Immunohistochemical analysis of low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor in the human urinary bladder.

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess our short-term experience with transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:From August 1993 through July 1994, in total 65 patients with symptomatic BPH were enrolled into this study. The patients' ages ranged from 56 to 95 yea...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tsai YS,Lin JS,Tong YC,Tzai TS,Yang WH,Chang CC,Cheng HL,Lin YM,Jou YC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer is a prominent form of cancer diagnosed in men living in developed countries, for which radical prostatectomy is a common frontline treatment. The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) is more effective in the treatment...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Allan C,Ilic D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal angiomyolipoma (AML), a rare benign mesenchymal neoplasm, is characterized by the presence of vessels, smooth muscle, and adipose tissue. Treatment should be considered for symptomatic patients or for those at risk for complications, in particular for retroperitoneal bleeding, which is correlated to the size of ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tidim G,Kilickesmez O,Culha MG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We planned to examine the connection between serum uric acid (UA) values and prostatic calculi (PCal) presence and to evaluate the relation between PCal and other etiological factors. METHODS:Patients between 20 and 60 years of age who were referred to the clinic with any reason and had non-contrast abdomina...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Balasar M,Sönmez MG,Aydın A,Göger YE,Özkent MS,Poyraz N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and biomedical research give hope to many patients who need bio-implants. Tissue engineering applications have already been developed based on bioreactors. Physiological ureter implants, however, do not still function sufficiently, as they represent tubular hollow structures w...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Seifarth V,Gossmann M,Janke HP,Grosse JO,Becker C,Heschel I,Artmann GM,Temiz Artmann A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of the 2 block types. We also aimed to evaluate the effect of these block types on the postoperative complications and parental satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective observational study was conducted between April and Jul...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ozen V,Yigit D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between January 1985 and October 1991, 54 patients with calculi in a solitary kidney were treated by ESWL using the Dornier HM-3 lithotriptor. The mean age of the patients was 53.9 years (range 24-77 years). In 51.9% of the cases the stones measured > 1 cm in diameter, in 42.6% between 0.4 and 1 cm, and in 5.5% < 0.4 ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Heimbach D,Wirth M,Hofmockel G,Frohmüller H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The short-term effects of intravesical chemoimmunotherapy with epirubicin and bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) administered repeatedly for prophylaxis of recurrence of superficial bladder cancer (pTa, pT1) were investigated in 24 patients aged a median of 70 years between March 1996 and February 1999, and were co...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tozawa K,Okamura T,Sasaki S,Kawai N,Ito Y,Hayashi Y,Kohri K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Meatal stenosis usually presents in adults with a history of urethral trauma or inflammation or as a complication after hypospadias repair. The objective of this study is to present the correction of meatal stenosis using a preputial island flap, created on the dorsal surface of the penis. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Radopoulos D,Dimitriadis G,Tahmatzopoulos A,Vasilakakis I,Malioris A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumour markers which occur in blood or urine are of value in the management of cancer patients because they allow disease status to be monitored by non-invasive techniques at low cost. An antigen, 'B5', on erythrocytes has been shown to become enhanced when cancer develops, regardless of tumour type, and thus the B5 a...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Metcalfe S,Jones WG

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alternative minimally invasive methods treating benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) have become more and more important. Transurethral needle ablation (TUNATM) has been demonstrated to be effective in both canine and the human prostate. The goal of our study was to prove the safety, feasibility and tolerance of this new...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Braun M,Zumbé J,Korte D,Solleder G,Heidenreich A,Engelmann U

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease is a multiple disorder in which urogenital involvement mainly consists of genital aphthous ulcers, epididymitis, urethritis and recurrent cystitis. We report 2 cases of neurogenic bladder due to Behçet's disease. Both cases showed detrusor hyperreflexia and detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia. One case has...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Saito M,Miyagawa I

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively evaluate the prognostic utility of the traditional prognostic factors and molecular markers p53 and Ki-67 in a homogeneous series of patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) treated with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG). PATIENTS AND METHODS:192 intermediate- and high-risk NMI...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Oderda M,Ricceri F,Pisano F,Fiorito C,Gurioli A,Casetta G,Zitella A,Pacchioni D,Gontero P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epididymitis is an inflammation or infection of the epididymis, a convoluted duct that lies on the posterior surface of the testicle. Oxidative stress due to excessive production of reactive oxygen species in epididymitis, impaired antioxidant defense mechanisms, or both, precipitates a range of pathologie...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kaya M,Boleken ME,Zeyrek F,Ozardali I,Kanmaz T,Erel O,Yücesan S

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：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：:The anterior nutcracker syndrome is defined by the compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery, usually related to the occurrence of hematuria. We report the case of an uncommon complication of the nutcracker syndrome. A 75-year-old woman was referred to our institution for left...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Di Carlo M,Gaudiano C,Busato F,Pucci S,Schiavina R,Vagnoni V,Golfieri R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on erectile function in patients who had no cavernosal or urethral injury by using International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The male patients who were treated by HBOT for several diseases betwe...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sahin MO,Sen V,Eser E,Koc E,Gumus U,Karakuzu C,Ucer O

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition plays a major role in the pathogenesis of the most widespread forms of nephrolithiasis, i.e. calcium (calcium oxalate and phosphate) and uric acid stone disease. For this reason, dietary measures are the first level of intervention in primary prevention, as well as in secondary prevention of recurrences. An ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Meschi T,Schianchi T,Ridolo E,Adorni G,Allegri F,Guerra A,Novarini A,Borghi L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study on 16 patients with advanced (stage III and IV) prostate cancer was carried out. TNM stage, general clinical status, serum PSA level, the histological type and Gleason's grade of the tumor were registered. Total androgen blockade or single-drug therapy (flutamide) was performed. On average, 4.81 mo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Szende B,Romics I,Torda I,Bély M,Szegedi Z,Lovász S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Virtual reality (VR) simulation has been known to shorten learning curves. The aim of this research was to determine whether VR transurethral bladder tumor resection (TURBT) with and without photodynamic diagnostic (PDD) can improve endourological skills in novice and trained endoscopists. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kruck S,Bedke J,Hennenlotter J,Amend B,Merseburger A,Stenzl A,Sievert KD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 cases of epidermoid cysts of the testis in Klinefelter's syndrome. The literature is reviewed and the relationship between Klinefelter's syndrome and epidermoid cyst of the testis is discussed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sasagawa I,Nakada T,Kazama T,Sakamoto M,Satomi S,Katayama T

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During 1986 and 1987, 47 patients with renal cell carcinoma were evaluated preoperatively with CT, angiography and MRI. The preoperative tumor stage (T), lymph node metastases and venous involvement determined with the three methods were compared to the operative and histopathological findings. For T stage, angiograph...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Constantinides C,Recker F,Bruehlmann W,von Schulthess G,Goebel N,Zollikofer C,Jaeger P,Hauri D

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors improved the Nélaton catheter with a pair of carbon fiber electrodes as previously published and also improved the Foley catheter with a pair of carbon fiber electrodes which are less painful and easier to use. We also have made efforts how to record the vesical electromyogram (EMG) simultaneously with cys...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Takaiwa M,Shiraiwa Y

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to assess the outcome of free tube graft urethroplasty for single-stage repair of hypospadias with chordee in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated a series of 56 patients (16 months to 9 years old, median 24 months) who underwent free graft urethroplasty for repair of hypo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Obara K,Hoshii T,Hoshino S,Yamana K,Anraku T,Maruyama R,Kuroki H,Ishizaki F,Yamazaki H,Tomita Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 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:The aim of our study was to determine the validity of the updated nomogram [Briganti et al.: Eur Urol 2012;61:480-487] as a prediction tool for pelvic lymph node invasion (LNI) in the current era by using a large multicentric population of men who underwent extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) at ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gacci M,Schiavina R,Lanciotti M,Masieri L,Serni S,Vagnoni V,Abdollah F,Carini M,Martorana G,Montorsi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 70-year-old man who received sunitinib treatment for brain metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. After 6 months of treatment, brain MRI showed complete disappearance of two brain metastases. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of multifocal brain metastases in re...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zeng H,Li X,Yao J,Zhu Y,Liu J,Yang Y,Qiang W

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical and demographic findings of children with urolithiasis in eastern Turkey. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 67 children with urolithiasis for clinical and laboratory data. RESULTS:Mean age at the time of diagnosis was 39.1 +/- 41.2 months. Complaints at admi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tabel Y,Akin IM,Tekin S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is increasing interest in evaluating the quality of life of patients with cortisol-producing adrenocortical adenoma (CPA). Our objective was to assess patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with CPA compared to non-CPA. METHODS:Between January 2012 and September 2015, a ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Inoue S,Hayashi T,Teishima J,Matsubara A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00