Laparoscopic bilateral retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in stage II testis cancer.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of Hypericum perforatum (H. perforatum) leaves on the kidney calculi in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-two Wistar male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: Groups 2, 3, and 4 received ethylene glycol (EG) 1% + ammonium chloride (0.5%)-added drink...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Khalili M,Jalali MR,Mirzaei-Azandaryani M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To share our multicenter experience using a safe and effective method for treating large proximal ure-teral calculus by simultaneous supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (sPCNL) and retrograde ureterolithotripsy (URSL) in the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between December 201...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Chen YC,Chen HW,Juan YS,Lo IS,Shih MP,Wu WJ,Jhan JH,Huang TY

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine disease-related predictors for the occurrence of prostate specific antigen (PSA) failure in Iranian prostate cancer patients who underwent radical prostatectomy. METHODS:In this cohort study, we enrolled eligible patients with prostate cancer who underwent radical prostatectomy at our center bet...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Simforoosh N,Dadpour M,Mousapour P,Shafiee A,Bonakdar Hashemi M

更新日期：2020-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypospadias is a congenital anomaly that includes defi¬cient ventral structure of the penis. Proximal hypospadias cases make up 20% of all hypospadias cases. The choice of operative technique for hypospadias repair depends on the severity, and it is influenced by the surgeon's experience and perception of where...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ciftci I,Gunduz M,Sekmenli T

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In overactive bladder (OAB) patients with systemic diseases, dry mouth tends to be more prominent owing to the effects of systemic diseases or related medications. We evaluated how systemic diseases affect dry mouth before and after anticholinergic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS:OAB patients were enrolled in...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Lee KC,Seong BM

更新日期：2017-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of renal colic in Korea. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-six participating emergency departments provide their essential informa­tion to the National Emergency Medical Center. We extracted the National Emergency Department Informa­tion System data from ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Hong DY,Kim JW,Lee KR,Park SO,Baek KJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gossipyboma is a mass which is made around a cotton sponge or abdominal compress retained in a patient during surgery accidentally. Patients manifest with either acute or chronic symptoms due to complications. Here in wereported an 89-year-old man case of transvesical migration of gossipyboma who presented with gross ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Javanmard B,Yousefi MR,Fadavi B,Fallah Karkan M

更新日期：2017-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate and compare the expression of OCT4B1 between tumor and non-tumor bladder tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We investigated the expression of OCT4B1 in 30 tumor and non-tumor surgical specimens of the bladder, using the TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction approach and by carefully designing p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Asadzadeh J,Asadi MH,Shakhssalim N,Rafiee MR,Kalhor HR,Tavallaei M,Mowla SJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper introduces a novel technique, known as appendiceal conduit. It could be used as an alternative for ileal conduit and cutaneous ureterostomy, ultimately applied after radical cystectomy. The six-month follow-up indicated that the patient had appendix-stoma as nipple without any stenosis, nor did he have any ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Moudi E,Ghasemi Shektaie SH,Rostami G

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the proportion of benign and malignant testicular lesions among patients with nonpalpable incidental testicular masses. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Ten patients with nonpalpable incidental testicular masses underwent surgical exploration. Surgery was performed via an inguinal approach with temporary cor...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ayati M,Ariafar A,Jamshidian H,Soleimani A,Ghasemi F,Nowroozi MR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:HER-2 is a proto-oncogene of the tyrosine kinase receptor family on chromosome 17. Overexpression of this gene affects the growth and prognosis of some tumors. This study was performed to evaluate the expression of the HER-2 gene in patients with prostate cancer and its relation with the Gleason score. MA...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mofid B,Jalali Nodushan M,Rakhsha A,Zeinali L,Mirzaei H

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To introduce flexible ureterorenoscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy in the management of symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The records of 26 patients who underwent flexible ureterorenoscopy and lithotripsy with holmium laser to manage symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yang H,Yao X,Tang C,Shan Y,Weng G

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of 23 patients with ureteral endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of 23 cases of ureteral endometriosis with histopathological results from 2002 to 2011. RESULTS:In patients with ureteral endometriosis, 23 cases we...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mu D,Li X,Zhou G,Guo H

更新日期：2014-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Oxidative stress can cause tissue damage in many diseases. Oxidative status depends on the balance between total oxygen radical absorbance capacity and antioxidants. Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a special state where oxidative status can influence urinary tract function. We decided to measure antioxidant (thiol) ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Korzeniecka Kozerska A,Zawada BO,Skutnik JM,Wasilewska A

更新日期：2014-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience in treating patients with failed previous open pyeloplasty by transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven patients with previous failed open pyeloplasty were reviewed, all of whom had undergone transperitoneal laparascopic pyeloplasty. All procedures were per...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Shadpour P,Haghighi R,Maghsoudi R,Etemedian M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Retractile testis may affect testicular parenchyma and spermatogenesis, and surgical treatment has been recommended for infertile men with retractile testes. We evaluated outcomes of orchidopexy in men with idiopathic infertility who suffered from bilateral retractile testes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We perf...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Dadfar MR

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though previous major abdominal surgery and pelvic irradiation may be a significant drawback of subsequent laparoscopic procedure, technological advances such as better visualization and more controlled finer movementsof robotic arms allowing better dissection in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery may reduce some o...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basatac C,Akpinar H

更新日期：2018-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prevalence of ureter and kidney duplication is roughly 1 per 125 people, and is associated with vesicoureteral reflux to lower pole in about 45% of cases. From antireflux surgical principles viewpoint, standard antireflux surgeries can be performed in these kidneys without releasing ureters from each other. We ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kazemi-Rashed F,Simforoosh N

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether use of dutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, for at least four weeks preoperatively affected the blood loss during open prostatectomy (OP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis was made of the data of 110 patients who had undergone OP. Group I comprised 50 patients that use...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Demirbas A,Resorlu B,Gulpinar MT,Kardas S,Doluoglu OG,Tepeler A,Kilinc MF,Karakan T,Ozcan S

更新日期：2018-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of medical expulsive therapy (MET) versus observation for large distal ureteral stones in China and provide preliminary evidence for the determination of the course of MET by mathematical estimation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:With linear success rate assumptions, a decision tree wa...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Zhang Y,Ouyang W,Li H,Liu H,Yuan P,Lu H,Sun X,Ye Z,Xing J,Chen Z,Xu H

更新日期：2020-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To date, little information exists regarding urogenital diseases in those who have been exposed to sulfur mustard (SM). We report the self-reported history of urologic conditions and findings on physical examination in a group of male veterans 19 to 26 years after exposed to high-dose sulfur mustard. MATE...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Soroush MR,Ghanei M,Assari S,Khoddami Vishteh HR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the number of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) operations which are required to achieve competence or excellence. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and five consecutive PCNL operations performed by a fellow in endourology, with no previous experience in performing solo PCNL, were studied. Opera...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ziaee SA,Sichani MM,Kashi AH,Samzadeh M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure of prostate-directed treatment modalities to help all men or all symptoms has questioned the longstanding assumption that the prostate is at the root of all male urinary symptoms, and a correlation between urinary bladder function and prostate pathology has been recognized. Now, it is widely recognized tha...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Stamatiou K

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria in women who use intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a contraceptive method with subjects who use tubal ligation (TL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cohort study was conducted on women who were candidates for IUD insertion or TL (control)...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Fallahian M,Mashhady E,Amiri Z

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The management strategies of anticoagulant (AC) or antiplatelet (AP) therapy in the preoperative period of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is still controversial. Therefore, a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the surgical safety for BPH patients on AC or AP therapy was performed. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Fa LX,Zhou WW,Peng HY,Ke ZS,Jian H,Tao Z,Ling ZF,Chang LY,Lu DX,Chao C,Gurioli A,Tuo D,Qi WW

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether surgical decompression of hematomas by capsulotomy can help to improve long-term renal function following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study retrospectively identified 7 patients who underwent capsulotomy for post SWL renal hematomas between 2008 an...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Al Ghazal A,Schnoeller TJ,Baechle C,Steinestel J,Jentzmik F,Steffens S,Hirning C,Schrader M,Schrader AJ

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate diuresis renography with an intravenous injection of furosemide 20 minutes after administering the radiopharmaceutical (F+20 protocol) or 15 minutes before (F-15 protocol) in patients with upper urinary tract dilatation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-one patients with ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Taghavi R,Ariana K,Arab D

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe our initial experience with unclamped laparoscopic hand-assisted partial nephrectomy for predominantly endophytic renal masses in the setting of relative contraindication to warm ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Unclamped laparoscopic hand-assisted partial nephrectomy was performed on eight consecut...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Engel JD,Williams SB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition  as a consequence of the pelvic floor support weakness. This study evaluated the clinical results of treating the high stage prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall using a trans-obturator approach and the native vaginal wall tissue. METHODS:This was a prospective anal...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Sharifiaghdas F

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of Amplatz sheath size used in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on postoperative outcomes, bleeding and renal impairment rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated the records of 91 patients who had undergone PCNL. We divided the patients into 2 groups according to Ampl...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Karakose A,Aydogdu O,Atesci YZ

更新日期：2014-09-02 00:00:00