Simultaneous use of oxalate-degrading bacteria and herbal extract to reduce the urinary oxalate in a rat model: A new strategy
Conclusion: Considering that the formation of calcium oxalate crystals can cause inflammation and tissue damage in the kidney, the use of herbal extracts with oxalate degrading bacteria can be a new therapeutic approach to preventing the formation of kidney stones. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Prevalence and surgical management of pubic hypertrophy in hypospadias patients: results from a high-volume surgeon
Conclusions: One out of three hypospadias patients, referred to our center, presented pubic hypertrophy and received pubic lipectomy. This rate was higher in patients with proximal hypospadias suggesting a correlation between pubic hypertrophy and severity of hypospadias. Noteworthy, pubic lipectomy was not associated with increased risk of fistula or any complications. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The natural history of solitary post-nephrectomy kidney in a pediatric population
Conclusions: Taking into account the high rate of long term postoperative renal injury, it can be considered that nephrectomy does not prevent this disease. The follow-up of children with SNK requires a multidisciplinary approach and long-term surveillance to detect renal injury. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Risk factors of postoperative sexual function in patients with urethral diverticulum and their partners: A cohort study of 83 women
Conclusion: Only the UD size and location affected sexual function in women with a small UD. Surgery could improve female sexual function but did not affect the sexual function of the patient's partners. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Which of available selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is more effective in treatment of premature ejaculation? A randomized clinical trial
Conclusions: All available SSRIs were effective and usually had no serious complications. In patients who did not respond to any of these drugs, other SSRI drugs could be used as a salvage therapy. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The association between CHA2DS2-VASc score and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion: CHA2DS2-VASc score can be used to detect Erectile dysfunction in patients who are admitted to the cardiology outpatient clinics. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Effects of perioperative pelvic floor muscle training on early recovery of urinary continence and erectile function in men undergoing radical prostatectomy: a randomized clinical trial
Conclusion: Our pre-RP protocol of two physical therapist-assisted sessions of PFMT plus instructions did not significantly improve urinary continence or erectile function at 3 months after RP. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Effects of the transobturator tape procedure on overactive bladder symptoms and quality of life: a prospective study
Conclusions: MUS is not only a gold standard treatment in SUI but also presents as a promising treatment modality in stress-dominant MUI. Although the improvement rates of OAB symptoms significantly decrease over time, QoL and patient satisfaction rates remain higher than any other treatment in this patient group at the third-year follow-up. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Long-term outcome (5-10 years) after non absorbable mesh insertion compared to partially absorbable mesh insertion for anterior vaginal wall prolapse repair
Conclusion: Patients undergoing MIS kit Prolift® and Prolift M® insertion for anterior vaginal wall prolapse repair had comparable early and late postoperative outcomes. No differences in patient's function and satisfaction between the two g roups were identified. According to our findings, there is no superiority to either of the two studied mesh devices. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Association between stress and lower urinary tract symptoms in children and adolescents
Conclusion: Stress levels are higher in children and adolescents with LUTS who have more severe symptoms. Dysuria was the symptom most associated with stress, both in the physical reactions domain, in the psychological reactions domains with or without a depressive component and in the psychophysiological reactions domain. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Two-shift operation mode can improve the efficiency and comfort of flexible ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of renal calculi larger than 1.5cm
Conclusion: In flexible ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of renal calculi larger than 1.5cm, two-shift operation mode can raise the fragmentation speed and stone clearance rate, as well as significantly lower operator's fatigue level and improve operator's comfort. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Factors affecting fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Impact of stone volume distribution in renal collecting system
Conclusions: The distribution of the stone burden volume in the pelvicalyceal system is a significant predictor for prolonged fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Measures to decrease FT could be beneficial in patients with a high ASV-to-RCSV ratio for precise preoperative planning. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The Harbin Medical University nephrectomy score: a quantitative system for evaluating the complexity of laparoscopic retroperitoneal simple nephrectomy
Conclusions: The HMUNS can effectively reflect LRSN complexity, thus providing a quantitative system for risk estimation and treatment decisions. Because of some limitations, further well-designed studies are necessary to confirm our findings. Patient summary: The HMUNS, including primary diseases, history of upper urinary tract surgery, BMI, surgeon's learning curve, kidney volume, and MAP score, can provide an effective quantitative tool to evaluate the complexity of LRSN. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Prospective evaluation of the effect of adherent perinephric fat on outcomes of robotic assisted partial nephrectomy following elimination of the learning curve
Conclusions: APF is associated with increased operative time but no change in other perioperative outcomes. Surgeon experience does not affect perioperative outcomes associated with APF. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Role of the three-dimensional printing technology in complex laparoscopic renal surgery: a renal tumor in a horseshoe kidney
Conclusion: The use of patient-specific 3D-printed renal models seem to be helpful for the surgical planning in complex renal tumors. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
