abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have reported brain activations and functional connectivity (FC) during micturition using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and concurrent urodynamics (UDS) testing. However, due to the invasive nature of UDS procedure, non-invasive resting-state fMRI is being explored as a potenti...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Shi Z,Tran K,Karmonik C,Boone T,Khavari R

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of our study was to study trainees' feedback and rating of models for training transurethral resection of bladder lesions (TURBT) and prostate (TURP) during simulation. METHODS:The study was performed during the ''Transurethral resection (TUR) module" at the boot camp held in 2019. Prior to th...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Berridge C,Kailavasan M,Athanasiadis G,Gkentzis A,Tassadaq T,Palit V,Rai B,Biyani CS,Nabi G

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present current evidence supporting the vessel sparing technique to reconstruct bulbar urethral strictures via primary anastomosis. METHODS:English literature review of presented series of transecting and non-transecting bulbar urethroplasty from 2000 to 2018. RESULTS:Since its introduction in 2007, vessel...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Virasoro R,DeLong JM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Different enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols (EP) for radical cystectomy (RC) have been published. Protocols highly differ in number of included items and specific measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A systematic review and meta-analysis on EPs in RC were performed using the databases MedLine, Cochra...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Wessels F,Lenhart M,Kowalewski KF,Braun V,Terboven T,Roghmann F,Michel MS,Honeck P,Kriegmair MC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) represents a significant and rising burden of disease, with rapidly evolving treatment modalities. The role of cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN) is controversial in this setting. As such, London Cancer has pursued a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach when assessing suitabi...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Liu WK,Lam JM,Butters T,Grant M,Jackson-Spence F,Bex A,Powles T,Szabados B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the impact of intraoperative ultrasound on robotic-assisted radical nephrectomy with inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombectomy in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed intraoperative records of 27 patients with RCC and invasion of the IVC who underwent robotic-assisted ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Li Q,Li N,Luo Y,Yu H,Ma X,Zhang X,Tang J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Living donor nephrectomy is a high-stake procedure involving healthy individuals, therefore every effort should be made to define each patient's individualized risk and improve potential donors' information. The aim of this study was to evaluate the interest of the Mayo adhesive probability (MAP) score, an imag...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Franquet Q,Matillon X,Terrier N,Rambeaud JJ,Crouzet S,Long JA,Fassi-Fehri H,Codas-Duarte R,Poncet D,Jouve T,Noble J,Malvezzi P,Rostaing L,Descotes JL,Badet L,Fiard G

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Candiduria is commonly seen in hospitalized patients and most of the patients are asymptomatic, but it may be due to cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, epididymo-orchitis or disseminated candidiasis. Major risk factors are diabetes mellitus, indwelling urinary catheters, use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, urinary ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Odabasi Z,Mert A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The primary objective was to evaluate the effect of autologous muscle-derived cell (AMDC) injections on the urethral sphincter morphometry compared to placebo injections. Secondary aims were to explore the reduction of stress incontinence episode frequency (IEF) and factors associated with the efficacy of AMDC....

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Ismail S,Morin M,Tu LM

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) expression in the anterior fibromuscular stroma (AFMS) of the prostate. Although PDE5 expression was identified in the human prostate, differences in PDE5 expression in intra-prostatic regions are unknown. The AFMS in the prostate has peculiar innervations that could c...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Iwata T,Fujihara A,Shiraishi T,Yamada Y,Hongo F,Ukimura O

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The challenges in providing urologic care across borders and in resource-constrained settings are poorly understood. We sought to better characterize the impediments to the delivery of urological care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to high-income countries (HICs). METHODS:A 70 question on...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Metzler I,Bayne D,Chang H,Jalloh M,Sharlip I

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection among infectious complications in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). After transplantation, infections can result from surgical complications, donor-derived infections, pre-existing recipient infections, and nosocomial infections. Post-transp...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Aydın S,Patil A,Desai M,Simforoosh N

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common malignancy in men and the cause for the second most common cancer-related death in the western world. Despite ongoing development of novel approaches such as second generation androgen receptor targeted therapies, metastatic disease is still fatal. In PCa, immunotherapy ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Tsaur I,Brandt MP,Juengel E,Manceau C,Ploussard G

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The original article can be found online. ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Doolin J,Reese ZA,Cooperman JL,Mukamal KJ

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In primary prostate cancer (PCa) patients, accurate staging and histologic grading are crucial to guide treatment decisions. 18F-DCFPyL (PSMA)-PET/CT has been successfully introduced for (re)staging PCa, showing high accuracy to localise PCa in lymph nodes and/or osseous structures. The diagnostic performance o...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Bodar YJL,Jansen BHE,van der Voorn JP,Zwezerijnen GJC,Meijer D,Nieuwenhuijzen JA,Boellaard R,Hendrikse NH,Hoekstra OS,van Moorselaar RJA,Oprea-Lager DE,Vis AN

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:The possibility of performing remote-surgery has been the goal to achieve, since the early development of the first surgical robotic platforms. This systematic review aims to analyse the state of the art in the field and to provide an overview of the possible growth of this technology. METH...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Veneziano D,Tafuri A,Rivas JG,Dourado A,Okhunov Z,Somani BK,Marino N,Fuchs G,Cacciamani G,ESUT-YAUWP Group.

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the performance of EAU risk classification in PCa patients according to the biopsy pathway (standard versus MRI guided) and to develop a new, more accurate, targeted biopsy (TB)-based classification. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We included 1345 patients consecutively operated by radical prostatectomy (RP) ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Ploussard G,Manceau C,Beauval JB,Lesourd M,Almeras C,Gautier JR,Loison G,Salin A,Soulié M,Tollon C,Malavaud B,Roumiguié M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aim to analyze the efficacy of different focus sizes and the influence of pulse pressure (intensity) during shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in terms of stone fragmentation. METHODS:Combination of three focal sizes (F1 = 2 mm, F2 = 4 mm, F3 = 8 mm) and 11 output pressure settings (intensity 10-20) of a piezoele...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Veser J,Jahrreiss V,Seitz C,Özsoy M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The current pool of organs available for transplantation does not cover requirements, for this reason non-standard risk donors need to be incorporated into the pool. In this way, donors with small renal tumour are considered for transplantation after bench tumour excision. The aim of our study was to analy...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Musquera M,Sierra A,Diekmann F,Perez M,Mercader C,Peri L,Esforzado N,Paredes D,Alcaraz A

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been brought to our attention that the first sentence of the Conclusion in the original publication [1] is incorrect. We have removed this sentence and the correct version can be found in this Erratum. ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Chapple C

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare prospectively early outcome and complications of catheter removal after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) on the 4th or 7th day with a standardized running barbed suture technique. INTRODUCTION:The time point of removing the indwelling catheter after RARP mainly depends on institute's/su...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Lenart S,Berger I,Böhler J,Böhm R,Gutjahr G,Hartig N,Koller D,Lamche M,Madersbacher S,Stolzlechner M,Wayand CE,Ponholzer A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Urethroplasty is the most effective treatment method for anterior urethral strictures, which constitute an important health concern for males. This study aims to investigate factors that may predict treatment failure following urethroplasty for anterior urethral strictures and evaluate outcomes of different ure...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Yalçınkaya F,Kartal I

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate histological changes in stenotic urethral tissue post-radiation therapy. Treatment of prostate cancer by radiation therapy carries a risk of off-target injury to the membranous urethra causing urethral stenosis. Limited characterization of post-radiation urethral stenosis exists in the literature. W...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Hughes M,Caza T,Li G,Daugherty M,Blakley S,Nikolavsky D

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare efficacy and safety between superior calyceal access and inferior calyceal access for pelvic and/or lower calyceal renal stones. METHODS:Consecutive patients presenting with Pelvic and/or inferior calyceal renal calculi were allocated to the superior calyceal access (group 1) or inferior calyceal ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Amaresh M,Hegde P,Chawla A,de la Rosette JJMCH,Laguna MP,Kriplani A

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the role of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in Gleason score (GS) 3 + 4 prostate cancer (PCa) and evaluate independent factors in mpMRI that can predict GS upgrading, we compared the outcomes of GS upgrading group and GS non-upgrading group. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed th...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Kim H,Kim JK,Hong SK,Jeong CW,Ku JH,Kwak C

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore whether patients undergoing radical prostatectomy at a German Cancer Society (DKG: Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft) certified center (CC) have superior functional and surgical outcomes compared to patients undergoing radical prostatectomy at a non-certified hospital (nCC). METHODS:A retrospective cohort ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Butea-Bocu MC,Müller G,Pucheril D,Kröger E,Otto U

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the ability of Prostate Health Index (PHI) to diagnose csPCa, with that of total PSA, PSA density (PSAD) and the multiparametric magnetic resonance (mpMRI) of the prostate. METHODS:We analysed a group of 395 men planned for a prostate biopsy who underwent a mpMRI of the prostate evaluated using the ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Stejskal J,Adamcová V,Záleský M,Novák V,Čapoun O,Fiala V,Dolejšová O,Sedláčková H,Veselý Š,Zachoval R

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The majority of prostate cancer diagnoses are facilitated by testing serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. Despite this, there are limitations to the diagnostic accuracy of PSA. Consideration of patient demographic factors and biochemical adjuncts to PSA may improve prostate cancer risk stratification. ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Perera M,Mirchandani R,Papa N,Breemer G,Effeindzourou A,Smith L,Swindle P,Smith E

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The introduction of robotic surgical technology into urological reconstruction, particularly pediatrics, has introduced new horizons for reducing the morbidity and enhancing the efficacy of surgical repair of congenital conditions in children. In reviewing the evolution of pediatric urological applications of r...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Satyanarayan A,Peters CA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Robotic-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) surgery has gained momentum in pediatric urology. Technological adaptations such as the development of 5 mm instruments have led to robotic procedures being performed on younger children and those having smaller body habitus, with improved cosmesis. However, concerns have bee...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Kawal T,Sahadev R,Srinivasan A,Chu D,Weiss D,Long C,Van Batavia J,Bodar Y,Shah J,Shukla AR

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To systematically analyze the impact of prophylactic abdominal or retroperitoneal drain placement or omission in uro-oncologic surgery. METHODS:This systematic review follows the Cochrane recommendations and was conducted in line with the PRISMA and the AMSTAR-II criteria. A comprehensive database search inclu...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Kowalewski KF,Hendrie JD,Nickel F,von Hardenberg J,Nuhn P,Honeck P,Michel MS,Kriegmair MC

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Robotic radical cystectomy (RRC) has become a commonly utilised alternative to open radical cystectomy (ORC). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of RRC vs ORC focusing on perioperative outcomes and safety. METHODS:Medline, EMBASE and CENTRAL were searched from January 2000 to April 2020 followi...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Clement KD,Pearce E,Gabr AH,Rai BP,Al-Ansari A,Aboumarzouk OM

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) is recommended for non-organ-confined bladder cancer (BCa) after radical cystectomy (RC) and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), but there are sparse data regarding its specific efficacy in patients with histological variants. The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of ACT ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Zamboni S,Afferi L,Soria F,Aziz A,Abufaraj M,Poyet C,Necchi A,D'Andrea D,Simone G,Ferriero M,Di Trapani E,Simeone C,Antonelli A,Gallina A,Montorsi F,Briganti A,Colombo R,Gandaglia G,Mattei A,Baumeister P,Mordasini

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of having a nadir and persistently detectable ultrasensitive prostate-specific antigen (uPSA) between 0.01 and 0.1 ng/ml post-robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), on future biochemical recurrence (BCR). METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of a pr...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Zakaria AS,Schwartz RN,Hodhod A,Couture F,Tholomier C,Shahine H,Negrean C,Nguyen DD,Zanaty M,Stolzenbach F,Karakiewicz PI,El-Hakim A,Zorn KC

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The "trifecta" is a summary measure of outcome after partial nephrectomy (PN) that encompasses three parameters: negative surgical margin, ≤ 10% decrease in post-operative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and absence of urological complications. We assessed trifecta rates in patients undergoing ...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Ghavimi S,Saarela O,Pouliot F,Rendon RA,Finelli A,Kapoor A,Moore RB,Breau RH,Lavallee L,Lacombe L,Fairey A,Jewett M,Liu Z,Tanguay S,Black PC

更新日期：2020-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:While the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic captures healthcare resources worldwide, data on the impact of prioritization strategies in urology during pandemic are absent. We aimed to quantitatively assess the global change in surgical and oncological clinical practice in the early COVID-19 pandem...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Dotzauer R,Böhm K,Brandt MP,Sparwasser P,Haack M,Frees SK,Kamal MM,Mager R,Jäger W,Höfner T,Tsaur I,Haferkamp A,Borgmann H

更新日期：2020-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of an accelerated proficiency-based training protocol in robotic simulation practice in delivering durable proficiency compared to conventional training methods. METHODS:Novice medical students (n = 16) were randomized into either the accelerated skills acquisition protocol (ASAP) or con...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Gurung PMS,Campbell T,Wang B,Joseph JV,Ghazi AE

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare long-term functional outcomes after robotic vs. retropubic RP for patients with localized prostate cancer in routine care. METHODS:"HAROW" was a large German noninterventional health services research study that prospectively evaluated the treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer (≤ T2c)...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Baunacke M,Schmidt ML,Thomas C,Groeben C,Borkowetz A,Koch R,Chun FK,Weissbach L,Huber J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide most recent and high quality evidence concerning the comparison between monopolar and bipolar transurethral resection of non-muscle invasive bladder tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two researchers performed a systematic review of the current literature independently, to identify studies published in...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Tzelves L,Mourmouris P,Skolarikos A

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of Adjustable Transobturator Male System (ATOMS) compared to male Readjustment Mechanical External (REMEEX) system for post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI). MATERIAL AND METHODS:A systematic review and meta-analysis on adjustable device ATOMS compared to male REMEEX is pres...

journal_title：World journal of urology

authors： Angulo JC,Ruiz S,Lozano M,Arance I,Virseda M,Lora D

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00