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Urology General

The TOMATO model.

Aug 16, 2021

Percutaneous renal access (PCA) is one of the most difficult intervention in endourology. Hands-on training is a useful tool for a good understanding of the puncturing technique, reducing the learning...

How specific are patient-specific simulations? Analyzing the accuracy of 3D-printing and modeling to create patient-specific rehearsals for complex urological procedures.

Aug 16, 2021

In the field of urology, 3D printing and modeling are now regularly utilized to enhance pre-operative planning, surgical training, patient-specific rehearsals (PSR), and patient education and counseli...

Effect of Pharmacist Audit on Antibiotic Duration for Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infection.

Aug 12, 2021

To assess the effect of clinical pharmacists in daily audits, under the direction of an antimicrobial stewardship program, of antibiotic treatment durations for the common inpatient disease states of ...

Ceftazidime-Avibactam for the Treatment of Serious Gram-Negative Infections with Limited Treatment Options: A Systematic Literature Review.

Aug 12, 2021

A systematic literature review was undertaken to evaluate real-world use of ceftazidime-avibactam for infections due to aerobic Gram-negative organisms in adults with limited treatment options.Literat...

ANTIBIOTIC DURATION AFTER URETHROPLASTY: AN ATTEMPT AT IMPROVING ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP.

Aug 12, 2021

To evaluate if decreasing postop abx prophylaxis affects UTI and wound infection rates in patients following urethroplasty.A retrospective review of patients who underwent urethroplasty from 9/2017 - ...

Clinical significance and risk factors of International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) grade upgrading in prostate cancer patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Aug 12, 2021

The objective of this study is to investigate the clinical significance and risk factors of upgrading in the International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) Grade Group System in men undergoing r...

Complete study for erectile dysfunction (CompED) improving diagnosis and treatment decision-making.

Aug 12, 2021

Erectile dysfunction is a condition associated with increasing age. Patient evaluation and management should follow a comprehensive, stepwise approach. The aim of this article was to report our experi...

Epidemiology and aetiology of male and female sexual dysfunctions related to pelvic ring injuries: a systematic review.

Aug 12, 2021

Pelvic ring injuries, frequently caused by high energy trauma, are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality (5-33%), often due to significant blood loss and disruption of the lumbosacral ...

The Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs).

Aug 12, 2021

Many men receive 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) for ongoing treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The increased risk of cardiovascular complications with 5ARIs has been documented in ...

Preserving ejaculatory function in young patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: medium- to long-term follow-up of prostatic urethral lift at a single center.

Aug 12, 2021

Prostatic urethral lift (Urolift™) is a minimally invasive technique to treat male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The aim of the present study w...

A national assessment of the association between patient race and physician visit time during new outpatient urology consultations.

Aug 12, 2021

To determine if there is an association between patient race and physician time spent with the patient during outpatient urology consultations.We identified all adult urology new outpatient visits in ...

Effects of a gamma-secretase inhibitor of notch signalling on transforming growth factor β1-induced urethral fibrosis.

Aug 09, 2021

Urethral stricture (US) is a common disorder of the lower urinary tract in men caused by fibrosis. The recurrence rate of US is high; however, there are no effective therapies to prevent or treat uret...

The efficacy and safety of mirabegron in treating ureteral stent-related symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aug 09, 2021

This meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of mirabegron in treating ureteral stent-related symptoms.MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched to ident...

Influence of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate on Early Ejaculation-Results from a Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.

Aug 09, 2021

Among male sexual dysfunctions, erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation have the highest prevalence rates. Here, we tested the influence of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyas) on early ejaculation. ...

An Overview of NO Signaling Pathways in Aging.

Aug 09, 2021

Nitric Oxide (NO) is a potent signaling molecule involved in the regulation of various cellular mechanisms and pathways under normal and pathological conditions. NO production, its effects, and its ef...

RNA-sequencing profiling analysis of pericyte-derived extracellular vesicle-mimetic nanovesicles-regulated genes in primary cultured fibroblasts from normal and Peyronie's disease penile tunica albuginea.

Aug 09, 2021

Peyronie's disease (PD) is a severe fibrotic disease of the tunica albuginea that causes penis curvature and leads to penile pain, deformity, and erectile dysfunction. The role of pericytes in the pat...

Robotic-Assisted vs. Open Simple Prostatectomy for Large Prostates: A Meta-Analysis.

Aug 09, 2021

To compare the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy and open simple prostatectomy for large benign prostatic hyperplasia. We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, Pub...

Curcumin attenuates prostatic hyperplasia caused by inflammation up-regulation of bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor.

Aug 09, 2021

Inflammation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) play important roles in the occurrence and development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); curcumin exerts anti-proliferative, anti-inflamma...

The UroLift implant: mechanism behind rapid and durable relief from prostatic obstruction.

Aug 09, 2021

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an affliction of the aging male population that contributes to bothersome and disruptive lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The UroLift® implant has been devel...

Penile Pain in Men With Peyronie’s Disease: Identifying Prevalence & Predictors

Aug 05, 2021

Men with Peyronie’s disease (PD) typically present with complaints of penile deformity, but some patients also report suffering from pain and erectile dysfunction (ED). “There is a common misconc...

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