Pediatric pheochromocytoma: current status of diagnostic imaging and treatment procedures.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article discusses enucleation and vaporization procedures which have been developed on the surgical techniques of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) by reviewing the most recent publications. RECENT FINDINGS:Enucleation procedu...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Netsch C,Bach T

更新日期：2015-01-01 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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-risk prostate cancer often represents a lethal disease requiring timely diagnosis and effective therapy. Standardized criteria that define high-risk prostate cancer have yet to be established, rendering the discrimination of high-risk from nonhigh-risk patients a challenge. This review summarizes...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Goldberg H,Baniel J,Yossepowitch O

更新日期：2013-07-01 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: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：:The indications for ureteroscopic lithotripsy have increased with endoscope miniaturization and powerful, precise endoscopic lithotrites like the holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser. Successful ureteropyeloscopic treatment with the currently available instrumentation and techniques is independent of the size, compo...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Grasso M 3rd

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men. Gray-scale ultrasound-guided systematic biopsy is the standard of care for prostate cancer detection in men with an elevated prostate-specific antigen or an abnormal digital rectal examination. Systematic biopsy may miss up to 35% of cl...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Pallwein L,Mitterberger M,Gradl J,Aigner F,Horninger W,Strasser H,Bartsch G,zur Nedden D,Frauscher F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to look into recent updates on the management of neurogenic stress urinary incontinence (NSUI) in adult females. RECENT FINDINGS:Recently, a small number of studies have investigated different surgical modalities in treatment of NSUI in adult females including artificial ur...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Farag F,Doherty R,Arlandis S

更新日期：2020-07-01 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: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：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:Systemic treatment options for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) have recently shifted from the traditional androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) monotherapy to multidrug approaches incorporating drugs initially approved for castration-resistant state and ADT. However, clinicians have ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Baston C,Preda A,Guler-Margaritis SS,Sinescu I,Gingu C

更新日期：2020-07-01 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:Functional imaging with PET combined with computed tomography (CT) is of emerging interest in prostate cancer (PCa). Development of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radiolabelled ligands has thrust PET/CT into the limelight as an alternative to conventional imaging techniques, and the evidenc...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Koschel S,Murphy DG,Hofman MS,Wong LM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Therapies for the treatment of severe male factor infertility have advanced well beyond our knowledge of the conditions we are treating. An intact Y chromosome is necessary for optimal spermatogenesis. It is imperative for the clinician to understand the molecular basis and clinical implications of an...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sadeghi-Nejad H,Oates RD

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tissue engineering is a rapidly advancing technology that is shifting from the laboratory to urological practice. The review explores recent developments and considers the relationship to existing treatments. RECENT FINDINGS:Different strategies to generate transplantable tissue grafts in vitro and h...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Wood D,Southgate J

更新日期：2008-11-01 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:Since the first laparoscopic pediatric nephrectomy was performed in 1992, many articles have reported the feasibility of minimally invasive nephrectomy, heminephrectomy, and nephroureterectomy in children. This article reviews the literature related to minimally invasive nephrectomy, including robot-a...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Harrell WB,Snow BW

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Small renal masses (SRMs) are frequently encountered due to the ubiquitous use of abdominal cross-sectional imaging. Enhanced risk prediction in the management of SRMs would allow for a more informed decision of which, if any, patients would benefit from the available intervention modalities. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Bagrodia A,Darwish OM,Rapoport Y,Margulis V

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to review and discuss recently published studies of therapeutic options in cases with the combination of severe sphincteric damage and recurrent stricture of the bladder neck or anastomosis in patients with postradical prostatectomy. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent focus has been ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Riedmiller H,Kocot A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We review recent advancements in staging and imaging of penile cancer, including surveillance after therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:For cN0 patients, the sentinel lymph node biopsy is currently considered the preferred way for invasive staging. It has largely replaced other modalities such as staging inguin...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ottenhof SR,Leone AR,Horenblas S,Spiess PE,Vegt E

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:During the past year no new therapies for prostatic outflow obstruction were introduced. Instead, research focused on refinement of treatments previously available. Further reports on the efficacy and safety of alpha 1-adrenergic receptor subtype selective agents have appeared. The long-term effects of finasteride on ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Donatucci CF

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To perform a bicenter, retrospective study of perioperative outcomes of retroperitoneal versus transperitoneal robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) and assess costs using time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC). We identified 355 consecutive patients who underwent RALPN at Univ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Laviana AA,Tan HJ,Hu JC,Weizer AZ,Chang SS,Barocas DA

更新日期：2018-03-01 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: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: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:Nowadays, kidney cancer surgery has been focusing on a patient-tailored management, expanding the indication to nephron-sparing surgery (NSS). Starting from computer tomography images, 3D models can be created, allowing a never experienced before understanding of surgical anatomy. Once obtained the mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Checcucci E,De Cillis S,Porpiglia F

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00