Nomogram for customized recurrence prediction in primary non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer based on routine blood and urine parameters
A prevalent condition with a high probability of recurrence, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) necessitates lifetime surveillance. In patients with pathologically confirmed NMIBC, our goal was to crea... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 25, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yi He, Chenxi Pan, Yue Zhang, Meihong Lv and Bo Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of Z-plasty versus Heineke-Mikulicz scrotoplasty in the management of penoscrotal web in pediatric age group
The penoscrotal web may be congenital or acquired following excessive ventral skin removal during circumcision. Several surgical techniques were described for the treatment of congenital webbed penis without a... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 22, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ahmed Elrouby Tags: Research Source Type: research
Extended pelvic lymph node dissection during robotic prostatectomy: antegrade versus retrograde technique
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with extended lymphadenectomy (ePLND) is the gold standard for surgical treatment of prostate cancer (PCa). Recently, the en-bloc ePLND has been proposed but no stud... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 21, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Giancarlo Albo, Andrea Gallioli, Francesco Ripa, Elisa De Lorenzis, Luca Boeri, Carolina Bebi, Lorenzo Rocchini, Fabrizio Longo, Stefano Paolo Zanetti, Matteo Turetti, Michela Piccoli and Emanuele Montanari Tags: Research Source Type: research
Optimizing targeting strategies for lithotripsy through in-vitro and in vivo studies with consideration of respiratory regularity
This work aimed to identify a method to achieve improved stone targeting and safety in shockwave lithotripsy by accounting for respiration. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 21, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sung Yong Cho, Hyeji Park, Jae Suk Park, Seong Chan Kim, Oh bin Kwon, Hyun jae Song and Min Joo Choi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Serum α-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase as a biomarker for predicting survival outcomes in patients with UTUC after radical nephroureterectomy
We aimed to determine the prognostic value of α-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (α-HBDH) in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) patients after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU). (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 20, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jianjun Ye, Lei Zheng, Zeyu Chen, Qihao Wang, Xinyang Liao, Xingyuan Wang, Qiang Wei and Yige Bao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Determining the clinicopathological significance of the VI-RADS ≧4 group: a retrospective study
This study aimed to determine the clinicopathological significance of the VI-RADS ≧4... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 20, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shunsuke Ikuma, Jun Akatsuka, Hayato Takeda, Yuki Endo, Tomonari Kiriyama, Tsutomu Hamasaki, Go Kimura and Yukihiro Kondo Tags: Research Source Type: research
The challenges in diagnosing isolated epididymal tuberculosis (TB) in an adolescent male: a case report
Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) is a common form of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) in children. An example of GUTB is epididymal TB, which usually presents unspecific chronic clinical manifestations. Definitive di... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 19, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Citra Cesilia, Harry Galuh Nugraha, Safendra Siregar and Heda Melinda Nataprawira Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The mechanism of PFK-1 in the occurrence and development of bladder cancer by regulating ZEB1 lactylation
Bladder cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignancies of the genitourinary system. Phosphofructokinase 1 (PFK-1) is one of member of PFK, which plays an important role in reprogramming cancer metabolism, ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rong Wang, Fei Xu, Zhengjia Yang, Jian Cao, Liqi Hu and Yangyang She Tags: Research Source Type: research
The role of antimicrobial prophylaxis in laparoscopic nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma
To investigate the role of antimicrobial prophylaxis in laparoscopic nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mengchao Wei, Wenjie Yang, Weifeng Xu, Guanghua Liu, Yi Xie, Jie Dong and Zhigang Ji Tags: Research Source Type: research
A contemporary comparison of laparoscopic versus open partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma
To analyze surgical and oncologic outcomes of patients undergoing open partial nephrectomy (OPN) versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Edouard Nicaise, Adam S. Feldman, Andrew Gusev, Alice Yu, Naren Nimmagadda, Matthew F. Wszolek, Francis McGovern, Michael L. Blute and Douglas M. Dahl Tags: Research Source Type: research
Survival and clinicopathological significance of B7-H3 in bladder cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
B7-H3 has been implicated in clinical pathological features and prognosis across various cancer types, suggesting its potential as a cancer biomarker. Nevertheless, consensus remains elusive regarding its clin... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 11, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Haohao sun, Fei Gao, Yuan Liu and Jianfeng Shao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of low-dose corticosteroids combined with leflunomide for progressive IgA nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effectiveness of immunosuppressive and corticosteroid treatments for Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN) remains thoroughly evaluated. We undertook a meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and saf... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 11, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dongxu Zhang, Bowen Xia, Xin Zhang, Pu Liang and Xiaopeng Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of lithotripsy methods during mini-PNL: is there a role for ballistic lithotripsy in the era of high-power lasers
This study aimed to compare the efficiency of high-power holmium YAG laser... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 7, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Muhammed Arif Ibis, Ahmet Furkan Özsoy, Mehmet Fatih Özkaya, Emre Erdem, Serhat Erkmen, Ahmet Doruk Güler and Mehmet İlker Gökce Tags: Research Source Type: research
A network meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of adjuvant therapy after nephrectomy in renal cell carcinoma
In the past few years, there has been a continuous rise in the occurrence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), with RCC recurrence becoming the primary factor behind fatalities. Despite numerous clinical trials, the... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 7, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lingyu Guo, Tian An, Zhixin Huang and Tie Chong Tags: Review Source Type: research
Workflow efficiencies for flexible cystoscopy: comparing single-use vs reusable cystoscopes
Flexible cystoscopy is a common procedure to diagnose and treat lower urinary tract conditions. Single-use cystoscopes have been introduced to eliminate time-consuming reprocessing and costly repairs. We compa... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - March 6, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ian Haislip, Dinah Rindorf, Christina Cool and Brittany Tester Tags: Research Source Type: research
