Congenital posterior urethral perineal fistulae: a unique form of urethral duplication.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Remote robotic telemanipulators have been recently used in performing laparoscopic urologic procedures, both in the laboratory and in clinical practice. We present, to our knowledge, the initial 2 cases of robotic-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy in humans. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS:Robotic-assisted lap...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Desai MM,Gill IS,Kaouk JH,Matin SF,Sung GT,Bravo EL

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hormone-independent and cytotoxic drug-resistant tumor growth in osteoblastic metastases defines poor survival in patients with advanced prostate cancer. Therefore, we analyzed the ability of human osteoblast-like cells (MG-63 cells) and MG-63 conditioned media (MG-63 CM) to protect PC-3 human prostate cance...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Reyes-Moreno C,Sourla A,Choki I,Doillon C,Koutsilieris M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described wherein chordee which persists after resection of all evident fibrous tissue may be corrected. This technique involves a ventral midline incision and transverse dorsal plicating sutures which rotate the corporeal bodies to allow a straight erection. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Snow BW

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the feasibility and morbidity of tubeless, totally tubeless, and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) with nephrostomy tube in a single center with selected patient population. METHODS:Between July 2006 and February 2008, PNL was performed in 176 patients in this retrospective study. Patie...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Istanbulluoglu MO,Cicek T,Ozturk B,Gonen M,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effectiveness and morbidity of percutaneous laser endoureterotomy in the management of ureterointestinal anastomotic strictures after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion. METHODS:Between May 1997 and August 2000, 19 percutaneous endoureterotomy incisions, including 3 repeated incisio...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Laven BA,O'Connor RC,Steinberg GD,Gerber GS

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on regeneration of the bladder acellular matrix graft (BAMG). METHODS:A total of 40 female rats were divided into two groups. In the experimental group (VEGF+), the BAMG was incubated in VEGF and VEGF was injected into the host bladder. In ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Youssif M,Shiina H,Urakami S,Gleason C,Nunes L,Igawa M,Enokida H,Tanagho EA,Dahiya R

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To correlate endocrine parameters in elderly men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) to patient age and clinical parameters such as prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, and uroflowmetry and to compare the clinical and endocrinologic parameters in men with or without hypogonadism. ME...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Schatzl G,Brössner C,Schmid S,Kugler W,Roehrich M,Treu T,Szalay A,Djavan B,Schmidbauer CP,Söregi S,Madersbacher S

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pseudoaneurysm of a primary branch of the renal artery with massive hemorrhage developed in a patient who underwent percutaneous needle renal biopsy. He was treated successfully by embolization of the artery with gelatin sponge (Gelfoam). ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Uretzky G,Shapiro A,Ring E

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

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:To share our experience with nondismembered ureteroplasty (NDU), a novel application of an old technique in congenital midureteral stenosis (CMS). METHODS:A 35-year-old man was diagnosed as a case of CMS, a rare benign condition on the basis of extensive evaluation, including ultrasonography, intravenous ur...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Goel A,Singh D,Sengottayan VK,Sankhwar S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report of a solitary metastasis to the urethra from previously resected renal cell carcinoma is reported. The patient presented with total gross painless hematuria. We believe this is the first such case to be reported. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Goldberg MG,Plaine L

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the expression of cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) in human urinary bladder hypersensitivity and overactivity disorders, and correlate changes with symptoms. Cannabinoid receptor agonists have been shown to modulate urinary bladder contractility and reduce pain after bladder inflammation; their clinical ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mukerji G,Yiangou Y,Agarwal SK,Anand P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the incidence of defunctionalized bladder-related complications in patients who have had a supravesical urinary diversion for intractable urinary incontinence without concomitant cystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the records of patients requiring urinary diversion for in...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lawrence A,Hu B,Lee O,Stone A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of obstructing sodium urate stones occurring in the form of extensive deposition on the wall of isolated ileum for replacement of the entire ureter. The stones were disintegrated and removed with a rigid ureteroscope and an electrohydraulic lithotriptor. Hyperuriaciduria, excessive alkalization o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Naito S,Iwabuchi N,Kumazawa J

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common, disabling condition associated with considerable negative impact on quality of life, quality of sleep, and mental health. The age-specific prevalence of OAB is similar among men and women. Urge incontinence affects only a portion of the OAB population: 33% of patients have OAB wit...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Tubaro A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether fluorochrome-conjugated phalloidin can delineate cavernous smooth muscle (CSM) cells and whether it can be combined with immunofluorescence (IF) staining to quantify erectile dysfunction (ED)-associated changes. METHODS:ED was induced by cavernous nerve crush in rats. Penile tissues of...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lin G,Qiu X,Fandel TM,Albersen M,Wang Z,Lue TF,Lin CS

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare systemic non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. We report the first case of surgical treatment of severe compression of renal parenchyma by retroperitoneal masses in a 61-year-old male patient with progressing renal failure. After 3 years of follow-up, we have concluded that the open surg...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Wimpissinger TF,Schernthaner G,Feichtinger H,Stackl W

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 311 patients who underwent consecutive transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) for obstructive voiding symptoms were reviewed. All patients had benign prostate glands by digital rectal examination. Results of preoperative ultrasound screening of the prostate in 65 of 311 patients showed 41 with nonmalign...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chancellor MB,VanAppledorn CA

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of reconstruction of penile urethra with the 3-dimensional (3-D) porous bladder acellular matrix (BAM) in a rabbit model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In 30 male rabbits, a ventral urethral mucosal defect (1.5 × 0.8 cm) was created. Substitution urethroplasty was performed with 5% peracetic a...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Huang JW,Xie MK,Zhang Y,Wei GJ,Li X,Li HB,Wang JH,Zhu WD,Li C,Xu YM,Song LJ

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate dry hot air effect as a reliable method of disinfection of urological endoscopes. METHODS:Two groups of urological endoscopic instruments (2 cystoscopic sheaths, 2 bridges, and 2 working elements of resectoscope and urethrotome for each group), after being sterilized by full immersion in 2% glut...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Abdel-Kader MS,Abdel-Maguid AM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of hydronephrosis in a cohort of women who had undergone surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). METHODS:This observational, retrospective survey was conducted from January 2000 to December 2007 on 257 consecutive candidates for vaginal or abdominal surgical repair of POP (grade...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Costantini E,Lazzeri M,Mearini L,Zucchi A,Del Zingaro M,Porena M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal testicular infarction is a rare occurrence. We report on a newborn infant with bilateral testicular infarction. At birth, the uncut umbilical cord ran taut between the thighs making a complete loop around the genitals, compressing the testes. At the age of 6 hours, because of increasing agitation and the begi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Eifinger F,Ahrens U,Wille S,Roth B,Engelmann U

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old man complained of a constellation of prostatitis-like symptoms for 4 years. Physical examination revealed a firm nodule within the scrotum. Surgical excision was performed under local anesthesia and microscopic examination confirmed scrotal calcinosis. The patient remained symptom free for at least 12 mo...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Tsai YS,Tzai TS,Lin JS,Tong YC

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of prostate weight (PW) on probability of positive surgical margin (PSM) in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for low-risk prostate cancer. METHODS:The cohort consisted of 690 men with low-risk prostate cancer (clinical stage T1c, prostate-specific antig...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Marchetti PE,Shikanov S,Razmaria AA,Zagaja GP,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the functional and morphologic outcome after open pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in ectopic pelvic kidneys. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of all patients who underwent open pyeloplasty in ectopic pelvic kidneys was conducted. Records were evaluated with r...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Helmy TE,Sarhan OM,Sharaf DE,Shalaby I,Harraz AM,Hafez AT,Dawaba ME

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish a score threshold that constitutes a clinically relevant change for each domain of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) Short Form (EPIC-26). Although its use in clinical practice and clinical trials has increased worldwide, the clinical interpretation of this 26-item disease-speci...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Skolarus TA,Dunn RL,Sanda MG,Chang P,Greenfield TK,Litwin MS,Wei JT,PROSTQA Consortium.

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seminal vesicle cysts are usually congenital and frequently accompanied by upper urinary tract abnormalities due to mesonephric duct maldevelopment. Zinner syndrome, first described in 1914, refers to a triad of features consisting of seminal vesicle cysts, ejaculatory duct obstruction, and unilateral (mostly ipsilate...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Takemura K,Sato A,Morizawa Y,Kufukihara R,Iwasa S,Satoh H

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life (ICIQ-LUTSqol) using both an...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lim R,Liong ML,Lim KK,Leong WS,Yuen KH

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants born with imperforate anus have a high incidence of genitourinary anomalies. Vesicoureteral reflux was the most common abnormality in this series. Since these patients often have bacteriuria, this is an important finding. An intravenous pyelogram and voiding cystourethrogram should be part of the evaluation of...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Parrott TS,Woodard JR

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of tamsulosin on reducing the serum levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and an elevated PSA level. METHODS:From June 2004 to July 2006, patients with lower urinary tract symptoms, a PSA level of >or=4 ng/mL, and a maximal flow rate o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Tubaro A,De Nunzio C,Mariani S,Trucchi A,Miano R,Vicentini C,Miano L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00