Optimizing safety and accuracy of prostate biopsy.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the progress of the genitourinary SPORE (Specialized Program of Research Excellence) in bladder cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:The optimal management of bladder cancer depends on the accurate assessment of the biological potential of the disease. Methotrexate, vincristine, adriamycin and cisplatin...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Highshaw RA,McConkey DJ,Dinney CP

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Techniques that are aimed at regeneration of human tissues and organs (tissue engineering) have recently entered into clinical practice. Tissue engineering is currently among the fastest growing areas in medicine, and involves the application of the principles of biology and engineering to the development of functiona...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gustafson CJ,Kratz G

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to provide a complete revision of two of the most widely used clinical guidelines in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms induced by benign prostatic hyperplasia and their importance and compliance among urologists. RECENT FINDINGS:Updates of the American Assoc...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Juliao AA,Plata M,Kazzazi A,Bostanci Y,Djavan B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ureteral stents are a mainstay of today's urological armamentarium. This review critically evaluates the recent literature and provides a concise summary of the use of stents in urology today. While stents are used in many reconstructive urologic procedures, this review focuses on the use of stents in...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Chew BH,Knudsen BE,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Update on recent regenerative medicine approaches to the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) caused by intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). RECENT FINDINGS:In the treatment of female SUI/ISD, results using different types of cellular therapy have been disappointing, and new approaches are...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Bennington J,Williams JK,Andersson KE

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been described in 1988 and several modifications followed since. Despite claimed benefits, supine PCNL is still neglected by the majority of urologists. Lack of experience and the fear of complications are possible explanations for the resistance to supin...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Baard J,Kamphuis GM,Westendarp M,de la Rosette JJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'Lower urinary tract symptoms' is a term that describes symptoms related to both the storage and emptying phases of the micturition cycle. Storage symptoms include urinary frequency urgency, urge incontinence, nocturia, dysuria and other kinds of pain emanating from the bladder or urethra. Emptying symptoms consist of...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Chaikin DC,Blaivas JG

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:State-of-the-art proteomics technologies are currently being assessed for utility in the study of prostatic malignancy. This review aims to provide background information on the current proteomics techniques employed in prostate cancer research, recent reports showing the potential application of prot...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Bañez LL,Srivastava S,Moul JW

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Surgical training has dramatically changed over the last decade. It has become not only the way to prepare surgeons for their everyday work, but also a way to certify their skills thus increasing patient safety. This article reviews advances in the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence a...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Veneziano D,Cacciamani G,Rivas JG,Marino N,Somani BK

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide discussion on several recently published case series describing complete intracorporeal robotic cystectomy. Are we making a complex and expensive procedure more challenging or are there patient benefits to be realized from a complete minimally invasive approach? We discuss how effective and...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Collins JW,Wiklund PN,Desai MM,Goh AC,Gill IS

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Minimally invasive surgeries such as conventional laparoscopic surgery and robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) have significant advantages over the traditional open surgical approach including lower pain medication requirements and decreased length of hospitalization. However, open surgery ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Trevisani LF,Nguyen HT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the recent literature on the topic of residual stone fragments in particular novel developments in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:The urological position towards residual fragments has shifted in recent years from observation, to active retrieval with innovative methods, to algorithm-based ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Suarez-Ibarrola R,Hein S,Miernik A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We examine the role of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in prevention and diagnosis of prostate cancer, highlight the basic science supporting this role, and analyze the phase III clinical trials addressing the association between 5-alpha reductase inhibitor use and prostate cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:To da...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Reed AB,Parekh DJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Better understanding of renal cell carcinoma biology has led to a new era of targeted therapy in the management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. This review provides an updated survey of the recently reported and ongoing clinical trials that will help to further define the role of these novel drugs...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Calabrò F,Sternberg CN

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer represents a significant financial burden to the population in the United States. Therapeutic advances in bladder cancer care have come at a high cost to payers, providers, and patients. This study describes the principals of cost-effectiveness evaluation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Noyes K,Singer EA,Messing EM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the reported effectiveness and safety of transobturator (TransOburator route, TOR) versus retropubic (retropubic tape) synthetic mid-urethral slings discussing the controversy existing on which of these procedures is best. RECENT FINDINGS:From August 2009 to January 2011 three meta-analyses...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cerruto MA,Artibani W

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Total adrenalectomy has been the standard treatment for small adrenal masses for years. In recent times, however, partial adrenalectomy and cortex-preserving strategies are gaining more importance. Therefore, we evaluated indications, techniques and outcome of partial adrenalectomy. RECENT FINDINGS:W...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Colleselli D,Janetschek G

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the scientific literature on clinical applications of spectroscopy within urologic oncology. Specifically, we address the role of spectroscopy as a novel intraoperative or intraprocedural modality for the management of urothelial carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and prostate adenocarcinoma. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Seltz LM,Herrell SD

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overdiagnosis has become a major problem in medicine in general and cancer in particular. This is a summary of this problem. RECENT FINDINGS:Because of earlier detection, the nature of cancer has changed, from a disease usually diagnosed at a late and incurable stage to a heterogeneous condition that...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Klotz L

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Molecular imaging with PET/CT targeting the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) receptor is increasingly utilized in men with prostate cancer (PCa), with clinical indications now expanding beyond biochemical recurrence. PSMA PET/CT often detects sub-centimetre size pathologic nodes and low-volum...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ravi Kumar AS,Lawrentschuk N,Hofman MS

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Kidney cancer is associated with renal vein or inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombus in up to 10% of cases. The management of these cases is complex, and thus typically performed open surgically. At selected institutions, the robotic approach is being explored. We review the literature on robotic IVC surg...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sun Y,de Castro Abreu AL,Gill IS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give an overview of current options for conservative treatment of patients failing intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and to discuss emerging approaches with potential future clinical applications. RECENT FINDINGS:Radical cystectomy is the standard-of-care for patients failing BCG therapy...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hassler MR,Shariat SF,Soria F

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent increase in research with regard to premature ejaculation has led to a significant number of new papers looking at the diagnosis, definition, aetiology and management of this condition. RECENT FINDINGS:The intravaginal ejaculatory latency time remains the primary measure of ejaculatory tim...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Wylie KR,Ralph D

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We summarize the evidence on accurate target definition, precise imaging, and guiding systems that are a necessary ground to targeted focal therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:Accurate target detection is based on the ability of imaging to locate and characterize precisely the tumor burden and differentiation i...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Aoun F,Albisinni S,van Velthoven R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer is a common malignancy, usually treated by transurethral resection and adjuvant intravesical instillations of chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Appropriate adjuvant treatment can be selected based on several prognostic factors that determine risk for recurrence or progre...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hendricksen K,Witjes JA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe mechanisms behind and extent of overdetection in prostate cancer screening as well as possible ways to avoid unnecessary overdiagnosis. RECENT FINDINGS:Overdetection and overtreatment is common in many areas of modern medicine. Current prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing has resulted ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hugosson J,Carlsson S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Minimally invasive options to treat low-risk prostate cancer are more desirable than radical therapy. Technological improvements in cryotherapy have increased its use, and long-term data on its efficacy are emerging. In this review, we discuss contemporary data on cryotherapy with specific focus on st...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ritch CR,Katz AE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we highlight the use of clinical registries for quality improvement and research purposes in urology. We focus on national and regional clinical database registries, such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme, the Cancer of the Prostate Strategic Urologic Research Ende...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Tyson MD,Barocas DA

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecularly based novel therapeutic agents are needed to address the problem of locally recurrent, or metastatic, advanced hormone-refractory prostate cancer. Recent basic science advances in mechanisms of gene expression, vector delivery, and targeting have rendered clinically relevant gene therapy to the prostatic f...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Koeneman KS,Hsieh JT

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Training in female urology in Europe so far has been a national focus of individual European countries. Because of reasons like differentiation in pathology, activities of other specialisms like gynaecology and reimbursement issues, the way in which extra training in female urology is organized varies...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Heesakkers JP,Costantini E,Oelke M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00