Use of horseshoe kidney in renal transplantation: technical aspects.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our technique of ureteral replacement with an appendicovesicostomy for the treatment of extended ureteral stricture after kidney transplantation. Ureteral stricture represents a urologic complication that may cause progressive function impairment and graft loss. Symptomatic ureteral stenosis is gen...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Adani GL,Pravisani R,Baccarani U,Bolgeri M,Lorenzin D,Terrosu G,Girometti R,Cherchi V,Risaliti A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This article reports outcomes of 2 patients who received a single-stage renal transplantation and concomitant urinary-diversion procedure. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS:We followed the clinical diagnosis and outcome of 2 patients who underwent renal transplantation and urinary diversion as a single-stage proce...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cusano A,Meraney AM,Abarzua-Cabezas F,Lally A,Brown M,Shichman S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship of prior hormonal therapy to subsequent response on estramustine phosphate (Estracyt) was examined in 107 patients with advanced prostatic cancer treated in two different Phase II chemotherapy trials. In both trials patients with the longest prior hormonal treatment were the least likely to respond to...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Slack NH,Wajsman Z,Mittelman A,Bruno S,Murphy GP

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunosuppressed transplant recipients are at significantly increased risk for developing neoplasms than are nonimmunosuppressed individuals. However, only six cases of pure testicular seminoma following renal transplantation have been reported in the English literature. This case report represents the first descripti...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Modlin CS,Flechner SM,Penn I

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report stricture characteristics, complications, and treatment outcomes among elderly men undergoing urethral reconstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective review of urethroplasty cases and outcomes by a single surgeon from 2007 to 2014 was performed. Men were stratified by decade of life at time ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Viers BR,Pagliara TJ,Rew CA,Folgosa-Cooley L,Shiang CY,Scott JM,Morey AF

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the feasibility and outcome of retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy (RPN) for pyonephrotic nonfunctioning kidneys. METHODS:RPN for pyonephrotic nonfunctioning kidneys was used in 52 patients from July 2001 to May 2007. Percutaneous nephrostomy drainage was instituted in 46 patients because of sepsis b...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Hemal AK,Mishra S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the degree to which expenditures on symptom evaluations vary among urologists and the factors associated with such variation. As the medical and surgical specialists for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), urologists provide testing to evaluate symptoms and determine therapy. METHOD...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Strope SA,Elliott SP,Smith A,Wei JT,Wilt TJ,Saigal CS,Urologic Diseases in America Project.

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the chronologic changes in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), uroflowmetric parameters, and prostate volume (PV) in patients who received low-dose-rate brachytherapy. METHODS:Between July 2004 and December 2006, 110 patients received low-dose-rate brachytherapy. Of the 110 patients...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Tanaka N,Fujimoto K,Hirao Y,Asakawa I,Hasegawa M,Konishi N

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A contracted empty scrotum in a young man will not accept an artificial testis satisfactorily using any of the standard techniques. Previous operative scars, as from a failed orchiopexy, have often added to the difficulties. Greatly enlarging the scrotum by gradual distention of a tissue expander implanted in the cont...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lattimer JK,Stalnecker MC

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder of unknown etiology. We tested the hypothesis that a microorganism would be found at higher prevalence in urine or bladder tissue from women with IC than from control women. METHODS:Urine and bladder tissue were obtained at cystos...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Keay S,Schwalbe RS,Trifillis AL,Lovchik JC,Jacobs S,Warren JW

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Epididymovasostomy is commonly performed at the most distal site of the epididymis where whole sperm are present within the lumen, regardless of their motility status. Although more fresh and motile sperm can be found more proximally within the epididymis, it is believed that the outcome of epididymovasostom...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Jarow JP,Oates RD,Buch JP,Shaban SF,Sigman M

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile tourniquet syndrome (PTS) or acquired constriction ring syndrome (ACRS) is a rare emergency that can lead to a wide range of vascular and soft tissue injuries in the penis. We are presenting a case of penile tourniquet syndrome in an 8-year-old child who had tied a thread around his penis due to primary nocturn...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Pahwa HS,Kumar A,Srivastava R,Kumar S,Goel A,Ahmad A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urethral strictures secondary to trauma have been a frequent cause of obstruction in the male population residing in Saudi Arabia. This study of 59 patients presenting with urethral strictures covers a two-year period. Patients were asked to return for the initial follow-up one month after treatment and were asked abo...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Youssef AM,Cockett AT,Mee AD

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In men with hormone refractory metastatic prostate cancer, single agents have demonstrated an objective response when using a response rate greater than standard treatment in prior National Prostate Cancer Project (NPCP) trials. Among these agents are methotrexate, cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, doxorubi...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Murphy GP

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if the performance of vaginal distension (VD) in different estrous cycle phases affects the successful induction of stress urinary incontinence in mice. METHODS:Female virgin C57BL/6 mice were distributed into 4 groups according to their estrous cycle phase: proestrus, estrus, metestrus, or dies...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Huang Y,Daneshgari F,Liu G

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 53-year-old man with a multilocular solid and cystic mass measuring 19 cm on cross-sectional imaging. After undergoing pelvic mass excision, final histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of primary prostatic stromal tumor of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP). Prostatic STUMPs are rare mesenchymal tumor...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Leong JY,Chandrasekar T,Sebastiano C,Rshaidat H,Steward JE,Trabulsi EJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of finasteride on angiogenetic and hypoxia markers in benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS:A total of 178 patients aged 51 to 85 years (mean 68.7) with benign prostatic hyperplasia and awaiting transurethral prostate resection were prospectively randomized into a group of patients rec...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lekas AG,Lazaris AC,Chrisofos M,Papatsoris AG,Lappas D,Patsouris E,Deliveliotis C

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several articles describing the natural history of Peyronie disease have shown that untreated patients seem to have spontaneous improvement. It has been suggested that this could be the reason for the success of so many different methods. A review of the literature and of our previous experience has been done, trying ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mira JG

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In many institutions, cystography is obtained routinely after radical retropubic prostatectomy to assess the integrity of the vesicourethral anastomosis before the removal of the catheter. This study presents the Indiana experience with cystograms performed following radical retropubic prostatectomy. METHOD...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Leibovitch I,Rowland RG,Little JS Jr,Foster RS,Bihrle R,Donohue JP

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if prostatic inflammation at the time of radical prostatectomy (RP) was associated with the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). METHODS:We performed a proof of principle analytic case control study of patients who underwent RP between January 2005 and August 2008 for lower urinary tract...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Burris MB,Cathro HP,Kowalik CG,Jensen D,Culp SH,Steers WD,Krupski TL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To offer recommendations on identification of disease progression, treatment management strategies, and suggestions on timing of initiating and discontinuing specific castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The Prostate Cancer Radiographic Assessments for Detection of Ad...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Crawford ED,Petrylak DP,Shore N,Saad F,Slovin SF,Vogelzang NJ,Keane TE,Koo PJ,Gomella LG,O'Sullivan JM,Tombal B,Concepcion RS,Sieber P,Stone NN,Finkelstein SE,Yu EY,Prostate Cancer Radiographic Assessments for Detection o

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the national patterns of urologic follow up after spinal cord injury (SCI) and the occurrence and predictors of urological complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective cohort study used a 5% sample of Medicare data 2007-2010. The minimum adequate urologic surveillance was defined as a ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cameron AP,Lai J,Saigal CS,Clemens JQ,NIDDK Urological Diseases in America Project.

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been shown that persistent penile irritation and purulent discharge from around the urethral meatus may rarely be caused by inflammation of tiny tubular structures previously known as paraurethral ducts. They appear to be rare embryologic remnants which can be involved in the venereal disease complex. Local exc...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gilhooly P,Hensle TW

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between urinary neurotrophin levels, maximum flow rate (Qmax) variation, and the appearance of urgency in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after a midurethral sling (MUS) procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-one women with SUI were treated with a MUS. One year la...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Antunes-Lopes T,Coelho A,Pinto R,Barros SC,Cruz CD,Cruz F,Silva CM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and androgenetic alopecia in a Latin American population. METHODS:We enrolled 907 patients for prospective evaluation at a single institution. LUTS were evaluated with the International Prostate Symptom Sco...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Barbosa JA,Muracca E,Nakano E,Paranhos M,Natalino R,Cordeiro P,Srougi M,Antunes AA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Nephrolithiasis is a recurrent condition with significant associated morbidity and economic impact. Although urologic intervention addresses symptomatic stone episodes, prevention of recurrences with proven medical therapy is indicated. METHODS:This retrospective study examined 97 patients who presented in ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Krepinsky J,Ingram AJ,Churchill DN

更新日期：2000-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the long-term follow-up results of patients with Hinman-Allen syndrome (HAS) at our institution. METHODS:The data from 22 children with HAS were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were followed up every 3-6 months with serial physical examinations, voiding charts, urine culture, postvoid residu...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Silay MS,Tanriverdi O,Karatag T,Ozcelik G,Horasanli K,Miroglu C

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A literature review of PubMed reveals that 1 case report is found of a retained Foley catheter for 3 years. We report a case of a straight catheter lost in the urethra and forgotten for 20 years and its safe surgical removal. The calcified straight catheter was removed through a perineal urethrostomy and incision at t...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bendaña EE,Trivedi D,Marshall J,Messing E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform a prospective evaluation of the long-term effects of hysterectomy on symptoms of urinary incontinence. METHODS:A prospective observational cohort study was performed. Preoperatively, 120 consecutive patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign conditions answered a questionnaire on symptoms associ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gustafsson C,Ekström A,Brismar S,Altman D

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate feasibility of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for complex nephrolithiasis in patients 80 years of age and older compared to younger individuals. METHODS:From an institutional IRB-approved database, 1,647 patients were identified who underwent PCNL from 1999 to 2019. Patients were stratified ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Abedali ZA,Large T,Heiman JM,Bandali E,Anderson BB,Lingeman JE,Krambeck AE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00