Postoperative ureteral obstruction after endoscopic treatment for vesicoureteral reflux.
CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, the incidence of ureteral obstruction was slightly higher than in previous reports. Our study identified no predictive risk factors for developing ureteral obstruction after endoscopic treatment. Although most of the ureteral obstructions resolved spontaneously within 1 month, some cases required drainage to relieve symptoms or to prevent renal function deterioration.
PMID: 26175873 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - July 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Robot-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for stage IIIb mixed germ cell testicular cancer after chemotherapy.
In this study, we present a case of robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection performed in an 18-year-old man who was diagnosed with a stage IIIb mixed germ cell tumor and who was initially treated with radical orchiectomy, followed by chemotherapy. This case shows that robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is technically feasible, safe, and cosmetically favorable, even when performed on patients with high-stage disease or after chemotherapy.
PMID: 26175874 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - July 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Current status of stem cell therapy in urology.
Authors: Kim JH, Song YS
PMID: 26078836 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Cell-based therapy for kidney disease.
Authors: Chung HC, Ko IK, Atala A, Yoo JJ
Abstract
The prevalence of renal disease continues to increase worldwide. When normal kidney is injured, the damaged renal tissue undergoes pathological and physiological events that lead to acute and chronic kidney diseases, which frequently progress to end stage renal failure. Current treatment of these renal pathologies includes dialysis, which is incapable of restoring full renal function. To address this issue, cell-based therapy has become a potential therapeutic option to treat renal pathologies. Recent development in cell therapy has demonstrated promising ...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Incidence of kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers in Korea: An update.
In this study, which was based on the Korea National Cancer Incidence Database, annual incident cases, age-standardized incidence rates, annual percentage change (APC), and distribution by age group were examined in kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers, respectively. From 1999 to 2011, the total number of each type of urological cancer was as follows: kidney cancer (32,600 cases, 25.5%), bladder cancer (37,950 cases, 29.7%), and prostate cancer (57,332 cases, 44.8%). The age-standardized incidence rates of prostate cancer showed a significant increase with an APC of 12.3% in males. Kidney cancer gradually increased with a...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
The clinical significance of a second transurethral resection for T1 high-grade bladder cancer: Results of a prospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: Initial TURBT does not seem to be enough to control T1 high-grade bladder cancer. Therefore, a routine second TURBT procedure should be recommended in patients with T1 high-grade bladder cancer to accomplish adequate tumor resection and to identify patients who may need to undergo prompt cystectomy.
PMID: 26078839 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Two-dimensional neovascular complexity is significantly higher in nontumor prostate tissue than in low-risk prostate cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: The value of angiogenesis in prostate cancer is still controversial. Our findings suggest that low-risk prostate cancer tissues are less vascularized than are nontumor tissues. Further studies are necessary to understand whether angiogenesis is a hallmark of intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer.
PMID: 26078840 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Comparison of perioperative outcomes between running versus interrupted vesicourethral anastomosis in open radical prostatectomy: A single-surgeon experience.
CONCLUSIONS: Both anastomosis techniques provided similar functional results and a similar rate of postoperative urine extravasation. However, running vesicourethral anastomosis decreased the rate of intraoperative extravasation and time for anastomosis, without increasing the risk of urinary retention or bladder neck contracture.
PMID: 26078841 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Effect of patient position on pain scales during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy.
CONCLUSIONS: We suggest that the lithotomy position may be the proper way to reduce pain during TRUS-guided prostate biopsy.
PMID: 26078842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Analysis of factors affecting spontaneous expulsion of ureteral stones that may predict unfavorable outcomes during watchful waiting periods: What is the influence of diabetes mellitus on the ureter?
CONCLUSIONS: Stone size, location, and underlying DM were confirmed to be significant predictive factors for spontaneous passage of ureteral stones. Urologists should consider active procedures, such as shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy, rather than conservative management in patients presenting with proximally located stones, large ureteral stones, or underlying DM.
PMID: 26078843 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Long-term survival and patient satisfaction with inflatable penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of our study suggest that excellent long-term reliability and high patient satisfaction rates make the implantation of an inflatable penile prosthesis a recommendable surgical treatment for refractory ED.
PMID: 26078844 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Antibiotic prophylaxis with intravenous ceftriaxone and fluoroquinolone reduces infectious complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostatic biopsy.
CONCLUSIONS: Antibiotic prophylaxis with ceftriaxone and fluoroquinolone before prostate needle biopsy decreased the risk of potentially serious infectious complications.
PMID: 26078845 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Intraureteral and intravenous indocyanine green to facilitate robotic partial nephroureterectomy in a patient with complete ureteral triplication.
Authors: Lee M, Lee Z, Eun D
Abstract
A patient with a complete right ureteral triplication presented with recurrent pyelonephritis and flank pain that was refractory to medical management. Evaluation showed that the atrophic upper-most renal moiety had been chronically obstructed and was associated with a dilated ureter. Intraureteral and intravenous indocyanine green (ICG) were used as real-time contrast agents intraoperatively to facilitate right robotic partial nephroureterectomy of the diseased system. Intraureteral ICG was used to accurately distinguish the pathologic ureter and associated renal pelv...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - June 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
New horizons in geriatric urology.
Authors: Kim HJ
PMID: 25964832 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Current role of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in the management of prostate cancer.
Authors: Katelaris NC, Bolton DM, Weerakoon M, Toner L, Katelaris PM, Lawrentschuk N
Abstract
The purpose of this review was to evaluate the current role of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) in the management of prostate cancer (PC). The diagnosis of PC remains controversial owing to overdetection of indolent disease, which leads to overtreatment and subsequent patient harm. mp-MRI has the potential to equilibrate the imbalance between detection and treatment. The limitation of the data for analysis with this new technology is problematic, however. This issue has been compounded by a para...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
