Association between the American Heart Association ’s new “Life’s Essential 8” metrics and kidney stone
ConclusionsIn the present study, ideal CVH, a factor indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds of kidney stone occurrence. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 27, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is associated with lower rates of infectious complications compared to vacuum-cleaner procedure in patients at high risk for infections: a single-center experience
ConclusionOne out of three high-risk patients showed infectious complications after mPCNL. vamPCL and shorter operative time were independent protective factors for infections after surgery. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 27, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Letter to the editor for the article “Nephron-sparing ureteroscopic surgery vs. radical nephroureterectomy: comparable survival-outcomes in upper tract urothelial carcinoma”
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 27, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Robotic-assisted vs. open ureteral reimplantation: a multicentre comparison
ConclusionRUR represents a safe alternative to OUR, with a shorter operative time, decreased blood loss and length of hospital stay. Prospective research are needed to further define the extent of the advantages of the robotic approach over open surgery. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Cancer-specific mortality in non-metastatic T1a renal cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy versus partial nephrectomy
ConclusionsIn T1aN0M0 RCC patients, relative to PN, RT is associated with significantly higher absolute and relative CSM, even in patients with tumor size 21 –40 mm. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Assessing renal tissue temperature changes and perfusion effects during laser activation in an in vivo porcine model
ConclusionHigh-power laser settings (40W) can induce potentially injurious temperatures in the in vivo porcine kidney, particularly in the medullary region adjacent to the collecting system. Additionally, the influence of vascular perfusion in mitigating thermal risk in this susceptible area appears to be limited. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Iatrogenic or recurrent bladder neck contracture treated by the Palminteri –Ferrari technique: a new way to approach a frustrating condition
ConclusionsOur technique of BNS treatment allows good outcomes and high rate of subjective improvement amongst patients. Moreover, na ïve patients seem to have better results. However, longer follow-up and higher sample size are mandatory to further assess these data. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Bacteriuria in patients with stented ureters: predictors of infection in patients presenting to the hospital and when not to treat
ConclusionASA status higher than 2 and stent time greater than 2  months raise the odds of developing bacteriuria. A stent duration longer than 2 months was the only predictor of urosepsis. Though 21% of patients had bacteriuria, 4.5% had urosepsis. Hence, bacteriuria without sepsis should not be treated with antibiotics, thus aiding antimicrobial stewardship. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Prediction of pathological up-staging after radical nephroureterectomy in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma
ConclusionsPatients diagnosed with cT2 or lower, but with preoperative positive voided urine cytology and/or tumor diameter  ≥ 3 cm need to be considered for treatment as cT3. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Author reply on the Letter to the Editor on “Standardized reports of focal-HIFU results is paramount: a closer look at the Duwe et al.’s cohort on focal HIFU for localized prostate cancer”
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Longitudinal evaluation of MRI findings, including quantitative apparent diffusion coefficient values, might be necessary to predict disease progression in patients with prostate cancer on active surveillance
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 26, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU) guideline on staghorn calculi management
ConclusionA series of recommendations regarding the management of staghorn calculi, along with related commentary and supporting documentation offered in the present guideline is intended to provide a clinical framework for the practicing urologists in the management of staghorn calculi. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 25, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Illumination matters Part III: Impact of light obstruction on illuminance from flexible ureteroscopes  — a comparative PEARLS analysis
ConclusionsIlluminance performance of ureteroscopes within an obstructed calyx model differ significantly for various obstructive situations. Urologists should be aware of this to help guide their choice of ureteroscope. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 23, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Patients undergoing double J substitution with a pigtail suture stent report a significant decrease of stent-related symptoms. Results from a prospective multicenter longitudinal trial
ConclusionsPatients undergoing DJ substitution with PSS after URS report a significant decrease of SRS. Urologists may consider positioning PSS after URS in pre-stented patients to reduce the impact of SRS. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 22, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Adrenal fast-track and enhanced recovery in retroperitoneoscopic surgery for primary aldosteronism improving patient outcome and efficiency
ConclusionDespite no difference in recovery time between the two groups, probably due to small sample size, the AFTER protocol led to shorter hospital stays and less analgesic use after surgery, whilst maintaining and even enhancing patient satisfaction for several aspects of perioperative care. Complication rates and QoL are comparable to standard-of-care. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 22, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research