Percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy in the treatment of upper urinary tract stones: a meta-analysis comparing clinical efficacy and safety.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compared the detection rates for clinically significant prostate cancer (CSPC) between magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography (MRI/US)-fusion-targeted biopsy (TB), systematic biopsy (SB) and combination of TB and SB. METHODS:This prospective study evaluated simultaneous TB and SB for cons...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Hakozaki Y,Matsushima H,Kumagai J,Murata T,Masuda T,Hirai Y,Oda M,Kawauchi N,Yokoyama M,Homma Y

更新日期：2017-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer (PCa) is advancing towards an imaging-driven approach. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, although increasingly used, has not shown sufficient accuracy to replace biopsy for now. The introduction of new ultrasound (US) modalities, such as quantitative contr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Mannaerts CK,Wildeboer RR,Postema AW,Hagemann J,Budäus L,Tilki D,Mischi M,Wijkstra H,Salomon G

更新日期：2018-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore the additive effect of urinary incontinence, in people with comorbid depression, on health related quality of life. METHODS:Males and females, 15 to 95 years (n = 3010, response rate 70.2%) were interviewed face to face in the 1998 Autumn South Australian Health Omnibus Survey. RESULTS:Self-repo...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Avery JC,Stocks NP,Duggan P,Braunack-Mayer AJ,Taylor AW,Goldney RD,MacLennan AH

更新日期：2013-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fesoterodine is an antimuscarinic for the treatment of overactive bladder, a syndrome of urgency, with or without urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), usually with increased daytime frequency and nocturia. Our objective was to develop predictive models to describe the dose response of fesoterodine. METHODS:D...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Cardozo L,Khullar V,El-Tahtawy A,Guan Z,Malhotra B,Staskin D

更新日期：2010-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ureteral herniations are a rare occurrence, generally found incidentally on cross sectional imaging or during surgical intervention for unrelated processes. Several locations of ureteral herniations can occur including the inguinal, femoral, sciatic, obturator, and thoracic regions. While few reports of uret...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Lin FC,Lin JS,Kim S,Walker JR

更新日期：2017-04-05 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:Retzius-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (rsRARP) allows entire prostatectomy procedure via the pouch of Douglas. In low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa) there is level 1 evidence that the Retzius-sparing approach impacts early continence recovery. Since specific data on ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Nyarangi-Dix JN,Görtz M,Gradinarov G,Hofer L,Schütz V,Gasch C,Radtke JP,Hohenfellner M

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic indwelling catheters may induce histologic changes within the bladder, and these changes are sometimes pre-malignant. There are many documented cases of squamous cell carcinoma associated with indwelling catheters, but only three cases of catheter-associated adenocarcinoma have been reported. In this...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Bauman TM,Potretzke TA,Potretzke AM,Siegel CL,Brandes SB

更新日期：2015-12-03 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:Vasitis or inflammation of the vas deferens is a rare condition, and few case reports with computed tomography images have been published since 1980. CASE PRESENTATION:A 50-year-old man presented with severe right inguinal and lower abdominal pain. Initial diagnosis at the emergency department was incarcera...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen CW,Lee CH,Huang TY,Wang YM

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nutcracker syndrome is an entity resulting from left renal vein compression by the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery, which leads to symptoms of hematuria or left flank pain. The alternative option of endovascular or extravascular stenting is very appealing because of the minimal invasive procedures. ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Tian L,Chen S,Zhang G,Zhang H,Jin W,Li M

更新日期：2015-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the prognostic value of the extent of positive surgical margins (PSM) following radical prostatectomy (RP) on biochemical recurrence (BR) with long-term follow-up. METHODS:This retrospective study analyzed 1275 RPs performed between January 1992 and December 2013 in two university centers in Marse...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Koskas Y,Lannes F,Branger N,Giusiano S,Guibert N,Pignot G,Walz J,Rossi D,Bastide C

更新日期：2019-05-15 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:Many factors including vasoconstrictor agents can interfere with wound healing process. This study aimed to compare the histopathological outcome of injection of two sympathomimetic drugs used during urologic surgery, including phenylephrine and epinephrine, on the structure of spongy tissue and urethra in a...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Shirazi M,Rajabalian MB,Noorafshan A,Karbalay-Doust S,Jahanabadi Z,Ahmed F

更新日期：2019-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A supernumerary kidney (SK) is an additional kidney with its own capsule and blood supply that is not fused with the ipsilateral kidney (IK). Because individual case reports indicate a high morbidity rate, the aim of this retrospective study was a detailed analysis of this rare anatomical variant. METHODS:O...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Rehder P,Rehwald R,Böhm JM,Grams AE,Loizides A,Pedrini M,Stühmeier J,Glodny B

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The biological potential of prostate cancer is extremely variable. Particular interest is focused on markers not expressed in normal prostatic tissues. pS2 protein expression has been demonstrated in a range of malignant tissues in an oestrogen-independent pathway. Recently, it has been demonstrated that pS2...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Ather MH,Abbas F,Faruqui N,Israr M,Pervez S

更新日期：2004-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emerging evidence has noted the important participation of microRNAs (miRNAs) in several human diseases including cancer. This research was launched to probe the function of miR-381 in bladder cancer (BCa) progression. METHODS:Twenty-eight patients with primary BCa were included in this study. Cancer tissue...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen D,Cheng L,Cao H,Liu W

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to describe overall survival and the management of men with favorable risk prostate cancer (PCa) within a large community-based health care system in the United States. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted using linked electronic health records from men aged ≥40...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kariburyo F,Wang Y,Cheng IE,Wang L,Morgenstern D,Xie L,Meadows E,Danella J,Cher ML

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kidney cancer is a lethal neoplasm that affects several thousands of people every year. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common histologic type. Recent developments in the therapeutic approach include antiangiogenic targeted approaches and Immunotherapy. Thus, the therapeutic algorithm of RCC patients ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Tsironis G,Liontos M,Kyriazoglou A,Koutsoukos K,Tsiara A,Kaparelou M,Zakopoulou R,Cohen A,Skafida E,Fontara S,Zagouri F,Bamias A,Dimopoulos MA

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal artery aneurysm is a rare disorder with a high mortality rate in the event of rupture, the most frequent complication, which can also occur in lesions smaller than those indicated for treatment by current criteria. Surgery is still the first-line treatment, although a growing trend toward endovascular ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Rossi M,Varano GM,Orgera G,Rebonato A,Laurino F,De Nunzio C

更新日期：2014-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper urinary tract cancer is typically diagnosed with urine cytology and imaging techniques. These assays can be limited by sensitivity, specificity, or technical issues making some diagnoses difficult. CASE PRESENTATION:A 73-year old man presented to the clinic with a right renal pelvis filling defect tha...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Silverberg DM

更新日期：2012-08-08 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: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:Given that a deubiquitinating enzyme, ubiquitin-specific protease 2a (USP2a), regulates ubiquitination, trafficking, and degradation of EGFR, which plays a critical role in bladder cancer, in this study, we aimed to quantify the USP2a gene expression, and to determine the possibility that USP2a can be used f...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Jeong P,Ha YS,Yun SJ,Yoon HY,Freeman MR,Kim J,Kim WJ

更新日期：2015-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increased incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in patients with metabolic syndrome who usually have high levels of serum triglyceride (TG) and low high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C). Plasma atherogenic index (PAI) is the logarithmic ratio of serum TG level to HDL-C and related to car...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Karabay E,Karsiyakali N,Duvar S,Tosun C,Aslan AR,Yucebas OE

更新日期：2019-09-13 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:To review the possible mechanisms proposed to explain the etiology of 46, XX sex reversal by investigating the clinical characteristics and their relationships with chromosomal karyotype and the SRY(sex-determining region Y)gene. METHODS:Five untreated 46, XX patients with SRY-positive were referred for inf...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Wu QY,Li N,Li WW,Li TF,Zhang C,Cui YX,Xia XY,Zhai JS

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Site-dependent and interindividual histological differences in Denonvilliers' fascia (DF) are not well understood. This study aimed to examine site-dependent and interindividual differences in DF and to determine whether changes in the current approach to radical prostatectomy are warranted in light of these...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Muraoka K,Hinata N,Morizane S,Honda M,Sejima T,Murakami G,Tewari AK,Takenaka A

更新日期：2015-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our purpose was to study the relationship of the 3 different types of endoscopic calcifications of the renal papilla (Randall's plaque, intratubular calcification, papillary crater) with the type of stone and urine analysis. METHODS:This prospective study examined 41 patients (age range: 18 to 80 years) who...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sabaté Arroyo XA,Grases Freixedas F,Bauzà Quetglas JL,Guimerà Garcia J,Pieras Ayala E

更新日期：2020-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary renal carcinoid is extremely rare and there are few reports on the natural history of the disease. CASE PRESENTATION:A 68-year-old male with a right renal mass who lost to follow-up for ten years has been presented. His only complaint was a mild flank pain. Upon admission to the hospital for his ren...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Gunes A,Yilmaz U,Ugras M,Mizrak B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00