Serving as a bedside surgeon before performing robotic radical prostatectomy improves surgical outcomes
Conclusion: Our findings might reflect that previous bedside assistant experience led to an increase in self-confidence and the ability to manage troubleshooting and made it more likely for surgeons to start with more difficult cases with more challenging patients. It is recommended that novice surgeons serve as bedside assistants before moving on to consoles. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Seminal citrate is superior to PSA for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer
Conclusion: Measurement of [CITRATE] by means of 1HNMRS is superior to PSA for early detection of csPCa in men with elevated PSA. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) or conformational radiotherapy (3D-CRT) with conventional fractionation for prostate cancer: Is there any clinical difference?
Conclusion: IMRT reduces significantly the risk of late GI severe complication compared with 3D-CRT using conventional fractionation with a total dose ≥ 74Gy without any differences for bRFS and OS. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
HRQOL related to urinary diversion in Radical Cystectomy: a systematic review of recent literature
Conclusion: No superiority of one urinary diversion was characterized. It seems that the choice must be individualized with an extensive preoperative orientation of the patient and their relatives. That will probably influence how the patient accepts the new condition. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
High mortality rates after radical cystectomy: we must have acceptable protocols and consider the rationale of cutaneous ureterostomy for high-risk patients
(Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - December 20, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
