Carcinoma in situ of the bladder: why is it underdetected?

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to identify classification and grading systems of percutaneous nephrolithotomy-related complications and evidence for the prevention and treatment of these complications. RECENT FINDINGS:A total complication rate of up to 83% following percutaneous nephrolithotomy was recog...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Skolarikos A,de la Rosette J

更新日期：2008-03-01 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

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 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: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:To review the reported effectiveness and safety of transobturator (TransOburator route, TOR) versus retropubic (retropubic tape) synthetic mid-urethral slings discussing the controversy existing on which of these procedures is best. RECENT FINDINGS:From August 2009 to January 2011 three meta-analyses...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cerruto MA,Artibani W

更新日期：2011-07-01 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:With the expanding use of new technology in the treatment of clinically localized prostate cancer (PCa), the financial burden on the healthcare system and the individual has been important. Robotics offer many potential advantages to the surgeon and the patient. We assessed the potential cost-effectiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Liberman D,Trinh QD,Jeldres C,Zorn KC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Multiparametric MRI has gained tremendous importance in the daily practice for patients at risk or diagnosed with prostate cancer. Interpretation of multiparametric-MRI is a complex task, supposedly restricted to experienced radiologists. The purpose of this review is to analyze fundamentals of multip...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Puech P,Randazzo M,Ouzzane A,Gaillard V,Rastinehad A,Lemaitre L,Villers A

更新日期：2015-11-01 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:Evidence is accumulating to consider erectile dysfunction as a vascular problem. This review focuses on background, pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical evidence of the link between erectile dysfunction and coronary artery disease. RECENT FINDINGS:The link between erectile dysfunction and coron...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Montorsi P,Ravagnani PM,Galli S,Rotatori F,Briganti A,Salonia A,Dehò F,Montorsi F

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the treatment options in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) in the light of new immunotherapy results. RECENT FINDINGS:Second-line treatment strategies for treatment of mRCC after progression on first-line VEGF-targeted therapy have recently undergone a major change. Treatment guideline...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Schmidinger M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on recent advances in molecular embryology of the upper and lower urinary tract with an emphasis on clinical correlation in order to gain a better understanding for the mechanism of congenital anomalies. RECENT FINDINGS:Normal morphogenesis of the kidney, ureteral bud differentiat...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Shapiro E

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

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:Minimally invasive options to treat low-risk prostate cancer are more desirable than radical therapy. Technological improvements in cryotherapy have increased its use, and long-term data on its efficacy are emerging. In this review, we discuss contemporary data on cryotherapy with specific focus on st...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ritch CR,Katz AE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In 2012, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a grade 'D' recommendation against the use of routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for any men. This recommendation reflects critical misinterpretations of the available evidence base regarding benefits and ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Eapen RS,Herlemann A,Washington SL 3rd,Cooperberg MR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The shift in the diagnostic algorithm for prostate cancer to early imaging with mpMRI has resulted in many patients being diagnosed with small volume, apparently unilateral, clinically significant cancers. In these patients, a minimally invasive, nonmorbid intervention is appealing. The aim of this st...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kayano PP,Klotz L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide discussion on several recently published case series describing complete intracorporeal robotic cystectomy. Are we making a complex and expensive procedure more challenging or are there patient benefits to be realized from a complete minimally invasive approach? We discuss how effective and...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Collins JW,Wiklund PN,Desai MM,Goh AC,Gill IS

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of renal cell carcinoma and the detection of incidental small renal masses are rising. Urologists are faced with difficult management decisions on how to treat patients with small renal masses. Traditionally, the treatment of suspicious renal masses was radical nephrectomy. However, neph...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Laryngakis NA,Guzzo TJ

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:Better understanding of renal cell carcinoma biology has led to a new era of targeted therapy in the management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. This review provides an updated survey of the recently reported and ongoing clinical trials that will help to further define the role of these novel drugs...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Calabrò F,Sternberg CN

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Monitoring and improving the quality of healthcare is an evolving process that involves patients, physicians, and healthcare purchasers. Growing interest is seen in addressing quality concerns with policy changes. Surgeon and hospital volumes for specific high-risk procedures have been shown to be pre...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Black PC,Brown GA,Dinney CP

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radical cystectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is the preferred treatment for invasive bladder cancer. It not only results in the best disease-free term survival rates, but also provides the most accurate disease staging and most effective local symptom control. Recent investigations have...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Dorin RP,Skinner EC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there has been a recent surge of interest in chronic prostatitis, which hopefully will translate into advances in our understanding of the distribution and determinants of this condition, at present there is a scarcity of published epidemiologic research on chronic prostatitis. However, from the currently ava...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： McNaughton Collins M,Barry MJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 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:State-of-the-art proteomics technologies are currently being assessed for utility in the study of prostatic malignancy. This review aims to provide background information on the current proteomics techniques employed in prostate cancer research, recent reports showing the potential application of prot...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Bañez LL,Srivastava S,Moul JW

更新日期：2005-05-01 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:Surgical training has dramatically changed over the last decade. It has become not only the way to prepare surgeons for their everyday work, but also a way to certify their skills thus increasing patient safety. This article reviews advances in the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence a...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Veneziano D,Cacciamani G,Rivas JG,Marino N,Somani BK

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00