A novel post-percutaneous nephrolithotomy sepsis prediction model using machine learning
To establish a predictive model for sepsis after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using machine learning to identify high-risk patients and enable early diagnosis and intervention by urologists. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 2, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rong Shen, Shaoxiong Ming, Wei Qian, Shuwei Zhang, Yonghan Peng and Xiaofeng Gao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Is switching intravesical chemotherapeutic agents beneficial in short-term recurrent high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder tumors? A 5-year retrospective study
To explore if switching intravesical chemotherapeutic agents is beneficial in short-term recurrences of high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) following the failure of preceding intravesical ther... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 31, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shuaiqi Chen, Guangyu Sun, Xiaoxu Chen, Tiyara Salgado, Shangrong Wu, Hailong Hu, Ranlu Liu and Yunkai Qie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Establishment and validation of a novel peroxisome-related gene prognostic risk model in kidney clear cell carcinoma
Kidney clear cell carcinoma (KIRC) is the most common subtype of renal cell carcinoma. Peroxisomes play a role in the regulation of tumorigenesis and cancer progression, yet the prognostic significance of pero... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 31, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jing Zhang, Qian Zhao, Hongwei Huang and Xuhong Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic extended pelvic lymph node dissection for prostate Cancer
Extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) in men undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) is a widely used procedure. However, little is known about anatomical site-specific yiel... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 29, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Silvan Sigg, Fabienne Lehner, Etienne Xavier Keller, Karim Saba, Holger Moch, Tullio Sulser, Daniel Eberli and Ashkan Mortezavi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Hypertension and urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome: An analysis of MAPP-I data
Urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS), which includes interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and chronic prostatitis (CP/CPPS), is associated with increased voiding frequency, nocturia, a... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rosalynn R.Z. Conic, Terrie Vasilopoulos, Karthik Devulapally, Rene Przkora, Andrew Dubin, Kimberly T. Sibille and Aaron D. Mickle Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparing prostatic artery embolization to surgical and minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To summarize current evidence to report a comparative systematic review and meta-analysis of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open simple prostatectom... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rachel Altman, Roseanne Ferreira, Camilo Barragan, Naeem Bhojani, Katherine Lajkosz, Kevin C. Zorn, Bilal Chughtai, Ganesan Annamalai and Dean S. Elterman Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy in the treatment of single upper ureteral calculi measuring 1 to 2 centimeters: a retrospective study
To compare the efficacy and safety of micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) and flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) in the treatment of single upper ureteral calculi measuring 1 to 2 centimeters. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Qinghua He, Xuedong Wei, Eran Wu, Raoshan Luo, Lizhi Yu and Weiming Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluating noninvasive brain stimulation to treat overactive bladder in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial protocol
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an often debilitating disease affecting the myelin sheath that encompasses neurons. It can be accompanied by a myriad of pathologies and adverse effects such as neurogenic lower urin... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 25, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Betsy H. Salazar, Kristopher A. Hoffman, John A. Lincoln, Christof Karmonik, Hamida Rajab, Santosh A. Helekar and Rose Khavari Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes after cryoablation or partial nephrectomy for small renal masses in solitary kidneys: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aims to compare the perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes of cryoablation (CA) and partial nephrectomy (PN) for managing small renal masses in patients with solitary kidneys. The study... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 24, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ying Liu, Li Wang, Er-hao Bao, Lei Wang, Jia-hao Wang, Lin Yang and Ping-yu Zhu Tags: Review Source Type: research
Association of estimated glomerular filtration rate with prostate cancer risk in a cross-ethnic population: a Mendelian randomization study
To investigate whether a causal relationship exists between the estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) and the occurrence of prostate cancer in East Asian and European populations and to determine if gene... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 23, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Haojian Zhang, Tian Li and Yingjie Jia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy guided by 5G-powered robot-assisted teleultrasound diagnosis system: first clinical experience with a novel tele-assistance approach (IDEAL stage 1)
To demonstrate the technical feasibility of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) guided by 5G-powered robot-assisted teleultrasound diagnosis system (RTDS) in a complex kidney-stone (CKS) cohort and present our... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jie Yang, Xiang Zhou, Xuan Zhou, Jin-yong Tian, Muhetaer Wubuli, Xin-hua Ye, Jie Li and Ning-hong Song Tags: Research Source Type: research
Seminal papers in urology: two-year outcomes of Sacral Neuromodulation Versus OnabotulinumtoxinA for refractory urgency urinary incontinence: a Randomized Trial
In this critical review, we explore the study design, strengths and limitations of the paper: “Two-Year Outcomes of Sacral Neuromodulation Versus OnabotulinumtoxinA for Refractory Urgency Urinary Incontinence:... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Haidar Hadri bin Abd Wahab and Michael O ’Callaghan Tags: Comment Source Type: research
Predictive value of SIRI and SII for metastases in RCC: a prospective clinical study
In this prospective cross-sectional clinical study, we aimed to determine the efficiency of preoperative hematological markers namely SIRI (systemic inflammatory response index) and SII (systemic inflammatory ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Emre Ar ı, Hikmet Köseoğlu and Tolga Eroğlu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: MicroRNA-148a-3p in pericyte-derived extracellular vesicles improves erectile function in diabetic mice by promoting cavernous neurovascular regeneration
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Source: BMC Urology - January 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jiyeon Ock, Fang-Yuan Liu, Fitri Rahma Fridayana, Lashkari Niloofar, Minh Nhat Vo, Yan Huang, Shuguang Piao, Tie Zhou and Yin Guonan Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Anemia in patients ≥ 75 years with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma: an important poor prognostic factor in the international metastatic renal cell carcinoma database consortium model
In this study we investigated the characteristics before treatment... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - January 11, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ryuichi Mizuno, Yota Yasumizu, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Toshikazu Takeda, Shinya Morita, Kazuhiro Matsumoto, Takeo Kosaka, Hiroshi Asanuma and Mototsugu Oya Tags: Research Source Type: research
