abstract：:Robotic radical prostatectomy is fast getting popular as an alternative to the open and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Planning for port placement and the assistant's role are the two crucial yardsticks for the success of this procedure. Ideal port placement for radical robotic prostatectomy is not only crucial f...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Mandhani A,Tewari AK,Berryhill R Jr

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic colposacropexy has become a substitute for open surgery in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. In the same way, robotic assisted surgery is a new step in the evolution of the procedure. In this paper we intend to show our surgical technique and preliminary results. From November 2006 to date, 10 patie...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Moreno Sierra J,Galante Romo I,Ortiz Oshiro E,Núñez Mora C,Silmi Moyano A

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the current indications for renal autotransplantation, as well as the technical features, complications and long-term follow-up of the technique. METHODS:From 1990 to 2005 we have performed autotransplantation in 10 patients, 7 adults and 3 children. The indication was established due to vascular...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： López-Fando Lavalle L,Burgos Revilla J,Sáenz Medina J,Linares Quevedo A,Vallejo Herrador J,De Castro Guerin C,Pascual Santos J,Marcén Letosa R

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report one case of transitional cell carcinoma with areas of small cell carcinoma presenting in its evolution an adrenal metastasis with the neuroendocrine component only. We perform a bibliography review for the cases of small cell carcinoma of the bladder, its epidemiology, prognosis and treatment. METH...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Capdevila J,Maroto P,Algaba F,Lerma E,Villavicencio H

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prognostic significance of the 2002 TNM tumor classification for renal cell carcinoma, as well as other factors intervening in its survival. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of 316 renal carcinomas operated between 1970 and 2003. Twenty-five prognostic variables were analyzed. RESULTS:The...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Jalón Monzón A,Alvarez Múgica M,Fernández Gómez JM,Martín Benito JL,Martínez Gómez F,García Rodríguez J,González Alvarez RC,Regadera Sejas FJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the case of a patient with long-term giant genital lymphedema as a consequence of partial penectomy with bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy 26 years before. METHODS:58-year-old male patient consulting for genital volume increase (penis and scrotum). Diagnostic tests were performed and surgery was i...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Salas Cabrera R,Moré Pérez F

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the influence of various intravesical treatments on superficial bladder cancer recurrence. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 473 superficial bladder neoplasias. Based on diagnosis and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR BT), and depending on pathology, we proposed different adjuvant tr...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： García Rodríguez J,Fernández Gómez JM,Escaf Barmadah S,González Alvarez RC,Jalón Monzón A,Martínez Gómez FJ,Sánchez Trilla A,Regadera Sejas J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a rare case of testicular metastasis secondary to an infiltrative transitional cell carcinoma years after radical surgery. METHODS: CASE REPORT:71-year-old male patient with history of infiltrative bladder tumor, status post radical cystoprostatectomy with urethrectomy. Seven years after surgery h...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Vicente Prados FJ,Rosales Leal JL,Honrubia Vilchez B,Fernández Sánchez A,Vázquez Alonso F,Pascual Geler M,Martínez Morcillo A,Rodríguez Herrera F,Espejo Maldonado E,José Manuel CO,Tallada Buñuel M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ultrasound guided biopsies are the mainstay in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. With the aim of improving diagnostic performances different protocols of prostate biopsy have been designed. The addition of vascular contrasts to the ultrasound allows for identification of hypervascular regions more likely to ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Laguna MP,Wondergem N,Wink MH,Wijkstra H,de la Rosette J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the current role of PSA as a diagnostic method for prostate cancer, as well as to analyze possible new markers. METHODS:We perform a bibliographic review for PSA, and its molecular forms, as a marker to define the presence of prostate cancer. We review the factors related to PSA modifications, p...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Gómez Veiga F,Ponce Reixa J,Barbagelata López A,Fernández Rosado E,Gonzaĺez Martiń M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the clinical and laboratory findings in pediatric patients with urolithiasis in a case control study and to obtain variables predicting a low risk of having urolithiasis. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 24 cases of children with urolithiasis (age range 3 to 17 years old) admitted to the pediat...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Arízaga-Ballesteros V,Cuello-García CA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe the case of a young male presenting with non-specific abdominal symptoms on follow-up after radical nephrectomy for renal carcinoma leading to the finding of local recurrence and peritoneal metastases. A second exploratory laparotomy was carried out for tumor reduction, but it was followed by fast...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Rodríguez García N,García Tello AM,Lanes González L,García Mediero JM,Angulo Cuesta J,Berenguer Sánchez A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report the first case of bladder diverticulectomy in a female patient. METHODS:74-year-old female patient with a two-year history of recurrent lower urinary tract infection and the diagnosis of big bladder diverticulum. A laparoscopic bladder diverticulectomy was performed. RESULTS:Operative time was 90...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pizzi P,Castillo O,Carvajal D,Vitagliano G,Hidalgo F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Serotonin and norepinephrine systems are involved in the neural control of lower urinary tract function. The aim of this study was to compare the response on striated anal sphincter electromyographic (SAS-EMG) activity and cystometric parameters, when duloxetine and clomipramine were intravenously administrat...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pérez Martínez FC,Vela Navarrete R,Castilla Reparaz C

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To show the beginning of the General Hospital of Madrid, its localization, economical problems and medical protagonists, mainly the first medical director: Dr. Perez de Herrera. Also, to show its scientific and health-care contributions to the people of Madrid and other cities, coming in the search for train...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Sáiz Carrero A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We report one case of metastatic dissemination of a rectal adenocarcinoma to the prepuce. METHODS:61-year-old patient with the diagnosis of rectal adenocarcinoma treated 18 months before by surgery and chemotherapy. He presents with a painful enlargement of the penis associated with outgrowing erythematous l...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Añibarro Laca E,Pérez-Irezabal Pindado JC,Ibáñez Calle T,Llarena Ibarguren R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report the experience in the management of penile necrosis at our hospital. METHODS:We performed a review of the medical records with the diagnosis of penile necrosis at the Department of the Urology of the Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico nacional Siglo XXI from January 1995 to March 2005. RESU...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Montoya Martínez G,Otero García JM,López Samano V,González Martínez J,Serrano Brambila E

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the surgical technique of the right laparoscopic nephroureterectomy. METHODS/RESULTS:With the patient in the lithotomy position we performed an endoscopic section of the ureteral meatus. Once the patient is placed in the lumbotomy position and trocars are placed, the retroperitoneal space is acc...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Escalera Almendros C,Chiva Robles V,Rodríguez García N,Pascual Mateo C,Berenguer Sánchez A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There are few studies on crystalluria in the developing countries. The aim of the present study was carrying out a first study in Morocco on the frequency and the chemical nature of the crystalluria according to the sex and the age of human individuals living in the Tadla Azilal moroccan area. METHOD:200 sa...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Mbarki M,Oussama A,Elbouadili A,Semmoud A,Berkani M,Touhami M,Jabrane AJ

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The renal graft rupture (RGR) was first described in 1968; it is a severe situation, generally appearing in the immediate post-operative period. OBJECTIVES:To retrospectively analyze the incidence of renal graft rupture in the population of patients who underwent kidney transplant in the Renal Transplant De...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Martínez Mansur R,Piana M,Codone J,Elizalde F,Díez M,Duro J,Lioy Lupis M,Zagari L,Solano F,Reyes E,Patin M,Villeta M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of prostate lymphoma and a brief review of the literature. METHODS/RESULTS:A 70 year-old mele patient was referred to the Urology departament with a clinical picture of prostatism, with acute urinary retention (AUR). Surgery with retropubic prostatectomy was performed, and pathology revealed...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Ochoa Undargarain O,Hermida Pérez JA,Ochoa Montes de Oca J,Félix León JM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasonography has demonstrated to be a precise test with high sensitivity and specificity. The urologist is the most capable professional to obtain the maximum effectiveness of this technique, so that the availability of ultrasound machines in urology departments rationalizes and limits the demand of ultrasound test...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Nogueras Gimeno MA,Marrón Penón MC,Guinda Sevillano C,Espuela Orgaz R

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The value of ultrasonography for the study of female urinary incontinence has been redefined over the last years. METHODS:We review the literature about the value of ultrasound in the workup of females with urinary incontinence, mainly transperineal ultrasound for the female stress urinary incontinence (SUI...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Jiménez Cidre MA,López-Fando Lavalle L,Quicios Dorado C,de Castro Guerín C,Fraile Poblador A,Mayayo Dehesa T

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report our experience on the diagnosis and treatment of this rare type of infravesical functional obstruction. METHODS:Over the last ten years we diagnosed and treated 32 males with this entity. We evaluate previous treatments and time to diagnosis. Clinical, radiological, endoscopic, and urodynamic feat...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Navalón Verdejo P,Pallás Costa Y,Juan Escudero J,Ordoño Domínguez F,Sánchez Ballester F,de la Torre Abril L,Monllor Peidro E,Fabuel Deltoro M,Cánovas Ivorra JA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The monohydrate calcium oxalate lithiasis (MCO) is divided in two groups depending on the morphologic-crystal structure: papillary (anchorage point on a renal papilla lesion) and cavity (formed in a cavity with low urodynamic capacity). The minimal differences between urinary biochemistry of MCO makers in co...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pieras Ayala E,Grases Freixedas F,Costa Bauzá A,Ramis Barceló M,Pizá Reus P,Ozonas Moragues M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report a new case of bladder leiomyoma in an adult. METHODS:64-year-old female patient consulting for a four-month hematuria diagnosed of a bladder intraluminal tumor on ultrasound during a routine gynecologic revision. Cystoscopy confirmed the presence of the tumor. Transurethral resection was indicated...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Cruz Guerra NA,Fradejas Rodríguez A,del Valle Manteca A,Ursúa Sarmiento I,Tarroc Blanco A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Experimental data show the relationship between the area of injured urothelium and recurrence rates in superficial bladder cancer. Tumor cell adherence is increased by the exposure to the extracellular matrix (ECM). Transurethral resection uncovers the ECM and might lead to recurrent tumors. The question if ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Angbein S,Guzmán S,Haecker A,Weib C,Michel MS,Alken P,Siegsmund M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Giant hydronephrosis, defined as the presence of a liquid volume over 1000 ml within the urinary collector system, is a rare clinical entity, the diagnosis of which is an excellent exercise because it lacks of a defined clinical presentation. METHODS/RESULTS:We report the case of a 66-year-old male under st...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Pereira Arias JG,Ullate Jaime V,Gutiérrez Díez JM,Ateca Díaz-Obregón R,Ramírez Rodríguez MM,Pereda Martínez E,Berreteaga Gallastegui JR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The growing interest on increasing the number of biopsy samples during ultrasound guided prostatic biopsies moved us to evaluate the tolerability and complications of the extensive biopsy with/without blockage of neurovascular bundles. METHODS:A group of 222 patients underwent prostatic biopsy with the aim ...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Rodríguez-Patrón Rodríguez RR,Mayayo Dehesa T,Burgos Revilla FJ,Alonso González M,García González R,Lennie Zucharino A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the treatment of the meatus urethral lithiasis. METHODS/RESULTS:A case of a 52 year-old male patient is reported with a big stone in the urethral meatus. Male patient that consults for Micturitional Syndrome, disury and difficully when urinating, in whom felt induration of the glans and observed a w...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Granados Loarca EA,Salazar Monterroso C,Robles C

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study patient satisfaction and complications appeared in a series of patients with erectile dysfunction undergoing implant of penile prosthesis. METHODS:Retrospective study of all patients undergoing surgical treatment for erectile dysfunction by penile prosthesis implant between 1993 and 2003. Collected...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Chiva Robles V,Llanes González L,Pascual Mateo C,Espinales Castro G,Romero Cajigal I,Berenguer Sánchez A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The ovarian metastasis by a gastrointestinal cancer is called Krukenberg tumor. We report a case of metastasis to the testis and epididymis by gastric cancer that can be the analogue in male. METHODS:A patient, submitted to total gastrectomy for a poorly differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma (TNM stage: pT3...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Alois M,Valentina P,Andreas G

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report one case of giant inguinal scrotal bladder hernia associated with incipient bilateral obstructive uropathy. METHODS:We report the case of a 54-year-old male patient presenting with two-time interrupted voiding, with the need of scrotal compression to complete voiding. Physical examination showed a...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Cruz Guerra NA,Albarrán Fernández M,Porto Sierra M,Tarroc Blanco A

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite representing a small percentage of the transplant activity in our country, living donor kidney transplantation is a good alternative for the future because the needs exceed the offer of cadaver donor organs. We present the evolution of living donor kidney transplantation in Spain from the beginning in accordan...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Altes Ineva MP,Alonso Paz P,Abadia H,Izquierdo Reyes L,Oppenheimer F,Alvarez-Vijande R

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the results of this surgical treatment of hydrocele over the first four years of integration of the Urology Department in the Major Ambulatory Surgery Unit in our Hospital. METHODS:From January 2000 to July 2004 we have performed 167 hydrocelectomies as ambulatory surgery in 152 patients (15 cas...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Navalón Verdejo P,Zaragozá Fernández C,Ordoño Domínguez F,Sánchez Ballester F,De la Torre Abril L,Juan Escudero J,Ramos de Campos M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report our experience with one case of penile silicone granuloma, that has clinical interest for its unfrequent presentation. METHODS/RESULTS:We report the case of a patient with sexual dysfunction secondary to subcutaneous injection of liquid silicone in the penis resulting in a penile granuloma and mig...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： García Díez F,Izquierdo García FM,Benéitez Alvarez ME,Guerreiro González R,Casasola Chamorro J,de Blas Gómez V,Gallo Rolanía FJ,Roa Luzuriaga JM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report one case of pseudotumoral lesion of the iliac ureter with obstructive uropathy leading to loss of function of the renal unit. METHODS:66-year-old male being studied for BPH who presents with a self-limited monosymptomatic hematuria. RESULTS:Renal ultrasound detected grade II pyelocaliectasis of t...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Rubio Tortosa I,Sánchez Sanchis M,Coronel Sánchez B,García Serrado D,García Torrelles M,Vergés Prosper A,San Juan De LaOrden C

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report the first case of spontaneous regression of renal vein and inferior vena cava thrombus in a patient with renal clear cell carcinoma. METHODS/RESULTS:We describe the case of a woman with the diagnosis of renal mass with venous thrombus of the renal vein and inferior vena cava. Extension studies bef...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Jalón Monzón A,Regadera Sejas FJ,García Rodríguez J,Martínez Gómez FJ,Sánchez Trilla A,Fernández Gómez JM,Rodríguez Martínez JJ,Rodríguez Faba O,González Alvarez RC,Alvarez Múgica M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of the urinary symptoms suggestive of overactive bladder (OAB) in Spain based on the International Continence Society (ICS) 2002 consensus criteria as urinary urgency, with or without urge incontinence, usually with frequency and nocturia. METHODS:1,669 rea...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Castro D,Espuña M,Prieto M,Badia X

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report one case of malignant recurrence of a cutaneous horn of the glans penis. METHODS:We report the case of a 66-year-old male patient presenting with penile discomfort over several months. Physical examination showed a corneal lesion in the glans-penis, the biopsy of which was reported as hyperkeratos...

journal_title：Archivos espanoles de urologia

authors： Cruz Guerra NA,Sáenz Medina J,Ursúa Sarmiento I,Zamora Martínez T,Madrigal Montero R,Diego Pinto D,Tarroc Blanco A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00