Interim Guidance for Urodynamic Practice during COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion: Children completed TT at a mean of 2 years and 7 months of age. The age of completing TT was not related to LUTS and/or constipation. Premature children and those whose mothers work outside the home finish TT later. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Personal and familial factors associated with toilet training
Conclusion: Children completed TT at a mean of 2 years and 7 months of age. The age of completing TT was not related to LUTS and/or constipation. Premature children and those whose mothers work outside the home finish TT later. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Preoperative hydronephrosis predicts adverse pathological features and postoperative survival in patients with high-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma
Conclusions: Preoperative hydronephrosis was significantly associated with adverse pathologic features and postoperative survival in patients with high-grade UTUC. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Clinical factors that influence the occurrence of symptomatic pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas after partial nephrectomy: multi-institutional study of renal function outcomes after one year of selective arterial embolization
Conclusions: Renal tumors located near the renal sinus and collecting system were associated with a higher risk for RAPs/AVFs after PN. Although SAE was an effective method for controlling symptomatic RAPs/AVFs after PN, a procedure-related impairment of renal function after SAE could occur and still be present at the end of the first postoperative year. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Bipolar and monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate are equally effective and safe in this high quality randomized controled trial
Conclusions: Based on this controlled trial, there is not significant variation in effectiveness and safety between M-TURP and PK-TURP for the treatment of BPH. The small difference in QoL between PK-TURP and M-TURP at the one-year follow-up is not perceivable by the patients and, therefore, not clinically relevant. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A prospective randomized study comparing bipolar plasmakinetic transurethral resection of the prostate and monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: efficacy, sexual function, Quality of Life, and complications
Conclusions: Based on this controlled trial, there is not significant variation in effectiveness and safety between M-TURP and PK-TURP for the treatment of BPH. The small difference in QoL between PK-TURP and M-TURP at the one-year follow-up is not perceivable by the patients and, therefore, not clinically relevant. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Pelvic floor muscles after prostate radiation therapy: morpho-functional assessment by magnetic resonance imaging, surface electromyography and digital anal palpation
Conclusion: PFM functional assessment showed a decrease in sEMG activity in the Late group post-RT. Most of the sample (72.7%) did not know how to actively contract the PFM or had a weak voluntary contraction when assessed by digital anal palpation. Also, these patients presented higher prevalence of pelvic complaints. No changes were observed in the morpho-functional parameters evaluated by MRI, except the measurement of the membranous urethra length when comparing Pre-RT Group and Acute and Late Groups. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The association of seminal oxidation reduction potential with sperm parameters in patients with unexplained and male factor ınfertility
Conclusions: This study has shown that TSC, sperm concentration, progressive motility and TMSC are associated with seminal oxidative stress, indicated by a sORP cut-off of 1.36mV/106sperm/mL. Presence of oligozoospermia, reduced progressive motilty or low TMSC in sperm analysis should raise the suspicion of oxidative stress and warrants seminal ROS testing. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Comparison of functional outcomes of off-clamp laparoscopic partial nephrectomy access techniques: A preliminary report
Conclusions: Transperitoneal and retroperitoneal access were found to have similar outcomes in terms of preservation of renal function at the end of the first year postoperatively. Off-C LPN may be considered as a safe and effective treatment option in patients having non-complex renal tumors. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Comment: Endoclips as novel fiducial markers in trimodality bladder preserving therapy of muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma: feasibility and patient outcomes
Conclusions: Endoclips are reliable, safe and cost- effective as novel fiducial markers in precision-radiotherapy post-TBPT. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Endoclips as novel fiducial markers in trimodality bladder-preserving therapy of muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma: feasibility and patient outcomes
Conclusions: Endoclips are reliable, safe and cost- effective as novel fiducial markers in precision-radiotherapy post-TBPT. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Comment: Effects of mesh surgery on sexual function in pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence
Conclusions: Transvaginal mesh use in the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse improves quality of life. However, risk factors such as transvaginal mesh usage indication, surgical technique and experience of the surgeon, suitability of the material, the current health status of the patient and postoperative personal care of the patient may affect the success of operations. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Effects of mesh surgery on sexual function in pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence
Conclusions: Transvaginal mesh use in the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse improves quality of life. However, risk factors such as transvaginal mesh usage indication, surgical technique and experience of the surgeon, suitability of the material, the current health status of the patient and postoperative personal care of the patient may affect the success of operations. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of treating primary nocturnal enuresis with Solifenacin Plus Desmopressin, Tolterodine Plus Desmopressin, and Desmopressin alone: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that the combination of desmopressin and an anticholinergic agent is highly effective in treatment of children with PMNE. Although desmopressin has long been a first - line treatment for PMNE, desmopressin monotherapy oft en fails to achieve a successful response in patients with PMNE. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Impacted large ureteral stone: What is the best approach?
Conclusions: Performing anterograde URS in supine position provided better success rates and sim ilar complication rates compared to retrograde URS. Based on these results anterograde URS shall be considered as one of the primary treatment options for management of impacted upper ureteral stones in the elderly population. (Source: International Braz J Urol)
Source: International Braz J Urol - November 18, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
