Intracranial metastases as the first manifestation of prostate cancer.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the differences in symptoms, prostate volume, and urodynamic variables of symptom-free elderly volunteers, volunteers with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and urologic patients with LUTS suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS:The study included 14 male volunteers without LUTS, ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Eckhardt MD,van Venrooij GE,Boon TA

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal ureteral stents have become an integral part of urologic practice to relieve intrinsic as well as extrinsic upper urinary tract obstruction. Missed internal ureteral stents is a serious potential complication that is associated with increased patient morbidity and is especially a problem in developing countri...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shekar P A,Dumra A,Patel H

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Efforts continue to develop techniques that maintain the neurovascular bundles and minimize trauma for robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. We evaluated the feasibility of preserving the nerve bundles without cautery or surgical clips. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS:The seminal vesicles were dissected us...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ahlering TE,Eichel L,Chou D,Skarecky DW

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Viscoat is a nonpyrogenic, sterile, viscoelastic solution used to protect the endothelium and enhance visualization during cataract and corneal surgery. Commonly used in ophthalmic surgery, we evaluated whether it could improve the optics during urologic microsurgery without adversely affecting outcomes. ME...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Eisenberg ML,Walsh TJ,Turek PJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urogenital fistulas in the setting of foreign body are rare. Isolated vesicovaginal fistula is the most common and has been reported in the setting of retained intraureterine device,1,2 neglected pessary3,4 and atypical insertions related mostly to sexual activity or underlying psychiatric disorders.5-7 Combined vesic...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Rapp DE,Congleton JY,Boatman K,Karp N,Krupski T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic injection in the adult population with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). The search for VUR is a part of the standard workup of children with febrile urinary tract infections. However, VUR can present later in life and should be investigated in the case of recu...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Moore K,Bolduc S

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular torsion in children is not uncommon emergency problem which occur due to twist in the spermatic cord leading to ischemia or infarction to testicle. Hemorrhagic infarction can occur following testicular torsion is globally; however, in extremely rare situation, such infarction can be segmental. Segmental tes...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Elifranji M,Elawad A,Stafrace S,Salle JLP,Vallasciani S

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Androgen ablation with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists, orchiectomy, or oral estrogens has significant untoward sexual side effects. We evaluated a combination of finasteride and flutamide as potency-sparing androgen ablative therapy (AAT) for advanced adenocarcinoma of the prostate. In...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Brufsky A,Fontaine-Rothe P,Berlane K,Rieker P,Jiroutek M,Kaplan I,Kaufman D,Kantoff P

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent studies have shown that growth factors may play a role in the etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatic carcinoma. Several growth factors have been reported to be expressed by prostatic tissues, but these growth factors have never been examined in human fetal prostate and compared w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Dahiya R,Lee C,Haughney PC,Chui R,Ho R,Deng G

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review our experience with patients with upper urinary tract tumors of nonurothelial origin. Upper urinary tract tumors of nonurothelial origin are uncommon entities. To our knowledge, no series of patients with these neoplasms has been published in the past decade. METHODS:We reviewed the records at the...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Busby JE,Brown GA,Tamboli P,Kamat AM,Dinney CP,Grossman HB,Matin SF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic radical cystectomy with intracorporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder and to evaluate the role of endoscopic stapling in neobladder construction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-five patients with bladder cancer who underwent laparoscopic radical cystectomy were r...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shao P,Li P,Ju X,Qin C,Li J,Lv Q,Meng X,Yin C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a nomogram that allows the prediction of disease recurrence using preoperative clinical factors for patients with clinically localized prostate cancer who are candidates for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Few published studies have combined the clinical prognostic factors into risk profiles t...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kattan MW,Yu C,Salomon L,Vora K,Touijer K,Guillonneau B

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a novel therapeutic strategy against human bladder cancer using Ad-MK-E1a-a midkine (MK) promoter-regulated, conditionally replicating, adenovirus. METHODS:We tested several human cancer cell lines in vitro, including those of bladder cancer (KK47, 5637, and T24), lung cancer (A549), and head and...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Terao S,Shirakawa T,Kubo S,Bishunu A,Lee SJ,Goda K,Tsukuda M,Hamada K,Tagawa M,Takenaka A,Fujisawa M,Gotoh A

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (DAC), a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, on the growth of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and examine the synergistic growth suppression by DAC and chemotherapeutic agents. METHODS:The synergy of DAC and chemotherapeutic agents against RCC cell lines was analyzed ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shang D,Ito N,Kamoto T,Ogawa O

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromaffin cell tumors are derived from neural crest cells and can produce and secrete catecholamines. Classic symptoms include headache, palpitations, diaphoresis, and hypertension. Diagnosis is typically in adulthood, and metastatic disease is rarely found. Genetic testing is suggested with young age, extra-adrenal ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Alavi-Dunn N,Mamlok V,Smith CK

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual case of a pelvic mass arising from the seminal vesicle. A 45-year-old man presented with difficulty voiding and difficult bowel movements. Computed tomography demonstrated a large 14 x 10 x 15-cm cystic pelvic mass displacing the bladder anteriorly and the rectum posteriorly. Magnetic resonance im...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Altunrende F,Kim ED,Klein FA,Waters WB

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuclear DNA content of paraffin-embedded tissue from 19 clinically benign adrenal pheochromocytomas and 18 control adrenal glands was analyzed using flow cytometry. All control adrenal glands and 6 pheochromocytomas were diploid. Four tumors were tetraploid. Nine were aneuploid with relative DNA indices in the near di...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Amberson JB,Vaughan ED Jr,Gray GF,Naus GJ

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with bilateral cryptorchidism and gynecomastia due to Leydig cell tumor involving the left intra-abdominal testis is described. Raised serum estrogen, low serum testosterone, and ultrasonic demonstration of a tumor in the left testis allowed the diagnosis to be suspected preoperatively. The relevant literatu...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Allen FJ,Van Vollenhoven F

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Positive margins predict an adverse outcome after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). The effect of initial incision of the lateral pelvic fascia prior to urethral transection on positive margins rates is assessed. METHODS:The rate of positive margins in 350 consecutive RRPs is compared in two groups wi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Klein EA,Kupelian PA,Tuason L,Levin HS

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyelocancerous backflow during retrograde pyelography is a roentgen sign indicating renal tumors. An example of a pseudotumor (renal hematoma caused by anticoagulation) is presented which displayed this type of backlfow, demonstrating the nonspecificity of the sign. The diagnostic, especially radiographic, findings of...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Rankin RS,Wegenke JD,Madsen PO

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present the results of repairing congenital or acquired penile torsion by means of a simple surgical procedure that does not involve resection of corporeal tissue. METHODS:Forty-six circumcised patients (mean age 27 months, range 6 to 119) presented with isolated penile torsion of a greater than 30 degre...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bar-Yosef Y,Binyamini J,Matzkin H,Ben-Chaim J

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retrograde ejaculation experienced by a juvenile diabetic man was successfully treated with brompheniramine, a drug having antihistaminic and anticholinergic properties. A possible mechanism of action is suggested. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Andaloro VA Jr,Dube A

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inadvertent trocar-sheath migration is annoying to the surgeon and may result in serious visceral injury. Herein is described a novel technique to prevent such migration. A 0.25-in. Penrose drain is wrapped around the trocar-sheath unit as a collar to prevent sheath migration. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Nguyen TT,Wang DS,Winfield HN

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform a prospective, placebo-controlled study to examine the long-term efficacy of alfuzosin compared with placebo and standard therapy in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), because alpha-blockers have been suggested for the treatment of CP/CPPS. METHODS:One hundr...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mehik A,Alas P,Nickel JC,Sarpola A,Helström PJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques have been applied to the staging and treatment of testicular cancer during the performance of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. The da Vinci Surgical System potentially improves the safety and accuracy of this approach. We present what we believe to be the first publishe...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Davol P,Sumfest J,Rukstalis D

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the roles of stem cell factor (SCF) on the loss of interstitial cells (ICCs) in the bladder of diabetic rats, which have not been investigated. METHODS:The rats were assigned to 3 groups: normal control rats, diabetic rats, and SCF-treated diabetic rats. The diabetic rat model was created using a ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chen W,Jiang C,Jin X,Shen W,Song B,Li L

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cell-mediated immune (CMI) response to tumor-associated antigens present in 3 M KCL extracts of renal cell carcinoma tissue was measured in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) by the leukocyte migration inhibition (LMI) test. Of 30 patients with histologically proved RCC, 19 (63%) gave a positive LMI test; wh...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Wright GL Jr,Schellhammer PF,Rosato FE,Faulconer RJ

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe infection found almost exclusively in diabetics, characterized by the presence of gas within the renal parenchyma. The diagnosis is established radiographically. An additional case is added to the 52 cases reported in the literature; we believe this is the fifth reported case w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Zabbo A,Montie JE,Popowniak KL,Weinstein AJ

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the learning curve of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) and analyze whether a surgeon's prior surgical experience has effects on the surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From April 2012 to August 2015, 3 surgeons performed RALP on 355 consecutive patients with prostate cancer...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chang Y,Qu M,Wang L,Yang B,Chen R,Zhu F,Wang H,Wang Y,Lu X,Ma C,Shi Z,Dong Z,Chen H,Xu C,Sun Y,Gao X

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder of unknown etiology. We tested the hypothesis that a microorganism would be found at higher prevalence in urine or bladder tissue from women with IC than from control women. METHODS:Urine and bladder tissue were obtained at cystos...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Keay S,Schwalbe RS,Trifillis AL,Lovchik JC,Jacobs S,Warren JW

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00