Transumbilical multiport laparoscopic orchiopexy in children: comparison with standard laparoscopic orchiopexy.

abstract：:One of the primary antibacterial defense mechanisms of the bladder is the action of the luminal mucopolysaccharide layer against adsorption of inoculated bacteria. Previous studies have shown that local instillation of the mucopolysaccharide heparin can prevent bacterial adsorption on the bladder mucosa denuded of thi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Hanno PM,Fritz RW,Mulholland SG,Wein AJ

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our experience of 2-port laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (TPLDN) and to introduce a simple retraction suture technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS:From October 2010 to November 2010, 10 consecutive, left TPLDNs were performed. The SILS Port was inserted through the umbilicus and was used for 5-mm laparos...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cho HJ,Choi YS,Bae WJ,Bae JH,Hong SH,Lee JY,Kim SW,Hwang TK,Cho YH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the learning curve of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) and analyze whether a surgeon's prior surgical experience has effects on the surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From April 2012 to August 2015, 3 surgeons performed RALP on 355 consecutive patients with prostate cancer...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chang Y,Qu M,Wang L,Yang B,Chen R,Zhu F,Wang H,Wang Y,Lu X,Ma C,Shi Z,Dong Z,Chen H,Xu C,Sun Y,Gao X

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The need for innovation in the delivery of quality teaching and learning for undergraduates in urology is driven by a number of factors. An increasing proportion of care is delivered in ambulatory settings, hospital inpatients are increasingly unwell, and the National Health Service staff must find a balance...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Owen LE,Byrne DJ,Ker JS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the effective radiation dose associated with the evaluation and follow-up of patients with urolithiasis. METHODS:Retrospective review was performed for consecutive patients presenting to a tertiary stone clinic with acute stone episodes between November 2007 and December 2008, and had at least 2 ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Fahmy NM,Elkoushy MA,Andonian S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common sarcoma diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, arising from the bladder/prostate in only 5%-10% of cases. Treatment-induced cytodifferention of tumor cells into mature rhabdomyoblasts has been reported following chemoradiation and is thought to suggest a more favorable outcome. We ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Agard H,Clark C,Massanyi E,Steele M,McMahon D

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circumcision is generally undertaken for 3 reasons; first, as an item of religious practice, typically neonatally, although occasionally transpubertally, as a rite of passage; second, as a prophylactic measure against future ailments (for the reduction in the risk of penile cancer, urinary tract infection, and sexuall...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Hayashi Y,Kojima Y,Mizuno K,Nakane A,Kamisawa H,Maruyama T,Kohri K

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the evaluation of 116 renal masses 91 (80%) were interpreted as cystic and 25 (20%) as solid. Additional evaluation by arteriography and finally surgery showed that 3 of the 25 initially believed to be solid proved to be cystic. These three renal masses with internal echoes on ultrasound were found at surgery to be...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Arger PH,Zarembok I

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As the prevalence of obesity increases in the United States, it has become more important to assess its impact on surgical outcomes. We evaluated the significance of obesity on laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). METHODS:This was a prospective database study ev...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gong EM,Orvieto MA,Lyon MB,Lucioni A,Gerber GS,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma (MCRCC) is an uncommon type of cystic renal neoplasm with characteristic histologic findings and a good prognosis. Three cases are reported. One case involves enucleation of an MCRCC in a kidney donor with a 10-year follow-up and no recurrence in the transplant recipient. Nephr...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Weiss SG 2nd,Hafez RG,Uehling DT

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis, behavior, and molecular biology of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have paved the way for developments that may enhance early diagnosis, better predict prognosis, and improve survival. Reliable predictive factors are essential for the stratification of patients into...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lam JS,Leppert JT,Figlin RA,Belldegrun AS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of thrombotic events and all-cause mortality in men older than 65 years with hypogonadism treated with testosterone therapy (TST). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 217 hypogonadal men >65 years. We compared men who received TST (n = 153) to hypogonada...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ramasamy R,Scovell J,Mederos M,Ren R,Jain L,Lipshultz L

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen sentinel lymph node biopsies were performed in 10 patients with invasive squamous carcinoma of the penis. Five of 15 biopsies associated with inguinal lymphadenopathy and 2 of 3 biopsies associated with palpably normal inguinal nodes were positive. Among 7 ipsilateral regional lymphadenectomies undertaken bec...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Fowler JE Jr

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define how the learning curve for success in ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is impacted by body mass index (BMI). Previous research has shown ultrasound-guided PCNL to be an effective method of nephrolithiasis treatment comparable to fluoroscopy-guided PCNL. A common concern for the ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bayne DB,Usawachintachit M,Tzou D,Taguchi K,Shindel A,Chi TL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a nomogram that allows the prediction of disease recurrence using preoperative clinical factors for patients with clinically localized prostate cancer who are candidates for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Few published studies have combined the clinical prognostic factors into risk profiles t...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kattan MW,Yu C,Salomon L,Vora K,Touijer K,Guillonneau B

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a rapid and easily learned technique that greatly assists in exposure of the apical prostate during radical retropubic prostatectomy. The technique is a modification of the previously reported "bunching" maneuver. A curved Kocher clamp is used to compress the dorsal vein complex and surrounding fascia into...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Miller JI,Larson TR

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess, using an Internet-based survey, the practice patterns of primary care physicians in the management of prostate disease and to assess the differences between family physicians and general internists. Prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia are common in the elderly population. The optimal ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kim HL,Benson DA,Stern SD,Gerber GS

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether 1-adrenoceptor signaling in the human prostate involves regulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) p38. Although α1-adrenoceptors are an important target for therapy of lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with prostate hyperplasia, intracellular signaling by prostate...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Strittmatter F,Gratzke C,Walther S,Göttinger J,Beckmann C,Roosen A,Schlenker B,Reich O,Stief CG,Hennenberg M

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal abscess is uncommon in children. In a few cases, ascending infection and/or hematogenous spread have been outlined as pathophysiologic mechanisms in published studies. We report on a 7-month-old female infant who was hospitalized with a high fever. Ultrasonography revealed a hypoechogenic mass in the left kidney...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Fechner G,Franke I,Willinek WA,Müller SC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Positive margins predict an adverse outcome after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). The effect of initial incision of the lateral pelvic fascia prior to urethral transection on positive margins rates is assessed. METHODS:The rate of positive margins in 350 consecutive RRPs is compared in two groups wi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Klein EA,Kupelian PA,Tuason L,Levin HS

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if same day catheter removal is feasible in a select population after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). METHODS:We performed an analysis of patients undergoing HoLEP at our institution who underwent same-day catheter removal after HoLEP. All HoLEPs were performed with Moses 2.0 ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Agarwal DK,Rivera ME,Nottingham CU,Large T,Krambeck AE

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To explore the contractile activity and physiologic properties of muscle-derived stem cells (MDSCs) incorporated into small intestinal submucosa (SIS) scaffolds. METHODS:MDSCs were harvested from mice hind leg muscles using the preplate technique and stably transfected with a plasmid to express the LacZ rep...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lu SH,Cannon TW,Chermanski C,Pruchnic R,Somogyi G,Sacks M,de Groat WC,Huard J,Chancellor MB

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess serum creatinine as a putative marker for staging/prognosis in localized prostate cancer. Although clinical stage, tumor grade, serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and tumor volume assessment by biopsy positivity are established prognostic markers in prostate cancer, the need for additional seru...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Merseburger AS,Connelly RR,Sun L,Richter E,Moul JW

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal cell carcinoma is a highly vascular tumor with the propensity to propagate along venous channels. Vena cava tumor thrombi are reported to occur in approximately 4-10 per cent of cases and requires modification of the standard radical nephrectomy. We report the first 3 cases of vena caval tumor thrombus emanating...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Crawford ED,Woodside JR,Skinner DG,Blank BH,Kiker JD

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detection of fetal hydronephrosis in utero, subsequent investigation, and surgical treatment is described. With the increasing use of ultrasound for obstetrical problems and greater experience with fetal sonography, more urologic abnormalities will be diagnosed prenatally. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Badlani G,Abrams HJ,Kumari S

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine urology trainees' views about the quality and current practices of end-of-life care and to explore strategies for improving integration and quality of care. METHODS:We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 trainees from 4 institutions in different regions of the United States. Open-ended qu...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bergman J,Lorenz KA,Acquah-Asare S,Scales CD,Ryan G,Saigal CS,Bennett CJ,Litwin MS

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNA) are a class of naturally occurring, small, noncoding RNAs that function as specific repressors of protein-encoding genes, being pivotal regulators of development and cellular homeostasis. They have been functionally classified as proto-oncogenes or tumor suppressors and are aberrantly expressed in di...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Reis LO,Pereira TC,Lopes-Cendes I,Ferreira U

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine erythrocyte band III transport protein (SLC4A1), erythrocyte oxalate flux, and plasmatic, cellular, and urine oxalate concentrations and blood gas analyses in calcium oxalate monohydrate stone-forming patients (COM) in comparison with normal controls (NC). METHODS:Isolated red cells from 51 NC an...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Oehlschläger S,Fuessel S,Meye A,Herrmann J,Lotzkat U,Froehner M,Albrecht S,Wirth MP

更新日期：2011-01-01 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