Concurrent and predictive validation of robotic simulator Tube 3 module.
CONCLUSIONS: The virtual reality (VR) simulator can yield sufficient improvement in technical performance in Tube 3 within 5 hours. The acquired proficiency can be transferable to the vesicourethral anastomosis using the da Vinci system.
PMID: 26568793 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - November 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
The clinical application of the sliding loop technique for renorrhaphy during robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: Surgical technique and outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS: From our initial clinical experience, SLT may be an efficient and safe renorrhaphy method in real clinical practice. Further large scale, prospective, long-term follow-up, and direct comparative studies with other techniques are required to confirm the clinical applicability of SLT.
PMID: 26568794 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - November 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
A novel one lobe technique of thulium laser enucleation of the prostate: 'All-in-One' technique.
CONCLUSIONS: The All-in-One technique of ThuLEP showed efficacy and effectiveness comparable to that of other techniques. We expect that this new technique could reduce the operation time and the bleeding and improve the effectiveness of enucleation.
PMID: 26568795 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - November 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Peyronie's disease and low intensity shock wave therapy: Clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction rate in an open-label single arm prospective study in Australian men.
CONCLUSIONS: In a carefully selected group of men with PD, LiESWT appears to be safe, has moderate efficacy and is associated with high patient satisfaction rate in the short term.
PMID: 26568796 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - November 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Single port laparoscopic orchidopexy in children using surgical glove port and conventional rigid instruments.
CONCLUSIONS: Single-port laparoscopic orchidopexy using a glove port and rigid instruments is technically feasible and safe for various nonpalpable intraabdominal testes. However, surgical experience and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm the superiority of this technique.
PMID: 26568797 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - November 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Repeated spurious elevation of serum prostate-specific antigen values solved by chemiluminescence analysis: A possible interference by heterophilic antibodies.
We present herein the case of a 52-year-old man with repeated spurious elevation of prostate-specific antigen, reaching levels of 108.7 ng/mL, that were suspected to be caused by heterophilic antibodies. The interference was solved by changing the analysis technique. Real values of prostate-specific antigen were less than 1 ng/mL.
PMID: 26568798 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - November 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Future directions in overactive bladder treatment: Personalized medicine can be applied?
Authors: Lee KS
PMID: 26495066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Drug therapy of overactive bladder - What is coming next?
Authors: Andersson KE
Abstract
After the approval and introduction of mirabegron, tadalafil, and botulinum toxin A for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms/overactive bladder, focus of interest has been on their place in therapy versus the previous gold standard, antimuscarinics. However, since these agents also have limitations there has been increasing interest in what is coming next - what is in the pipeline? Despite progress in our knowledge of different factors involved in both peripheral and central modulation of lower urinary tract dysfunction, there are few innovations in the pipe-line. Most d...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Current status of flexible ureteroscopy in urology.
Authors: Cho SY
Abstract
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is being performed for the surgical management of upper urinary tract pathology. With the development of surgical instruments with improved deflection mechanisms, visuality, and durability, the role of RIRS has expanded to the treatment of urinary calculi located in the upper urinary tract, which compensates for the shortcomings of shock wave lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. RIRS can be considered a conservative treatment of upper urinary tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) or for postoperative surveillance after radical treatment of UTU...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
The effect of continuous androgen deprivation treatment on prostate cancer patients as compared with intermittent androgen deprivation treatment.
CONCLUSIONS: This study found that IADT produces a longer duration in median time to CRPC than does CADT.
PMID: 26495069 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Comparison of computed tomography findings between renal oncocytomas and chromophobe renal cell carcinomas.
CONCLUSIONS: The appearance of a central stellate scar and higher mean HU values in the nephrogenic phase could be useful to distinguish renal oncocytomas from chRCCs.
PMID: 26495070 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Comparison of biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer patients treated with radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy.
CONCLUSIONS: No difference of BCR and BCR-free survival was seen in the low-intermediate risk group but lower BCR and better BCR-free survival were observed for patients that received RP in the high risk group. RP should be a more strongly considered option when deciding the treatment method for selected high risk patients.
PMID: 26495071 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Discordance between location of positive cores in biopsy and location of positive surgical margin following radical prostatectomy.
CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that one fourth of PSM occurred at location where tumor was not detected at biopsy and that apex PSM had highest rate of discordant. Careful dissection to avoid PSM should be performed in every location, including where tumor was not identified in biopsy.
PMID: 26495072 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Distribution of ureteral stones and factors affecting their location and expulsion in patients with renal colic.
CONCLUSIONS: The upper ureter and UVJ are 2 peak sites at which stones lodge. For stone size 10 mm or less, initial stone lodge site is not a significant predictor of MET failure in patients who have no previous history of active stone treatment in the ureter.
PMID: 26495073 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
The role of noninvasive penile cuff test in patients with bladder outlet obstruction.
CONCLUSIONS: The PCT is a beneficial test for evaluating patients with LUTS. In particular, this instrument has an acceptable ability to reject obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.
PMID: 26495074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - October 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
