Growing data suggest that lymphadenectomy is a critical component of the surgical management of urologic malignancies with both diagnostic and therapeutic benefit. The increased use of minimally invasive approaches for the management of urologic malignancies may be in conflict with the need for more extensive lymphadenectomy with these procedures. The purpose of this review is to summarize the ...

OBJECTIVE Prevention may improve the quality of life and sexual and reproductive health. To improve prevention require a comprehensive research approach that examines the frequency and risk factors for urologic conditions. In June 2016 the Italian Urologic Society coordinated a preventive initiative : the 1st Week of Male Urologic Prevention "#Controllati". MATERIAL AND METHODS During the 1st...

Background. Long-term urologic complications after total hip arthroplasty are rare, and reports in the urologic literature are scant. We present a recent case and review the relevant literature. Case. A 77-year-old man was referred to the urology clinic for a single episode of gross painless hematuria, abnormal urine cytology, and pelvic mass. He had a significant smoking history. Surgical hist...

Introduction: To present our experience of using transperitonealsubcostal access (Palmer’s point and the right corresponding site) in urologic laparoscopy. Material and methods: We used Palmer’s point and the right corresponding site for initial access in 302 urologic surgeries (48 cases with prior surgeries). The record of these cases was reviewed. Results: Success rate of initial access is 99...

PURPOSE The da Vinci robot system has been used to perform complex reconstructive procedures in a minimally invasive fashion. Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy has recently established as one of the standard cares. Based on experience with the robotic prostatectomy, its use is naturally expanding into other urologic surgeries. We examine our practical pattern and application of ...

Introduction: To present our experience of using transperitonealsubcostal access (Palmer’s point and the right corresponding site) in urologic laparoscopy. Material and methods: We used Palmer’s point and the right corresponding site for initial access in 302 urologic surgeries (48 cases with prior surgeries). The record of these cases was reviewed. Results: Success rate of initial access is 99...

Spindle cell neoplasms are defined as neoplasms that consist of spindle-shaped cells in the histopathology. Spindle cell neoplasms can affect the oral cavity. In the oral cavity, the origin of the spindle cell neoplasms may be traced to epithelial, mesenchymal and odontogenic components. This article aims to review the spindle cell neoplasms of the oral cavity with emphasis on histopathology. ...

BACKGROUND Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a powerful modulator of anti-tumor immune responses. The IL-10 promoter region polymorphisms are known to regulate IL-10 production, and thus are thought to be implicated in tumorigenesis. Recently, the roles of these polymorphisms in urologic cancer have been extensively studied, with conflicting results. Therefore, we conducted the present meta-analysis to...

OBJECTIVE Computed tomography (CT) is an imaging modality used to detect renal stones. However, there is concern about the lifetime cumulative radiation exposure attributed to CT. Ultrasonography (US) has been used to diagnose urolithiasis, thereby avoiding radiation exposure. The objective of this study was to determine the ability of US to identify renal colic patients with a low risk of requ...

OBJECTIVE A meta-analysis was done to assess the risk of intraoperative and postoperative urologic complications, and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) and lymph node dissection. METHODS Pubmed, EMBASE and Cochrane library were searched for studies published to December, 2011, supplemented by manual searches of relevant bibliographies from the retrieved articles. Two researchers indepen...