Impact of the United States Preventive Services Task Force 'D' recommendation on prostate cancer screening and staging.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review aims to analyze and discuss all recently published articles associated with neurogenic voiding discussion providing readers with the most updated knowledge and trigger for further research. RECENT FINDINGS:They include the proposal of a novel classification system for the pathophysiology ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Georgopoulos P,Apostolidis A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We outline a generic approach to using a nomogram to predict a continuous probability of failure in high-risk patients (rather than putting patients into groups), in order to identify patients whose risk exceeds a cutoff point. We discuss the goals of any staging system, what markers should be include...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kattan MW

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacotherapy for men experiencing erectile dysfunction has undergone dramatic advances over the past 5 years with the introduction of an effective oral agent. Sildenafil has increased the pool of couples seeking treatment for this important health issue as well as expanding the numbers of physicians treating it. Re...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Brock GB,Bochinski D

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the diagnosis of early stage disease, and particularly the introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, have had a dramatic effect on the presentation and clinical management of prostate cancer during the past ten years. As a result, there have been significant epidemiological changes in countr...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Feneley MR,Partin AW

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Adolescent varicocele is a common lesion which remains poorly understood. Recent research in pathophysiology and surgical management has shed new light on this increasingly diagnosed clinical entity. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent research demonstrates the potential importance of heat and oxidative stress pa...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Diamond DA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion is the accepted standard of care for invasive bladder cancer. Although orthotopic neobladder is the preferred method of urinary diversion in men, less experience is available for women. Recent studies and reports on this subject are summarized and reviewed. RE...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kübler H,Gschwend JE

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Testicular microlithiasis becomes a greater interdisciplinary issue among urologists, andrologists, gynecologists dedicated to reproductive medicine, pediatricians, radiologists and pathologists. Proposed management ranges from benign neglect, instructing self-examination over follow-up once, regular ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Meissner A,Mamoulakis C,de la Rosette JJ,Pes MP

更新日期：2009-11-01 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:Due to the desire for improved outcomes, the use of synthetic materials in vaginal prolapse repair has been increasing despite the lack of sound evidence of their efficacy and safety. RECENT FINDINGS:Given the limited number of randomized controlled trials evaluating repair of vaginal prolapse with t...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Morrisroe S,Lee U,Raz S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common human neoplasm and it is the most frequent tumour requiring surgical treatment in men. Not surprisingly, interest centres on either understanding of prostatic growth during ageing or on various medical or interventional treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:Recen...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Klingler HC

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research into paediatric urologic oncology has identified a number of certain subgroups of neuroblastoma and Wilms' tumour, which allows a more tailored treatment of the individual child with respect to treatment sequelae and finance issues. The importance of surgery, radiotherapy and cytostatic treatment has t...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Humpl T,Gutjahr P

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Management of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia should reduce the lifetime risk of acute urinary retention and the need for benign prostatic hyperplasia-related surgery. A number of recent studies demonstrate that 5alpha-reductase inhibitors are unique in providing a long-term combination of impro...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Djavan B,Waldert M,Ghawidel C,Marberger M

更新日期：2004-01-01 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:Electrosurgical transurethral resection (TUR) of the prostate (TURP) has dominated symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (s-BPH) surgical treatment for almost a century. We analysed recent TURP publications, with emphasis on durability, morbidity, new technology advantages, future generation traini...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Smith RD,Patel A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevalence of robot-assisted radical cystectomy is steadily increasing. We review the recent literature evaluating this technique as a minimally invasive alternative to open radical cystectomy for the treatment of bladder cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Within the last year, numerous robot-assisted radic...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cha EK,Wiklund NP,Scherr DS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent developments in renal magnetic resonance angiography have led to a significant improvement in the technical success rate and diagnostic accuracy of the methods. Specifically, three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography methods have been shown to provide a more reliable depiction of renal ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Grist TM

更新日期：1998-03-01 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:This review will summarize the most recent preclinical data from the leading US laboratories regarding the application of gene therapy to the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The implications of these findings in the field of gene therapy in general, and more specifically to the treatment of non-lif...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Christ GJ

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In contrast to the large amount of evidence reporting on the oncological significance of various clinicopathological and molecular parameters for survival in invasive bladder cancer, alterations of preoperative hematological and systemic inflammatory parameters have not been sufficiently addressed in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gakis G,Todenhöfer T,Stenzl A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infection is a common problem in children. The combination of vesico-ureteric reflux (VUR) and urinary tract infection may predispose children to pyelonephritis and subsequent complications. This review outlines the modifications suggested in the recent literature in the protocol for investigations and d...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Agarwal S

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cytoreductive nephrectomy has an established role in management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma when performed in properly selected patients prior to administration of systemic cytokine therapy. Within the past several years, novel molecular targeted agents have not only revolutionized management o...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Margulis V,Matin SF,Wood CG

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Robotic-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (R-RPLND) is gaining acceptance as an alternative to open and laparoscopic RPLND for the treatment of testicular cancer. We discuss the current state of R-RPLND and summarize the latest relevant literature regarding the feasibility of...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mittakanti HR,Porter JR

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the most current literature regarding the management of neurogenic bladder in children. RECENT FINDINGS:Several recent papers have addressed the investigation and management of children with neurogenic bladder. Bladder wall thickness as measured by ultrasound may identify the children with ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： MacLellan DL

更新日期：2009-07-01 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

abstract：:The proliferation of prostatic tissue as a result of ageing typically leads to prostatic enlargement, which often causes obstruction of urine outflow from the bladder, clinically lower urinary tract symptoms, detrusor instability, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary infection, and finally acute urinary retention. The...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Seitz C,Djavan B,Marberger M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The treatment options in urolithiasis in kidneys with abnormalities of form and location can be challenging due to abnormal anatomy (calyceal and renal orientation), relative immobility interfering with movement of equipment, and abnormal relation with other visceral organs. RECENT FINDINGS:In this r...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ganpule AP,Desai MR

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prostate cancer screening has shifted the diagnosis of prostate cancer to lower grade, organ confined disease. Radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy has been shown to be overtreatment in 30% of patients. In this review, we will discuss targeted focal therapy (TFT) using the modalities of cryother...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hou AH,Sullivan KF,Crawford ED

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Urethrovaginal fistulae are a rare condition. It is a conceptual mistake to consider urethrovaginal fistulae to be synonymous with vesicovaginal fistulae. Urethrovaginal fistulae are a different entity requiring special attention and treatment. Due to the wide variety and individuality of the clinical...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Pushkar DY,Sumerova NM,Kasyan GR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Trimodal therapy (TMT) is considered the most effective bladder-sparing approach for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (MIBC) and an alternative to radical cystectomy. The purpose of this article was to review and summarize the current knowledge on the equivalence of TMT and radical ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mathieu R,Lucca I,Klatte T,Babjuk M,Shariat SF

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the current status of novel cognitive training approaches in surgery and to investigate the potential role of cognitive training in surgical education. RECENT FINDINGS:Kinematics of end-effector trajectories, as well as cognitive state features of su...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Shafiei SB,Hussein AA,Guru KA

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00