Multi-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy combined with EMS lithotripsy for bilateral complex renal stones: our experience.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is growing evidence of relationship between obesity and some specific stone compositions, results were inconsistent. Due to a greater relationship between metabolic syndrome and some specific stone type, obesity measured by body mass index (BMI) has limitation in determining relationship betwe...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kim JH,Doo SW,Cho KS,Yang WJ,Song YS,Hwang J,Hong SS,Kwon SS

更新日期：2015-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic renal cell carcinoma (CRCC) is relatively rare; CRCC is frequently misdiagnosed as a benign renal cyst. CRCC carries an excellent prognosis following surgical treatment. The aim of our study was to summarize the management of CRCC and to characterize the prognosis of affected patients. METHODS:A retr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen S,Jin B,Xu L,Fu G,Meng H,Liu B,Li J,Xia D

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inhibition of angiogenesis in prostatic cancer could be a brand-new method to suppress tumour progression. Nodal/ALK4 has been associated with vascularization in many cancers. However, the relationship between and role of Nodal/ALK4 and miR-185 in human prostatic cancer is still unknown. METHODS:Prostatic c...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Li Y,Zhong W,Zhu M,Li M,Yang Z

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of ureteral access sheath (UAS) during ureteroscopy is controversial. We aimed to explore practice patterns of UAS during ureteroscopy for nephrolithiasis among endourologists worldwide. METHODS:A 15-question survey was designed using the SurveyMonkey® platform. The questions covered the background ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Zilberman DE,Lazarovich A,Winkler H,Kleinmann N

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior urethral stricture remains a great challenge. We reported our clinical technique and results by using inlay dorsal buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty for repair of anterior urethral stricture. METHODS:From January 2005 to July 2008, 87 male patients (range from 9 to 72 years old) with anterior uret...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liu Y,Zhuang L,Ye W,Ping P,Wu M

更新日期：2014-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neglected renal stones remain a major cause of morbidity in developing countries. They not only result in functional impairment of affected kidney, but also act as an important predisposing factor for development of urothelial neoplasms. It is not uncommon to miss an associated urothelial tumor in a patient ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Shah HN,Jain P,Chibber PJ

更新日期：2006-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) supplementation restores testicular atrophy associated with advanced liver cirrhosis that is a condition of IGF-I deficiency. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of IGF-I in rats with ischemia-induced testicular atrophy (AT) without liver disease and consequen...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Diez-Caballero F,Castilla-Cortázar I,Garcia-Fernandez M,Puche JE,Diaz-Sanchez M,Casares AD,Aliaga-Montilla MA,Rodriguez-Borrajo C,Gonzalez-Barón S

更新日期：2006-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced clinical exposure to urology at the undergraduate or internship level is the main explanation for the marked decrease in applicants to urology residencies. This manuscript was to access the application rate for urology specialty compared with that of other specialties and to investigate the relations...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sun HY,Ko YM,Lee SW,Lee B,Kim JH

更新日期：2018-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well recognized that the presence of positive surgical margins (PSM) after radical prostatectomy (RP) adversely affects cancer specific outcomes and recent evidence from randomized trials supports the use of adjuvant radiotherapy in these cases. However, not all of the patients with PSM develop disease...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Vesely S,Jarolim L,Duskova K,Schmidt M,Dusek P,Babjuk M

更新日期：2014-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To observe the efficacy of self-help position therapy (SHPT) after holmium laser lithotripsy via flexible ureteroscopy (FURS). METHODS:From January 2010 to November 2015, 736 nephrolithiasis patients who had received FURS lithotripsy were analyzed retrospectively. In position group, 220 cases accepted SHPT ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yang J,Tao RZ,Lu P,Chen MX,Huang XK,Chen KL,Huang YH,He XR,Wan LD,Wang J,Tang X,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bladder spasm is a common side effect of urological surgery. Main treatment modalities include opioids or anticholinergic medication; however, bladder spasms still occur even after these interventions. Recent studies indicate that transcutaneous stimulation of the foot can result in 50% increase in bladder c...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Zhang C,Xiao Z,Zhang X,Guo L,Sun W,Tai C,Jiang Z,Liu Y

更新日期：2017-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The route of local and metastatic spread of testicular seminoma is well recognised and accepted. The spread is via lymphatics to the paraaortic nodes. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a case report of testicular seminoma in a 56 year old man with previously unreported histological findings. In this case seminom...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Lockett CJ,Nandwani GM,Stubington SR

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last few years the number of flexible ureterorenoscopies, used for renal stone treatment, has risen steadily. This was associated with an increase in costs for maintenance and repair of the fragile ureterorenoscopes used. To overcome this problem single-use devices have been introduced to the market...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Pallauf M,Sevcenco S,Steiner C,Drerup M,Mitterberger M,Colleselli D,Lusuardi L,Kunit T

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the feasibility and safety of surgical treatment for Peyronie's disease (PD) by excising and repairing plaque using autologous tunica vaginalis of testis. METHODS:From March 2007 to December 2012, total 19 patients with PD underwent surgical treatment at our center. All patients had significa...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liu B,Li Q,Cheng G,Song N,Gu M,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schwannomas are tumours arising from Schwann cells, which sheath the peripheral nerves. Here, we report a rare case of left intrascrotal, extratesticular schwannoma. Although rare, scrotal localisation of schwannomas has been reported in male children, adult men, and elderly men. They are usually asymptomati...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Palleschi G,Carbone A,Cacciotti J,Manfredonia G,Porta N,Fuschi A,de Nunzio C,Petrozza V,Pastore AL

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our understanding of early post-vasectomy recanalization is limited to histopathological studies. The objective of this study was to estimate the frequency and to describe semen analysis patterns of early recanalization after vasectomy. METHODS:Charts displaying serial post-vasectomy semen analyses were cre...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Labrecque M,Hays M,Chen-Mok M,Barone MA,Sokal D

更新日期：2006-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More and more frequently stress urinary incontinence affects young healthy women. Hence, early implementation of effective preventive strategies in nulliparous continent women is essential, including pelvic floor muscle training. An initial evaluation based on the bioelectrical activity of the pelvic floor m...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Stania M,Chmielewska D,Kwaśna K,Smykla A,Taradaj J,Juras G

更新日期：2015-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma is a very rare bladder tumor with very few cases that have been reported in the English literature. CASE PRESENTATION:We report an unusual case of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma that is coexistent with urothelial carcinoma (UC) in the urinary bladder of a 73-year-old man...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sun J,Wang C,Wang D,Wu J,Wang L,Zhao L,Teng L

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current standard for Prostate Cancer (PCa) detection in biopsy-naïve men consists of 10-12 systematic biopsies under ultrasound guidance. This approach leads to underdiagnosis and undergrading of significant PCa while insignificant PCa may be overdiagnosed. The recent developments in MRI and Contrast Enh...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Postema AW,Scheltema MJ,Mannaerts CK,Van Sloun RJ,Idzenga T,Mischi M,Engelbrecht MR,De la Rosette JJ,Wijkstra H

更新日期：2017-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes and compares health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of prostate cancer patients who received either radical prostatectomy (nerve-sparing, nsRP, or non-nerve-sparing, nnsRP) or radiotherapy (external RT, brachytherapy, or both combined) for treatment of localised prostate cancer. METHODS...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Eisemann N,Nolte S,Schnoor M,Katalinic A,Rohde V,Waldmann A

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Jackstone is a bladder stone that has a similar appearance to toy jacks. However review of the English language medical literature revealed only a few previous reports of jackstone calculus. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case in which a large jackstone calculus was incidentally detected during the evaluatio...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Subasinghe D,Goonewardena S,Kathiragamathamby V

更新日期：2017-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Ethiopia, about 9000 fistula cases are estimated to occur every year with an incidence of 2.2/1000 women. This study was aimed to determine obstetric fistula characteristics and surgical repair outcomes among patients with fistula surgical repair. METHODS:A Hospital based cross sectional study design was...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sori DA,Azale AW,Gemeda DH

更新日期：2016-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic single-site surgery has recently emerged in the field of urology and this minimally-invasive surgery has resulted in a further reduction in morbidity compared with traditional laparoscopy. We present our initial experience with laparoendoscopic single-site surgery of partial adrenalectomy (LESS-...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yuge K,Miyajima A,Hasegawa M,Miyazaki Y,Maeda T,Takeda T,Takeda A,Miyashita K,Kurihara I,Shibata H,Kikuchi E,Oya M

更新日期：2010-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CXCL12/CXCR4 transactivation of epidermal growth factor family receptors in lipid raft membrane microdomains on cell surface is thought to mediate tumor growth and subsequent development of metastatic disease. CTCE-9908 is a known inhibitor of CXCR4. Herein, we tested the efficacy of CTCE-9908 in inhibiting ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Wong D,Kandagatla P,Korz W,Chinni SR

更新日期：2014-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer is the most frequently reported cancer in males in Europe, and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The aim of the current review was to characterize the clinical, economic and humanistic burden of disease associated with prostate cancer in France, Germany, the UK and Canad...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Smith-Palmer J,Takizawa C,Valentine W

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of prostate cancer patients who were diagnosed at repeat biopsy and compare them to non-cancerous patients or patients who were diagnosed at initial biopsy. METHODS:We carried out a retrospective analysis of clinical and pathological data from 576...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yuasa T,Tsuchiya N,Kumazawa T,Inoue T,Narita S,Saito M,Horikawa Y,Satoh S,Habuchi T

更新日期：2008-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caveolae play a significant role in disease phenotypes such as cancer, diabetes, bladder dysfunction, and muscular dystrophy. The aim of this study was to elucidate the caveolin-1 (CAV1) protein expression in renal cell cancer (RCC) and to determine its potential prognostic relevance. METHODS:289 clear cell...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Steffens S,Schrader AJ,Blasig H,Vetter G,Eggers H,Tränkenschuh W,Kuczyk MA,Serth J

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of lymph nodes (LN) within the prostatic anterior fat pad (PAFP) has been reported in several recent reports. These PAFP LNs rarely harbor metastatic disease, and the characteristics of patients with PAFP LN metastasis are not well-described in the literature. Our previous study suggested that m...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kwon YS,Ha YS,Modi PK,Salmasi A,Parihar JS,Patel N,Faiena I,May M,Lee DI,Llukani E,Patrick T,Rha KH,Ahlering T,Skarecky D,Ahn H,Choi SK,Park S,Jeon SS,Ou YC,Eun D,Manucha V,Albala D,Badani K,Yuh B,Ruel N,

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled trial primarily evaluated the efficacy of tadalafil once-daily (OaD) or on-demand ("pro-re-nata"; PRN) treatment, started early post-nsRP. Secondary outcome-measures on quality-of-life (QoL) and treatment satisfaction are reported. ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Patel HR,Ilo D,Shah N,Cuzin B,Chadwick D,Andrianne R,Henneges C,Barry J,Hell-Momeni K,Branicka J,Büttner H

更新日期：2015-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and proper adjustment of saline irrigation speed are important to avoid CBI failure in hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) patients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Nevertheless, too fast irrigation speed could take away the patient's much heat, contr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yang W,Du Y,Qu Z,Bai W,Yu L,Zhang X,Wang Q,Zhang X,Li Q,Xu T

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00