Occupational risk of hepatitis B and C infections in urologists.

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：:In order to assess the clinical implications of the cytology of voided urine we analyzed 65 patients among 147 cases of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) in relation to the cytohistologic correlation and prognostic significance. Urinary cytology detected 42.6% of bladder tumors, 59% of renal pelvic tumors, and 35.3% o...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Chow NH,Tzai TS,Cheng HL,Chan SH,Lin JS

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Polytraumatized patients often present with urological injuries. After hemodynamic stability is maintained urologists are consulted to evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The following article describes how to handle the work-up of patients with injuries to specific urogenital organs: the impo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Herbst A,Schmelz HU,Sparwasser C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Improvements in quality of life (QoL) and disease-related symptoms are key goals in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). Our aim was to evaluate the impact of gefitinib on QoL of patients with HRPC. METHODS:Patients with HRPC received gefitinib 250 mg daily in addition to antiandrogen...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Curigliano G,Spitaleri G,De Cobelli O,Scardino E,Sbanotto A,de Braud F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A partial urethral obstruction was induced in female rats. After 6 weeks, detrusor weight had increased eightfold and collagen concentration had decreased to about 40% compared to controls. Due to the weight gain, the total amount of detrusor collagen had increased more than threefold. Removal of the obstruction led t...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Uvelius B,Lindner P,Mattiasson A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technical evaluation of the Exeter recording nappy has been carried out with particular reference to (a) linearity, (b) reproducibility of calibration, (c) the effect of variation in the position of moistened zones produced by consecutive leakages and (d) the effect of variation in the electrical conductivity of the...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rowan D,Deehan C,Glen ES

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment of T1G3 bladder cancer is still a controversial issue. Nowadays, intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) instillation is considered to be the treatment of choice for patients with high-grade superficial bladder tumour after transurethral resection of all visible tumour. The aim of this re...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bogdanović J,Marusić G,Djozić J,Sekulić V,Budakov P,Dejanović N,Stojkov J

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：:The introduction in 1982 of vasoactive agents for intracavernous injection represents a milestone in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction. Two preparations, the single drug papaverine hydrochloride and the combination of phentolamine mesylate and papaverine hydrochloride, hold great promise. In the last...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zentgraf M,Baccouche M,Jünemann KP

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Salvage high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and cryotherapy (CRYO) have emerged as interesting alternatives in the treatment of local radio-recurrent prostate cancer. Currently, recommendations concerning the use of CRYO and HIFU in the salvage setting are still evolving. AIM:The objective of this revi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Autran-Gomez AM,Scarpa RM,Chin J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our experience with the use of povidone iodine instillation into the renal pelvis for the treatment of chyluria. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From August 2006 to November 2008, 26 patients with chyluria were treated. There were 18 males and 8 females ranging from 24-55 years of age. Cystoscopic localization...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ramana Murthy KV,Jayaram Reddy S,Prasad DV,Purusotham G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 40 patients with urinary bladder tumours we compared the results of the immune profile, obtained by means of cutaneous tests with dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), and the infiltration of immunocompetent cells in the histological pattern after transurethral tumour resection. It was noted that the more the tumour had inf...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Flamm J,Burkert S

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of unilateral ureteral ligation in the rat nephron has been morphometrically analysed. The glomeruli show no significant differences compared with the control groups. The lumen of the tubulus rectus I increases significantly, but irregularly, after the 6th day of ureter ligation. The brush border is most...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Aeikens B,Haenschke HJ,Neumann A

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) and stone-related parameters for medical expulsive therapy (MET) success with an alpha blocker in pediatric upper ureteral stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 35 children receiving MET ureteral stones (<10 mm) were evaluate...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tuerxun A,Batuer A,Erturhan S,Eryildirim B,Camur E,Sarica K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of entrapped nephrostomy tube in a 61-year-old woman who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy and subsequent multiple ESWL for a left staghorn stone is presented. A nephrostomy track was created alongside the Malecot catheter and the overgrown tissue which was bridging the wings of the tube was incised with a...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tasca A,Cacciola A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed at evaluating the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for treating distal ureteral calculi performed in supine vs. prone position. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eligible studies were identified by 2 reviewers using PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Outcomes included stone-free r...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Li T,Gao L,Chen P,Bu S,Cao D,Yang L,Wei Q

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The principle of treating male infertility in those with chromosomal aberrations should change according to progress in treatment modalities. METHODS:In this study, ten patients with Robertsonian translocation were assessed for their cytogenetic and clinical characteristics to establish guidelines for treat...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kondoh N,Matsumiya K,Nakamura Y,Koga M,Nishimura K,Kitamura M,Takeyama M,Okuyama A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Microchimerism (MC) is the presence of a small amount of foreign cells or DNA within a person's circulation or tissues. It has been identified also in recipients of solid organ transplants where it seems to be critical for the development and maintenance of immunological tolerance. Nevertheless, natural an...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Villari D,Salvianti F,Zanazzi M,Martini A,Spatafora P,Caroassai Grisanti S,Sebastianelli A,Nicita G,Serni S,Pinzani P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 47 patients with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder, we investigated the relationship between tissue laminin distribution and serum laminin levels. The results were compared with those obtained from 6 patients with pathologically proven normal bladder mucosa as well as those obtained previously from 5...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Abou Farha KM,Menheere PP,Nieman FH,Janknegt RA,Arends JW

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to review our pathological archive to find out the actual incidence of micropapillary pattern (MPP) in our urothelial carcinoma patient population and determine its correlation with clinical outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:14 out of 170 cases with complete clinical follow-up were clinicopathologic...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Alkibay T,Sözen S,Gürocak S,Işik Gönül I,Poyraz A,Ure I

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Uretero-ileal strictures (UES) following urinary diversion are therapeutically challenging. We compared the efficacy, safety and renal outcome following therapeutic endo-urological techniques (EUTs) and open surgical revision of the anastomosis (SRA) for UES. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively analys...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fransen van de Putte EE,de Wall LL,van Werkhoven E,Heldeweg EA,Bex A,van der Poel HG,van Rhijn BWG,Horenblas S,Hendricksen K

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Endorectal coil MRI (endoMRI) of the prostate is useful to evaluate tumor localization. There is little evidence on patient characteristics affecting its diagnostic performance. We evaluate the influence of clinical and histological parameters on the accuracy of endoMRI. METHODS:Sixty-nine patients with pro...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Colleselli D,Hennenlotter J,Schilling D,Krueger SA,Roethke M,Lichy MP,Vogel U,Kuehs U,Schlemmer HP,Stenzl A,Schwentner C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microwave surgery as a tool for improved prostatic electroresection is introduced. Prior to electroresection the prostate was coagulated with 2,450 MHz of microwave which was emitted from the bipolar electrode of a specially designed probe. We conducted a comparative study of 35 patients with bladder neck obstruction....

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Harada T,Tsuchida S,Nishizawa O,Kigure T,Noto H,Etori K,Kumazaki T,Koh D,Shimoda J

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adherence to international guidelines is viewed as a prerequisite for optimal medical care delivery. Previously reported surveys for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) employed mailed questionnaires to urologists or patients resulting in conflicting degrees of agreement with existing guidelines. In...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gontero P,Oderda M,Altieri V,Bartoletti R,Cai T,Colombo R,Curotto A,Di Stasi S,Maffezzini M,Tamagno S,Serretta V,Sogni F,Terrone C,Tizzani A,Morgia G,Mirone V,Carmignani G

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radical prostatectomy (RP) in patients with locally advanced (cT3) prostate cancer (PCa) is considered an optional therapy. AIM:To evaluate outcomes of surgery for cT3 disease and to compare results with those of patients treated for cT1-T2 PCa. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data of 74 consecutive patients with c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Mearini L,Zucchi A,Costantini E,Bini V,Nunzi E,Porena M

更新日期：2010-01-01 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: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：:The effects of ammonium chloride, methenamine hippurate and ascorbic acid on urinary pH was studied in 14 normal subjects. A statistically significant reduction of urinary pH was recorded with ammonium chloride in daily doses of 1.5 and 3 g, but not with 2 g of methenamine hippurate or 1.8 g of ascorbic acid. Long-ter...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Wall I,Tiselius HG

更新日期：1990-01-01 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