Enhancement of the sensitivity of renal cell carcinoma cells to fas-mediated cytotoxicity and apoptosis by the selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor JTE-522.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The last decade has seen the emergence of a variety of supine positions for carrying out percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). These positions all differ with regard to ease of puncture under image guidance, operative field availability, ability to make and dilate multiple tracts and ease of combining retrogr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bach C,Goyal A,Kumar P,Kachrilas S,Papatsoris AG,Buchholz N,Masood J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IL-6 has been reported to be a significant prognostic factor for prostate cancer and induces synthesis of C-reactive protein (CRP) by hepatocytes. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical value of serum CRP in prostate cancer patients with metastases. METHODS:The prognostic significance of ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nakashima J,Kikuchi E,Miyajima A,Nakagawa K,Oya M,Ohigashi T,Murai M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A buccal mucosa graft from the lower lip was used for meatal reconstruction in 3 patients. The buccal mucosa graft was combined with a bladder mucosa graft for urethral substitution in 1 adult and 1 child, and was anastomosed to a skin tube for creating a glanular urethra in 1 child. The buccal mucosa graft obtained w...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Watanabe K,Ogawa A,Kiyono M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenic metastases of solid tumors are exceptional. We report the first case of an isolated splenic metastasis from prostate carcinoma, 5 years after radical prostatectomy. The splenic tumor was revealed by a pain and progressive increase in the serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. Histology of the spleen show...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Compérat E,Azzouzi AR,Chartier-Kastler E,Ménégaux F,Capron F,Richard F,Charlotte F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare, benign condition characterized by progressive calcification of the scrotal skin. A 29-year-old man who had undergone primary surgical excision of idiopathic scrotal calcinosis 7 years previously presented with recurrence that he had first noticed 3 years after surgery. Multiple...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sugihara T,Tsuru N,Kume H,Homma Y,Ihara H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder tumors were staged preoperatively before and/or after M-VEC poly-chemotherapy using transrectal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in 46 patients. The resultant findings were each compared with histomorphologic results. The sensitivity of both methods compared with pathohistology was 88%. Using thi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ruether U,Guhl L,Schmidt A,Stilz S,Bader H,Nunnensiek C,Rassweiler J,Eisenberger F,Jipp P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urologists have to master a variety of techniques to be able to offer the most appropriate surgical stone treatment for each individual patient. Therefore, we performed a survey among board-certified Swiss urologists to assess the availability of the different surgical methods, the current practices of sur...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Betschart P,Zumstein V,Jichlinski P,Herrmann TRW,Knoll T,Engeler DS,Müllhaupt G,Schmid HP,Abt D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Wnt-1 is capable of inducing metanephric mesenchyme to undergo tubulogenesis. A relationship between the degree of cystogenesis and reduced E-cadherin (E-cad) expression was described. Syndecan-1 (Sdc-1) has a critical role in kidney development. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten multicystic dysplastic kidneys (M...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Arena S,Fazzari C,Scuderi MG,Implatini A,Villari D,Torre S,Arena F,Di Benedetto V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with chemodissolution of uric acid stones in 30 patients is presented. Chemodissolution was achieved either with infusion of 0.16 M i.v. lactate or oral sodium bicarbonate, in addition to liberal fluid intake and allopurinol wherever indicated. In some cases direct chemodissolution by in situ irrigation wit...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sharma SK,Indudhara R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To identify the risk factors, characteristics and prognosis of patients treated with docetaxel-based chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis due to metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed our series of mCRPC patients with peritoneal metastases treated ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rizk R,Danse E,Aydin S,Tombal B,Machiels JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With this letter to the editor we present for the first time a study on CHEK2 expression in normal urothelium of healthy male smokers, former smokers and non-smokers. We could show a statistically significant downregulation of this DNA repair gene in current smokers compared to non-smokers, suggesting that smoking dow...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Breyer J,Denzinger S,Hartmann A,Otto W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine efficacy and clinical predictors of stone fragmentation when using slow-rate shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In total, 116 patients with radiopaque urinary tract stones were randomized into two groups: 57 patients were treated with SWL at 90 shocks/min, and 59 patients were treated ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Li WM,Wu WJ,Chou YH,Liu CC,Wang CJ,Huang CH,Lee YC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the 2 unique Asian cases of pure urinary bladder lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELCA). One patient had metastatic pelvic lymphoadenopathy and the other with superficial tumor. The EBER in situ hybridization both showed negative results despite racial or geographical factors might influence the peculiar...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Chen KC,Chiang HS,Fang CL

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:β-HCG has been the only tumor marker evaluated in testicular vein (VT) blood until now. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between the tumor markers β-HCG, AFP, PLAP, and LDH from the VT and peripheral blood as well as their significance in predicting tumor recurrence and tumor stage. METHODS:Patients...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zauner T,Heidler S,Lusuardi L,Albrecht W,Wimpissinger F

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravesical epirubicin is a widely used agent for the treatment of superficial bladder cancer. A direct relationship between dose and activity has been reported: unfortunately the dose increase also increased the frequency and the intensity of treatment-related side effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A phase...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bassi P,Spinadin R,Longo F,Saraeb S,Pappagallo GL,Zattoni F,Pagano F

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The treatment approach for enuresis is controversial due to the lack of consensus as to the exact causes of nocturnal enuresis. Despite various treatment modalities, pharmacotherapy still appears to be the common choice. The aim of this prospective study was the evaluation of the efficacy of combination therapy...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tahmaz L,Kibar Y,Yildirim I,Ceylan S,Dayanç M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our purpose was to evaluate patients who underwent failed hypospadias repair. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We evaluated 4 different groups of patients who underwent failed hypospadias repair. Group 1: patients who underwent only urethral surgery; group 2: patients who underwent only corpora cavernosa surgery; gro...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Perovic S,Barbagli G,Djinovic R,Sansalone S,Vallasciani S,Lazzeri M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clear cell adenocarcinoma arising in the lower urinary tract is unusual. We report a case of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder in a 54-year-old male. Cystoscopic examination revealed a tumour arising from the dome of the urinary bladder. Histologically, the tumour was chiefly composed of tubulocystic and papill...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Signori G,Tonini G,Aulenti V,Taher B,Rad FK,Tosana M,Ungari M,Zorzi F

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The internet is an emerging source of information for prostate cancer (PCa) patients. Since little is known about the quality of information on PCa provided online, we investigated its accordance to the latest European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines. METHODS:A total of 89 German web pages were incl...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bruendl J,Rothbauer C,Ludwig B,Dotzler B,Wolff C,Reimann S,Borgmann H,Burger M,Breyer J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first case of barium granuloma involving urinary bladder is reported. Surgical removal was the treatment of choice. Histological diagnosis was foreign body granuloma with xanthomatous inflammation. The foreign body was identified as barium by analytical electron microscopy. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Yanagi S,Ishii T,Tsuji Y,Ariyoshi A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a meta-analysis examining p53 expression as a potential risk factor in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UUT-UC) and to systematically review the available data. METHODS:A comprehensive literature review was performed from January 1991 to August 2012, using search engines such as PubMed, E...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Lee JY,Cho KS,Diaz RR,Choi YD,Choi HY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By transforming uroflowmetrograms from curves of flow rate versus time into curves of flow rate versus instantaneous bladder volume, additional information about the variation of the flow rate during voiding is obtained. These curves show that, within a certain volume range, the maximum flow rate is more or less indep...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rollema HJ,Griffiths DJ,van Duyl WA,van den Berg J,de Haan R

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of neoadjuvant hormone treatment before radical prostatectomy on: tumor/prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and testosterone levels, surgical margin status and tumor stage, and the ease of surgery following treatment. METHODS:Patients with clinically localized prostatic car...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Prezioso D,Lotti T,Polito M,Montironi R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) is increasingly becoming a definitive therapeutic option for the treatment of small (less than 4 cm) and select moderate-sized (less than 7 cm) renal tumors. Postoperative hemorrhage and urine leak are the most pertinent complications after nephron-sparing surgery, open or laparo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Wang P,Xia D,Wang S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/Aims/Objectives: We have investigated the clinical and physiological effects of Transfer Capacitive Resistive Energy (TCARE) therapy on men with Peyronie's disease (PD). METHODS:Ninety-six men with PD have been randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive 3 sessions of TCARE therapy or sham therapy. Pain, penile c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pavone C,Romeo S,D'Amato F,Usala M,Letizia Mauro G,Caruana G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prazosin HCl was administered to 20 patients with urinary obstructions associated with prostatic hypertrophy. Significant reductions were recorded in the nighttime and the mean 24-hour urination frequencies. Patient-assessed symptoms diminished significantly, and uroflowmetry revealed significant increases in average ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kondo A,Gotoh M,Saito M,Takita T,Kobayashi M,Otani T,Ito K

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the Institute of Urology, University of Padova, 125 patients with multifocal superficial bladder cancer underwent treatment with intravesical Mitomycin C (MMC; 1 weekly instillation of 40 mg for 8 consecutive weeks) between January 1982 and December 1988. Eighty-four patients had multifocal papillary tumors (stages...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Milani C,Bassi P,Meneghini A,Garbeglio A,Zattoni F,Piazza N,Maruzzi D,Drago-Ferrante GL,Pagano F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystinuria is a rare cause of renal calculi, whose management presents a complex problem mainly due to the hardness and high recurrence rate of cystine stones. During the period 1987-1991, 28 established cases of cystine calculi were treated by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and percutaneous nephrolithot...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Cranidis AI,Karayannis AA,Delakas DS,Livadas CE,Anezinis PE

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 patients with epididymo-orchitis, caused by Brucella melitensis, accompanied by severe delay of diagnosis. In 1 patient the correct diagnosis was only suspected after his wife had been diagnosed with brucellosis. Our cases illustrate that diagnosing brucellosis can be difficult in nonendemic areas, especia...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Moens AA,Vlaspolder F,Verlind J,Sepers JM,Stam F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Silicone has been the standard prosthesis material for the last three decades but new materials are being searched because of the known disadvantages of silicone such as migration and high cost. We wanted to test in rats whether or not polymethylmethacrylate could be an alternative to silicone. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Karademir K,Senkul T,Demir S,Erden D,Iseri C,Baykal K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00