Plasma levels of CEA as a prognostic marker in carcinoma of urinary bladder.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity is usually considered a risk factor for postoperative complications; however, previous studies conclude contradictory results in retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA). We aim to evaluate the impact of obesity on the perioperative outcomes of LA. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study from ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hu Q,Hang Z,Ho Y,Sun C,Xu K,Xia G,Ding Q

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An important aspect of modern extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is the ability to perform the procedure without anesthesia. Between June 1987 and April 1990, a total of 7,500 treatments were performed in our Lithotripsy Unit, using the Lithostar (Siemens AG, Erlangen, FRG): moreover 80% of the treatments were carr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Vandeursen H,Pittomvils G,Matura E,Boving R,Baert L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Silicone has been the standard prosthesis material for the last three decades but new materials are being searched because of the known disadvantages of silicone such as migration and high cost. We wanted to test in rats whether or not polymethylmethacrylate could be an alternative to silicone. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Karademir K,Senkul T,Demir S,Erden D,Iseri C,Baykal K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsies of 9 testicular tumors were examined for the presence of cytoplasmic receptor proteins for estrogens, progestins, androgens, and glucocorticoids. Using an arbitrary threshold value of 10 fmol/mg cytosol protein for a postive assay, only 1 of 9 tumors was estrogen-receptor positive. However, no receptor-specif...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bojar H,Weissbach L,Petzinna D,Maar K,Staib W

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical and demographic findings of children with urolithiasis in eastern Turkey. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 67 children with urolithiasis for clinical and laboratory data. RESULTS:Mean age at the time of diagnosis was 39.1 +/- 41.2 months. Complaints at admi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tabel Y,Akin IM,Tekin S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The urinary bladder is commonly involved in pelvic malignancy. The incidence of apparent extension into adjacent organs in locally advanced colorectal malignancy is 5-12%. It is not known with other pelvic malignancy. No guidelines are available for its management. Often a dilemma exists between cystectomy...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Siva Prasad G,Chacko KN,Antony D,Lionel G,Kekre NS,Gopalakrishnan G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 211 incontinent women the answer to each item of a questionnaire is correlated with the urodynamical data and the discriminative value for the type of incontinence is calculated. The relevant questions are discussed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Vereecken RL,Wouters M

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Open radical cystectomy (ORC) is currently the standard treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) without metastasis, while many patients with MIBC are not always appropriate candidates due to multiple comorbidities. To evaluate the bladder-preservation strategy, we compared the results with thos...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nagao K,Hara T,Nishijima J,Shimizu K,Fujii N,Kobayashi K,Kawai Y,Inoue R,Yamamoto Y,Matsumoto H,Matsuyama H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Currently no consensus exists about the role of the foreskin or the effect circumcision has on penile sensitivity and overall sexual satisfaction. Our study assesses the effect of circumcision on sexually active men and the relative impact this may have on informed consent prior to surgery. MATERIALS AND ME...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Masood S,Patel HR,Himpson RC,Palmer JH,Mufti GR,Sheriff MK

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Papillary renal cell carcinoma type 1 (pRCC1) represents the second most common type of malignant renal epithelial tumour. The origin of its characteristic appearance, its growth mechanism, and the long-term efficiency of its surgical treatment remain uncertain. Our aim was to determine typical characteristics of s...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Procházková K,Staehler M,Trávníček I,Pitra T,Eret V,Ürge T,Eberlová L,Roušarová M,Hošek P,Chudáček Z,Ferda J,Hes O,Hora M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to modify and validate a novel screening tool to determine the necessity of bone scans in Chinese PCa patients at the time of diagnosis. METHODS:Five-hundred-and-one patients diagnosed with PCa between 2010 and 2013 at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, were included in the study...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Wang Y,Wan F,Xu L,Zhao N,Xu Z,Wang H,Wang G,Ye D,Guo J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWMRI), a noninvasive procedure, can contribute to the diagnosis of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC). METHODS:The pelvic DWMRI of patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome was selected between January 2012 and June 2017...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Charlanes A,Boudghene F,Chesnel C,Ciofu C,Le Breton F,Jousse M,Amarenco G,Manceau P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fesoterodine extended-release (ER) plus tamsulosin in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Men aged ≥50 years, with LUTS, prostate volume ≤60 ml and International Prostate Symptom Score (IP...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Konstantinidis C,Samarinas M,Andreadakis S,Xanthis S,Skriapas K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 50-year-old male with renal cell carcinoma and hypercalcemia presenting as acute pancreatitis. The sudden onset of epigastralgia, acute pancreatitis and hypercalcemia with raised parathyroid-like peptide levels in this patient could not be explained except for renal cell carcinoma. This is the first repor...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nabi G,Dogra PN,Chowdhary A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Currently, surgical repair for vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) provides excellent results, but the recurrent VVF is difficult to treat as compared to primary. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Sixty-eight patients (44 primipara and 24 multipara) with recurrent VVF repair from January 2002 to December 2007 were included in...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gupta NP,Mishra S,Mishra A,Seth A,Anand A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicocele is one of the causes of male infertility. Treatment aims to improve the chance of conception despite lasting controversies about benefits of varicocele repair on fertility. Many techniques have been described for varicocele management including the antegrade scrotal sclerotherapy (ASS). Interestingly, ASS i...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rossi M,Jacobs D,Wespes E,Roumeguère T,Raynal P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radical prostatectomy (RP) in patients with locally advanced (cT3) prostate cancer (PCa) is considered an optional therapy. AIM:To evaluate outcomes of surgery for cT3 disease and to compare results with those of patients treated for cT1-T2 PCa. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data of 74 consecutive patients with c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Mearini L,Zucchi A,Costantini E,Bini V,Nunzi E,Porena M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This present study was undertaken to determine the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) and total antioxidant status (TAS) in testes of adolescent rats with experimental bilateral varicocele and to determine the effects of oxidative stress on testis produced by varicocele. METHODS:6-week-old, m...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ozdamar AS,Soylu AG,Culha M,Ozden M,Gökalp A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The principle of treating male infertility in those with chromosomal aberrations should change according to progress in treatment modalities. METHODS:In this study, ten patients with Robertsonian translocation were assessed for their cytogenetic and clinical characteristics to establish guidelines for treat...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kondoh N,Matsumiya K,Nakamura Y,Koga M,Nishimura K,Kitamura M,Takeyama M,Okuyama A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the role of bone scan as a staging investigation in newly diagnosed untreated prostate cancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Bone scan results in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer were reviewed and correlated with clinical stage, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and Gleason s...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ayyathurai R,Mahapatra R,Rajasundaram R,Srinivasan V,Archard NP,Toussi H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alternative minimally invasive methods treating benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) have become more and more important. Transurethral needle ablation (TUNATM) has been demonstrated to be effective in both canine and the human prostate. The goal of our study was to prove the safety, feasibility and tolerance of this new...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Braun M,Zumbé J,Korte D,Solleder G,Heidenreich A,Engelmann U

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the reliability of the physician-assisted International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). PATIENTS AND METHODS:374 patients who applied to our clinic with erectile dysfunction problems were asked to complete the IIEF questionnaire; 225 patients who visited the clinic again within 1-3 days com...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bayraktar Z,Atun AI

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 47 patients with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder, we investigated the relationship between tissue laminin distribution and serum laminin levels. The results were compared with those obtained from 6 patients with pathologically proven normal bladder mucosa as well as those obtained previously from 5...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Abou Farha KM,Menheere PP,Nieman FH,Janknegt RA,Arends JW

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endorectal coil MRI (endoMRI) of the prostate is useful to evaluate tumor localization. There is little evidence on patient characteristics affecting its diagnostic performance. We evaluate the influence of clinical and histological parameters on the accuracy of endoMRI. METHODS:Sixty-nine patients with pro...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Colleselli D,Hennenlotter J,Schilling D,Krueger SA,Roethke M,Lichy MP,Vogel U,Kuehs U,Schlemmer HP,Stenzl A,Schwentner C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosomal anomalies may be a reason for male infertility. To find out whether this is true mitotic chromosome studies were performed on 41 males with azoospermia and 61 males with oligozoospermia. A constitutional chromosomal abnormality was diagnosed in 14 (34.1%) azoospermic patients and in 2 (3.3%) oligozoospermi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gündüz G,Lüleci G,Baykara M

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze positive surgical margins (PSM) after radical prostatectomy (RP) in the overall population and in patients previously treated with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:2,408 patients treated with RP for clinically localized prostate cancer (PCa) were consecutively ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gacci M,Simonato A,Lanciotti M,Ennas M,Varca V,Maffezzini M,Imbimbo C,Gontero P,Schiavina R,Carini M,Martorana G,Nicita G,Mirone V,Carmignani G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level has been demonstrated to predict poorer survival of both localized and metastatic renal cell carcinoma. However, the prognostic value of intratumoral CRP expression has not been sufficiently studied. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the present study, the expression of C...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Can C,Acikalin MF,Ozen A,Dundar E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopia of the vas deferens (EVD) combined with agenesis of the seminal vesicle, is a rare congenital abnormality. We describe a case of EVD with agenesis of the ipsilateral seminal vesicle, presenting with pneumaturia and frequent urinary tract infection. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Magno C,Galì A,Inferrera A,Macrì A,Carmignani A,Famulari C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A partial urethral obstruction was induced in female rats. After 6 weeks, detrusor weight had increased eightfold and collagen concentration had decreased to about 40% compared to controls. Due to the weight gain, the total amount of detrusor collagen had increased more than threefold. Removal of the obstruction led t...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Uvelius B,Lindner P,Mattiasson A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This randomized controlled study compared a novel transparent urinary tract simulator with the traditional opaque urinary tract simulator as an aid for efficiently teaching urological surgical procedures. METHODS:Senior medical students were tested on their understanding of urological theory before and after...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zhong X,Wang P,Feng J,Hu W,Huang C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00