Characterization of metabolism-associated molecular patterns in prostate cancer
Metabolism is a hallmark of cancer and it involves in resistance to antitumor treatment. Therefore, the purposes of this study are to classify metabolism-related molecular pattern and to explore the molecular ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - June 6, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bowei Yang, Yongming Jiang, Jun Yang, Wenbo Zhou, Tongxin Yang, Rongchang Zhang, Jinming Xu and Haixiang Guo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Segmental ureterectomy for high-risk ureteral carcinoma: a preliminary report
EAU guidelines strongly recommend kidney sparing surgery (KSS) as the primary treatment option for the low-risk UTUC patients. While there are few reports involving the KSS treated for the high-risk counterpar... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - June 5, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Wei Wei, Junfeng Liu, Lingdian Wang, Xiaoyu Duan and Degang Ding Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prostate cancer risk prediction based on clinical factors and prostate-specific antigen
This study aimed to construct and evaluate a 5-year PCa risk prediction model using a cohort with PSA   (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - June 3, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Taewon Hwang, Hyungseok Oh, Jung Ah Lee and Eo Jin Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Pure testicular choriocarcinoma with gastrointestinal metastasis and paraneoplastic symptoms: a case report
Pure testicular choriocarcinoma is a rare type of non-seminomatous germ cell tumor extremely poor prognostic with the tendency to bleed at the metastatic site. At the time of the diagnosis, 70% of patients hav... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - June 3, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Negin Namavari, Lohrasb Taheri, Farhang Hooshmand, Mohammad H. Dousthaghi and Vahid Rahmanian Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Comparison of the efficacy and safety of holmium laser with the Moses technology and regular mode for stone treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
As a new pulse modality of holmium laser in retrograde intrarenal stone surgery, the MOSES technique can reduce the possibility of stone drifting and help to powder kidney stones in vitro and in animal experim... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 30, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Puhan Li, Yucheng Ma, Chi Yuan, Zhongyu Jian and Xin Wei Tags: Review Source Type: research

Seminal papers in urology: anticholinergic therapy vs. onabotulinumtoxina for urgency urinary incontinence
In this critical review, we explore the study design, strengths, and limitations of landmark trial “Anticholinergic therapy vs. onabotulinumtoxinA for urgency urinary incontinence”. This trial was the first to... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nathan Shugg and Michael E. O ’Callaghan Tags: Review Source Type: research

A systematic review and meta-analysis of complications of artificial urinary sphincters in female patients with urinary incontinence due to internal sphincter insufficiency
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common worldwide rising health issue among women with a prevalence of 5 to 70%. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common subtype of UI. There are different treatments... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 20, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Pourya Shokri, Ladan Kharaz, Niki Talebian, Nasrin Borumandnia, Seyed Amir Mohsen Ziaee and Nasser Shakhssalim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Concerns about stone free rate and procedure events of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) for 2 –4 cm kidney stones by standard-PCNL vs mini-PCNL- comparative randomised study
To compare the efficacy and safety of standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with mini- PCNL for kidney stones 2 –4 cm. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mohamed Wishahi, Ahmed El Feel, Amr Elkhouly, Abdullah Fahmy, Mamdouh Roshdy, Ahmed G Elbaz, Ahmed I Kamel, Mohamed Badawy, Khaled Elesaily, Samir Eldahshan, Ayman Ali, Ahmed Meheina and Mohamed Abdelwahed Tags: Research Source Type: research

Large retroperitoneal extraskeletal Ewing ’s sarcoma with renal pedicle invasion: a case report
Extraskeletal Ewing ’s sarcoma (EES) is a rare malignant tumor primarily found in children and young adults. Localized disease can present with nonspecific symptoms such as local mass, regional pain, and increa... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 16, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shu-Yu Wu, Chun-Kai Hsu, Chung-Tai Yue and Yao-Chou Tsai Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Large left varicocele in a patient with portal hypertension treated via transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement and both variceal and varicocele embolization
Scrotal swelling from varicocele is a common complaint in adult men. Varicocele due to portosystemic collaterals is a rare presentation of portal hypertension. Imaging workup and intervention for varicocele in... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 15, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ayah Megahed, Todd Schlachter and Joshua Cornman-Homonoff Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound versus conventional ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with a non-dilated collecting system: results of a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (CEUS-PCNL) is an economical and practical technique for the treatment of patients with renal stones without significant collecting system dilatatio... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 12, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Li Wang, Kun-peng Li, Shan Yin, Lin Yang and Ping-yu Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Guidance of adjuvant instillation in intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer by drug screens in patient derived organoids: a single center, open-label, phase II trial
In intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) clinical guidelines suggest an adjuvant instillation with a chemotherapeutic agent. However, the agent and regimen are not clearly defined. World... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 11, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roland Seiler, Martin Egger, Marta De Menna, Saskia Wehrli, Martina Minoli, Martina Radi ć, Pavel Lyatoshinsky, Raphael Hösli, Jennifer Blarer, Dominik Abt and Marianna Kruithof-de Julio Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research

Immunohistochemical expression of the hepatocyte growth factor in chromophobe renal cell carcinoma
The prognostic value of Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is still unclear. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prognostic impact of HGF expression in a large coh... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 11, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Maximilian Erlmeier, Marie Mikuteit, Stefanie Zsch äbitz, Michael Autenrieth, Wilko Weichert, Arndt Hartmann, Sandra Steffens and Franziska Erlmeier Tags: Research Source Type: research

Clinical application and efficacy analysis of partial cystectomy combined with intravesical chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Comparing the long-term tumor control results of partial cystectomy(PC)and radical cystectomy(RC)in the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and to explore the feasible method of bladder preservation t... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 11, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bin Zhang, Tengfei Liu, Yang He, Dali Han, Peng Qi, Duo Zheng, Junyao Liu, Xingxing Zhang, Zhongjin Yue and Panfeng Shang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Successful management of 30 kg Gigantic para-testicular liposarcoma
We report the successful management of a paratesticular liposarcoma, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the largest known of its type. A 62-year-old male presented with a painless, gradually progressive l... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - May 11, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Cem Aksoy, Philipp Karschuck, Marcus Derigs, Selim Sevinc, Christer Groeben, Aristeidis Zacharis, Luka Flegar, Anika Pehl, Johannes Huber and Subhajit Mandal Tags: Case Report Source Type: research