00