abstract：INTRODUCTION:Changes in the management of minimally invasive oncologic renal surgery have introduced ablative therapies as the most recent advancement in minimally invasive technology. METHODS:The current evidence-based medicine on the topic of laparoscopic (LCA) and percutaneous (PCA) renal cryoablation was gathered ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Mues AC,Landman J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:During rejection, leukocytes are recruited from the peripheral circulation into the graft leading to the damage of endothelial cells, capillary perfusion failure and graft loss. Chemokines play a pivotal role in the recruitment of leukocytes to the endothelium. Viral macrophage inflammatory protein-II (vMIP-II)...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Bedke J,Stojanovic T,Kiss E,Behnes CL,Proudfoot AE,Gröne HJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess treatments and survival of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center Northern Netherlands (CCCN) region. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING:Retrospective cohort analysis. Data of 548 patients with MIBC diagnosed between 1997 and 2002 were collected from the CCCN c...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Leliveld AM,Doornweerd BH,Bastiaannet E,Schaapveld M,de Jong IJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recently, small renal masses (SRMs) (< or =4 cm) are found more frequently, especially in the elderly and co-morbid patients. Standard treatment for SRMs is nephron-sparing surgery (NSS). New techniques like energy ablation and surveillance have been introduced. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Overview of treatment...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Remzi M,Javadli E,Ozsoy M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate temporary double J ureteric stenting (TDJS) as a test to diagnose ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in equivocal cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and nine consecutive adult patients with loin pain and ipsilateral equivocal UPJO (EqUPJO) on radioisotope diuretic renogram (RDR) were e...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Osman T,Fawaz K,Abdelmaksoud A,Eltahawy I,Safa W,El Zayat T,El Sadek D,El Halaby R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of surgical approaches and clinico-pathological parameters on the prognosis of localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) or open radical nephrectomy (ORN). METHODS:Between 2002 and 2008, 336 patients with localized RCC were treated at our two inst...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Luo JH,Zhou FJ,Xie D,Zhang ZL,Liao B,Zhao HW,Dai YP,Chen LW,Chen W

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify factors predicting the risk of inguinal metastasis in squamous cell carcinoma of the penis. The therapeutic advantages of early lymphadenectomy in squamous cell carcinoma of the penis must be counterbalanced against its post-operative morbidity. Loss to follow up is a major problem in developing cou...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Bhagat SK,Gopalakrishnan G,Kekre NS,Chacko NK,Kumar S,Manipadam MT,Samuel P

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:It was our aim in this study to develop a technique that is rather simple, overcomes the problems of Devine and Horton glanuloplasty in patients with small glans, and is flexible to be tailored to any hypospadias surgery. METHODS:A total of 11 patients were included in this preliminary report. A triangular ski...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Shaker H,Ezzat M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the oncological and functional outcomes reported after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) versus brachytherapy (BT) in the treatment of low-risk prostatic cancer (CaP). METHODS:Between May 1999 and October 2002, 200 patients (mean age 65.3 +/- 8.7) were enrolled and randomized into two groups...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Giberti C,Chiono L,Gallo F,Schenone M,Gastaldi E

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Currently, osteoporosis research is rarely undertaken in males but an increase in male life expectancy in the company of hypogonadism suggests the necessity for potential therapeutic options. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this study, the changes in bone structure under standardized testosterone- (T), raloxifen...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Stuermer EK,Sehmisch S,Tezval M,Tezval H,Rack T,Boekhoff J,Wuttke W,Herrmann TR,Seidlova-Wuttke D,Stuermer KM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic intraprostatic inflammation is suspected to play a major role in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer (PCa). Polymorphisms in interleukin-10 (IL-10), a key anti-inflammatory cytokine gene can influence immune response and immune evasion of tumor cells. Its role as an anti-metastatic molecule is also w...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Kesarwani P,Ahirwar DK,Mandhani A,Singh AN,Dalela D,Srivastava AN,Mittal RD

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal models are at the centre of laboratory bladder cancer (BC) research and at the same time, the bridge to the clinic. A new and very promising therapeutical approach is to silence abnormally up-regulated genes in cancer, through small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules. Therapeutic use and success of siRNAs will l...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Reis LO,Pereira TC,Favaro WJ,Cagnon VH,Lopes-Cendes I,Ferreira U

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bladder cancer (BC) has the highest lifetime treatment costs per patient of all cancers. The high recurrence rate and ongoing invasive monitoring requirement are the key contributors to the economic and human toll of this disease. The purpose of this paper was to utilize the recent literature to identify oppo...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Sievert KD,Amend B,Nagele U,Schilling D,Bedke J,Horstmann M,Hennenlotter J,Kruck S,Stenzl A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary bladder cancer (UBC) is a common disease worldwide. At any point in time 2.7 million people have a history of UBC. The incidence of UBC varies over the world with highest rates in developed communities. But the burden of UBC will increase in less developed areas of the world. These changes can be attributed to...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Ploeg M,Aben KK,Kiemeney LA

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It has been reported that apoptosis of penile erectile tissue occurs after penile denervation, castration, and diabetes mellitus in animal studies. Aim of this study was to investigate apoptosis in corpora cavernosa of patients with organic erectile dysfunction (ED). METHODS:Cavernous biopsies were obtained...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Tarhan F,Demirel GY,Kuyumcuoğlu U,Faydaci G,Eryildirim B

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of the regional lymph nodes in penile cancer patients, particularly when these lymph nodes are impalpable, remains controversial. Prophylactic bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy is associated with high morbidity and is often unnecessary. However, there is no non-invasive or minimally invasiv...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Hughes B,Leijte J,Shabbir M,Watkin N,Horenblas S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We reviewed our patients with pathologic T3b renal cell carcinoma (RCC) to determine which factors influenced survival in this high risk patient group. METHODS:From April 1988 to August 2006, 722 patients underwent nephrectomy for RCC at Vanderbilt University. 128 patients (17%) had T3b disease by 2002 AJCC...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Coons BJ,Stec AA,Stratton KL,Chang SS,Cookson MS,Duke Herrell S,Smith JA Jr,Clark PE

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Molecular targets in cancer diagnosis and therapy have come to the fore of the oncology field in the last decade. Their identification is rooted in basic science investigation and enhanced knowledge in the fields of genetics, biochemistry, molecular and tumor biology, and pathology among others. METHODS:A m...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Evans CP

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the oncological safety of laparoscopic procedures for the management of urothelial carcinomas of the urinary tract. METHODS:Data on laparoscopic management of urothelial carcinomas in the literature were analysed using MEDLINE and by matching the following keywords: urological malignancies, upper t...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Rouprêt M,Smyth G,Irani J,Guy L,Davin JL,Saint F,Pfister C,Wallerand H,Rozet F

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peyronie's disease (PD) is a localized connective tissue disorder of the penile tunica albuginea (TA) with a still obscure etiopathology. Recent studies from our laboratory have demonstrated differences in Smad3 and Smad4 gene expression of PD-fibroblasts and non-PD-fibroblasts after stimulation with recom...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Szardening-Kirchner C,Konrad L,Hauck EW,Haag SM,Eickelberg O,Weidner W

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Robotic radical prostatectomy claims optimal oncologic results, minimal morbidity and best outcomes of urinary continence and erection function. Potential benefits concerning side effects and complications compared to open radical prostatectomy are analysed. METHODS:Out of 450 robotic radical prostatectomie...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Fischer B,Engel N,Fehr JL,John H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis with inguinal lymph node involvement aggravates prognosis and can cause femoral artery bleeding, hemorrhagic shock and even death. The objective of this study is to describe the use of extra-anatomical transobturator bypass graft for femoral artery involvement by me...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Ferreira U,Reis LO,Ikari LY,da Silva W Jr,Matheus WE,Denardi F,Stopiglia RM,Menezes FH

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the definition, incidence, pathological characteristics and natural history of low risk localised prostate cancer. Low risk disease is typically defined as clinical stage T1/T2a, biopsy Gleason score

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： O'Donnell H,Parker C

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the diagnostic value of 12 core biopsy versus sextant biopsy at different prostatic-specific antigen densities (PSAD). METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the records of 1,463 patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies at our institution. 995 patients underwent 12 cor...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Jeong H,Jeong BC,Kwak C,Lee E,Lee SE,Kim TB

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The effects of printed educational material on cancer screening in women (Pap test and mammography) are well documented and confirmed by several studies. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of similar printed educational material on prostate cancer screening by PSA and DRE. MATERIAL AND METH...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Stamatiou K,Skolarikos A,Heretis I,Papadimitriou V,Alevizos A,Ilias G,Karanasiou V,Mariolis A,Sofras F

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Complete urethral replacement using unseeded matrices has been proposed as a possible therapy in cases of congenital or acquired anomalies producing significant defects. Tissue regeneration involves fibrin deposition, re-epithelialization, and remodeling that are limited by the size of the defect. Scar formatio...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Dorin RP,Pohl HG,De Filippo RE,Yoo JJ,Atala A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of tissue engineering has developed in phases: initially researchers searched for "inert" biomaterials to act solely as replacement structures in the body. Then, they explored biodegradable scaffolds--both naturally derived and synthetic--for the temporary support of growing tissues. Now, a third phase of ti...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Harrington DA,Sharma AK,Erickson BA,Cheng EY

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate retrospectively the objective and subjective parameters in 42 male patients who underwent bone anchored sub-urethral sling positioning (BAUS) for SUI (stress urinary incontinence) due to ISD (intrinsic sphincter deficiency). METHODS:Patients with SUI due to radical retropubic prostatectomy (36 p...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Giberti C,Gallo F,Schenone M,Cortese P

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Herein, current developments in open and minimally invasive renal surgery are presented. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This also includes considerations on the appropriate indication for the two surgical procedures in small renal tumours, locally advanced disease (>pT2), complicated renal tumours as well as cytor...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Merseburger AS,Kuczyk MA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Psychosocial factors reported by patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) promote greater pain, disability, and ultimately poorer quality of life (QOL). We targeted those parameters in the development of a cognitive-behavioral (CB) program designed specifically for CP/CPPS. M...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Nickel JC,Mullins C,Tripp DA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intratesticular varicocele is a rare condition with a variable clinical and ultrasound presentation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the grey scale and color Doppler appearances of intratesticular varicocele (ITV). Herein we present seven new cases of intratesticular varicocele. From 2003 to 2005 we evaluate...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Bucci S,Liguori G,Amodeo A,Salamè L,Trombetta C,Belgrano E

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author presents the life and achievements of Johann von Mikulicz-Radecki and his contribution to European and world surgery. Mikulicz was born in Czernowitz, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was educated in numerous Austrian schools and graduated at Vienna University in 1875. In 1880 he became surgeo...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Zajaczkowski T

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacral nerve modulation (SNM) is an effective way to treat non-neurogenic dysfunctions of pelvic organs. For over 20 years, this technique has been used for the treatment of overactive bladder, urinary retention, pelvic pain and even more recently, fecal incontinence and constipation. The objective of the study is to ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Sievert KD,Nagele U,Pannek J,Engeler D,Kuczyk M,Stenzl A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expression and overexpression of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) have been described in several solid tumors including bladder, breast, colorectal, NSCLC, prostate, and ovarian cancers. In addition to gene amplification, point mutations within the kinase domain also occur. Previous reports indicate that th...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Villares GJ,Zigler M,Blehm K,Bogdan C,McConkey D,Colin D,Bar-Eli M

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this project was to evaluate the ice-water test as a predictor of the response to intradetrusor botulinum toxin injection in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity. We retrospectively evaluated the urodynamic parameters in 22 patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction and positive ice-water test. ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Huwyler M,Schurch B,Knapp PA,Reitz A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All organisms contain 1,000s of proteins and peptides in their body fluids, which undergo disease-specific changes. Advances in the understanding of the functional relevance of these polypeptides under different (patho)physiological conditions and the identification of indicative changes with disease would greatly enh...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Theodorescu D,Mischak H

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nuclear factor of kappa beta (NF-kappaB) transcription factor regulates the transcription of numerous genes including that of interleukin 6 (IL-6). The IL-6 acts as an autocrine and paracrine growth factor of androgen-independent prostate cancer. An aberrant expression of the IL-6 gene and an increase in IL-6 expr...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Paule B,Terry S,Kheuang L,Soyeux P,Vacherot F,de la Taille A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined subjective continence status and use of subsequent alternative therapeutic procedures at long-term follow-up after collagen injection for stress incontinence (SI) in women. Seventy women who underwent collagen injection for SI were identified by retrospective chart review and surveyed by mail quest...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Sakamoto K,Sharma S,Wheeler JS

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of prostate cancer is based on histology. Prostate biopsies are obtained based on the triad of prostate specific antigen (PSA), digital rectal examination (DRE) and transrectal ultrasound. Because prostate biopsies still have a large percentage of negative outcomes, patient selection and biopsy direction...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Wink MH,de la Rosette JJ,Grimbergen CA,Wijkstra H

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy of the prostatic fossa in men with biochemical relapse following radical retropubic prostatectomy (RP). Thirty patients, with detectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) and negative imaging for metastases after RP, were evaluated for lo...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Deliveliotis C,Manousakas T,Chrisofos M,Skolarikos A,Delis A,Dimopoulos C

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00