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Clinical significance of preoperative neutrophil -to - lymphocyte ratio in renal cell carcinoma

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction: We investigated the prognostic significance of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on tumor stage and Fuhrman nuclear grade in renal cell carcinoma. Methods: The records of 432 patients with RCC who underwent radical or partial nephrectomy between 2005 and 2014 were retrospectivel...

Presentation and surgery outcomes in elderly with pheocromocytoma: a comparative analysis with young patients

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the presentation and early surgical outcomes of elderly patients undergoing adrenalectomy for phaeochromocytoma. Patients and Methods: A retrospective search was performed of our adrenal disorders database for patients who underwent surgery for phaeochromocytoma or paragan...

A comparison of preliminary oncologic outcome and postoperative complications between patients undergoing either open or robotic radical cystectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare complications and outcomes in patients undergoing either open radical cystectomy (ORC) or robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RRC). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively identified patients that underwent ORC or RRC between 2003- 2013. We statistically compared prelimi...

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...

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...

Sunitinib treatment in patients with advanced renal cell cancer: the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA) experience

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of sunitinib treatment in a non-screened group of patients with metastatic renal cell cancer (mRCC) treated by the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) at a single reference institution. Material and Methods: Retrospective cohort study, ...

Does an asymmetric lobe in digital rectal examination include any risk for prostate cancer? results of 1495 biopsies

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite the well-known findings related to malignity in DRE such as nodule and induration, asymmetry of prostatic lobes, seen relatively, were investigated in a few studies as a predictor of prostate cancer so that there is no universally expected conclusion about asymmetry. We ai...

Predicting procedural pain after ureteroscopy: does hydrodistention play a role?

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To identify perioperative predictors of immediate pain after ureteroscopy, specifically evaluating the impact of hydrodistention from irrigation on pain. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively identified patients who underwent ureteroscopy for the treatment of calculi. Data recorde...

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...

Absenteísmo e envelhecimento no contexto ocupacional do Policial Militar

Rev. bras. med. trab; 14 (2), 2016
Contexto: A atividade do Policial Militar é desgastante por vivenciar o perigo. As suas condições de trabalho ocasionam danos e favorecem o envelhecimento funcional e o absenteísmo. Objetivos: Identificar as causas do absenteísmo na atividade do Policial Militar e compreender suas condições de tra...