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Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:110
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Efficacy and safety of Kumpe access catheter for pre-percutaneous nephrolithotomy renal access in modified supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Traditionally, a pigtail catheter (PCN) is placed for preoperative renal access before performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). However, PCN can hamper the passage of the guidewire to the ureter, due to...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:109 -
Experiences of pain debut and healthcare received in men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) is the occurrence of chronic pelvic pain when there is no proven infection or other obvious local pathology that may account for the pain. It is often associated with negati...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:108 -
Pre-treatment metastatic growth rate is associated with clinical outcome in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with nivolumab
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been approved for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). However, the response rate is still limited, and it is urgent to pursue novel and concise mar...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:107 -
Absence of detrusor muscle in TUR-BT specimen – can we predict who is at highest risk?
As a high-quality TUR-BT is important to ensure adequate treatment for bladder cancer patients, the aim of the current study is to investigate the impact of patient-related, surgical and tumor-specific paramet...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:106 -
Can pelvic diameter measurement have an effect on surgical outcomes in radical cystectomy?
To determine the effectiveness of pelvis diameters in determining postoperative outcomes in men who underwent open radical cystectomy + urinary diversion, it is aimed to predict the factors that may affect the...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:105 -
Characterization of metabolism-associated molecular patterns in prostate cancer
Metabolism is a hallmark of cancer and it involves in resistance to antitumor treatment. Therefore, the purposes of this study are to classify metabolism-related molecular pattern and to explore the molecular ...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:104 -
Segmental ureterectomy for high-risk ureteral carcinoma: a preliminary report
EAU guidelines strongly recommend kidney sparing surgery (KSS) as the primary treatment option for the low-risk UTUC patients. While there are few reports involving the KSS treated for the high-risk counterpar...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:103 -
Pure testicular choriocarcinoma with gastrointestinal metastasis and paraneoplastic symptoms: a case report
Pure testicular choriocarcinoma is a rare type of non-seminomatous germ cell tumor extremely poor prognostic with the tendency to bleed at the metastatic site. At the time of the diagnosis, 70% of patients hav...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:102 -
The natural course of incidental ureteral polyp during ureteroscopic surgery: KSER research
The natural course of polypoid lesions in the ureter during ureteroscopic stone surgery was not yet clarified.
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:101 -
Prostate cancer risk prediction based on clinical factors and prostate-specific antigen
The incidence rate of prostate cancer (PCa) has continued to rise in Korea. This study aimed to construct and evaluate a 5-year PCa risk prediction model using a cohort with PSA < 10 ng/mL by incorporating PSA...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:100 -
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of holmium laser with the Moses technology and regular mode for stone treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
As a new pulse modality of holmium laser in retrograde intrarenal stone surgery, the MOSES technique can reduce the possibility of stone drifting and help to powder kidney stones in vitro and in animal experim...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:99 -
Seminal papers in urology: anticholinergic therapy vs. onabotulinumtoxina for urgency urinary incontinence
In this critical review, we explore the study design, strengths, and limitations of landmark trial “Anticholinergic therapy vs. onabotulinumtoxinA for urgency urinary incontinence”. This trial was the first to...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:98 -
A systematic review and meta-analysis of complications of artificial urinary sphincters in female patients with urinary incontinence due to internal sphincter insufficiency
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common worldwide rising health issue among women with a prevalence of 5 to 70%. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common subtype of UI. There are different treatments...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:97 -
Concerns about stone free rate and procedure events of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) for 2–4 cm kidney stones by standard-PCNL vs mini-PCNL- comparative randomised study
To compare the efficacy and safety of standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with mini- PCNL for kidney stones 2–4 cm.
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:96 -
Large retroperitoneal extraskeletal Ewing’s sarcoma with renal pedicle invasion: a case report
Extraskeletal Ewing’s sarcoma (EES) is a rare malignant tumor primarily found in children and young adults. Localized disease can present with nonspecific symptoms such as local mass, regional pain, and increa...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:95 -
Large left varicocele in a patient with portal hypertension treated via transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement and both variceal and varicocele embolization
Scrotal swelling from varicocele is a common complaint in adult men. Varicocele due to portosystemic collaterals is a rare presentation of portal hypertension. Imaging workup and intervention for varicocele in...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:94 -
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound versus conventional ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with a non-dilated collecting system: results of a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (CEUS-PCNL) is an economical and practical technique for the treatment of patients with renal stones without significant collecting system dilatatio...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:93 -
Successful management of 30 kg Gigantic para-testicular liposarcoma
We report the successful management of a paratesticular liposarcoma, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the largest known of its type. A 62-year-old male presented with a painless, gradually progressive l...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:92 -
Clinical application and efficacy analysis of partial cystectomy combined with intravesical chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Comparing the long-term tumor control results of partial cystectomy(PC)and radical cystectomy(RC)in the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and to explore the feasible method of bladder preservation t...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:91 -
Immunohistochemical expression of the hepatocyte growth factor in chromophobe renal cell carcinoma
The prognostic value of Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is still unclear. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prognostic impact of HGF expression in a large coh...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:90 -
Guidance of adjuvant instillation in intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer by drug screens in patient derived organoids: a single center, open-label, phase II trial
In intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) clinical guidelines suggest an adjuvant instillation with a chemotherapeutic agent. However, the agent and regimen are not clearly defined. World...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:89 -
Retroperitoneal urothelial carcinoma arising after bladder diverticulectomy: a case report
Urothelial carcinoma arises from the inner urothelial membrane of the renal pelvis, ureter, and bladder and often causes macrohematuria. Here, we report a rare case in which the patient developed non-symptomat...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:88 -
Efficacy and safety of super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of urinary calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Super-mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMP) is feasible and safe in adults and children with moderate-size renal calculi, but the use of SMP to remove larger calculi has yet to be determined. This study aime...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:87 -
Influence of TPH2 and HTR1A polymorphisms on lifelong premature ejaculation risk among the chinese Han population
Lifelong premature ejaculation (LPE) is one of the most common ejaculatory dysfunctions in men. The serotonin (5-HT) synthesis rate-limiting enzyme (TPH2) and receptor (HTR1A) in the 5-HT regulatory system may pl...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:86 -
Impact of tumor contact surface area on collecting system entry in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a retrospective analysis
Collecting system entry in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy may occur even in cases showing a low N factor in the R.E.N.A.L nephrometry score. Therefore, in this study, we focused on the tumor contact surfac...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:85 -
Laparoscopic assisted trans-scrotal orchiopexy versus traditional orchiopexy for inguinal cryptorchidism: a retrospective study based on 154 patients
The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of laparoscopic assisted trans-scrotal orchiopexy versus traditional orchiopexy for inguinal cryptorchidism.
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:84 -
Predictors of clinical and surgical characteristics of giant stones of the urinary bladder: a retrospective study
Giant stones of the urinary bladder (GSBs) are rare and usually presented as case reports. We aimed to assess the clinical and surgical characteristics of GSBs and identify their predictors.
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:83 -
NUF2 is correlated with a poor prognosis and immune infiltration in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is one of the most common malignancies. Recently, immunotherapy has been considered a promising treatment for metastatic ccRCC. NUF2 is a crucial component of the Ndc80 ...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:82 -
Incorporation of trans-rectal color doppler flow imaging and risk-stratification nomogram reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies in suspected prostate cancer patients: a bi-centered retrospective validation study
To explore the role of Trans-rectal Color Doppler Flow Imaging (TR-CDFI) and risk-stratification nomogram in a MRI-directed biopsy pathway and examine its clinical performance, via comparisons between existing...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:81 -
An unusual presentation of penetrating bladder injury with vesicocutaneous fistula: a case report
Blunt trauma to the urinary bladder is common with penetrating injury being a rare occasion. Most common entry pint for penetrating injuries includes buttock, abdomen and perineum with thigh being rare. There ...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:80 -
Spontaneous idiopathic intratesticular hemorrhage as a differential diagnosis for acute scrotal pain
Spontaneous idiopathic testicular hemorrhage is an extremely rare entity with few published reports in the literature.
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:79 -
Performing a sperm DNA fragmentation test in addition to semen examination based on the WHO criteria can be a more accurate diagnosis of IVF outcomes
We analyzed the sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) and general semen test based on the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria and compared the two tests using semen factors. In addition, we examined whether...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:78 -
Expanding the role of PSMA PET in active surveillance
Accurate grading at the time of diagnosis is fundamental to risk stratification and treatment decision making, particularly for men being considered for Active Surveillance (AS). With the introduction of prost...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:77 -
Insights into risk factors for urolithiasis: a mendelian randomization study
Risk factors for urolithiasis have not been identified. Here, we aimed to identify potentially causal risk factors driving the risk of urolithiasis.
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:76 -
Lateral incision 1-stage urethroplasty with oral mucosal graft for patients with penile urethral stricture after hypospadias repair—a preliminary report
To report our early experience of a novel surgical approach for penile urethral strictures after hypospadias repair, using a lateral incision to keep the ventral tissue and vasculature of the penis intact and ...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:75 -
Clinical characteristics of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer after treatment with combined androgen blockade
Although the second-generation androgen receptor inhibitors and taxanes have recently been recommended for the initial treatment of metastatic prostate cancer, bicalutamide and flutamide are still used in a la...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:74 -
A retrospective study on the incidence, management and risk factors of skin rash in patients with advanced prostate cancer in Japan
Worldwide, prostate cancer (PC) is the second most diagnosed cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in men. Hormonal therapies, commonly used for PC, are associated with a range of treatment-emerge...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:73 -
Efficacy and safety of Water Vapor Thermal Therapy in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia: a systematic review and single-arm Meta-analysis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common chronic condition among men aged 50 or older, causing voiding and obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms. Water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) using the Rezūm® sy...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:72 -
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of kidney transplant recipients with de novo urothelial carcinoma: thirty years of experience from a single center
De novo urothelial carcinoma (UC) is a leading cause of death after kidney transplant (KT). The efficacy of various treatments, apart from surgery, and the prognosis for patients with urothelial carcinoma after k...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:71 -
Urethral advancement and glanuloplasty versus tubularized incised plate urethroplasty for distal hypospadias repair: a prospective randomized study
About one in 200 to one in 300 male births has hypospadias. The prevalence of this congenital anomaly varies worldwide. The meatus is located distally in approximately 70% of cases. Several surgical techniques...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:70 -
Reliability of prostate imaging reporting and data system version 2.1 for excluding clinically significant prostate cancer using a 1.5 tesla scanner
Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate gland is now the recommended initial investigation of choice for the detection of Prostate cancer (PCa). It effectively identifies patients wh...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:69 -
The relationship between biochemical recurrence and number of lymph nodes removed during surgery for localized prostate cancer
To assess whether completeness of pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) as measured by lymph node yield reduces biochemical recurrence (BCR) in men undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer (PCa)...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:68 -
A case of IgG4-related interstitial nephritis with ureteral obstruction: case report and literature review
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly discovered systemic disease that can affect any organ or tissue in the body. IgG4-related kidney disease (IgG4-RKD) is relatively rare but essential to IgG4-RD. Howeve...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:67 -
Overexpression of DDX49 in prostate cancer is associated with poor prognosis
There is increasing evidence that DEAD-box helicases (DDX) can act either as promoters or suppressors in various cancer types. Nevertheless, the function of DDX49 in prostate cancer (PCa) is unknown. This study r...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:66 -
Serum lactate dehydrogenase level predicts the prognosis in bladder cancer patients
Recently, several studies investigated the association between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level and the prognosis of urothelial carcinoma. However, no studies explored the role of serum LDH level in the survi...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:65 -
Study design of a phase 4, real-world study (COMPOSUR) to evaluate vibegron in patients with overactive bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined as urinary urgency accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Vibegron, a selective β3-adrenergic receptor agonist approved in the ...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:64 -
Recurrent metastatic retroperitoneal dedifferentiated liposarcoma: a case report and literature review
Retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLPS), a rare tumor, is often treated using surgical procedures as the first choice for treatment. However, there is no consensus on the scope of surgical resection. In addition, ...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:63 -
Comparison of prostate volume measured by transabdominal ultrasound and MRI with the radical prostatectomy specimen volume: a retrospective observational study
Few studies have compared the use of transabdominal ultrasound (TAUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure prostate volume (PV). In this study, we evaluate the accuracy and reliability of PV measure...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:62 -
5-alpha reductase inhibitors and MRI prostates: actively reducing prostate sizes and ambiguity
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are increasingly first-line investigations for suspected prostate cancer, and essential in the decision for biopsy. 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) use has been shown...
Citation: BMC Urology 2023 23:61
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