Improved technique of laparoscopic nephrectomy for multicystic dysplastic kidney.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe my experience of vaginal mesh extrusion using the monofilament polypropylene transobturator sling, the Mentor ObTape. The Mentor ObTape was the first transobturator sling developed as an alternative to the retropubic commercially available suburethral slings for providing mid-urethral support as ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Siegel AL

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the differences, if any, in outcomes with transperitoneal (TP) versus extraperitoneal (EP) approaches during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). METHODS:We reviewed the data from 40 consecutive patients who underwent EP-RARP at our institution by the same surgical team. The outcomes w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Atug F,Castle EP,Woods M,Srivastav SK,Thomas R,Davis R

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of early hospital admission and onset of medical expulsive therapy (MET) in spontaneous passage of ureteral stones causing renal colic. METHODS:We recruited 392 patients referred to the emergency room with symptoms of renal colic. All patients received standard MET of oral tamsulosin 0...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sfoungaristos S,Kavouras A,Kanatas P,Duvdevani M,Perimenis P

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To update the cycling characteristics and patterns of treatment in patients receiving intermittent androgen deprivation (IAD) for clinically localized and recurrent prostate cancer. METHODS:We report our experience with 61 patients treated with IAD. Thirty-four patients had received no prior treatment, and ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Grossfeld GD,Chaudhary UB,Reese DM,Carroll PR,Small EJ

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcomes between 2-port robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (2-portRALPN) and standard robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (sRALPN). METHODS:From May 2009 to February 2010, 35 2-portRALPN were done by a single surgeon in a university-based tertiary referral center. A cohort of 35 pa...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Arkoncel FR,Lee JW,Rha KH,Han WK,Jeoung HB,Oh CK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A contracted empty scrotum in a young man will not accept an artificial testis satisfactorily using any of the standard techniques. Previous operative scars, as from a failed orchiopexy, have often added to the difficulties. Greatly enlarging the scrotum by gradual distention of a tissue expander implanted in the cont...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lattimer JK,Stalnecker MC

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To show the noninferiority of silodosin 8-mg once-daily (QD) to 4-mg twice-daily (BID) in efficacy and safety in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms or benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Korean population. METHODS:A prospective, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, comparative study was conducted. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Choo MS,Song M,Kim JH,Lee KS,Kim JC,Kim SW,Yang SK,Lee JG,Lee JZ,Kim DK,Park WH,Kim KD,Na YG,Kwon DD,Paick JS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the factors affecting desmopressin response and relapse rates in an adult male population with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE). Nocturnal enuresis is a frequent heterogeneous condition, which is genetically complex in nature. METHODS:Between September 2007 and January 2009, a total o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Burgu B,Gökce MI,Gücük A,Soygür T

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the urologic needs of adult patients with spina bifida (SB) at the time of their transition from pediatric to adult care. We hypothesized that delays in transition to adult care would be associated with higher rates of active problems. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed patients seen at adult de...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Summers SJ,Elliott S,McAdams S,Oottamasathien S,Brant WO,Presson AP,Fleck J,West J,Myers JB

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the risk factors for, and complications associated with, the development of delirium after radical cystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From July 2008 to December 2009, 59 patients, aged ≥65 years and undergoing radical cystectomy, were prospectively enrolled. The baseline cognitive status was asses...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Large MC,Reichard C,Williams JT,Chang C,Prasad S,Leung Y,DuBeau C,Bales GT,Steinberg GD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between parity and exophytic bladder cancer growth in the UPII-SV40T transgenic mouse model of bladder cancer. METHODS:The UPII-SV40T transgenic mice express the simian virus 40 large T antigen specifically in the urothelium (driven by uroplakin II promoter) and reliably devel...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Johnson AM,O'Connell MJ,Messing EM,Reeder JE

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of finasteride on angiogenetic and hypoxia markers in benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS:A total of 178 patients aged 51 to 85 years (mean 68.7) with benign prostatic hyperplasia and awaiting transurethral prostate resection were prospectively randomized into a group of patients rec...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lekas AG,Lazaris AC,Chrisofos M,Papatsoris AG,Lappas D,Patsouris E,Deliveliotis C

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with complete disruption of the membranous urethra treated initially with placement of a suprapubic cystostomy, delayed synchronous retrograde and voiding cystourethrograms failed to demonstrate accurately the distance between the two urethral ends. Radiographic exposure obtained during synchronous instrum...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lupu AN,Farrer JH,Smith RB,Kaufman JJ

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF) caused by cystoceles are very rare. To date, there are no documented cases in English literature. A 77-year-old woman presented with near total incontinence. On physical examination, she was found to have severe vaginal atrophy and pressure necrosis of the anterior vaginal wall, which caus...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Head RB,Walker K,Secrest C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify patient groups associated with a high probability of false positives in photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) of bladder cancer for which the use of highly specific optical instruments could be beneficial. METHODS:This study includes the data of 306 patients. Under white light and 5-aminolevulinic acid-i...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Draga RO,Grimbergen MC,Kok ET,Jonges TN,Bosch JL

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Numerous techniques have been described for supporting the vaginal vault after enterocele repair and hysterectomy. We describe a transvaginal culdosuspension that obliterates the cul-de-sac and supports the vaginal cuff high on the levator plate. The normal vaginal axis is restored, and adequate vaginal dept...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Comiter CV,Vasavada SP,Raz S

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been shown that persistent penile irritation and purulent discharge from around the urethral meatus may rarely be caused by inflammation of tiny tubular structures previously known as paraurethral ducts. They appear to be rare embryologic remnants which can be involved in the venereal disease complex. Local exc...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gilhooly P,Hensle TW

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of renal masses after laparoscopic cryoablation. METHODS:Between October 2000 and June 2004, 33 patients underwent laparoscopic cryoablation of 34 renal masses, 24 of whom (25 renal masses, size range 1.5 to 3.7 cm, mean 2.4) were followed up with MR...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bolte SL,Ankem MK,Moon TD,Hedican SP,Lee FT,Sadowski EA,Nakada SY

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) in prone position to detect retrorenal colon (RRC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this prospective study, we included 310 patients who presented to our clinic between April 2017 and June 2019. All patients were evaluated for RRC...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Alma E,Ercil H,Altunkol A,Oksuzler FY,Goren V,Gurbuz ZG

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of repeated testicular infarction in a 39-year-old man with sickle cell disease. The patient presented with a 2-week history of testicular pain and was found clinically and sonographically to have a testicular mass, suspicious for a testicular tumor. The pathologic examination of the orchiectomy speci...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Li M,Fogarty J,Whitney KD,Stone P

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with posterior urethral valves presented with unilateral lower leg ecchymosis and edema. He initially had significant renal function impairment. The ecchymosis and edema resolved after appropriate therapy, and his renal function returned to normal. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bauchner H,Cranley W,Vinci R

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Using an athermal technique for nerve preservation we noted that approximately 40% are potent compared with approximately 60% who are not at 3 months after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RLP). In an attempt to understand this difference, we examine factors potentially influencing potency at 3 mon...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ahlering TE,Kaplan AG,Yee DS,Skarecky DW

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the outcomes of hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy in patients with significant complicating clinical factors. METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of 322 hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy cases that were completed at a single institution from 1998 to 2004. Patients with a histor...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kalra P,Glassman DT,Gomella LG,Strup SE,McGinnis DE,Simon DR,Chang MF,Byrne DS,Kuo RL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of bladder perforation secondary to simulated intercourse with a cucumber is presented. Treatment by primary vaginal repair was successful. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Piercy SL,Gregory JG,Freel JH

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary adrenal leiomyosarcomas (LMS) are extremely rare mesenchymal tumors. To the best of our knowledge only 12 cases (9 cases of conventional and 2 cases of pleomorphic LMS) have been reported in the literature until the present date. Herein we report a case of pleomorphic LMS in a 47-year-old woman who presented w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mohanty SK,Balani JP,Parwani AV

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urethral pressure profiles have been a useful adjunct in the study of continence. Caffeine, a known smooth muscle inhibitor and skeletal muscle stimulator, is shown to decrease the urethral pressure profile in anesthetized dogs. This would lead one to believe that the smooth muscle component of urethral tonus is the d...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Palermo LM,Zimskind PD

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore relationships between dose to periprostatic anatomic structures and erectile dysfunction (ED) outcomes in an institutional cohort treated with prostate brachytherapy. METHODS:The Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) instrument was administered for stage cT1-T2 prostate cancer patients treated wi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Peng LC,Mian OY,Lakshminarayanan P,Huang P,Bae HJ,Robertson S,Habtu T,Narang A,Agarwal S,Greco S,Tran P,McNutt T,DeWeese TL,Song DY

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multicenter, randomized double-blind study was carried out in 203 patients with metastatic prostate cancer, in order to compare the efficacy of complete suppression of androgens achieved with surgical castration and nilutamide (Anandron), 100 mg t.i.d. The combined therapy was well-tolerated by patients, and they no...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Beland G

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of tolterodine in four randomized, double-blind, parallel, multicenter, 12-week studies of patients with overactive bladder. METHODS:Two of the four studies compared tolterodine (2 mg twice daily) to oxybutynin (5 mg three times daily) and placebo, one study...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Appell RA

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral rejection has been studied in the dog utilizing the isolated transplanted ureter technique. While on adequate immunosuppressive therapy, the allograft ureter remains functionally and histologically normal. When the drugs are discontinued, progressive destructive changes occur within the ureteral wall. As the ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Texter JH Jr,Bokinsky G,Broecker B

更新日期：1974-07-01 00:00:00