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To evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) performed on infants, and to discuss the possible role of this approach in selected cases.A retrospective analysis was conducted on the patients who underwent endoscopic injection of a bulking substance for VUR in our institution, and a comparison was made with patients treated during infancy and those treated later in...
To assess prostate cancer (PCa) detection and prediction by combining the in-bore magnetic resonance imaging-guided transrectal targeted prostate biopsy (MRGB) with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) parameters and the Prostate Health Index (PHI) in case of negative 12-core standard biopsy.A total of 112 men (2014-2016) underwent 3-T multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and subsequent MRGB of Prostate...
Meatal stenosis (MS) as a potential complication of male circumcision and controversy regarding the magnitude of risk.To conduct a systematic review and meta-analyses to assess (1) MS diagnosis after circumcision, (2) the potential association of MS with circumcision, and (3) a potential method of prevention.PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library and bibliographies of original studies were searched...
To assess the efficacy and safety of neurostimulation for non-neurogenic overactive bladder in children, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).A systematic literature search was performed on August 2016. RCTs were evaluated according to the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias assessment. Number of patients with post-treatment partial response (PR) (50%-89%), complete...
To reduce the risk of symptomatic lymphocele after robotic pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), we present a technique, preventing lymphocele ensuring absorption transperitoneally (P.L.E.A.T.), where the peritoneum is “pleated” along its midline, leaving 2 lateral openings and allowing lymphatic fluid to drain away from the pelvis and into the abdomen.We analyzed a single-surgeon series of PLNDs during...
To investigate the nature and the architecture of the puboprostatic ligament (PPL) and its relationship with surroundings.Six adult male cadaveric pelvises (age range, 46-87 years) were prepared as serial transverse (2 sets), coronal (1 set), or sagittal (3 sets) plastinated sections, and were examined under a stereoscope and a confocal microscope. The thickness of the section was 2.5 mm, the interval...
To evaluate patients' characteristics, surgical procedure data, and outcomes of ureterorenoscopy (URS) stone treatment in patients with a horseshoe kidney (HSK), ectopic kidney (EK), and malrotated kidney (MK).This study is a subanalysis of the Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society URS Global Study, which was a prospective multicenter observational study, collecting data on URS stone...
To identify an objective and reproducible strategy for preoperative staging bone scintigraphy (BS) in patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RCC), because in the absence of objective criteria, the decision to perform preoperative BS remains a subjective practice.The study included a total of 2008 patients with RCC treated with surgery and prospectively included into an institutional database...
To evaluate whether varicocelectomy improves both serum testosterone and sexual function, as assessed by the Male Sexual Health Questionnaire (MSHQ).A retrospective chart review of patients who have undergone varicocelectomy and had both pre- and postoperative MSHQ was performed. The MSHQ is a clinically validated questionnaire that assesses erectile function, ejaculatory function, and sexual satisfaction,...
Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease share a similar underlying pathophysiology, and low serum testosterone, known as hypogonadism, is a significant player in both conditions. Hypogonadism is a known risk factor for cardiovascular events and worsened mortality, thus influencing physicians to recommend testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men. However, at least 4 recent reports suggest...
To demonstrate a successful 1-session approach to a complete calcified ureteral stent, preserving the affected kidney without complications.A 33-year-old man presented at our service with an increased urinary frequency, afebrile urinary tract infection, and left lumbar pain. He underwent a ureterolithotripsy with ureteral stenting 3 years ago. After that intervention, he was lost to follow-up. A noncontrast...
To evaluate the association of racial and socioeconomic factors with the risk of adverse events in the first 30 days following urethral sling placement.We accessed nonpublic data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development in California from 2005 to 2011. All female patients who underwent an ambulatory urethral sling procedure in the entire state of California over the study period...
Polyorchidism is a rare anomaly of testicular development. Particularly, a bilobed testis is an extremely rare congenital malformation, which is thought to be a variant expression of polyorchidism. Only 5 cases of bilobed testis have been reported in the literature to date. This report is of bilateral, undescended, bilobed testes in a 15-month-old boy who has multiple other malformations of possible...
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