Lessons from 52 patients with leydig cell tumor of the testis: the GUONE (North-Eastern Uro-Oncological Group, Italy) experience.

abstract：:Plasma carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels were performed preoperatively by radioimmunoassay in 124 patients with histologically proved bladder carcinoma. The level of CEA was used to determine its prognostic value in patients with bladder cancer. The correlation of CEA levels with the stage of the disease, histolog...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Alsabti EA,Saffo MH

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis occurs rarely in Caucasian males and seldom involves the testis. We report an unusual case of asymptomatic testicular sarcoid in a Caucasian man. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Naseem S,Lindley R,Mufti GR

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sunitinib is standard first-line therapy for metastatic clear cell renal cancer (MCRC). It is associated with leucopenia; however, its effects on specific immune cell subsets are unclear. Alterations in immune cell subsets may contribute to tumour progression. METHODS:Lymphocyte subsets (CD3, 4, 8, 19 and 5...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Powles T,Chowdhury S,Bower M,Saunders N,Lim L,Shamash J,Sarwar N,Sadev A,Peters J,Green J,Boleti K,Augwal S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urachal cancer (UrC) is a rare but aggressive cancer. Due to its low incidence, structured epidemiological data have only rarely been reported. To date, no valid data on UrC are available for the German population. METHODS:Data on incidence and relative 5-year survival of urachal lesions (ICD-10: C67.7) w...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hager T,Kraywinkel K,Szarvas T,Hadaschik B,Schmid KW,Reis H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To assess the influence of music therapy on perceived anxiety and pain during outpatient urodynamic study (UDS) in a prospective, randomized fashion. METHODS:Between January and December 2018, a total of 70 patients were randomized to either have music therapy (study) or not have (control) in a 1:1 ratio....

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Diri MA,Çetinkaya F,Gül M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to examine clinical/pathological characteristics, prognosis and tendency to metastasis of mixed germ cell tumours (MGCTs) that contain a seminoma component. METHODS:A total of 111 MGCT cases between 2008 and 2018 were retrospectively enrolled. The patients were divided into 2 group...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Akan S,Ediz C,Tavukcu HH,Ozgun A,Yilmaz O

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU) offers a superior morbidity profile compared with open nephroureterectomy (ONU) in treating upper urinary tract urothelial cell carcinoma. Evidence of oncological equivalence between LNU and ONU is limited. We compare operative and oncological outcomes for LNU and ONU usi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Blackmur JP,Stewart GD,Egong EA,Cutress ML,Tolley DA,Riddick AC,McNeill SA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report presents a case of a 16-year-old hypertensive boy who presented to our clinic. Laboratory findings showed severe hypokalemia and markedly increased plasma renin activity. Abdominal ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a well-circumscribed, solid, hypoenhancing c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gottardo F,Cesari M,Morra A,Gardiman M,Fassina A,Dal Bianco M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To cultivate primary human bladder smooth muscle cells (hBSMCs) in vitro and to study the influences of different sustained hydrostatic pressures upon hBSMCs in terms of cell proliferation and expression of gap-junction connexin 43 (Cx43). METHODS:hBSMCs were exposed to 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 cm H(2)O su...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Wang Y,Wang K,Li H,Chen L,Xu F,Wu T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective, randomized study was undertaken in 32 hospitalized patients with urinary tract infections to compare the efficacy of spectinomycin versus gentamicin. Spectinomycin was found to be of equal efficacy if not more efficacious in eradicating Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Proteus mirabilis in our patient p...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sasvary DH,Tzakis AG,Smith NL,Khan SA,Soroff HS

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an acute rat model (in vivo) spontaneous rhythmic bladder contractions were induced by ligation of the urethra. In addition single bladder contractions were recorded during neurostimulation of the pelvic nerve. Spontaneous and electrically induced bladder contractions were sensitive to papaverine and isoprenaline i...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Diederichs W,Majewski H,Graff J

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：:We present a case of an appendicular mass mimicking symptoms of a bladder tumour in a 27-year-old female. The patient initially presented with a 5-month history of intermittent lower abdominal pain associated with dysuria, anorexia and weight loss. Cystoscopy revealed an erythematous urothelium with the appearance of ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Johal NS,Kouriefs C,Apthorp L,Plail RO

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this multicenter study was to investigate the prognostic impact of residual T1 high-grade (HG)/G3 tumors at re-transurethral resection (TUR of bladder tumor) in a large multi-institutional cohort of patients with primary T1 HG/G3 bladder cancer (BC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study period was fr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ferro M,Vartolomei MD,Cantiello F,Lucarelli G,Di Stasi SM,Hurle R,Guazzoni G,Busetto GM,De Berardinis E,Damiano R,Perdonà S,Borghesi M,Schiavina R,Almeida GL,Bove P,Lima E,Grimaldi G,Autorino R,Crisan N,Abu Farhan A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past 10 years, buccal mucosa grafting for urethroplasty has gained widespread acceptance. In general the reported success rates are 80% and higher. Typical complications are recurrent strictures, fistula, and, especially when the technique of ventral onlay urethroplasty has been used, sacculations that are ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Miller J,Hauck EW,Rohde V,Weidner W

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 211 incontinent women the answer to each item of a questionnaire is correlated with the urodynamical data and the discriminative value for the type of incontinence is calculated. The relevant questions are discussed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Vereecken RL,Wouters M

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a new modified in vitro culture assay for primary human renal cell carcinoma similar to the 'soft agar clonogenic assay'. However, the carrying out and expense of metrology are more simplified, allowing tumor-specific chemotherapeutic drug sensitivity testing under easier conditions. Twelve different sample...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： de Riese W,Aeikens B,Lenis G,Schindler E

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article describes our experience of using a totally extraperitoneal approach for endoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy and inguinal hernia repair with the mesh technique in one procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 52 patients underwent modified pelvic lymph node dissection for the staging of prostate c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Stolzenburg JU,Pfeiffer H,Neuhaus J,Sommerfeld M,Dorschner W

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Periurethral cysts are a rare entity that may be confused with urethral diverticula. The protocol for diagnosis and management of these lesions is still unclear. We present our experience with six patients presenting with periurethral cysts. METHODS:From 2001 to 2005 we evaluated six patients with a pa...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Lucioni A,Rapp DE,Gong EM,Fedunok P,Bales GT

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) forming tumor thrombus (TT) of vena cava (VC) is characterized by poor prognosis. Nevertheless, the outcome of patients after radical surgery varies. To date only limited data concerning prognostic biomarkers in this RCC subgroup are available. METHODS:Out of 159 patients with pT3b/c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Spachmann PJ,Breyer J,Kalogirou C,Lausenmeyer EM,Weber F,Prohaska S,Denzinger S,Burger M,Kübler H,Otto W,Vergho D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the spontaneous passage of distal ureteral stones and ureteral jet flow measurement. METHODS:The study included 74 patients with acute renal colic between June 2015 and June 2016, and distal ureteral stones of 10 mm or less in a non-contrast CT were co...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ongun S,Teken A,Yılmaz O,Süleyman S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at comparing the urinary protein levels in calcium stone formers with those of healthy individuals. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 2002 until June 2004, 100 calcium stone formers (mean age 38.6 +/- 10.3 years), who had at least two episodes of calcium stone formation, were compared with 1...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pourmand G,Nasseh H,Sarrafnejad A,Mojtahedi A,Mehrsai A,Alamdari DH,Nourijelyani K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The role of positron emission tomography (PET) with 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose ([18F]FDG) is currently under evaluation in urologic oncology. The aim of the present study was to investigate the use of [18F]FDG positron emission tomography ([18F]FDG-PET) in the detection and treatment control of malign...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tsatalpas P,Beuthien-Baumann B,Kropp J,Manseck A,Tiepolt C,Hakenberg OW,Burchert W,Franke WG,Wirth MP

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an experimental canine model, topical application of phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) to the urethral mucosa was demonstrated to cause a rise of intraurethral pressure which persisted for over 2 h without any rise of arterial pressure. There was no intraurethral pressure change after the topical applica...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tulloch AG,Rossier AB

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The best technique of radical prostatectomy--open retropubic versus robot-assisted surgery--is a subject of controversy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 1st, 2007 and December 31st, 2011, 2,177 men underwent radical prostatectomy at our department. 252 (12%) cases were laparoscopic robot-assisted, the ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Froehner M,Koch R,Leike S,Novotny V,Twelker L,Wirth MP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic deroofing of symptomatic simple renal cysts. METHODS:A Cochrane style systematic review was conducted on published literature from 1990 to 2017, to include case series and randomised controlled trials. A pooled meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS:A tota...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nalagatla S,Manson R,McLennan R,Somani B,Aboumarzouk OM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a unique-sized large leiomyoma of the bladder wall in a male patient. After open surgical intervention all symptoms resolved spontaneously and no relapse occurred within a 3-year follow-up period. In conclusion, for symptomatic leiomyoma of the bladder surgical intervention should be considered as an earl...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Broessner C,Klingler CH,Bayer G,Pycha A,Kuber W

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dissemination of tumor cells by vascular channels seems to be enhanced by certain surgical procedures, e.g. transurethral resection of the prostate, an operative procedure commonly used in the diagnosis and management of prostatic cancer, the third biggest killer of men in the United States. Circulating tumor cells ha...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bhatti R,Baumgartner G,Guinan P,Ray P,McKiel C

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We have investigated the volume of nerve fibers in the rat urinary bladder following systematic exposure to cold-restraint stress and capsaicin treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Adult Wistar albino rats were either exposed to cold-restraint stress (vehicle group) or treated with capsaicin before exposure t...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ercan F,Cetinel S,Erin N,Aydin H,Hürdağ C,Parker T,Parker K,Mayhew T

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the intervention effect of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) in the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction after spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS:We selected relevant studies published between January 1, 1971 and November 15, 2018 by searching the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane databases. The outcome...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hu M,Lai S,Zhang Y,Liu M,Wang J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00