The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Sep 2013
Functional status and postoperative morbidity in older women with prolapse.
We determined the relationship of preoperative functional status to postoperative morbidity after pelvic organ prolapse surgery in women older than 60 years. ⋯ As defined by ASA class, preoperative functional status is significantly associated with postoperative length of stay and complications. Preoperative functional status is useful for predicting postoperative outcomes in older women who undergo pelvic organ prolapse surgery.
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The Journal of urology · Sep 2013
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyLaparoscopic pyelolithotomy compared to percutaneous nephrolithotomy as surgical management for large renal pelvic calculi: a meta-analysis.
We assessed the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy as surgical management for solitary renal pelvic calculi larger than 2 cm. ⋯ Current evidence suggests that laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy are effective and safe for large renal pelvic calculi but laparoscopic pyelolithotomy seems to be more advantageous. However, given the inherent limitations of the included studies, results must be further confirmed in high quality randomized, controlled trials.
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The Journal of urology · Sep 2013
Comparative StudyThe impact of running versus interrupted anastomosis on ureterointestinal stricture rate after radical cystectomy.
Benign ureterointestinal anastomotic stricture is not uncommon after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion. We studied the impact of the running vs the interrupted technique on the ureterointestinal anastomotic stricture rate. ⋯ A running anastomosis and postoperative urinary tract infection may be associated with ureterointestinal anastomotic stricture. Larger series with multiple surgeons are needed to confirm these findings.