Patient-reported Goal Achievement after Treating Male Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Alpha-adrenergic Antagonist: A 12-week Prospective Multicenter Study.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate and compare the expression of OCT4B1 between tumor and non-tumor bladder tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We investigated the expression of OCT4B1 in 30 tumor and non-tumor surgical specimens of the bladder, using the TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction approach and by carefully designing p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Asadzadeh J,Asadi MH,Shakhssalim N,Rafiee MR,Kalhor HR,Tavallaei M,Mowla SJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of 23 patients with ureteral endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of 23 cases of ureteral endometriosis with histopathological results from 2002 to 2011. RESULTS:In patients with ureteral endometriosis, 23 cases we...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mu D,Li X,Zhou G,Guo H

更新日期：2014-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this retrospective study, we aimed to comparatively evaluate the efficacy and safety of RIRS procedure on an age-based manner in patients younger and above 65 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 165 patients undergoing RIRS procedure for renal stones were divided into two groups on an age-based manner n...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Gokcen K,Dundar G,Bagcioglu M,Karagoz MA,Gokce G,Sarica K

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is an essential treatment for urinary calculi, but Post-SWL steinstrasse is a potential complication, especially in large-burden calculi. Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of transureteral lithotripsy (TUL) in the treatment of steinstrasse caused by SWL. ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Rabbani SM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Oxidative stress can cause tissue damage in many diseases. Oxidative status depends on the balance between total oxygen radical absorbance capacity and antioxidants. Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a special state where oxidative status can influence urinary tract function. We decided to measure antioxidant (thiol) ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Korzeniecka Kozerska A,Zawada BO,Skutnik JM,Wasilewska A

更新日期：2014-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the efficacy and safety of PCNL in patients with positive urine culture without an any other risk factors prior to surgery, and to define an optimal pre-operative antibiotic regimen for these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 269 consecutive PCNL cases. These cases were divided in...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Gorgotsky I,Shkarupa D,Shkarupa A,Yarova N,Suchkov D

更新日期：2020-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In our study, we assessed the efficiency and reliability of retrograde intrarenal surgery secondary to open surgery for kidney stone treatment. Moreover, we compared the efficiency and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery for the patients with previous history of open surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, s...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Baylan B,Sari S,Cakici MC,Selmi V,Özdemir H,Ozok HU,Karakoyunlu AN,Topaloglu H,Sagnak AL,Ersoy H

更新日期：2020-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Retractile testis may affect testicular parenchyma and spermatogenesis, and surgical treatment has been recommended for infertile men with retractile testes. We evaluated outcomes of orchidopexy in men with idiopathic infertility who suffered from bilateral retractile testes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We perf...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Dadfar MR

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To date, little information exists regarding urogenital diseases in those who have been exposed to sulfur mustard (SM). We report the self-reported history of urologic conditions and findings on physical examination in a group of male veterans 19 to 26 years after exposed to high-dose sulfur mustard. MATE...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Soroush MR,Ghanei M,Assari S,Khoddami Vishteh HR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate beneficial effect of the readily available colchicine through its intravesical application on protamine/lipopolysaccharide induced interstitial cystitis model in rat and to compare its efficacy to the chondroitin sulphate available for clinical use. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-four Wistar femal...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Sinanoglu O,Dogan Ekici I,Ekici S

更新日期：2014-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of discharging patients on the first postoperative day after an uncomplicated percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:after an uncomplicated successful PCNL without significant residual stone (>5mm) or any complication up to the first postoperative day, we...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basiri A,Arab D,Pakmanesh H,Abedinzadeh M,Karami H

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated treatment satisfaction with flexible-dose fesoterodine in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) who were dissatisfied with previous anticholinergic therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The subjects were prescribed fesoterodine 4 mg for 4 weeks and fesoterodine 4 mg or 8 mg for another 8 weeks. The p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Choi JB,Cho KJ,Park WH,Lee DH,Kim YH,Cho IR,Yoon H,Kim YS,Kim JC

更新日期：2020-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Nocturia is the main cause of disturbance of sleep maintenance and negatively impacts quality of life (QoL). We assessed the effects of the α1-adrenoceptor antagonist, tamsulosin, on nocturia and quality of sleep, for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women with a maximal flow rate (Qmax) ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kim SO,Choi HS,Kwon D

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To introduce flexible ureterorenoscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy in the management of symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The records of 26 patients who underwent flexible ureterorenoscopy and lithotripsy with holmium laser to manage symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yang H,Yao X,Tang C,Shan Y,Weng G

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively determine whether recovery of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy is associated with the preoperative length of membranous urethra (MU), the amount of rhabdosphincter and the length of MU removed with the prostate. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study cohort comprised 179 consecutive p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kohjimoto Y,Yamashita S,Kikkawa K,Iba A,Matsumura N,Hara I

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the number of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) operations which are required to achieve competence or excellence. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and five consecutive PCNL operations performed by a fellow in endourology, with no previous experience in performing solo PCNL, were studied. Opera...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ziaee SA,Sichani MM,Kashi AH,Samzadeh M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of a dorsal island penile fasciocutaneous flap in the man­agement of resistant fossa navicularis strictures in circumcised West African men. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From January 2004 to December 2013 there were twenty-one patients with fossa navic­ularis strictures (...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Tijani KH,Ojewola RW,Odusanya B,Yahya GL

更新日期：2015-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypospadias is a congenital anomaly that includes defi¬cient ventral structure of the penis. Proximal hypospadias cases make up 20% of all hypospadias cases. The choice of operative technique for hypospadias repair depends on the severity, and it is influenced by the surgeon's experience and perception of where...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ciftci I,Gunduz M,Sekmenli T

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine disease-related predictors for the occurrence of prostate specific antigen (PSA) failure in Iranian prostate cancer patients who underwent radical prostatectomy. METHODS:In this cohort study, we enrolled eligible patients with prostate cancer who underwent radical prostatectomy at our center bet...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Simforoosh N,Dadpour M,Mousapour P,Shafiee A,Bonakdar Hashemi M

更新日期：2020-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The management strategies of anticoagulant (AC) or antiplatelet (AP) therapy in the preoperative period of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is still controversial. Therefore, a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the surgical safety for BPH patients on AC or AP therapy was performed. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Fa LX,Zhou WW,Peng HY,Ke ZS,Jian H,Tao Z,Ling ZF,Chang LY,Lu DX,Chao C,Gurioli A,Tuo D,Qi WW

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To share our multicenter experience using a safe and effective method for treating large proximal ure-teral calculus by simultaneous supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (sPCNL) and retrograde ureterolithotripsy (URSL) in the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between December 201...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Chen YC,Chen HW,Juan YS,Lo IS,Shih MP,Wu WJ,Jhan JH,Huang TY

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study focus is on the quantitative achievements in urology education and growth trends in urologic surgical workforce and fellowships by gender since 1979. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This comprehensive national quantitative study was performed in Iranian Academy of medical science. The first hand data gathered ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Simforoosh N,Tabatabai S,Ziaee SA

更新日期：2014-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the frequency of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B5 in patients with bladder cancer compared with normal population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this cross sectional study, from November 2009 until November 2010, 35 patients with pathologic diagnosis of bladder cancer who referred to urology clinic of ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Falahatkar S,Donyamali H,Joafshani MA,Shahrokhi Damavand R,Hoda S,Esmaeili S,Gholamjani Moghaddam K,Nikpour S

更新日期：2014-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate if 18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18FDG-PET) scan could identify post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node (RPLN) involvement in advanced germ cell tumors of the testis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between January 2005 and January 2009, 16 patients with advanced germ cell tumors o...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Akbulut Z,Canda AE,Atmaca AF,Caglayan A,Asil E,Balbay MD

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though previous major abdominal surgery and pelvic irradiation may be a significant drawback of subsequent laparoscopic procedure, technological advances such as better visualization and more controlled finer movementsof robotic arms allowing better dissection in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery may reduce some o...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basatac C,Akpinar H

更新日期：2018-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of Hypericum perforatum (H. perforatum) leaves on the kidney calculi in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-two Wistar male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: Groups 2, 3, and 4 received ethylene glycol (EG) 1% + ammonium chloride (0.5%)-added drink...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Khalili M,Jalali MR,Mirzaei-Azandaryani M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe our initial experience with unclamped laparoscopic hand-assisted partial nephrectomy for predominantly endophytic renal masses in the setting of relative contraindication to warm ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Unclamped laparoscopic hand-assisted partial nephrectomy was performed on eight consecut...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Engel JD,Williams SB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To the assess sensitivity and specificity of urinary levels of hyaluronic acid (HA) and hyaluronidase (HAase) as an individual or a combined test to diagnose bladder transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and ninety-four urine specimens were collected from individuals between July...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Jamshidian H,Hashemi M,Nowroozi MR,Ayati M,Bonyadi M,Najjaran Tousi V

更新日期：2014-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We conducted this study to determine the effects of saffron (Crocus sativus) on the results of semen analysis in men with idiopathic infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this clinical trial, 52 nonsmoker infertile men whose problem could not be solved surgically were enrolled. They were treated by saffro...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Heidary M,Vahhabi S,Reza Nejadi J,Delfan B,Birjandi M,Kaviani H,Givrad S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Considering the high prevalence of urinary system stones and that non-medical treatments have more costs and side effects, we decided to evaluate the effect of theophylline in the passage of ureteral stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and fifty patients with ureteral stones were assigned into group...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Tadayyon F,Yazdani M,Ebadzadeh M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00