Outcome of laparoscopic upper pole heminephroureterectomy in children: A two-centre experience
Conclusion Laparoscopic HNU in children can be performed via transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach, both with low morbidity and with the typical benefits of laparoscopic surgery. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - October 11, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Can endourology fellowship training enhance minimally invasive surgery in urology practice?
Conclusion The introduction of an EFTS definitely enhanced the practice of minimally invasive procedures. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - October 4, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Drug treatment of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms after ureteric JJ-stent insertion: A contemporary, comparative, prospective, randomised placebo-controlled study, single-centre experience
Conclusions In symptomatic patients following JJ-stent insertion, anti-muscarinic medication, namely solifenacin 5mg or trospium chloride 20mg, was the best. The advantage of trospium over solifenacin is in the control of frequency rather than the other symptoms. Addition of an α-blocker (alfuzosin 10mg) is valuable when nocturia is the predominant symptom. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - September 28, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Modified one-stage dorsal-inlay buccal mucosa graft technique for ventral penile urethral and penile skin erosion: A step-by-step guide
Conclusion The modified single-stage dorsal-inlay technique is a viable method for repairing ventral penile urethral erosion with involvement of penile skin. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - September 23, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Predictors of renal recovery in renal failure secondary to bilateral obstructive urolithiasis
Conclusions Shorter symptom duration (⩽25days) is predictive of renal recovery in renal failure secondary to bilateral obstructive urolithiasis. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - September 23, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Use of fibrin glue as a sealant at the anastomotic line in laparoscopic pyeloplasty: A randomised controlled trial
Conclusion The use of fibrin glue is a valid alternative to stenting in LPP with the same excellent outcome but with markedly lower short-term postoperative adverse events. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - September 23, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Surgical outcomes and complications of Tube ® (Promedon) malleable penile prostheses in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction
Conclusion Tube malleable penile prostheses are associated with low complication and high satisfaction rates. There was no significant difference in the complication rate or prostheses infection between diabetic and non-diabetic patients. A prospective comparative study with a large number of patients is recommended. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - August 25, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder: Systematic review of clinical characteristics and therapeutic approaches
Conclusion Based on current literature, there is insufficient evidence to provide a treatment recommendation for NB-SCC. Whilst RC is the standard of care, the role of preoperative radiotherapy should be revisited and compared to RC alone. Additional studies incorporating multimodal approaches, contemporary radiation techniques, and systemic therapies are warranted. Immunotherapy as a treatment for bladder SCC has yet to be investigated. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - August 2, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The challenges in the diagnosis of detrusor underactivity in clinical practice: A mini-review
Conclusion Currently, the diagnosis of DU is based on invasive urodynamic parameters as defined by the International Continence Society in 2002. There is no consensus for the definition of DU prior to 2002. As there is significant overlap between the symptoms of DU and BOO, it is difficult to diagnose DU clinically. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 25, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy monotherapy for treating patients with bladder stones
Conclusions ESWL monotherapy is safe and effective method for treatment of bladder stones with no other causes of infra-vesical obstruction. Several indications can be met including patients with high anaesthetic risk, patients fearing anaesthesia or endoscopic procedures, and patients who have difficulty in positioning. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 25, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Computed tomography virtual cystoscopy for follow-up of patients with superficial bladder tumours in comparison to conventional cystoscopy: An exploratory study
Conclusion CT virtual cystoscopy is a promising technique for detecting bladder tumours and some other bladder lesions. However, the detection rate for recurrent NMIBC does not appear to be adequate to replace conventional cystoscopy. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 25, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Comparison of ureteric stone size, on bone window versus standard soft-tissue window settings, on multi-detector non-contrast computed tomography
Conclusion The stone size measured using the soft-tissue window setting on a MDCT is significantly different from the measurement on the bone window setting. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 25, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Bacille Calmette –Guérin dosage; challenging dogmas and changing paradigms
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Arab Journal of Urology, Volume 13, Issue 4 Author(s): Ahmed M. Mansour (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Low-dose bacille Calmette –Guérin for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: Results of a prospective study
Conclusion Low-dose BCG intravesical therapy is an effective adjuvant treatment in NMIBC. However, this needs to be validated in future studies and in comparison with other proposed doses and/or regimens. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A comparative study between full-dose and half-dose intravesical immune bacille Calmette –Guérin injection in the management of superficial bladder cancer
Conclusion The half dose of intravesical BCG instillation can reduce the toxicity and side-effects that are associated with the treatment of superficial bladder cancer, without affecting the efficacy of therapy. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
