Testicular biopsy during orchidopexy procedure: does it have an adverse effect on fertility?

abstract：:Testicular microlithiasis associated with seminoma was found in a 32-year-old infertile man. Gray-scale and color Doppler ultrasound findings are discussed and a brief review of the literature is presented. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Yagci C,Ozcan H,Aytaç S,Aydos K,Atasoy C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinoma as a presenting sign of carcinoma of the bladder, as occurred in this case, is rare. Aspiration of the cystic mass under sonography and chemistry of the fluid confirmed the diagnosis. The inferior extension of the urinoma on CT scan confirmed the gradual fading of Gerota's fascia into the retroperitoneum. Abdo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ali Khan S,Desai PG,Jayachandran S,Smith NL

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the familial occurrence of congenital bulbar urethral stricture in 2 brothers. Embryological mechanisms are briefly discussed and the literature reviewed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Aragona F,Maio G,Oliva G,Calabrò A,Ostardo E,Artibani W

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presuming that complications associated with ureteral stenting vary in type and occurrence depending on the material and cross-section of the stent, six types of stents immersed in 48 different preparations of artificial urine for 1 month to observe surface changes with a scanning electron microscope. As a result, the...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kohri K,Yamate T,Amasaki N,Ishikawa Y,Umekawa T,Imanishi M,Katayama Y,Kodama M,Iguchi M,Yachiku S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the bladder in a 57-year-old man with multiple neurofibromatosis type 1 is presented. The patient had a recent history of a transurethrally resected bladder ganglioneuroma. A probable histogenetic association between these two extremely rare neoplasms is proposed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kalafatis P,Kavantzas N,Pavlopoulos PM,Agapitos E,Politou M,Kranides A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:35 women, referred for simple total hysterectomy, were evaluated pre- and postoperatively for bladder suspension and urodynamic changes. Although all patients denied urological problems, more than half of the patients had some degree of stress and/or urge incontinence. 40% had radiological signs of bladder suspension ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hansen BM,Bonnesen T,Hvidberg JE,Eliasen B,Nielsen K,Frimodt-Møller C

更新日期：1985-01-01 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：PURPOSE:With a median age at diagnosis of 73 years, bladder cancer has the highest median age of all cancers. Age alone seems to be an independent risk factor for developing the disease with peak age advancing into the range of 85 years. As demographic changes will lead to an ever more aging population in western count...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tamalunas A,Volz Y,Schlenker BA,Buchner A,Kretschmer A,Jokisch F,Rodler S,Schulz G,Eismann L,Pfitzinger P,Stief CG,Grimm T

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI)-directed biopsy for prostate cancer (PC) diagnosis improves the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (CSPC) and decreases the rate of over-diagnosis of insignificant disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of mpMRI combine...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Záleský M,Stejskal J,Adamcova V,Hrbáček J,Minarik I,Pavlicko A,Votrubova J,Babjuk M,Zachoval R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the difference at different steps of follow-up of the postoperative quality of life (QoL) in patients who had undergone radical cystectomy and ileal orthotopic neobladder derivation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A multicentric, cross-qualitative study was performed in 5 Italian centers of reference for ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： D''Agostino D,Racioppi M,Pugliese D,Ragonese M,Di Gianfrancesco L,Filianoti A,Palermo G,Belgrano E,Siracusano S,Niero M,Imbimbo C,Iafrate M,Artibani W,Cerruto MA,Talamini R,Bassi P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) reveals a tendency towards venous invasion in its advanced stages, making clinical management challenging. Survival may be improved following surgery, but is less clear if it applies to patients with metastatic disease at diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Review of clinical files...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Manso M,Pacheco-Figueiredo L,Santos-Silva A,Silva J,Silva C,Cruz F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year-old man with a right inguinal hernia since 15 years was admitted because of inguinal pain and enlarged ipsilateral testis. Surgical exploration revealed a hernia with an empty hernial sac and three tumoral masses in the spermatic cord. Tumoral masses, spermatic cord, and testis were removed. Histological exa...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nistal M,Regadera J,Jareño E,Paniagua R

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelolipomas of the adrenal gland were first described in 1905. They are rare cortical, nonfunctioning, benign neoplasms, generally unilateral, usually discovered by accident or at autopsy. Thus they are often classified as 'incidentaloma'. These tumors are more frequent in males 40-60 years old. Most adrenal myelolip...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Appetecchia M,Chilelli M,Sciarretta F,Anzà M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Splenectomy had been previously performed in ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation to reduce the B cell pool. However, studies have shown that patients undergoing splenectomy may have a lifelong susceptibility to infection and mortality. Splenectomy may affect the incidence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disea...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Iwai T,Uchida J,Kosoku A,Kabei K,Nishide S,Naganuma T,Maeda K,Yoshikawa Y,Kumada N,Takemoto Y,Nakatani T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were performed to explore the influence of noradrenaline and isoproterenol on the ureteral peristalsis in the canine pelviureteral system in vitro. The rhythmic changes of intrapelvic pressure no longer became manifest, and simultaneously recorded electromyograms revealed disappearance of peristalsis at si...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Morita T,Tsuchida S

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to investigate whether ischemia-induced prostate damage during cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass causes bladder outlet obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study involved 37 men who underwent elective cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass. Prostate-specific antig...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Guvel S,Turkoz R,Egilmez T,Kilinc F,Yaycioglu O,Atalay H,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Etiology of serum anti-p53 antibodies in bladder cancer patients is still unknown. In this study we evaluated the relationship between serum anti-p53 antibodies and microvessel density in bladder cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventy-six patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bl...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gumus E,Erdamar S,Demirel G,Horasanli K,Ozmen G,Miroglu C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the number of urological symptoms in women complaining of incontinence more specific symptoms are often overlooked. Frequency, urge, suprapubic pain, nocturia, etc., are typical for bladder wall disorders, but also often misleading as part of the incontinence symptomatology. The final diagnosis of bladder wall d...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Jensen H,Nielsen K,Frimodt-Møller C

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：:A dermoid cyst is a particular form of a cystic teratoma. In the testis, it is very rare, with only a few cases reported in world literature. A 19-year-old patient come to our attention with a 7-year history of an intratesticular cystic mass. Sonography showed a large hypoechoic solid mass. The tumour markers alpha-fe...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Viganò P,Picozzi SC,Manganini V,Casu M,Giuberti A,Mazza L,Strada GR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During infancy, the renal parenchyma and pelvicalyceal system are relatively fragile. Therefore, percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the management of renal stones in this age group is a challenging procedure for urologists. Herein, we present the uneventful management of bilateral renal stones using micropercutaneous ne...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sancaktutar AA,Adanur S,Ziypak T,Hatipoglu NK,Bodakcı MN,Soylemez H,Ozbey İ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five children with end-stage reflux nephropathy underwent kidney transplantation at our clinic. Reflux nephropathy was studied clinically and histologically. All children had proteinuria before starting hemodialysis, and hypertension was present in 2 cases. Three children underwent antireflux operations prior to trans...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kunikata S,Ishii T,Nishioka T,Uemura T,Wakabayashi A,Kanda H,Matsuura T,Kohri K,Akiyama T,Kurita T

更新日期：1990-01-01 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 momentary entry of urine into the proximal urethra during coughing can be demonstrated by a new test which can be conducted using apparatus now commonly available for urodynamic investigations. If the bladder neck opens, a fluid bridge is established between points of pressure measurement in the bladder and in the...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Brown M,Sutherst J

更新日期：1979-01-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:We compared the results of holmium laser and pneumatic intracorporeal lithotripsy for large ureteric calculi in terms of efficacy, safety and complications. METHODS:The study was conducted between April 2009 and October 2010. 80 patients divided into two equally matched groups were included in a prospective ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kassem A,Elfayoumy H,Elsaied W,Elgammal M,Bedair A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated whether sensations recorded during a medium-fill cystometry are reproducible. In 10 patients, the evaluation was done during two successive bladder distentions. In 95 patients, the results of a sensory evaluation during urodynamic tests with a mean interval of 15 months were compared. An identity of sensa...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Wyndaele JJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility and performance of radical cystectomy with urinary diversion using exclusively regional anesthesia (i.e. combined spinal thoracic epidural anesthesia, CSTEA), avoiding the adverse effects of general anesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In our hospital, radical cystectomy with extended ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Friedrich-Freksa M,Schulz E,Nitzke T,Wenzel O,Popken G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00