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Improved early continence following laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: the urethral hammock technique World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Gernot Ortner, Hanne-Rose Honis, Julia Böhm, Marko Konschake, Theodoros Tokas, Udo Nagele
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The influence of socioeconomic status and gender on incidence and survival in bladder cancer: a longitudinal study based on the Hamburg Cancer Registry World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Clemens M. Rosenbaum, Simon Filmar, Andreas J. Gross, Niklas Jobst, Annemarie Schultz
Background To investigate the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and gender on the incidence and survival of patients with bladder cancer on a small scale within the city of Hamburg, Germany. Methods Patients documented in the Hamburg Cancer Registry aged ≥ 18 years with primary bladder carcinoma (ICD-10: C67, D09.0), diagnosed in the period 2004–2020 (follow-up until 31.12.2021), and residing
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Treatment intensification strategies for men undergoing definitive radiotherapy for high-risk prostate cancer World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 John Nikitas, Amar Kishan, Albert Chang, Sai Duriseti, Nicholas G. Nichols, Robert Reiter, Matthew Rettig, Wayne Brisbane, Michael L. Steinberg, Luca Valle
Purpose Treatment intensification of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) plays a crucial role in the treatment of high-risk prostate cancer. Methods We performed a critical narrative review of the relevant literature and present new developments in evidence-based treatment intensification strategies. Results For men with high-risk prostate cancer, there is strong evidence to support prolonging androgen
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Extreme-hypofractionated RT with concomitant boost to the DIL in PCa: a 5-year update on oncological and patient-reported outcomes for the phase II trial “GIVE ME FIVE” World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Giulia Marvaso, Giulia Corrao, Ilaria Repetti, Chiara Lorubbio, Federica Bellerba, Mattia Zaffaroni, Maria Giulia Vincini, Dario Zerini, Sarah Alessi, Stefano Luzzago, Francesco Alessandro Mistretta, Cristiana Fodor, Raffaella Cambria, Federica Cattani, Francesco Ceci, Gennaro Musi, Ottavio De Cobelli, Thomas Zilli, Sara Gandini, Roberto Orecchia, Giuseppe Petralia, Barbara Alicja Jereczek-Fossa
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Preoperative urine culture with contaminants is not associated with increased risk for urinary tract infection after ureteroscopic stone treatment World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Willian Ito, Nicholas Choi, George Letner, Nicholas Genz, Dillon Prokop, Crystal Valadon, Mihaela E. Sardiu, Holly Smith, Bristol B. Whiles, Wilson R. Molina
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Retrospective analysis of the perioperative outcome in living donor kidney transplantation with multiple renal arteries: does accessory vessel ligation affect the outcome? World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15
Abstract Purpose Accurate surgical reconstruction of arterial vascular supply is a crucial part of living kidney transplantation (LDKT). The presence of multiple renal arteries (MRA) in grafts can be challenging. In the present study, we investigated the impact of ligation versus anastomosis of small accessory graft arteries on the perioperative outcome. Methods Clinical and radiological outcomes of
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Can shear wave elastography predict the success of shock‑wave lithotripsy used in renal stones treatment? A prospective study World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15
Abstract Objective To evaluate the usage of shear wave elastography (SWE) in the prediction of the success rate of shock‑wave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment of renal stones. Patients and methods In the present study, SWL was performed for 100 patients presented with renal stones in the duration from May 2022 to August 2023. The patients were divided into 2 groups SWL responders and non-responders. The
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Trends in the use of radiation protection and radiation exposure of European endourologists: a prospective trial from the EULIS-YAU Endourology Group World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15
Abstract Introduction Due to the radiation exposure for the urology staff during endourology, our aim was to evaluate the trends of radiation protection in the operation room by endourologists from European centers and to estimate their annual radiation. Methods We conducted a multicenter study involving experienced endourologists from different European centers to evaluate whether the protection and
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The impact of perioperative risk factors on long-term survival after radical cystectomy: a prospective, high-volume cohort study World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Nikolaos Pyrgidis, Gerald B. Schulz, Yannic Volz, Benedikt Ebner, Severin Rodler, Thilo Westhofen, Lennert Eismann, Julian Marcon, Christian G. Stief, Friedrich Jokisch
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The impact of the relationship between lesion diameter and total core length on the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer for PI-RADS 3 lesions World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Emrah Yakut
Background The aim of our study was to determine the effect of total core length (TCL) for prostate imaging reporting and data system (PI-RADS) 3 lesions to facilitate clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) detection based on the lesion diameter. Materials and methods A total of 149 patients with at least 1 lesion with a PI-RADS 3 were evaluated retrospectively. The lesions with diameters of < 1 cm
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Predicting individual outcomes after radical cystectomy in urothelial variants with Cancer of the Bladder Risk Assessment (COBRA) score World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14
Abstract Objective To validate the Cancer of the Bladder Risk Assessment (COBRA) score in patients with urothelial variants. Methods Epidemiological, clinical, radiological, and anatomopathological data were collected from patients with urothelial carcinoma who underwent radical cystectomy at the Institute of Cancer of São Paulo between May 2008 and December 2022. Patients with the presence of at least
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Cardiovascular disease risk assessment and multidisciplinary care in prostate cancer treatment with ADT: recommendations from the APMA PCCV expert network World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14
Abstract Purpose Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the mainstay approach for prostate cancer (PCa) management. However, the most commonly used ADT modality, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods The PCa Cardiovascular (PCCV) Expert Network, consisting of multinational urologists, cardiologists and oncologists
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WATTS happening? Evaluation of thermal dose during holmium laser lithotripsy in a high-fidelity anatomic model World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Christopher Wanderling, Aaron Saxton, Dennis Phan, Karen Doersch, Lauren Shepard, Nathan Schuler, Thomas Osinski, Scott Quarrier, Ahmed Ghazi
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Prognostic factors among patients with pathological Grade Group 5 prostate cancer based on robot-associated radical prostatectomy specimens from a large Japanese cohort (MSUG94) World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Takeshi Sasaki, Shin Ebara, Tomoyuki Tatenuma, Yoshinori Ikehata, Akinori Nakayama, Makoto Kawase, Masahiro Toide, Tatsuaki Yoneda, Kazushige Sakaguchi, Jun Teishima, Kazuhide Makiyama, Hiroshi Kitamura, Kazutaka Saito, Takuya Koie, Fumitaka Koga, Shinji Urakami, Takahiro Inoue
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The efficacy of artificial intelligence in urology: a detailed analysis of kidney stone-related queries World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Gökhan Cil, Kazim Dogan
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Pulse modulation in En-Bloc HoLEP: does it really matter? A propensity score matched analysis World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Friedrich Otto Hartung, Luisa Egen, Britta Gruene, Maren Juliane Wenk, Karl-Friedrich Kowalewski, Paul Patroi, Marie-Claire Rassweiler-Seyfried, Maurice Stephan Michel, Jonas Herrmann
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Comparison of Ga-PSMA PET MRI with mpMRI in localization and regional staging of prostate cancer World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Hiranya Deka, Ginil Kumar Pooleri, Badiginchala Suguna, Ramiah Rajeshkannan, Resmi Sekhar, M. R. Bindhu, Vishnu Prasad
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Perioperative chemotherapy in bladder cancer: the more cisplatin, the best survival? World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Christian Pfister, Valentin Harter, Yves Allory, Stéphane Culine
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Incorporating PHI in decision making: external validation of the Rotterdam risk calculators for detection of prostate cancer World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Leire Rius Bilbao, Urko Aguirre Larracoechea, Carmen Valladares Gomez, Sebastiaan Remmers, Carmen Mar Medina
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Comparison of metabolic parameters between pure-uric acid and mixed-uric acid kidney stone formers World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13
Abstract Purpose We seek to compare clinical and 24-h urine parameters between pure-uric acid (UA) and UA–CaOx stone formers in our practice and explore how any differences in metabolic profiles could suggest different prevention strategies between the two groups. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients with either pure- or mixed-UA nephrolithiasis from 2020 to 2023 at a tertiary care center.
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Prevalence and repair patterns of vesicovaginal fistula: a large retrospective population-based cohort analysis World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Sarah Neu, Jennifer A. Locke, Bo Zhang, Refik Saskin, Sender Herschorn
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Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in patients with multiple sclerosis and overactive bladder: a real-life clinical and urodynamic assessment World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Claire Hentzen, Camille Chesnel, Philippe Lagnau, Emilie Blouet, Maëlys Teng, Gérard Amarenco
Aims The aims of the present study were to assess the effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms and on urodynamic parameters in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and to seek predictive factors of satisfaction. Methods All PwMS who performed 12–24 weeks of TTNS and who underwent urodynamic assessment before and after treatment between
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First prospective clinical assessment of the ILY® robotic flexible ureteroscopy platform World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Albert El-Hajj, Elia Abou Chawareb, Marwan Zein, Noura Wahoud
Purpose To present the initial prospective clinical assessment of the ILY® robotic ureteroscopy manipulator platform, focusing on its safety and effectiveness. Methods and materials Data gathered from 31 kidney units which underwent elective robotic flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) for renal stone management utilizing the ILY® robotic system. Patient demographics, stone characteristics, surgical durations
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A historical comparison of thulium fiber laser systems for stone lithotripsy: navigating toward safe and effective parameters World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Alba Sierra, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Mariela Corrales, Catalina Solano, Luigi Candela, Olivier Traxer
Introduction and objectives Medical device companies have introduced new TFL machines, including Soltive (Olympus, Japan), Fiber Dust (Quanta System, Italy), and TFLDrive (Coloplast, France). The primary objective of this study is to compare our initial clinical experiences with TFL using those devices. Through this historical comparison of Thulium Fiber Laser systems for stone lithotripsy, we aim
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Cost-effectiveness of quality improvement intervention to reduce time between CT-detection and ureteroscopic laser fragmentation in acute symptomatic ureteric stones management World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Faid Khopekar, Soha Nabi, Mehdi Shiva, Morven Stewart, Benedict Rajendran, Ghulam Nabi
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Robot-assisted vs open retropubic radical prostatectomy: a propensity score-matched comparative analysis based on 15 years and 18,805 patients World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13
Abstract Purpose To compare oncological, functional, and surgical outcomes of a large cohort of patients who underwent open retropubic radical prostatectomy (ORP) or robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Materials and methods Data from 18,805 RPs performed with either the open or the robot-assisted approaches at a single tertiary referral center between 2008 and 2022 were analyzed. The impact
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Impact of timing of urinary drainage on clinical outcomes in patients with obstructive pyelonephritis associated with upper urinary tract stones: a propensity score-matched analysis World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Sotaro Kayano, Takafumi Yanagisawa, Yuji Yata, Keiichiro Miyajima, Shuhei Hara, Kosuke Iwatani, Taishiro Sasahara, Yu Imai, Masaya Murakami, Kenichi Hata, Toshihiro Yamamoto, Takahiro Kimura
Objective We aimed to assess the impact of the timing of urinary drainage on clinical outcomes in patients with obstructive pyelonephritis (OPN) associated with upper urinary tract (UUT) stones. Methods We retrospectively evaluated the multicenter dataset of 240 patients with OPN associated with UUT stones who underwent urinary drainage. We divided the patients into two groups depending on the timing
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Surgical procedure and recurrence of upper urinary tract stone: a national-wide study based on hospitalized patients World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Qin Wang, Yu Wang, Chao Yang, Jinwei Wang, Xiao-Chun Zhang, Luxia Zhang, Ming-Hui Zhao
Purpose This study aimed to investigate the influence of surgical intervention on recurrence risk of upper urinary tract stone and compare the medical burden of various surgical procedures. Methods This study analyzed data from patients with upper urinary tract stone extracted from a national database of hospitalized patients in China, from January 2013 to December 2018. Surgical recurrence was defined
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Robot-assisted single-port retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy with a novel purpose-built single-port robotic system with deformable surgical instruments World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13
Abstract Objective To investigate the safety and feasibility of using a novel purpose-built single-port robotic system (the SHURUI Robotic Surgical System) with deformable surgical instruments to perform retroperitoneal single-port partial nephrectomy. Materials and methods A prospective study was conducted to recruit patients with a single renal tumor no more than 4 cm. Robot-assisted single-port
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Ureteral wall thickness as a predictor for non-invasive treatment success for steinstrasse. Can we save time? World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 M. A. Elbaset, Diaa-Eldin Taha, Marwan Anas, Ahmed Elghareeb, Rasha T. Abouelkheir, Rawdy Ashour, K. Z. Sheir, Yasser Osman
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Overactive bladder negatively affects erectile function and promotes premature ejaculation: findings from large representative population-level study World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Mikolaj Przydacz, Nadir Osman, Sabrina De Cillis, Cyrille Guillot-Tantay, Francois Herve, Tanja Hüsch, Ester Illiano, Antonio Tienza Fernandez, Manuela Tutolo, Luis Vale, Mehmet Gokhan Culha, Fabiana Cancrini, Steeve Doizi, Paolo Geretto, Nicholas Raison, Howard B. Goldman, Piotr Chlosta, Veronique Phe
Purpose The effect of overactive bladder (OAB) on sexual health has been evaluated extensively for women but much less for men. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between OAB and men’s sexual activity and the effect of OAB on erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) in a large representative cohort of men at the population level. Methods This study was
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Accurate prediction of pure uric acid urinary stones in clinical context via a combination of radiomics and machine learning World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13
Abstract Purpose Oral chemolysis is an effective and non-invasive treatment for uric acid urinary stones. This study aimed to classify urinary stones into either pure uric acid (pUA) or other composition (Others) using non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography scans (NCCTs). Methods Instances managed at our institution from 2019 to 2021 were screened. They were labeled as either pUA or Others based
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Nadir prostate-specific antigen after salvage cryotherapy as a potential prognostic factor for oncologic outcomes World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 E. Carbonell, C. Mercader, J. Sureda, A. Gutiérrez, J. Muñoz, E. Gallardo, N. Feltes, J. Mases, I. Valduvieco, A. Vilaseca, A. Franco, A. Alcaraz, M. Musquera, M. J. Ribal
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Transient ureteral obstruction after mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is associated with stone volume and location: results from a single-center, real-life study World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Marco Nizzardo, Stefano Paolo Zanetti, Andrea Marmiroli, Gianpaolo Lucignani, Matteo Turetti, Carlo Silvani, Franco Gadda, Fabrizio Longo, Elisa De Lorenzis, Giancarlo Albo, Andrea Salonia, Emanuele Montanari, Luca Boeri
Purpose To evaluate the rate of and predictors of ureteral obstruction after mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) for kidney stones. Methods We analyzed data from 263 consecutive patients who underwent mPCNL at a single tertiary referral academic between 01/2016 and 11/2022. Patient’s demographics, stone characteristics, and operative data were collected. A nephrostomy tube was placed as the only
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Construction and validation of the nomogram predictive model for post-percutaneous nephrolithotomy urinary sepsis World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zuze Qiu, Shun Zhan, Yuanming Song, Liang Huang, Jing Xie, Tao Qiu, Changyong Zhao, Leibo Wang, Daobing Li
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Primary hypospadias repair outcomes: results from a retrospective cohort of 292 children World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 O. Hild, A. Fotso Kamdem, N. Boulard, F. Auber, Y. Chaussy
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Clinical efficacy of laparoscopic Lich–Gregoir versus transvesicoscopic Cohen reimplantation for ureterobladder junction malformations in children World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Rifang Pan, Qike Xie, Congjun Wang, Chen Su, Bo Shi, Yong Li, Junqiang Huang, Chao Chen
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Kidney transplantation in prostate cancer patients after local therapy with curative intent: a systematic review World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09
Abstract Purpose It is still unclear whether kidney transplantation can be safely performed in patients with prostate cancer after local therapy with curative intent. Methods The protocol was registered in PROSPERO. We systematically searched Google, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and the ICTRP for studies, official standards, clinical practice guidelines and organ transplant laws. Two review authors
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Laser excision of urethral mesh erosion: a 10-year experience World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Caitlin E. Carlton, Jessie Y. Chen, Colby P. Souders, Ramy Goueli, Philippe E. Zimmern
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Factors affecting the intraoperative calculi excretion during flexible ureteroscopy lithotripsy: an in vitro analysis World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09
Abstract Objective To explore the parameters influencing intraoperative calculi excretion (ICE) during flexible ureteroscopy lithotripsy (fURL) using in vitro simulation experiments. Methods 3D-printed human kidney models were used to simulate the elimination of gravel during fURL. The factors influencing the ICE during fURL were analyzed by comparing the effects of different degrees of hydronephrosis
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Association between chronic prostatitis and the subsequent benign prostatic hyperplasia: a population-based national cohort study World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09
Abstract Purpose To explore the association between chronic prostatitis (CP) and the subsequent development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods Data analyzed were medical claims of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance program. From 2010 to 2017, 3571 patients ≧20 years with CP diagnosed by certified urologists were enrolled. Patients with past BPH diagnosis and diagnosis of prostate cancer
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Predicting the risk of failed trial without catheter following Rezum™ therapy World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Mathieu Coscarella, Moncef Al Barajraji, Ilan Moussa, Leslie Hombert, Michel Naudin, Thierry Roumeguère
Purpose Convective water vapor thermal therapy or “Rezum™” treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostate hypertrophy require postoperative catheterization to avoid acute urinary retention. Unsuccessful catheter removal is still unpredictable. We, therefore, aimed to identify the risk factors of failed initial trial without catheter (TWOC) after Rezum™ therapy inside a large
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Machine learning models for screening clinically significant nephrolithiasis in overweight and obese populations World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Hao-Wei Chen, Jung-Ting Lee, Pei-Siou Wei, Yu-Chen Chen, Jeng-Yih Wu, Chia-I. Lin, Yii-Her Chou, Yung-Shun Juan, Wen-Jeng Wu, Chung-Yao Kao
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The optimal ratio of endoscope-sheath diameter with negative-pressure ureteral access sheath: an in vitro research World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jingyu Shi, Ting Huang, Baiyang Song, Wanzhang Liu, Yue Cheng, Li Fang
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Long-term experiences with high-energy shock wave therapy in the management chronic phase Peyronie’s disease using two different electromagnetic lithotripters World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jens J. Rassweiler, W. Scheitlin, A. S. Goezen, F. Radecke
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Small intestinal submucosa graft bulbar urethroplasty is a viable technique: results compared to buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty after propensity score matching World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Enzo Palminteri, Stefano Toso, Mirko Preto, Lorenzo Gatti, Omid Sedigh, Nicolò Maria Buffi, Giovanni Ferrari, Andrea Gobbo
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Predictors for emergency readmission in patients with ureteral calculi: a focus on pain management and stone location World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yunhyung Choi, Dong Hoon Lee, Yoon Hee Choi, Jae Young Choi, Ji Yeon Lim, Sung Jin Bae
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Development of the self-management scale for urolithiasis patients with indwelling double-J tube World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Ziqi Hu, Aoli Huang, Ruiyao He, Fangxin Wei, Yu Wang
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The prospective evaluation of learning curve of bipolar anatomic endoscopic prostate enucleation (AEEP) with Herrmann’s vapoenucleation probe World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Eda Tokat, Cenk Acar, Serhat Gurocak, Zafer Sinik
Purpose We aimed to evaluate the learning curve of Bipolar Endoscopic Prostate Enucleation (BIPOLEP) in benign prostate enlargement without a mentorship. Methods The prospective data of 55 patients underwent BIPOLEP surgery by a single surgeon during 3 years were evaluated. The demographic, peri-operative and follow-up data were recorded. Trifecta was defined as a combination of complete enucleation
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Transplant nephrectomy: indication, surgical approach and complications—experiences from a single transplantation center World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Josef Mang, Josephine Haag, Lutz Liefeldt, Klemens Budde, Robert Peters, Sebastian L. Hofbauer, Matthias Schulz, Sarah Weinberger, Julia Dagnæs-Hansen, Andreas Maxeiner, Bernhard Ralla, Frank Friedersdorff
Purpose Management of a failed kidney allograft, and the question whether it should be removed is a challenging task for clinicians. The reported risks for transplant nephrectomy (TN) vary, and there is no clear recommendation on indications or surgical approach that should be used. This study gives an overview of indications, compares surgical techniques, and identifies risk factors for higher morbidity
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A phase 2 pilot study of water irrigation after transurethral resection of bladder tumor (WATIP) demonstrating safety, feasibility and activity World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-04
Abstract Purpose Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) can recur, partly due to seeding of free tumour cells after transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT). Intravesical chemotherapy post-TURBT can reduce the risk but is used infrequently and inconsistently due to cost, complexity and side effects. The objective of this study was to prospectively assess continuous bladder irrigation using
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy: early outcome measures with the implementation of multimodal analgesia and intrathecal morphine via the acute pain service World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-04
Abstract Purpose The objective of this study was to perform a retrospective cohort analysis, in which we measured the association of an acute pain service (APS)-driven multimodal analgesia protocol that included preoperative intrathecal morphine (ITM) compared to historic controls (i.e., surgeon-driven analgesia protocol without ITM) with postoperative opioid use. Methods This was a retrospective cohort
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Ureteroplasty with buccal mucosa graft without omental wrap: an effective method to treat ureteral strictures World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-04
Abstract Purpose Successful treatment options for ureteral strictures are limited. Surgical options such as ileal interposition and kidney autotransplantation are difficult and associated with morbidity and complications. Techniques such as Boari flap and psoas hitch are limited to distal strictures. Only limited case studies on the success of open buccal mucosa graft (BMG) ureteroplasty exist to this
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Factors related to acupuncture response in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Xinlu Wang, Lili Zhu, Min Yang, Yu Chen, Zhishun Liu
Purpose Acupuncture has been recommended as an effective therapy to improve symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). We conducted this secondary analysis to explore the factors that may influence the response of patients with CP/CPPS to acupuncture. Methods This secondary analysis was based on a randomized controlled trial demonstrating the efficacy of acupuncture among
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Comparison of mirabegron and vibegron for clinical efficacy and safety in female patients with overactive bladder: a multicenter prospective randomized crossover trial World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Naoki Wada, Mitsuhiro Mizunaga, Noriyuki Abe, Kotona Miyauchi, Shin Kobayashi, Miyu Ohtani, Ryoken Tsunekawa, Masaya Nagabuchi, Shun Morishita, Teppei Ohyama, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Hiromichi Iuchi, Tsuyoshi Noda, Yuji Saga, Tadasu Motoya, Norihiro Kawakami, Masayuki Nishihara, Atsushi Numata, Hidehiro Kakizaki
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Risk factors of high fluid absorption in patients treated with mini-PCNL: a single-center prospective study World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Luyang Zhang, Enguang Yang, Suoshi Jing, Hui Ding, Yunxin Zhang, Junqiang Tian, Junsheng Bao, Jun Mi, Qiqi He, Zhilong Dong, Li Yang, Juan Wang, Qihui Zheng, Zhiping Wang
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Neoadjuvant combination therapy (immunotherapy and chemotherapy) and treatment-related biomarkers in upper tract urothelial carcinoma World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Yuxuan Song, Tao Xu
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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 World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Henning Bahlburg, Karl Heinrich Tully, Peter Bach, Marius Cristian Butea-Bocu, Moritz Reike, Florian Roghmann, Joachim Noldus, Guido Müller
Purpose This study aims to investigate urinary symptoms (continence and stoma care), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychosocial distress (PD) in the early postoperative period after radical cystectomy (RC) and urinary diversion for ileal conduit (IC) and ileal neobladder (INB) to obtain a better basis for patient counseling. Methods Data for 842 bladder cancer patients, who underwent 3 weeks
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Alpha-blockers: the magic pill for endourology—The great delusion World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Peter Kronenberg
Purpose The present paper takes a different and more critical look at the role of alpha-blockers, sometimes nicknamed as “magical pills”, in particular for stone disease and medical expulsive therapy (MET). Methods A non-systematic narrative review was performed, synthesizing pertinent information from selected articles, and critically evaluating their conclusions. Sometimes different views on alpha-blockers
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Revisiting prostatic calculi formation: insights from neurogenic to non-neurogenic bladders World J. Urol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Han-Yu Tsai, Yu-Ting Chen, Yu-Hsiang Lin