Clinicopathological features of Xp11.2 translocation renal cell carcinoma.
CONCLUSIONS: Xp11 translocation RCC tends to develop in young patients with lymph node metastasis. Targeted therapy did not effectively treat our patients. Surgery is the only effective therapy for Xp11 translocation RCC, and further studies are needed to assess systemic therapy and long-term prognosis.
PMID: 25763125 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for extremely large prostatic adenoma in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
CONCLUSIONS: HoLEP in patients with an extremely large prostate can be performed efficiently and safely.
PMID: 25763126 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
A novel transurethral resection technique for superficial flat bladder tumor: Grasp and bite technique.
CONCLUSIONS: The grasp and bite TURBT technique was feasible for superficial bladder tumors. It may be a good tool for inexperienced surgeons owing to its convenient and easy manner.
PMID: 25763127 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Comparative analysis of benign prostatic hyperplasia management by urologists and nonurologists: A Korean nationwide health insurance database study.
CONCLUSIONS: There are distinct differences in the diagnosis and treatment of BPH by urologists and nonurologists in Korea. These differences may have adverse consequences for BPH patients. Urological societies should take a leadership role in the management of BPH and play an educational role for nonurologists as well as urologists.
PMID: 25763128 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Effect of weight reduction on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms in obese male patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: We found no association between obesity and LUTS. This could have been due to the less marked weight difference in our cohort. Whereas weight reduction may be an effective measure to improve LUTS, the implementation of a successful program remains a challenge.
PMID: 25763129 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Penile length, digit length, and anogenital distance according to birth weight in newborn male infants.
CONCLUSIONS: The penile length of newborn infants has not changed over the last quarter century in Korea. With normal penile appearance, the AGD ratio and 2:4 digit length ratio are consistent irrespective of birth weight, whereas AGD, digit length, and penile length are significantly smaller in newborns with low birth weight.
PMID: 25763130 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Next generation sequencing and urologic cancer.
Authors: Kim SK, Kim WJ
PMID: 25685294 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Clinically relevant genetic characterization of prostate tumors: How close are we to the goal?
Authors: Tolkach Y, Imkamp F, Godin K, Van Poppel H
Abstract
Substantial efforts are being made in research on the molecular genetic characterization of prostate cancer. The number of fundamental research programs in prostate cancer molecular biology and genetics is overwhelming. However, a significant gap appears to exist between the huge number of studies on the genetic characterization of prostate cancer, which often have limited translation into clinical practice or simply were not conceived to be so translated, and clinical practice. From a clinical point of view, this balance should be urgently shift...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Current status of penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy.
Authors: Kim JH, Lee SW
Abstract
Although disease-free survival remains the primary goal of prostate cancer treatment, erectile dysfunction (ED) remains a common complication that affects the quality of life. Even though several preventive and therapeutic strategies are available for ED after radical prostatectomy (RP), no specific recommendations have been made on the optimal rehabilitation or treatment strategy. Several treatment options are available, including phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, vacuum erection devices, intracavernosal or intraurethral prostaglandin injections, and penile prostheses. Urolo...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
A clinicogenetic model to predict lymph node invasion by use of genome-based biomarkers from exome arrays in prostate cancer patients.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results of the exome array, the selected SNPs were predictors for LNI. The addition of individualized genetic information effectively enhanced the predictive accuracy of LNI and BCR among patients with PCa who underwent RP.
PMID: 25685297 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Renal cryoablation of small renal masses: A Korea University experience.
CONCLUSIONS: Long-term experience with RC in our institution demonstrates that RC is a safe and effective treatment for patients with SRMs.
PMID: 25685298 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Lessons learnt in the management of primary invasive penile cancer in an Australian tertiary referral centre: Clinical outcomes with a minimum 48 months follow-up study.
CONCLUSIONS: The presence of high risk features such as tumour stage, lymph node involvement and distant metastasis carries a significant higher risk of death and tumour recurrence in patients with penile cancer and inguinal lymph node metastasis.
PMID: 25685299 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Robotic or open radical prostatectomy after previous open surgery in the pelvic region.
CONCLUSIONS: Open or robotic RP can be done safely and effectively in patients who have previously undergone pelvic surgery. Although prior pelvic surgery of the large intestine was associated with increased morbidity, it should not be considered a contraindication for robotic or open RP.
PMID: 25685300 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Predictive factors for flexible ureterorenoscopy requirement after rigid ureterorenoscopy in cases with renal pelvic stones sized 1 to 2 cm.
CONCLUSIONS: Rigid URS can be utilized in selected patients for the fragmentation of RPS sized 1 to 2 cm with outcomes similar to that of F-URS. In case of failure of rigid URS, F-URS can be performed successfully in this group of patients.
PMID: 25685301 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Efficacy of scrotal Doppler ultrasonography with the Valsalva maneuver, standing position, and resting-Valsalva ratio for varicocele diagnosis.
CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that the standing position and Valsalva maneuver during CDU could improve diagnostic ability for varicocele. Resting-Valsalva ratio in the standing position could be a new diagnostic index for varicocele diagnosis using CDU.
PMID: 25685302 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - February 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
