abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate the technique of selective sentinel node biopsy for diagnosing and staging intermediate to high-risk prostate cancer by comparing the technique with conventional extended lymphadenectomy (eLFD) in a prospective, longitudinal comparative study. METHODS:We applied the technique to 45 patients. Afte...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Monserrat-Monfort JJ,Martinez-Sarmiento M,Vera-Donoso CD,Vera-Pinto V,Sopena-Novales P,Bello-Arqués P,Boronat-Tormo F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Northern African (NAf) men show a high incidence of advanced prostate cancer (PCa) at diagnosis. Several studies suggested the existence of ethnic differences in the PCa aggressiveness and this has led to some concerns related to the inclusion of some ethnic groups into active surveillance protocols. OBJECT...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Ammani A,Janane A,Bouzide B,Dehayni Y,Lezrek M,Ghadouane M,Ameur A,Abbar M,Qarro A,Alami M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Indicators show the presence of a phenomenon and its intensity. They assess the level of quality care and identify potential situations for improvement. Our objective is to assess the 2013 and 2014 quality care indicators of our department's kidney transplantation area. MATERIAL AND METHOD:For 2013 and 20...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Cienfuegos-Belmonte IR,León-Dueñas E,Román-Martín AA,Olmo-Ruíz M,González-Roncero FM,Medina-López RA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to determine which cancer and demographic criteria influence the indication for surgery (radical prostatectomy) or radiation therapy (external or brachytherapy) in the treatment of prostate cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:An analysis of the 2714 patients of the 2010 National Prostate Ca...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Martínez-Jabaloyas JM,Castelló-Porcar A,González-Baena AC,Cózar-Olmo JM,Miñana-López B,Gómez-Veiga F,Rodriguez-Antolín A,Grupo Español de Cáncer de Próstata.

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of lymph node involvement in patients with clinically localised prostate adenocarcinoma who had radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymphadenectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A prospective observational study was conducted on 137 patients with clinically localised prostate cancer ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Ramos JG,Caicedo JI,Cataño JG,Villarraga LG,Trujillo CG,Robledo D,Plata M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To translate into Spanish and validate the Urethral Stricture Surgery Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (USS-PROM) questionnaire, assessing its psychometric properties and determining its suitability for clinical use in our community. We also assessed the potential changes in ejaculatory function using the Mal...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Puche-Sanz I,Martín-Way D,Flores-Martín J,Expósito-Ruiz M,Vicente-Prados J,Nogueras-Ocaña M,Tinaut-Ranera J,Cózar-Olmo JM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We present the oncological and functional results from a series of 43 patients with renal tumours, treated consecutively with robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN). MATERIALS AND METHOD:Between 2010 and 2014, we performed 95 RPNs. To assess the results, we included only those patients (n=43) who had a mi...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Castillo OA,Rodríguez-Carlin A,Borgna V

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To prevent the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of prostate cancer (PC), therapeutic strategies have been established such as active surveillance and focal therapy, as well as methods for clarifying the diagnosis of high-grade prostate cancer (HGPC) (defined as a Gleason score ≥7), such as multiparametric m...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Borque-Fernando Á,Esteban-Escaño LM,Rubio-Briones J,Lou-Mercadé AC,García-Ruiz R,Tejero-Sánchez A,Muñoz-Rivero MV,Cabañuz-Plo T,Alfaro-Torres J,Marquina-Ibáñez IM,Hakim-Alonso S,Mejía-Urbáez E,Gil-Fabra J,Gil-Martínez P,Ávare

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Serum testosterone is mostly bound to the sex hormone-binding globulin and albumin. A small metabolically active part is present in the form of free testosterone (FT). The relationship between serum total testosterone (TT) levels and prostate carcinogenesis is debated. Our hypothesis is that the serum FT concen...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Regis L,Planas J,Celma A,de Torres IM,Ferrer R,Morote J

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the correlation between pathological data found in radical prostatectomy and previously performed biopsy in patients at low risk prostate cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the characteristics of radical prostatectomies performed in our center...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Lendínez-Cano G,Alonso-Flores J,Beltrán-Aguilar V,Cayuela A,Salazar-Otero S,Bachiller-Burgos J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Non-heartbeating donors (NHBD) are an alternative to heartbeating donors (HBD). Our objective was to compare functional results and kidney survival from NHBDs and HBDs. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective study comparing the results of 236 normothermically preserved kidneys from type i and ii type NHBDs wit...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Miranda-Utrera N,Medina-Polo J,Pamplona-Casamayor M,Passas-Martínez JB,Rodríguez-Antolín A,de la Rosa Kehrmann F,Duarte-Ojeda JM,Tejido-Sánchez A,Villacampa Aubá F,Andrés Belmonte A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Interest in having alternatives in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy and safety of the Urolift® system for treating the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia. ACQUISITION OF EVIDENCE:Systematic review of the literature through searches on PubMed, Cochrane Librar...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Sánchez-Gómez LM,Polo-deSantos M,Gómez-Sancha F,Luengo-Matos S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present to report the first case of ureteral lithiasis resolved using a new endoscopic approach, which we call microureteroscopy (m-URS) and attempts to reduce the ureteral damage caused by conventional instrumentation. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We selected a 53-year-old patient with a 16-mm calculus in the r...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Caballero JP,Galán JA,Verges A,Amorós A,Garcia-Segui A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Umbilical laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery represents an excellent alternative to laparoscopic or robotic multiport surgery. LESS surgery offers faster recovery, less postoperative pain and optimal cosmetic results. LESS is possible in virtually any urologic surgery. PATIENT AND METHOD:We prese...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Angulo JC,Redondo C,Gimbernat H,Ramón de Fata F,García-Tello A,García-Mediero JM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the influence, in terms of prognosis, of the finding of seminal vesicle involvement in patients with prostate adenocarcinoma treated with radical prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHOD:We reviewed a series of patients with seminal vesicle involvement with clinically localized prostate adenocarcinoma who...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Algarra R,Barba J,Merino I,Tienza A,Tolosa E,Robles JE,Zudaire J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of multiparametric prostate magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) to detect prostate cancer in patients with prior negative transrectal prostate biopsy (TPB). MATERIAL AND METHODS:mpMRI (TSE-T2-w, DWI and DCE sequences) was performed on 1.5T (Magnetom Avanto; Siemens Healthcare Solutions) ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Lista F,Castillo E,Gimbernat H,Rodríguez-Barbero JM,Panizo J,Angulo JC

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic adenomectomy is a feasible and effective surgical procedure. We have progressively simplified the procedure using barbed sutures and a technique we call "knotless" laparoscopic adenomectomy. We present a prospective, multicenter, descriptive study that reflects the efficacy and safety of this ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Garcia-Segui A,Verges A,Galán-Llopis JA,Garcia-Tello A,Ramón de Fata F,Angulo JC

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urolithiasis is a disease having a high recurrence rate and associated morbidity. A not well quantified increase is being seen in recent years that could be related with various factors. The main purpose of our study has been to estimate urolithiasis prevalence and incidence in the region of Andalusia, det...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Cano-Castiñeira R,Carrasco-Valiente J,Pérula-de-Torres LA,Jiménez-García C,Olaya-Caro I,Criado-Larumbe M,Requena-Tapia MJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the diagnostic usefulness of the cytological study of the transport buffer in the diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma in transrectal core biopsies. METHODS:A total of 256 consecutively biopsied patients have been included in the analysis, 100 of them diagnosed of prostate adenocarcinoma. The pr...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： López JI,Cáceres F,Pérez A,Caamaño V,Larrinaga G,Lecumberri D,Arruza A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It has been reported that varicocele might promote angiogenesis. However, it is not clearly identified how angiogenesis affect testicular morphology or spermatogenic activity. The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of spironolactone, as an angiogenesis inhibitor, on the ipsilateral testis ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Gökhan-Köse M,Erdem ŞR,Peşkircioğlu ÇL,Çaylak B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the influence of preservation of the muscular internal sphincter and proximal urethra on continence recovery after radical prostatectomy (RP). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifty-five consecutive patients with organ confined prostate cancer were submitted to RP with the preservation of muscular internal ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Brunocilla E,Schiavina R,Borghesi M,Pultrone C,Vagnoni V,Rossi MS,Cevenini M,Bianchi L,Molinaroli E,Gentile G,Martorana G

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety of hospital discharge 24 hours after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and to identify possible factors associated with longer hospital stays. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective study of patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer underwent to laparoscopic radical prostatectomy co...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Díaz FJ,de la Peña E,Hernández V,López B,de La Morena JM,Martín MD,Jiménez-Valladolid I,Llorente C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient preference for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments is of great importance for satisfaction and adherence. We have assessed the usefulness of the main technique for assessing consumer preferences (conjoint analysis) to analyze preferences towards these treatments. We also assessed the influence of ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Gutiérrez-Hernández PR,Rebollo P

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the possible effects of Tribulus terrestris herbal medicine in the erectile dysfunction treatment and to quantify its potential impact on serum testosterone levels. DESIGN AND METHODS:Prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study including thirty healthy men selected from 10...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Santos CA Jr,Reis LO,Destro-Saade R,Luiza-Reis A,Fregonesi A

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJETIVES:Radical cystectomy is the standard treatment for localised muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). We offer a bladder-sparing treatment with TURB +/- Chemotherapy+Radiotherapy to selected patients as an alternative. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We analyze, retrospectively, 30 patients diagnosed with MIBC from March 1...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Lendínez-Cano G,Rico-López J,Moreno S,Fernández Parra E,González-Almeida C,Camacho Martínez E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Bladder carcinoma (BC), due its high morbidity and relapsing course, generates significant economic and health care costs. Accordingly, review the environmental nonoccupational risk factors (RF), more or less evidence-based, in the etiology and pathogenesis of BC, because the involvement of urologists is essent...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Ferrís J,Berbel O,Alonso-López J,Garcia J,Ortega JA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Open lumbar-aortic lymphadenectomy (OLAL) is the gold standard for treating post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal masses. Laparoscopic OLAL (L-OLAL) has emerged in recent years as an alternative for the handling of patients with these masses, with the additional potential benefits of minimal invasion. OBJECTI...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Castillo OA,Landerer E,Vidal-Mora I

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform the linguistic and psychometric validation of the Spanish version of the BSW (Benefit, Satisfaction and Willingness to continue) questionnaire. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Epidemiologic, observational, multicenter, prospective (October 2008-February 2009) study in patients ≥40 years old with de novo ove...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Jiménez MA,Cambronero J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:To estimate the prevalence, age distribution, impact on quality of life and type of urinary incontinence (UI) in women over 30 years in Mallorca (Spain). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Cross-sectional descriptive study on a randomized sample of 673 women in the health district affiliated to Son Llàtzer Hospital and the 14...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Rebassa M,Taltavull JM,Gutiérrez C,Ripoll J,Esteva A,Miralles J,Navarro M,Ribot MM,Llobera J,Grupo de Estudio de la Incontinencia Urinaria en Mallorca.

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB) is defined by the ICS (International Continence Society) as urinary urgency, with or without urgency incontinence and frequently associated with increase of frequency and nocturia. PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to establish a correlation between OAB symptoms and Age in w...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Palma T,Raimondi M,Souto S,Fozzatti C,Palma P,Riccetto C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the outcome of bulbar urethroplasty using two stage surgical techniques. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty-two of the 35 patients studied corresponded to end-to-end urethroplasty (ATT) and 13 to dorsal onlay graft (DOG) in preputial skin or oral mucosa variants. Clinical outcome was considered a failure ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Regueiro JC,Carrasco JC,Alvarez J,Prieto R,Leva ME,Requena MJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The European Association of Urology (EAU) Guidelines Office has set up a guideline working panel to analyse the scientific evidence published in the world literature on lasers in urologic practice. OBJECTIVE:Review the physical background and physiologic and technical aspects of the use of lasers in urology, a...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Herrmann TR,Liatsikos EN,Nagele U,Traxer O,Merseburger AS,European Association of Urology.

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The incidence of postoperative complications is still the most frequently used surrogate marker of quality in surgery, but no standard guidelines or criteria exist for reporting surgical complications in the area of urology. OBJECTIVE:To review the available reporting systems used for urologic surgical complic...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Mitropoulos D,Artibani W,Graefen M,Remzi M,Rouprêt M,Truss M,Asociación Europea de Urología.

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cervical cancer is the second most common tumor in women worldwide and due to diagnostic and therapeutic advances, the overall survival rates at 5 years is approaching 70%. Disorders in micturition, defecation, sexuality and quality of life have been described, frequently caused by different treatments. Address...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Ros C,Espuña M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the routine use of prostate specific antigen, focal carcinomas and atypical small acini proliferation (ASAP) are currently detected more frequently. The number of sections per cylinder needed to detect most of them is still unknown. METHODS:We reviewed 250 sextant prostate biopsies in the 2008-2011 p...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Arista-Nasr J,de Anda-González J,Bornstein-Quevedo L,Chablé-Montero F

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Vulvodynia is a complex and multifactorial clinical condition. It is defined as chronic vulvar discomfort characterized by burning, stinging or irritation. Its diagnostic difficulty and treatment is known. OBJECTIVES:To review the medical literature of the last 10 years from a critical point of view. EVIDENCE...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Itza F,Zarza D,Gómez-Sancha F,Salinas J,Bautrant E

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To perform a multivariate statistical analysis of epidemiological, clinical and biochemical factors that make it possible to identify the variables that can independently predict the course of renal lithiasis, thus defining a group at risk of worse evolution. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective, descriptive...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Pieras E,Ruiz J,Vicens A,Frontera G,Grases F,Pizá P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bladder outlet obstruction with obstructive and irritative urinary symptoms may be a complication of surgery for female urinary incontinence. In presence of persistent symptoms, the therapy is surgical and usually consists in an accurate urethrolysis. The way of approach is generally transvaginal. In this pap...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Carmignani G,Simonato A,Traverso P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the technical opinion of an expert panel and reach a consensus of professional criterion in relation to the most recent scientific evidence in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in the scopes of diagnosis, progression criteria, medical treatment and surgical treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Systemat...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Cózar-Olmo JM,Hernández-Fenández C,Miñana-López B,Amón-Sesmero JH,Montlleó-González M,Rodríguez-Antolín A,Caballero-Martínez F

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Partial nephrectomy is widely accepted as a therapeutic modality in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in patients with single kidney, bilateral tumor or deteriorated renal function. Currently, long-term survival studies have consolidated partial nephrectomy as the treatment of choice for RCC in selected patients ...

journal_title：Actas urologicas espanolas

authors： Zungri E,Martínez L,Leal D,Lorenzo L

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00