abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Underactive bladder (UAB) is a clinical symptom complex only recently gaining recognition as a clinical diagnosis. Lack of consensus agreement on a definition of UAB has limited its recognition and diagnosis in clinical practice. The purposes of this review are to: present existing definitions of UAB,...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cohn JA,Brown ET,Kaufman MR,Dmochowski RR,Reynolds WS

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent publication of The Cancer Genome Atlas molecular taxonomy of primary prostate cancer highlights the increased understanding of the genomic basis of human prostate cancer, but also emphasizes the complexity and heterogeneity of prostate cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Seven molecular subclasses hav...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kaffenberger SD,Barbieri CE

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the scientific literature on clinical applications of spectroscopy within urologic oncology. Specifically, we address the role of spectroscopy as a novel intraoperative or intraprocedural modality for the management of urothelial carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and prostate adenocarcinoma. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Seltz LM,Herrell SD

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss current trends in imaging for urolithiasis and review the recent scientific literature surrounding this topic. Specifically, to address the efforts urologist should be making to reduce the use of ionizing radiation and to examine alternatives to computerized tomography (CT) scan in diagnosi...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lipkin M,Ackerman A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Orthotopic urinary diversion has been performed for more than 30 years. Although it is considered to be the gold standard form of diversion in many centers of expertise, however it is uncommonly performed outside these institutions. The purpose of this article is to review the current indications and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Daneshmand S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Multiparametric MRI has gained tremendous importance in the daily practice for patients at risk or diagnosed with prostate cancer. Interpretation of multiparametric-MRI is a complex task, supposedly restricted to experienced radiologists. The purpose of this review is to analyze fundamentals of multip...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Puech P,Randazzo M,Ouzzane A,Gaillard V,Rastinehad A,Lemaitre L,Villers A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Trimodal therapy (TMT) is considered the most effective bladder-sparing approach for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (MIBC) and an alternative to radical cystectomy. The purpose of this article was to review and summarize the current knowledge on the equivalence of TMT and radical ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mathieu R,Lucca I,Klatte T,Babjuk M,Shariat SF

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The difficulties of defining and evaluating bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in the female patient have been described for several years. This review aims to examine recent literature to summarize progress in the area. RECENT FINDINGS:Within the last 2 years, functional causes of female BOO have been...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gammie A,Kirschner-Hermanns R,Rademakers K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to review and discuss recently published studies of therapeutic options in cases with the combination of severe sphincteric damage and recurrent stricture of the bladder neck or anastomosis in patients with postradical prostatectomy. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent focus has been ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Riedmiller H,Kocot A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Partial nephrectomy provides equivalent long-term oncologic and superior functional outcomes as radical nephrectomy for T1a renal masses. Herein, we review the various vascular clamping techniques employed during minimally invasive partial nephrectomy, describe the evolution of our partial nephrectomy...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Azhar RA,Metcalfe C,Gill IS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Total adrenalectomy has been the standard treatment for small adrenal masses for years. In recent times, however, partial adrenalectomy and cortex-preserving strategies are gaining more importance. Therefore, we evaluated indications, techniques and outcome of partial adrenalectomy. RECENT FINDINGS:W...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Colleselli D,Janetschek G

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article discusses enucleation and vaporization procedures which have been developed on the surgical techniques of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) by reviewing the most recent publications. RECENT FINDINGS:Enucleation procedu...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Netsch C,Bach T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To determine that GreenLight laser therapy is now an established treatment option for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). RECENT FINDINGS:The three generations of the GreenLight laser, 80, 120 and 180 W, have been studied for efficacy and s...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gomez-Sancha F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe mechanisms behind and extent of overdetection in prostate cancer screening as well as possible ways to avoid unnecessary overdiagnosis. RECENT FINDINGS:Overdetection and overtreatment is common in many areas of modern medicine. Current prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing has resulted ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Hugosson J,Carlsson S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Focal therapy presents an alternative option for disease-targeted therapy while preserving erectile and urinary function without compromising oncological outcome. Such treatment, which preserves normal prostate parenchyma, presents a clinical challenge to the urologist, as typical disease surveillance...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Barret E,Harvey-Bryan KA,Sanchez-Salas R,Rozet F,Galiano M,Cathelineau X

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been described in 1988 and several modifications followed since. Despite claimed benefits, supine PCNL is still neglected by the majority of urologists. Lack of experience and the fear of complications are possible explanations for the resistance to supin...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Baard J,Kamphuis GM,Westendarp M,de la Rosette JJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Kidney cancer is associated with renal vein or inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombus in up to 10% of cases. The management of these cases is complex, and thus typically performed open surgically. At selected institutions, the robotic approach is being explored. We review the literature on robotic IVC surg...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sun Y,de Castro Abreu AL,Gill IS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to outline the initial development of histotripsy, a noninvasive image-guided focused ultrasound technology that mechanically homogenizes targeted tissues and to describe the results of preclinical translational research directed toward urologic applications. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Roberts WW

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate and present the evidence for the use of different investigation modalities in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in 2014. RECENT FINDINGS:Cystometry remains the gold standard in differentiating obstructed from nonobstructed men with LUTS. Prostatic u...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Mangera A,Chapple C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overactive bladder affects 10-12% of men, of which 13% are refractory to medical therapy and seek second-line treatment. This places a substantial clinical and economic burden on the National Health Service United Kingdom. RECENT FINDINGS:This review identifies current evidence for the use of onabotu...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Rashid TG,Ockrim JL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give insight into the current literature on feasibility, safety and outcome of presurgical targeted molecular therapies (TMTs) before nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) in patients with renal cell carcinoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Presurgical TMTs have been proven to be effective and well tolerated for patien...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cost NG,Krabbe LM,Bagrodia A,Margulis V

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an overview on the available clinical and pathological factors in high-risk nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients that help to approximate the risk of progression to muscle invasion and identify 'the' patients requiring timely cystectomy. The value of a high-quality transurethr...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Zehnder P,Thalmann GN

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-risk prostate cancer often represents a lethal disease requiring timely diagnosis and effective therapy. Standardized criteria that define high-risk prostate cancer have yet to be established, rendering the discrimination of high-risk from nonhigh-risk patients a challenge. This review summarizes...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Goldberg H,Baniel J,Yossepowitch O

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-risk prostate cancers (PCa), that is, those with prostate-specific antigen greater than 20 ng/dl, Gleason Score of at least 8, or extraprostatic spread, are nowadays commonly treated by surgery and radiotherapy combined with a fixed period of systemic treatment. Implementing these strategies requ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Lecouvet FE,Lhommel R,Pasoglou V,Larbi A,Jamar F,Tombal B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasingly, screening of both deceased and living donor organs has led to the early detection of kidney stones prior to donation. A number of transplant recipients will still present with donor-gifted and de-novo stones. A range of treatment modalities is available in the management of renal transpl...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Wong KA,Olsburgh J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide discussion on several recently published case series describing complete intracorporeal robotic cystectomy. Are we making a complex and expensive procedure more challenging or are there patient benefits to be realized from a complete minimally invasive approach? We discuss how effective and...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Collins JW,Wiklund PN,Desai MM,Goh AC,Gill IS

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A dedicated operating room with fluoroscopic imaging capability and adequate data connectivity is important to the success of any endourology program. Proper understanding of the recent developments in technology in relation to operating room is necessary before planning an endourology operating room....

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Sabnis R,Ganesamoni R,Mishra S,Sinha L,Desai MR

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Minimally invasive surgeries such as conventional laparoscopic surgery and robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) have significant advantages over the traditional open surgical approach including lower pain medication requirements and decreased length of hospitalization. However, open surgery ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Trevisani LF,Nguyen HT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To determine whether alpha-blockers, commonly used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, are associated with prostate cancer risk. RECENT FINDINGS:Alpha-blockers have been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer aggressiveness in some observational studies and an increased risk...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Loeb S,Gupta A,Losonczy L,Tosoian J,Walsh PC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The incidence of renal cell carcinoma and the detection of incidental small renal masses are rising. Urologists are faced with difficult management decisions on how to treat patients with small renal masses. Traditionally, the treatment of suspicious renal masses was radical nephrectomy. However, neph...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Laryngakis NA,Guzzo TJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite standard treatment with transurethral resection (TUR) and adjuvant Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a large percentage of high-risk bladder cancer (HRBC) recur, and some progress. On the basis of review of the current guidelines and literature, we have developed actualized clinical and molecula...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Rodríguez Faba O,Palou J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Small renal masses (SRMs) are frequently encountered due to the ubiquitous use of abdominal cross-sectional imaging. Enhanced risk prediction in the management of SRMs would allow for a more informed decision of which, if any, patients would benefit from the available intervention modalities. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Bagrodia A,Darwish OM,Rapoport Y,Margulis V

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:As high-risk nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) has a high propensity to recur and progress, the primary therapeutic goal in patients with high-risk NMIBC is the prevention or delay of disease recurrence and progression. RECENT FINDINGS:For improving transurethral resection quality, new optica...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Ku JH,Lerner SP

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prostate cancer is the most common solid organ cancer type among American men. Screening and imaging aim to detect early-stage disease that is biologically aggressive. The focus of this study is to review multiparametric MRI in the detection and risk stratification of prostate cancer. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Turkbey B,Choyke PL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overdiagnosis has become a major problem in medicine in general and cancer in particular. This is a summary of this problem. RECENT FINDINGS:Because of earlier detection, the nature of cancer has changed, from a disease usually diagnosed at a late and incurable stage to a heterogeneous condition that...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Klotz L

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With the expanding use of new technology in the treatment of clinically localized prostate cancer (PCa), the financial burden on the healthcare system and the individual has been important. Robotics offer many potential advantages to the surgeon and the patient. We assessed the potential cost-effectiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Liberman D,Trinh QD,Jeldres C,Zorn KC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to provide a complete revision of two of the most widely used clinical guidelines in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms induced by benign prostatic hyperplasia and their importance and compliance among urologists. RECENT FINDINGS:Updates of the American Assoc...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Juliao AA,Plata M,Kazzazi A,Bostanci Y,Djavan B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion is the accepted standard of care for invasive bladder cancer. Although orthotopic neobladder is the preferred method of urinary diversion in men, less experience is available for women. Recent studies and reports on this subject are summarized and reviewed. RE...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Kübler H,Gschwend JE

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In contrast to the large amount of evidence reporting on the oncological significance of various clinicopathological and molecular parameters for survival in invasive bladder cancer, alterations of preoperative hematological and systemic inflammatory parameters have not been sufficiently addressed in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Gakis G,Todenhöfer T,Stenzl A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the reported effectiveness and safety of transobturator (TransOburator route, TOR) versus retropubic (retropubic tape) synthetic mid-urethral slings discussing the controversy existing on which of these procedures is best. RECENT FINDINGS:From August 2009 to January 2011 three meta-analyses...

journal_title：Current opinion in urology

authors： Cerruto MA,Artibani W

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00