Urologia internationalis
-
Urologia internationalis · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAdjunctive medical therapy with an alpha-1A-specific blocker after shock wave lithotripsy of lower ureteral stones.
We assessed the efficacy of using an alpha-1A-specific blocker for improving the success rate in shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for lower ureteral stones. ⋯ Administration of an alpha-1A-specific blocker reduced analgesic dosage and colic episodes after SWL of lower ureteral stones. There was no benefit with regard to increasing stone expulsion rate or decreasing expulsion time.
-
Urologia internationalis · Jan 2009
Comparative StudyEffects of retroperitoneal or transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery on hemodynamic and respiratory function in old patients.
To compare the effects of retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery (RPL) and transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery (TPL) on the hemodynamic and ventilatory functions in old patients. ⋯ For senior patients, TPL and RPL have similar effects on hemodynamic functions. However, RPL tends to cause much more change in the respiratory measurements.
-
Urologia internationalis · Jan 2009
Comparative StudyHealth-related quality of life after radical prostatectomy and low-dose-rate brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer.
To evaluate quality of life (QOL) after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RP) and low-dose-rate brachytherapy (BT). ⋯ Patients treated with BT or RP have similar QOL scores. QOL after BT is worse in the first year after treatment, but thereafter it is better than QOL after RP.
-
Urologia internationalis · Jan 2009
Long-term efficiency of skin stretching and a topical corticoid cream application for unretractable foreskin and phimosis in prepubertal boys.
To evaluate the long-term efficacy of topical application of a potent corticoid cream and skin stretching in the treatment of unretractable foreskin, pinpoint phimosis, balanopreputial adhesions and lichen sclerosus in prepubertal boys. ⋯ This study has shown that local application of a potent corticoid cream and skin stretching is a safe, simple and effective long-term treatment for all types of unretractable foreskin in prepubertal boys. The efficiency of the treatment was not related to the age of the patient or the type of unretractable foreskin.
-
Urologia internationalis · Jan 2008
Case ReportsTraumatic penile injuries--mechanisms and treatment.
Injuries of the penis are uncommon but represent urological emergencies. We report 3 cases of penile trauma illustrating the diversity of penile injury presentation. ⋯ An immediate operative exploration with removal of hematoma and primary defect closure should be done in every case. Surgical management should not be delayed to avoid late complications.