Serum Vitamin D Level and Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: Our novel meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D may be a risk factor for DM with ED, which can provide a new idea for the treatment and prevention of DM with ED.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - April 4, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
DNA Methylation-Mediated Lowly Expressed AOX1 Promotes Cell Migration and Invasion of Prostate Cancer
Conclusion: This study suggested that DNA methylation and low AOX1 level might be biomarkers for prostate cancer.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 30, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A Community-Based Education Program for Overactive Bladder in a Predominantly Minority Older Female Population: A Pilot Study
Conclusions: Statistically significant improvements in symptom bother, condition-specific, and general QoL measures were observed following an OAB education program pilot study in a predominantly minority female population. Further studies are needed to support efficacy and optimize program design.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 23, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Peroneal Electrical Transcutaneous NeuroModulation as a New Treatment for Patients with Overactive Bladder: An Initial Clinical Experience
Conclusions: Our study documented a significant reduction in all OAB symptoms and an improvement in all patient-reported outcomes in patients treated with peroneal eTNM ® using the URIS® neuromodulation system.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 22, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Association between Operative Time and Short-Term Radical Cystectomy Complications
Conclusion: Operative time of RC is associated with postoperative complications. Though many factors impact the duration of surgery, surgeries that lasted between 4 and 5 h had trend toward the lowest complication rates. Attention to factors impacting operative time may allow surgeons to identify strategies for optimizing surgical care and reducing complications after RC.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 18, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Management for Ureterovaginal Fistula: A Retrospective Study Comparing Early and Delayed Ureteral Reimplantation
Conclusion: With similar long-term outcomes, the early ureteral reimplantation had a shorter operative time and less blood loss. Moreover, the stress during the waiting period could be minimized. High-quality clinical studies with larger sample size are needed to confirm the superior nature of early surgery.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 18, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Cumulative Incidence and Clinical Risk Factors of Radiation Cystitis after Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Conclusions: Radiation therapy in the post-prostatectomy setting was associated with increased risk of radiation cystitis compared with radiotherapy as the primary treatment.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 15, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Age and ECOG Performance Status as Predictors of Survival of Patients with Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Undergoing Radical Nephroureterectomy
Conclusion: We evaluated the impact of chronological and biological age on perioperative complications and survival after RNU. A combined risk score of chronological and biological age correlates with survival after RNU.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 11, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Clinical Evaluation of Single-Use, Fiber-Optic, and Digital Ureterorenoscopes in the Treatment of Kidney Stones
Conclusions: Single-use URS achieve comparable clinical outcomes with equal stone-free rates in direct comparison with fiber-optic and digital reusable instruments. Accordingly, single-use devices present an adequate alternative for endoscopic therapy of urolithiasis.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 11, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Use of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Polymicrobial Urine Culture before Urological Surgery: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: The rate of postoperative infection in patients with polymicrobial urine culture before urological procedure was 10.2%. Further studies are needed to assess the antibiotic prophylaxis to be used in this situation.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 9, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Predicting the Prognosis of Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis Using the Bone Scan Index and Hot Spots Calculated Using VSBONE < sup > Ⓡ < /sup > Bone Scan Index from Tc-99m-Hydroxymethylene Diphosphonate Bone Scintigraphy
Conclusion: BSI and HS obtained using VSBONEⓇ BSI may be useful as prognostic predictors, similar to those obtained using BONE NAVI.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 4, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Is There a Role for Antifungal Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Penile Prosthesis Surgery? A Systematic Review
Conclusions: Fungal infections represent a significant proportion of implant infections and therefore antifungal prophylaxis is warranted. Future studies comparing the efficacy of traditional antibiotic prophylaxis as set out by AUA/EAU with novel prophylaxis regimes including the addition of an antifungal may provide more definitive guidance on this issue. Until then antifungal prophylaxis in all patients undergoing PP procedures may provide a significant cost-effect benefit.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 2, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Allium Ureteral Stent as a Treatment for Ureteral Stricture: Results and Concerns
Conclusions: Although an Allium URS could be considered as a feasible and attractive treatment of ureteral strictures, due to its minimal invasiveness, the success rate of this treatment is relatively low. Therefore, this option should be carefully considered and should be discouraged in young and fit patients and reserved for older unfit patients who are unwilling to undergo surgical repair of ureteral strictures.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - March 1, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Comparison of Morphological and Histological Characteristics of Human and Sheep: Sheep as a Potential Model for Testing Midurethral Slings in vivo
Conclusion: Sheep vaginal length is comparable to humans. Tissue integration and host response to PP slings showed chronic inflammation with rich collagen deposition around the material in both sheep and human specimens, highlighting the sheep as a potential animal model for preclinical testing of midurethral slings.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 25, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Comparison of Transperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: Our meta-analysis suggests that if there are no other constraints, it is better to choose RLU. And more clinical trial data are needed to confirm this conclusion.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 25, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
