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Outcomes following Thulium vapoenucleation of large prostates

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction: Thulium laser VapoEnucleation of the prostate (ThuVEP) is an evolving surgical technique for BPH. Most studies have focused on outcomes in small to medium sized prostates and have originated from Europe and Asia. We sought to describe our experience with ThuVEP for very large pros...

Doxazosin oral intake therapy to relieve stent - related urinary symptoms and pain: a prospective, randomized, controlled study

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the impact of Doxazosin Oral Intake Therapy on urinary symptoms and pain in patients with indwelling ureteral stents Patients and Methods: A total of 239 patients with ureteral stone-related hydronephrosis who underwent a double-J stent insertion after ureteroscopic lithot...

Bipolar transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate versus bipolar resection of the prostate for prostates larger than 60gr: A retrospective study at a single academic tertiary care center

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bipolar transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate (B-TUERP) versus bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (B-TURP) in the treatment of prostates larger than 60g. Material and Methods: Clinical data for 270 BPH patients wh...

Semi-rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy versus laparoscopic ureterolithotomy for large upper ureteral stones: a meta - analysis of randomized controlled trials

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing semi-rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) with laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (LU) for the treatment of the large proximal ureteral stone. Materials and methods: A systematic literatu...

Extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy for selected elderly bladder cancer patients: a single center experience

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: This study reports the initial experience of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (ELRC) and compared with transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (TLRC) in the treatment of selected elderly bladder cancer patients. Patients and Methods: A total of forty male blad...

Complete supine PCNL: ultrasound vs. fluoroscopic guided: a randomized clinical trial

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction and Hypothesis: To compare complications and outcomes of complete supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (csPCNL) with ultrasound guided and fluoroscopically guided procedure. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study from January 2009 to September 2010, 26 of 51...

Uterine preservation for advanced pelvic organ prolapse repair: Anatomical results and patient satisfaction

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: The aims of the current study were to evaluate outcomes and patient satisfaction in cases of uterine prolapse treated with vaginal mesh, while preserving the uterus. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study that included all patients operated for prolapse repair w...

Eficacia y seguridad de ticagrelor como monoterapia de primera linea en pacientes con sindrome coronario agudo, intervención percutánea, e intolerancia a la aspirina

INTRODUCCIÓN: Antecedentes: El presente dictamen expone la evaluación de tecnología sanitaria de la eficaica y seguridad de Ticagrelor como monoterapia de primera línea en pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo, intervención percutànea e intolerancia a la aspirina. Aspectos Generales: El síndroem...

Eficacia y seguridad de la inmunoglobulina intravenosa en el tratamiento inicial de pacientes con enfermedad de kawasaki en la fase aguda

INTRODUCCÇÃO: Antecedentes: El presente informe expone la evaluación de la inmunoglobulina intravenosa como primera línea de tratamiento de pacientes con diagnóstico de enfermedad de Kawasaki debut y activa con alteraciones de las arterias carótidas. Aspectos Generales: La enfermedad de Kawasaki (E...

Morfea o esclerodermia localizada juvenil: caso clínico

Rev. chil. pediatr; 87 (4), 2016
Introducción: La morfea o esclerodermia localizada juvenil (ELJ) es una enfermedad autoinmune, inflamatoria, crónica, lenta y progresiva del tejido conectivo, de causa desconocida, que afecta preferentemente la piel y los tejidos subyacentes. Objetivos: Comunicar un caso de esclerodermia localizada juv...