Factors related to acupuncture response in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionCP/CPPS patients who are active, non-smokers, without comorbidity, and had severe symptoms may be more likely to respond to acupuncture. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 2, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Alpha-blockers: the magic pill for endourology —The great delusion
ConclusionsAlpha-blockers seem to be a panacea, being used to treat a wide variety of non-urological diseases and conditions. Urological applications include erectile dysfunction to benign prostatic hyperplasia, from incontinence to urinary retention, or even to facilitate urinary stone passage along the urinary tract. Due to its versatility, alpha-blockers appear to be the Swiss army knife of urological medications. However, the efficacy of alpha-blockers for MET, pain management, or facilitating upper tract access is very disappointing, bringing no, or in some instances, only marginal benefits. Their treatment results ar...
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 29, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Improvements in urinary symptoms, health-related quality of life, and psychosocial distress in the early recovery period after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion in 842 German bladder cancer patients: data from uro-oncological rehabilitation
ConclusionHRQoL, PD and urinary symptoms improved significantly in the early recovery period after RC. Patients with urinary continence reported higher HRQoL and less PD. Psychosocial support should be offered especially to younger patients. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 29, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Neoadjuvant combination therapy (immunotherapy and chemotherapy) and treatment-related biomarkers in upper tract urothelial carcinoma
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 29, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Revisiting prostatic calculi formation: insights from neurogenic to non-neurogenic bladders
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
& quot;No stone should be left unturned & quot;: The next stone composition for recurrent stone formers is unpredictable, so all stones should be sent for analysis
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Source: World Journal of Urology - February 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Exploring the complex interplay: BPH, nocturia, and aging male health
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Letter to the editor for the article “Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: a multicenter experience with the Senhance Surgical System”
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Letter to the editor for the article “Prognostic factors of intravesical recurrence after radical nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma”
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Navigating the indistinct plane: emphasizing the role of anterior fibromuscular stroma in HoLEP
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Letter to the editor, “How does artificial intelligence master urological board examinations?”
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Letter to the editor: “ChatGPT and most frequent urological diseases: analysing the quality of information and potential risks for patients”
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Planning my ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy: how much energy and time should I reasonably expect? Integrating the concept of laser energy consumption (J/mm3)
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 24, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
From laser-on time to lithotripsy duration: how neural networks can refine “KIDNEY STONE CALCULATOR” predictions for ureteroscopic lithotripsy duration: preliminary results
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 24, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Single-port robot-assisted simple prostatectomy: techniques and outcomes
ConclusionSP RASP represents a safe and feasible approach for the surgical management of BPH. It provides comparable surgical and functional outcomes to MP RASP, enabling for minimal invasiveness, enhanced recovery, and potential for improving patient care. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - February 23, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
