Suctioning Flexible Ureteroscopy with Automatic Control of Renal Pelvic Pressure versus Mini PCNL for the Treatment of 2 –3-cm Kidney Stones in Patients with a Solitary Kidney
Conclusion: For the treatment of 2 –3-cm renal stones in patients with a solitary kidney, both SF-URL and MPCNL are effective. MPCNL has the advantage of a shorter operation time. However, SF-URL is characterized by less bleeding, shorter hospital stay, and less damage to kidney function.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 25, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparison of Outcomes of Robot-Assisted versus Open Partial Nephrectomy in Clinical T1 Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients
Conclusions: Compared with OPN, RAPN appears to achieve partly similar short-term functional outcomes. Meanwhile, some results are inconsistent with previous studies which seem to show that tumor type is also an important factor in comparison between RAPN and OPN, but the analysis is not carried out due to lack of complete data. Therefore, more high-quality random controlled trials are acquired.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 22, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Establishment and Validation of Coagulation Factor-Based Nomogram for Predicting the Recurrence-Free Survival of Prostate Cancer
Conclusions: We developed a practical nomogram model for predicting recurrence-free survival in prostate cancer patients. This model may offer clinicians prognostic assessments and facilitate personalized treatment.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 18, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Pediatric Stone Disease: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience with 2 Types of Lithotripters
Conclusions: SWL in the pediatric population using the DLS showed good results with low complication rates that are equivalent to the gold standard HM3.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 16, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Endovascular Treatment Failure of Renal Arteriovenous Malformation due to an Extrarenal Feeding Artery: A Case Report
In this report, a 43-year-old female with recurrent massive hematuria and left flank pain was described. Renal angiography revealed double renal arteries supplying the left kidney and multiple renal arteriovenous fistula formation around the renal pelvis. Embolization with coils and gelfoam was performed after which her hematuria subsided. One month later, the patient was readmitted to our hospital due to the relapse of massive hematuria following heavy physical activities. DSA found another feeding artery of the RAVM originating from the aorta around the 4th lumbar vertebra. After embolization of this arterial feeder, hem...
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 14, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Comparison of First-Line Anti-PD-1-Based Combination Therapies in Metastatic Renal-Cell Carcinoma: Real-World Experiences from a Retrospective, Multi-Institutional Cohort
Conclusion: IO + IO and IO + TKI as first-line therapies in mRCC patients were both comparable as for the oncological outcome and toxicity.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 14, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The Clinical Features of Incidentally Diagnosed Urothelial Bladder Cancer: A Retrospective Data Analysis
Conclusions: The study is first to demonstrate that incidental diagnosis of HG BC may be surprisingly prevalent and associated with lower rates of muscle invasion or metastatic disease.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 11, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation: Initial Experience with a Modified Hypothermia Technique
Conclusion: RAKT is a safe and feasible procedure for surgical teams with expertise in open kidney transplantation and robotic surgery. Our modification of the hypothermia technique can maintain the kidney at a constant low temperature without repeatedly adding ice and prevent the complication of paralytic ileus.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 11, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Prediction of Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness Using a Novel Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameter: Tumor Heterogeneity Index
Conclusion: ADCcv value as a tissue texture parameter can be used as a new biomarker to evaluate tumor aggressiveness in patients with PCa.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 11, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Analysis of the Impact of Clinical Factors on Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
Conclusion: Li-ESWT is a valid but often short-lived treatment option for ED, especially in men with cardiovascular risk factors or controlled hypertension. Future studies should assess the feasibility and safety of repeated applications of Li-ESWT.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 10, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
German S3 Evidence-Based Guidelines on Focal Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer: The First Evidence-Based Guidelines on Focal Therapy
Background: Focal therapy (FT) is an option to treat localized prostate cancer (PCa) and preserve healthy prostate tissue in order to reduce known side effects from primary whole-gland treatment. The available FT modalities are manifold. Until now, national and international PCa guidelines have been cautious to propose recommendations regarding FT treatment since data from prospective controlled trials are lacking for most FT modalities. Moreover, none of the international guidelines provides a separate section on FT. In this purpose, we provide a synopsis of the consensus-based German S3 guidelines for a possible internat...
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 10, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Ultrasound-Guided Pudendal Nerve Block versus Ultrasound-Guided Dorsal Penile Nerve Block for Pediatric Distal Hypospadias Surgery
Conclusions: US-guided DPNB and PNB have been demonstrated to provide effective, safe, and long-term postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients who have undergone hypospadias surgery. Parental satisfaction in both groups is positively influenced by the minimum postoperative analgesia requirement, the long-term analgesic effect, and the lack of any complications.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 10, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Predictors of Survival in Favorable Risk Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated with a Single-Agent First-Line Therapy
Conclusion: First-line systemic therapy for favorable risk mRCC patients with a single agent resulted in relatively longer PFS and OS. A longer duration of first-line treatment and lung only metastases are correlated with longer OS.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 9, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Prognostic Value of Pretreatment Inflammatory Markers in Patients Receiving Radical Cystectomy for Urothelial Bladder Cancer: Does Age Matter?
Conclusion: Biomarkers are predictors for survival after RC. Yet, their impact on survival is less in the oldest patient group. Therefore, careful patient stratification and treatment administration should be considered in elderly patients. Further investigations are needed to fully understand the underlying mechanisms.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 8, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Robot-Assisted Partial Cystectomy versus Open Partial Cystectomy for Patients with Urachal Cancer
Conclusion: Both RAPC and OPC seem feasible surgical modalities to treat localized UrC with comparable survival. The PSR rate of 25% after RAPC should prompt us to be cautious to recommend RAPC as no such recurrences were seen using OPC.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - February 8, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
