abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Heidelberg classification of renal tumours identifies five histotypes of renal cancer, underlining for two of them (conventional and papillary renal cancers) a strict relation between the morphological aspect and the complement of alterations evidenced by the cytogenetic analysis of the neoplastic karyot...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Antonelli A,Portesi E,Cozzoli A,Zanotelli T,Tardanico R,Balzarini P,Grigolato PG,Cosciani Cunico S

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A strip test for the semi-quantitative determination of prostate specific antigen (PSA) based on whole blood was evaluated by the Working Group on Laboratory Diagnostics of the German Urological Association. METHODS:In 301 men (156 volunteers and 145 referred patients, mean ages 57 years and 64 years) handl...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Oberpenning F,Hetzel S,Weining C,Brandt B,De Angelis G,Heinecke A,Lein M,Fornara P,Schmid HP,Hertle L,Semjonow A

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A retrospective analysis of our seven-year experience with the Memokath urethral stent for the treatment of detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) in spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty five patients with SCI underwent rhabdosphincter Memokath stent insertion. The mean age was 45.5 years...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Hamid R,Arya M,Wood S,Patel HR,Shah PJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Using videourodynamics (VUDS) we prospectively investigated the etiologies of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and low uroflow in young men and correlated the results with clinical symptoms and noninvasive exams. METHODS:From 1999 to 2001, 90 men 18-50 years old with LUTS and low uroflow were enrolled. P...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Wang CC,Yang SS,Chen YT,Hsieh JH

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the value of plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in early detection of bacteriuria and bacteriemia after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of calcium and infection stones. METHODS:A total of 75 patients who had infection stones (n = 27) and calcium stones (n = 48) were included in ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Yilmaz E,Batislam E,Tuglu D,Kilic D,Basar M,Ozluk O,Basar H

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pelvic lymph node metastases indicate a poor prognosis for patients with clinically localized prostate cancer. The aim of the study was to investigate the value of extended histopathological techniques considering the extent of pelvic lymphadenectomy and preoperative risk factors. METHODS:Total of 194 patie...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Wawroschek F,Wagner T,Hamm M,Weckermann D,Vogt H,Märkl B,Gordijn R,Harzmann R

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Osteocalcin is a vitamin-K dependent protein which is related to the metabolism of bone and calcium. The formation or progression of prostate cancer is presumed to be associated with the osteocalcin gene. The most frequently seen polymorphism is HindIII which is located at the promoter region. HindIII is the...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Wu HC,Lin CC,Chen WC,Chen HY,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In hormone refractory prostatic carcinoma (HRPCa), the majority of patients have bone metastases only, which are by definition non-measurable. This makes objective evaluation of chemotherapeutic agents difficult. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) as a dynamic model was analyzed as potential auxiliary end point ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Schmid HP,Morant R,Bernhard J,Maibach R,Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK).

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical characteristics and treatment results obtained with the application of a homogeneous treatment protocol in 1490 patients with germ-cell tumours (GCT) registered in the 55 hospitals belonging to the Spanish Germ-Cell Cancer Group (GG) during the period between January 1994 and April 20...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Germà-Lluch JR,Garcia del Muro X,Maroto P,Paz-Ares L,Arranz JA,Gumà J,Alba E,Sastre J,Aparicio J,Fernández A,Barnadas A,Terrassa J,Sáenz A,Almenar D,López-Brea M,Climent MA,Sánchez MA,Lasso de la Vega R,Berenguer G,

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to investigate whether hypermethylation in p16(INK4a) gene promoter could serve as plasma biomarker of bladder cancer. METHODS AND PATIENTS:We examined the p16(INK4a) status using methylation-specific PCR in 86 cancer patients and 49 controls (31 healthy people and 18 patients with ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Valenzuela MT,Galisteo R,Zuluaga A,Villalobos M,Núñez MI,Oliver FJ,Ruiz de Almodóvar JM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a synthesis of the literature concerning the impact of urinary incontinence on sexual lives of women and the prevalence of urinary incontinence during sexual activity. METHODS:Medline and PsycInfo were searched for all primary epidemiological articles reporting the prevalence of sexual incontinenc...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Shaw C

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are reported to influence the quality of life (QoL) of the elderly. The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationships among filling problems, voiding problems and QoL in elderly men and women. METHODS:A total of 450 males and 228 females, aged 50 years or older res...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Okamura K,Usami T,Nagahama K,Maruyama S,Mizuta E

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In this prospective study our aim was to establish the time it takes cystectomized patients' to adapt to their new health status. MATERIALS AND METHOD:A total of 68 patients, having radical cystectomy for bladder cancer (64 males and 4 females) were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the group was 55.4 +/- 8.0...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Kulaksizoglu H,Toktas G,Kulaksizoglu IB,Aglamis E,Unlüer E

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Given the high possibility of co-occurrence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cardiovascular disease, we evaluated whether patients using BPH drugs are at an increased risk of acute hospital admission for ischemic heart disease (IHD). METHODS:A nested case control study within a cohort of 4414 men (a...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Souverein PC,Herings RM,Man in 't Veld AJ,de la Rosette JJ,Farmer RD,Leufkens HG

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We assessed the incidence of morbidity and bother on quality-of-life (QL) after radical retropubic prostatectomy for prostate cancer. METHODS:At least 12 months after surgery, self-reporting questionnaires were completed and returned by 368 (77.8%) of 473 eligible patients. Surgery related morbidity was eva...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Augustin H,Pummer K,Daghofer F,Habermann H,Primus G,Hubmer G

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Open surgery is increasingly replaced by endoscopic techniques. In urology, endoscopic procedures of the upper urinary tract are still evolving. The surgical techniques imply high accuracy and are difficult to teach since they are "one man" procedures. Training on bench models has essentially given promising ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Brehmer M,Tolley D

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acucise balloon catheter has been proposed as an alternative to open surgery for the treatment of strictures of the ureteropelvic junction because of its low morbidity and the short hospital stay following the endoscopic procedure. The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of this technique appl...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Touiti D,Gelet A,Deligne E,Fassi-Fehri H,Benrais H,Martin X,Dubernard JM

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):To compare the outcome of patients with stage D1 (TxN+M0) prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy or androgen deprivation alone. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighty-two patients treated for lymph node positive prostate cancer were retrospectively analyzed for time to progression, tumor-specific and overa...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Grimm MO,Kamphausen S,Hugenschmidt H,Stephan-Odenthal M,Ackermann R,Vögeli TA

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the opinion amongst the international urological community on whether benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a progressive disease. METHODS:A 15-item questionnaire was distributed to the mailing list of the publication European Urology Today as well as being accessed through the website of the Euro...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Djavan B,Nickel JC,de la Rosette J,Abrams P

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sacral neuromodulation represents chronic stimulation of the sacral (S3) nerve. So far, the mode of action and neuro-anatomical basis is unclear. Sacral reflex mechanisms as well as pontine or cortical centers of modulation have been postulated. Our aim was to evaluate possible alterations in electroencephal...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Braun PM,Baezner H,Seif C,Boehler G,Bross S,Eschenfelder CC,Alken P,Hennerici M,Juenemann P

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the therapeutic success, the morbidity and the costs of antegrade sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic varicocelectomy. METHODS:Seventy-six consecutive varicocele patients were randomly assigned to two treatment arms. Preoperative and 3 month postoperative sperm density, motility and morphology were...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Sautter T,Sulser T,Suter S,Gretener H,Hauri D

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Objective of the study was to compare the efficacy and the complications of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and Burch colposuspension in the treatment of female genuine stress incontinence (GSI). METHODS:In this controlled, prospective, randomized study, participated 35 patients who underwent Burch colposusp...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Liapis A,Bakas P,Creatsas G

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The script concordance (SC) test is designed to measure the organisation of knowledge that allows interpretation of data in clinical reasoning. This study explores the use of this new written examination tool in urology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An 80 items SC test was administered to participants from a Frenc...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Sibert L,Charlin B,Corcos J,Gagnon R,Lechevallier J,Grise P

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A total of 80-90% of all testicular masses are malignant germ cell tumors. Benign testicular lesions are recognized in approximately 10-20% enabling a testis-preserving surgery on the findings of frozen section examination (FSE). However, there are only sparse information with regard to the reliability of ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Elert A,Olbert P,Hegele A,Barth P,Hofmann R,Heidenreich A

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Temporary genital numbness is a common side effect of long-distance cycling; cases of impotence have even been reported. Recent reports have shown that perineal compression leads to a decrease in penile blood flow. Reduced oxygen tension leads to penile fibrosis, which works counterproductively to the achiev...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Schwarzer U,Sommer F,Klotz T,Cremer C,Engelmann U

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the relative accuracy of a computerised method to quantitatively assess maximum urinary flow. METHODS:A total of 1147 uroflows were evaluated by the computerised method and by three experts from different European countries. The sample consisted of uroflows from the respective visits by a 20% sa...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Witjes WP,de la Rosette JJ,van den Berg-Segers A,Colongo D,Koch G,Zlotta AR,Colau A,de Wildt MJ,Wijkstra H

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of new oral therapies has completely changed the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to erectile dysfunction. A panel of experts in this field have developed guidelines for clinical evaluation and treatment based on the review of available scientific information. ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Wespes E,Amar E,Hatzichristou D,Montorsi F,Pryor J,Vardi Y,European Association of Urology.

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of our study was to determine the value of duplex Doppler ultrasonography (DDU) in the patients' evolution with renal colic. The study of the resistive index (RI), difference of the RI (ARI) associated with a DDU intravesical recording (ureteral jets) were compared with renographic findings in renal ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Geavlete P,Georgescu D,Cauni V,Niţa G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the clinical efficacy of sildenafil as treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) the factors associated with treatment failure were investigated. METHODS:Open, prospective study including 244 patients suffering from ED who were evaluated by anamnesis, physical exploration, blood test, dynamic penile ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Martínez-Jabaloyas JM,Gil-Salom M,Villamón-Fort R,Pastor-Hernández F,Martínez-García R,García-Sisamón F

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We review prepubertal germ cell tumors of testis in our institute and the Japanese registry and present 2 cases with a large cell calcifying Sertoli cell tumor (LCCSCT) and discuss the possibility of testis-sparing surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Incidence, age, pathology and clinical stages of prepubertal germ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Nonomura K,Koyama T,Kakizaki H,Murakumo M,Shinohara N,Koyanagi T

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We present a multicenter, population-based epidemiological survey aimed at assessing the prevalence of Peyronie's disease (PD) and its potential risk factors in the general population. METHODS:In each of the ten centers throughout Italy, a uroandrologist contacted all the men in the age range 50-69 years re...

journal_title：European urology

authors： La Pera G,Pescatori ES,Calabrese M,Boffini A,Colombo F,Andriani E,Natali A,Vaggi L,Catuogno C,Giustini M,Taggi F,SIMONA Study Group.

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A short version of the UTI Guidelines elaborated by the Urinary Tract Infection Working Group of the Health Care Office of the European Association of Urology is presented. The topics include classification, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of uncomplicated UTI, UTI in children, UTI in diabetes mellitus, renal insuf...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Naber KG,Bergman B,Bishop MC,Bjerklund-Johansen TE,Botto H,Lobel B,Jinenez Cruz F,Selvaggi FP,Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Working Group of the Health Care Office (HCO) of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A project was initiated by the Health Care Office of the European Association of Urology in order to formulate common recommendations and guidelines for the treatment of patients with urolithiasis. The basic task for the working group therefore was to extract and evaluate evidence from the literature in orde...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Tiselius HG,Ackermann D,Alken P,Buck C,Conort P,Gallucci M,Working Party on Lithiasis, European Association of Urology.

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate some risk factors which could affect the isolation rates of various uropathogens and their in vitro susceptibility to antibiotics in ambulatory and hospitalized patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective study was conducted in a microbiological laboratory at Pisa Hospital. Nine-hundred and sev...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Bonadio M,Meini M,Spitaleri P,Gigli C

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of BPH. METHODS:A search of published work was conducted using Medline. In combination with expert opinions recommendations were made on the usefulness of tests for assessment and follow-up: mandatory, recommended, or optional. In addition, ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： de la Rosette JJ,Alivizatos G,Madersbacher S,Perachino M,Thomas D,Desgrandchamps F,de Wildt M,European Association of Urology.

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Amsacrine, as a single agent, was reported to be effective in patients with metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. Amsacrine is also associated with a lower toxicity than cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and cisplatin therapy and has similar activity. But amsacrine has been forgotten in ...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Popov I,Jelíc S,Radosavljevíc D,Nikolíc-Tomasevíc Z

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Perioperative morbidity is an essential indicator for the quality of an operative technique. This fact is especially important in radical prostatectomy since different treatment modalities may provide similar outcome in terms of local tumor control. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The conventional type of radical perine...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Brehmer B,Borchers H,Kirschner-Hermanns R,Biesterfeld S,Jakse G

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association of smoking with urgency in older people. METHODS:A population-based survey involving 1,059 people aged 60-89 years. A stratified sampling method was used and data were collected by interviews. The response rate was 82%. The indicators were urgency, former and current smoking, alco...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Nuotio M,Jylhä M,Koivisto AM,Tammela TL

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To propose a scoring system of difficulties for the most currently performed laparoscopic procedures in urology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Each current laparoscopic procedure has been evaluated according to three different criteria: technical difficulty, operative risk and the attention required. Each criterion is...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Guillonneau B,Abbou CC,Doublet JD,Gaston R,Janetschek G,Mandressi A,Rassweiler JJ,Vallancien G

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Telepresence surgery offers theoretically to overcome two main problems of laparoscopic surgery, i.e. the limitation to only four degrees of freedom and the lack of stereovision. Since 1998, telesurgical minimally invasive procedures have been performed with the da Vinci system mainly for cardiac bypass su...

journal_title：European urology

authors： Rassweiler J,Frede T,Seemann O,Stock C,Sentker L

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00