Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy versus Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy or Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Management of Large Proximal Ureteral Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the effects of retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery (RPL) and transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery (TPL) on the hemodynamic and ventilatory functions in old patients. METHODS:Thirty-two senior patients underwent either RPL or TPL. Swan-Ganz and radial artery catheters were placed to monitor hemodyna...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ji Q,Zhang L,Li W,Jia H,Wang Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to investigate the influence of the endorphins on lower urinary tract function we antagonized the endogenous opiates with naloxone. We performed urodynamic examination in 17 incontinent women, administered intravenously 0.4 mg naloxone, and repeated the urodynamic examination. Bladder volume and pressure were...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Riss P,Spernol R,Pfersmann C

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate volume in multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is of clinical importance. For 3-Tesla mpMRI without endorectal coil, there is no distinctive standard for volume calculation. We tested the accuracy of the ellipsoid formula with planimetric volume measurements as reference and investigated the correlation of gland volum...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Haas M,Günzel K,Miller K,Hamm B,Cash H,Asbach P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonates are a standard treatment for metastatic bone disease, although agents vary in their potential for renal toxicity. This case report describes the reversal of zoledronic acid-induced renal toxicity by switching treatment to ibandronate in a patient with hormone-refractory prostate cancer and bone metasta...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Joensuu TK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a case of gas-forming infection of the urinary tract in a diabetic patient. Plain film and computed tomography scans of the abdomen greatly facilitated clarification of the entire inflammatory process. The patient was cured by early nephrectomy conducted following unsuccessful treatment by percutan...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Egawa S,Utsunomiya T,Uchida T,Mashimo S,Koshiba K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex-dependent stone formation following portacaval shunt (PCS) was investigated in 82 male and 71 female Sprague-Dawley rats. 72.6% of male PCS rats and none of the female PCS rats developed urolithiasis, in 90.2%, potassium-hydrogen-urate stones formed. Hormonal analysis revealed significant alterations in steroid ho...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Heidenreich A,Engelmann U

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the time-dependent biomechanical properties of four different implanted synthetic materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS:18 New Zealand rabbits were randomly categorized into three groups: group 1 to be evaluated at the 2nd week, group 2 at the 8th week, and group 3 at the 12th week. Before the implantation, ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Atmaca AF,Serefoğlu EC,Eroğlu M,Gürdal M,Metin A,Kayigil O

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the feasibility and safety of bilateral single-session ureteroscopy in the treatment of bilateral stones with different localizations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between February 2001 and October 2006, a total of 1,296 patients underwent ureteroscopy with pneumatic lithotripsy. Of these, 38 patient...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gunlusoy B,Degirmenci T,Arslan M,Kozacioğlu Z,Nergiz N,Minareci S,Ayder AR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an acute rat model (in vivo) spontaneous rhythmic bladder contractions were induced by ligation of the urethra. In addition single bladder contractions were recorded during neurostimulation of the pelvic nerve. Spontaneous and electrically induced bladder contractions were sensitive to papaverine and isoprenaline i...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Diederichs W,Majewski H,Graff J

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess MRI/Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) fusion three-dimensional model-guided targeted biopsy (3D-Tb) versus TRUS-guided systematic biopsy (Sb) in detecting overall and high-Gleason-score (≥7) prostate cancer (PCa). METHODS:Pubmed and Web of science were searched. Studies with men having a suspicious lesio...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tang Y,Liu Z,Tang L,Zhang R,Lu Y,Liang J,Zou Z,Zhou C,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here a 70-year-old man with prostatic malacoplakia which is an extremely rare disease. This diagnosis was obtained from histological examination by prostatic biopsy because the patient was suspected having prostatic cancer on digital examination. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Matsumoto T,Ih H,Yamada Y,Kumazawa J,Era S

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aimed to evaluate the effects of metformin on insulin, C-peptide and body weight in Chinese men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). METHODS:Between March 2013 and June 2014, 62 newly diagnosed patients of prostate cancer (PCa) due to receive ADT were recruited from 7 hospitals in Shanghai....

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zhu W,Xu H,Ma J,Guo J,Xue W,Gu B,Sheng L,Yao X,Sun F,Gong J,Qiu W,Ding Q,Jiang H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors improved the Nélaton catheter with a pair of carbon fiber electrodes as previously published and also improved the Foley catheter with a pair of carbon fiber electrodes which are less painful and easier to use. We also have made efforts how to record the vesical electromyogram (EMG) simultaneously with cys...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Takaiwa M,Shiraiwa Y

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a steroid switch from prednisone to dexamethasone in Asians with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that progressed after docetaxel chemotherapy. METHODS:This study included postdocetaxel patients with mCRPC treated with abiraterone acetate combine...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fang WY,Wang PF,Fan YC,Shih HJ

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification and diagnosis of thyroid metastases from renal adenocarcinoma are rare in living patients, though more frequent during autopsy. A case is reported in which the identification of thyroid metastases indicated a clear-cell renal carcinoma in a kidney treated 12 years earlier for emptying of multiple cy...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Prati GF,Muolo A,Dean P,Ghimenton C

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High concentrations of phosphate, oxalate, and calcium ions in urine may cause formation of mineral deposits, i.e., urolithiasis. This is prevented in healthy individuals by substances present in trace quantities. However, there is no recognizable difference between normals and stone formers in urinary substance conte...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sarig S,Azoury R,Garti N

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard for treatment of benign adrenal lesions. Tumor size is a factor that might influence decision-making concerning the use of laparoscopic approach. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of adrenalectomy for tumors ≥6 cm in diameter. METHODS:Two groups...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Natkaniec M,Pędziwiatr M,Wierdak M,Major P,Migaczewski M,Matłok M,Budzyński A,Rembiasz K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No relevant data have been published on the impact of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (LND) on clinical outcome in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. METHODS:We retrospectively studied the records of 6 patients with lymph node metastases from castration-resistant prostate cancer who u...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Busch J,Hinz S,Kempkensteffen C,Erber B,Klopf C,Weikert S,Miller K,Magheli A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU) offers a superior morbidity profile compared with open nephroureterectomy (ONU) in treating upper urinary tract urothelial cell carcinoma. Evidence of oncological equivalence between LNU and ONU is limited. We compare operative and oncological outcomes for LNU and ONU usi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Blackmur JP,Stewart GD,Egong EA,Cutress ML,Tolley DA,Riddick AC,McNeill SA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 75-year-old female with pheochromocytoma of the bladder. Clinical evaluation included ultrasonography, intravenous pyelography, CT scan, I-MIBG scintiscan. A transurethral resection was performed for a exophytic tumor of 2 cm diameter. The histological result indicated the diagnosis of bladder ph...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Baima C,Casetta G,Vella R,Tizzani A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new device for the simultaneous in vivo measurement of pressure and developed force in the ureter is introduced. The 5-French catheter was cystoscopically inserted into the ureters of 12 dogs under anesthesia. The forms of the peristaltic waves for pressure and force show considerable differences. A basal force anal...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pohl J,Dambacher U,Marx G

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:During infancy, the renal parenchyma and pelvicalyceal system are relatively fragile. Therefore, percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the management of renal stones in this age group is a challenging procedure for urologists. Herein, we present the uneventful management of bilateral renal stones using micropercutaneous ne...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sancaktutar AA,Adanur S,Ziypak T,Hatipoglu NK,Bodakcı MN,Soylemez H,Ozbey İ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To compare the semen quality score and the seminal oxidative stress reactive oxygen species (ROS) and total antioxidant capacity (ROS-TAC score) in men with idiopathic infertility with normal donors and to a known group of fertile and infertile men. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Principal component analysis was ap...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pasqualotto FF,Sharma RK,Pasqualotto EB,Agarwal A

更新日期：2008-01-01 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 report on the familial occurrence of congenital bulbar urethral stricture in 2 brothers. Embryological mechanisms are briefly discussed and the literature reviewed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Aragona F,Maio G,Oliva G,Calabrò A,Ostardo E,Artibani W

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dissemination of tumor cells by vascular channels seems to be enhanced by certain surgical procedures, e.g. transurethral resection of the prostate, an operative procedure commonly used in the diagnosis and management of prostatic cancer, the third biggest killer of men in the United States. Circulating tumor cells ha...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bhatti R,Baumgartner G,Guinan P,Ray P,McKiel C

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravesical recurrence after treatment of primary upper urinary tract urothelial carcinomas (UUT-UCs) is common. While intravesical instillation is widely used to prevent recurrence after transurethral resection for primary bladder tumors, there is still no consensus on the prophylactic capability of intr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fang D,Li XS,Xiong GY,Yao L,He ZS,Zhou LQ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the usefulness of tumor-centered multiplanar reconstruction (TC-MPR) for predicting intraoperative urinary collecting system (UCS) entry in patients with peripheral renal tumors undergoing partial nephrectomy (PN). METHODS:Dynamic computed tomography images of 50 peripheral cT1 renal tumors treated...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Uehara S,Yoshida S,Tanaka H,Yasuda Y,Tanaka H,Kijima T,Yokoyama M,Ishioka J,Matsuoka Y,Saito K,Fujii Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Improvements in quality of life (QoL) and disease-related symptoms are key goals in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). Our aim was to evaluate the impact of gefitinib on QoL of patients with HRPC. METHODS:Patients with HRPC received gefitinib 250 mg daily in addition to antiandrogen...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Curigliano G,Spitaleri G,De Cobelli O,Scardino E,Sbanotto A,de Braud F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00