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To develop a simple minimally invasive method for ureteral stent removal that does not require cystoscopy or fluoroscopic guidance.We developed a novel ureteral stent comprising the main body of a stent and an iron oxide–coated net that was woven of processed polyester sutures. The ureteral stent was retrieved by a magnetic retrieval catheter with small hooks on the neck surface. Detailed analysis...
To investigate the effects and mechanisms of long-term treatment of 5α-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) on erectile organ structure and function in aged rats.Thirty 16-month-old male rats were assigned to 2 groups: untreated or treated with 5ARIs. After 16 weeks, the erectile function was measured after electrical stimulation of the cavernous nerve. The weights and histopathologic features of the corpus...
To investigate the efficacy and safety of tamsulosin, an α 1A -adrenoceptor antagonist, as a potential male contraceptive. Forty healthy male volunteers were equally divided into 2 groups, each of which received placebo and tamsulosin sequentially in a crossover manner. Ejaculatory profile was examined 4 to 6 hours after administration and adverse effects were noted. Anejaculation occurred...
To describe the modified surgical technique and report the long-term outcomes of modified transurethral incision for the treatment of primary bladder neck obstruction in women. A total of 30 women were diagnosed with primary bladder neck obstruction from the videourodynamic study findings according to the Blaivas-Groutz nomogram for female bladder outlet obstruction. Patients with neurogenic, traumatic,...
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