Cystoscopy and intravesical bacille Calmette–Guérin therapy in antibiotic-naïve patients with bladder cancer with asymptomatic bacteriuria: An update
Publication date: Available online 15 April 2016 Source:Arab Journal of Urology Author(s): Harry W. Herr Urologists often insist on sterile urine before invasive outpatient urological procedures, and urine culture and antibiotics are usually given before cystoscopy or instillation of bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) therapy, especially in patients who have positive urine cultures. Our experience suggests that cystoscopy and induction BCG therapy can be performed safely, even in patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria, without pretreatment or prophylactic antibiotics. The rate of subsequent febrile urinary tract infect...
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - April 14, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Does lithotripsy increase stone recurrence? A comparative study between extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and non-fragmenting percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Conclusions In comparison with PCNL, ESWL does not increase long-term stone recurrence in patients who become stone-free. The stone burden appears to be the primary factor in predicting stone recurrence after ESWL. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - April 2, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Prostate tissue retrieval after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate; assessment of non-morcellation approaches
Conclusion In the absence or malfunction of a tissue morcellator, or whenever concomitant pathology indicates laparotomy, non-morcellation tissue retrieval approaches are feasible options for endourologists practicing transurethral enucleation of prostate adenoma. These approaches are valid alternatives retaining most of the advantages of the transurethral prostate enucleation procedure. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - March 19, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
What is better in percutaneous nephrolithotomy – Prone or supine? A systematic review
Conclusion The present systematic review highlights the benefits and disadvantages of supine and prone PCNL. The published data on supine and prone PCNL have shown no significant superiority of either approach. Whether prone or supine PCNL is optimal, remains a debatable topic. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - March 4, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of tamsulosin oral-controlled absorption system, solifenacin, and combined therapy for the management of ureteric stent-related symptoms
Conclusions Combined therapy with tamsulosin OCAS 0.4mg daily and solifenacin 5mg daily is a safe and well-tolerated management for stent-related symptoms. However, stent position remains a significant factor affecting response to medical therapy and patients’ health-related quality of life. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 23, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, metabolic syndrome and androgenic alopecia: Is there a possible relationship?
Conclusions Dermatologists, urologists, and primary care physicians should monitor patients with early onset AGA for the development of urinary symptoms, to permit an earlier diagnosis of BPH; and for metabolic syndrome symptoms, to permit early diagnosis of cardiovascular risk factors. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 23, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Bulbar urethral stricture: How to optimise the use of buccal mucosal grafts
Publication date: Available online 19 February 2016 Source:Arab Journal of Urology Author(s): Jonathan N. Warner, Eric S. Wisenbaugh, Francisco E. Martins The use of buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty (BMGU) for bulbar urethral strictures has gained widespread popularity since the first report in 1996. Over the last two decades, there have been many modifications in the surgical technique. This, along with better understanding of urethral anatomy, has allowed the BMG to become the ‘gold standard’ in urethral substitution. The present article reviews the evolution and techniques of BMGU in order to answer the q...
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Percutaneous nephrolithotomy vs. extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for treating a 20–30mm single renal pelvic stone” [Arab J. Urol. 13(3) (2015) 212–216]
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Arab Journal of Urology, Volume 14, Issue 1 Author(s): Mohammed Hassan, Ahmed R. El-Nahas, Khaled Z. Sheir, Nasr A. El-Tabey, Ahmed M. El-Assmy, Ahmed M. Elshal, Ahmed A. Shokeir (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating staghorn stones: 10years of experience of a tertiary-care centre” [Arab J. Urol. 10 (2012) 324–329]
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Arab Journal of Urology, Volume 14, Issue 1 Author(s): Ahmed R. El-Nahas, Ibrahim Eraky, Ahmed A. Shokeir, Ahmed M. Shoma, Ahmed M. El-Assmy, Nasr A. El-Tabey, Hamdy A. El-Kappany, Mahmoud R. El-Kenawy (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Robot-assisted ureterocalycostomy: A single centre contemporary experience in adults
Conclusion The robot-assisted approach appears to be ideally suited for redo cases demanding fine dissection with meticulous suturing. In our present series of adult patients, we could safely and successfully perform RAUC with minimal morbidity. However, a larger multi-institutional outcome analysis is required to substantiate the role of the robot-assisted approach in performing UC. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 10, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Adult-type granulosa cell tumour of the testis: Report of a case and review of the literature
We report here on a 48-year-old Filipino man with a left testicular AGCTT, which measured 1.2×1.2×1.0cm. He underwent radical orchidectomy with postoperative surveillance for 1year, which included computed tomography with oral intravenous contrast and clinical examinations, which have been unremarkable. The previously reported AGCTTs were briefly reviewed. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 7, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Outcome of α-blockers, with or without methylprednisolone combination, in medical expulsive therapy for lower ureteric stones: A prospective randomised study
Conclusions The combination of alfuzosin or tamsulosin with methylprednisolone seems to be effective and safe for managing lower ureteric stones of <1cm. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - February 7, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Sildenafil citrate as a medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteric stones: A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study
Conclusion Sildenafil citrate enhances spontaneous passage of 5–10mm DUS. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - January 22, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Standard versus tubeless mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomised controlled trial
Conclusion Both procedures are safe and effective for managing renal stones, without any significant difference between the two procedures; however, the postoperative analgesic requirement is significantly higher in SmPCNL. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - January 21, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Venous thromboembolism after radical cystectomy: Experience with screening ultrasonography
Conclusion Patients who undergo RC are at high-risk for thromboembolic events and multimodal prophylaxis should be administered. Clinicians should be especially vigilant in those who demonstrate factors associated with higher risk for VTE events. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - January 11, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
