The Correlation of Media Ranking's "Best" Hospitals and Surgical Outcomes Following Radical Cystectomy for Urothelial Cancer.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the therapeutic role of botulinum toxin injection in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS:Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia were enrolled in a randomized, placebo-controlled study. After a baseline evaluation, each participant received 4 mL of solution injected into the prostate gl...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Maria G,Brisinda G,Civello IM,Bentivoglio AR,Sganga G,Albanese A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To clarify the clinical and prognostic significance of cortactin and phosphorylated cortactin in patients with sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma (SRCC). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the data from 31 patients with SRCC and 33 with conventional renal cell carcinoma matched for clinicopathologic features...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Matsuo T,Miyata Y,Watanabe S,Ohba K,Hayashi T,Kanda S,Sakai H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate clinical features of Chinese patients with severe primary erectile dysfunction (S-PED) and to identify the ideal treatment options for this population. METHODS:Patients with PED were screened for enrollment in our study. Sexual history, marital status, and erectile function were evaluated by ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Zhu YC,Zhao JL,Wu YG,Yuan YM,Lian WQ,Zhang J,Cui WS,Zhe J,Xin ZC

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Excessive formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in human semen has been associated with impaired sperm function and fertility potential. The presence of ROS in semen specimens from normal fertile men emphasizes the importance of defining a normal range of ROS formation. The purpose of this study was to ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shekarriz M,Thomas AJ Jr,Agarwal A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine anatomical variations between the prone, supine, and supine oblique positions that are likely to affect percutaneous renal access. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty patients underwent computed tomography urograms in the supine and prone positions. Twenty patients underwent supine oblique and prone sca...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Duty B,Waingankar N,Okhunov Z,Ben Levi E,Smith A,Okeke Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate if prostate biopsy templates with fewer cores can be used during active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer. METHODS:At present, we use an AS protocol template (ASPT) consisting of 13-17 cores. We hypothesize in the setting of known cancer, sextant (6 cores) or standard extended (10-12 cores...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Wong LM,Trottier G,Toi A,Lawrentschuk N,Van der Kwast TH,Zlotta A,Kulkarni G,Hamilton R,Trachtenberg J,Evans A,Timilshina N,Fleshner NE,Finelli A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital pelvic arteriovenous malformations are rare entities, especially in males. Presenting symptoms, if any at all, are commonly a mass, thrill, bruit, or pain. Treatment options include surgical extirpation, embolization, or a combination of both. This case provides support for the last option in a patient pres...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Richards SL,Melman A,Davis-Joseph BK

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between March, 1978, and July, 1981, 86 patients with polychronotopic superficial papillary bladder tumors and concurrent carcinoma in situ were randomized to receive either transurethral resection alone (43) or TUR plus BCG (43). The results indicate that BCG is not only active in preventing recurrences of new tumors...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Herr HW,Pinsky CM,Whitmore WF Jr,Sogani PG,Oettgen HF,Melamed MR

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the mechanism for the differing nuclear morphometric results between needle biopsy and surgical specimens of the prostate. METHODS:In experiment 1, a comparison of mean nuclear area (MNA), volume-weighted mean nuclear volume (MNV), and form factor (FF) for prostatic epithelial cells was performed...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kanamaru H,Zhang YH,Takahashi M,Nakamura N,Ishida H,Akino H,Muranaka K,Okada K

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein is presented what we believe to be the eighth case reported of renal cell carcinoma with caval tumor thrombus treated by radical excision with vena caval resection. A review of the literature reveals that although postoperative morbidity is minimal, only 1 patient survived more than two years. All patients with...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cole AT,Julian WA,Fried FA

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prevalence of abnormal voiding and bowel habits in healthy children, and to identify possible relationships between personal and familial factors and voiding and/or bowel habits. METHODS:A randomly selected cross-sectional study was conducted in 19,240 children (5-13 years old) nationwide in...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chung JM,Lee SD,Kang DI,Kwon DD,Kim KS,Kim SY,Kim HG,Moon du G,Park KH,Park YH,Pai KS,Suh HJ,Lee JW,Cho WY,Ha TS,Han SW,Korean Enuresis Association.

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Horseshoe kidney and retrocaval ureter are two uncommon congenital anomalies of the genitourinary system that have rarely been reported to occur in the same patient. In each case previously reported, the isthmus of the horseshoe was positioned posterior to the inferior vena cava and anterior to the aorta. In no case w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Grossfeld GD,Mouchizadeh J,Stein JP,Ginsberg DA,Skinner DG

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare benign tumor, known by several names and found in several locations throughout the body, including the lungs and genitourinary system (mostly the bladder). We report a case of a paratesticular IMT in a 17-year-old boy. Although the initial clinical diagnosis was r...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Tunuguntla H,Mishra A,Jorda M,Gosalbez R

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of renal xanthine stone in association with the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is presented. The xanthine stone is thought to be a complication of allopurinol therapy. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ogawa A,Watanabe K,Minejima N

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the factors that affect the enzymatic dissolution rate of calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM), calcium phosphate (brushite), and magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) crystals as enzymatic digestion of kidney stones could enhance lithotripsy or provide alternatives to surgical removal. METHODS:At...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Thalji NK,Richards NG,Peck AB,Canales BK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five patients underwent audiovisual sexual stimulation (AVSS) after pharmacologically-induced erection. Grade of erection and cavernosal blood flow were assessed after intracorporeal (IC) injection of TRI-MIX or prostaglandin E1, and then after AVSS, using pulsed Doppler ultrasonography (PDUS). After IC injecti...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Katlowitz NM,Albano GJ,Morales P,Golimbu M

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether antimicrobial prophylaxis could prevent infections after transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate using automated biopsy devices. METHODS:We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial in which a total of 537 patients received either oral ciprofloxacin 500 mg o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kapoor DA,Klimberg IW,Malek GH,Wegenke JD,Cox CE,Patterson AL,Graham E,Echols RM,Whalen E,Kowalsky SF

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of testicular torsion is described in a sixty-four-year-old man. Although unusual in this age group, the diagnosis of testicular torsion should be considered in older patients presenting with unilateral testicular pain. Early recognition and surgical intervention may reverse testicular ischemia and avert unnece...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Brewer ME,Glasgow BJ

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerically weak correlations can stem from research studies for numerous reasons, some of which have little to do with lack of true physiologic relationships. Previous investigators have reported relatively weak correlations among urologic measures, mostly based on patients referred to urologic clinics. Such samples ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Girman CJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the expressions of transient receptor potential (TRP) channel A1 and TRPM8 in the human urogenital organs (urinary bladder and prostate) and how these expressions change in association with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In addition to TRPM8, a cool recepto...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Du S,Araki I,Kobayashi H,Zakoji H,Sawada N,Takeda M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent studies have shown that growth factors may play a role in the etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatic carcinoma. Several growth factors have been reported to be expressed by prostatic tissues, but these growth factors have never been examined in human fetal prostate and compared w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Dahiya R,Lee C,Haughney PC,Chui R,Ho R,Deng G

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fibroepithelial polyps of the ureter, usually of congenital or inflammatory origin, are rare entities. These polyps are often solitary, but cases of multiple polyps have also been reported. Treatment of these entities has evolved with emerging surgical techniques and technologies. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE:We de...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Carey RI,Bird VG

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the occurrence of a physician-assigned diagnosis of prostatitis in a community-based cohort. METHODS:A sampling frame of all Olmsted County, Minnesota, male residents was used to randomly select a cohort of men between 40 and 79 years old by January 1, 1990, to participate in a longitudinal stud...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Roberts RO,Lieber MM,Rhodes T,Girman CJ,Bostwick DG,Jacobsen SJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of ileal bladder substitutes with preservation of the ileocecal valve and distal 25 cm of ileum on nephrolithiasis. METHODS:We reviewed a consecutive series of 518 patients (44 women and 474 men) with ileal orthotopic bladder substitution in whom 55 to 65 cm of ileum was resected but wi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Dhar NB,Hernandez AV,Reinhardt K,Giannarini G,Zehnder P,Müller RM,Studer UE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reflex anuria is described, and various etiologic theories are presented. A case report of documented reflex anuria is presented. Both ureterorenal pain-induced reflex and neurovascular reflex may produce suppression of urine output from an otherwise normal kidney. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Songco A,Rattner W

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The extent of the required preoperative workup of patients who are candidates for radical prostatectomy is still controversial. Traditionally, cystoscopy has been reserved only for those patients who present with hematuria. However, several investigators have reported significant incidental cystoscopic findi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mor Y,Leibovitch I,Golomb J,Ramon J

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the virtues of multiphasic helical computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of upper urinary tract lesions refractory to identification by intravenous urography (IVU). METHODS:A total of 86 patients (59 men and 27 women), 27 to 88 years old, with microscopic hematuria and negative IVU findings w...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lang EK,Macchia RJ,Thomas R,Watson RA,Marberger M,Lechner G,Gayle B,Richter F

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the clinical value of six seminal plasma components in the evaluation of sperm quality and in the differential diagnosis of men with infertility. METHODS:We analyzed 202 seminal plasmas for prostate-specific antigen, glucose, pepsinogen C, insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3, prostagland...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Diamandis EP,Arnett WP,Foussias G,Pappas H,Ghandi S,Melegos DN,Mullen B,Yu H,Srigley J,Jarvi K

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one men participated in a clinical trial of a simplified vacuum erection device (Catalyst) in which the pump and penile cylinder have been combined to facilitate the pumping required to induce a vacuum. Of the 28 men who completed the three-month trial, 26 (93%) reported overall satisfaction with the device and...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sidi AA,Lewis JH

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been shown that persistent penile irritation and purulent discharge from around the urethral meatus may rarely be caused by inflammation of tiny tubular structures previously known as paraurethral ducts. They appear to be rare embryologic remnants which can be involved in the venereal disease complex. Local exc...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gilhooly P,Hensle TW

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00