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{"title":"Robot-assisted Surgery in the Field of Urology: The Most Pioneering Approaches 2015-2023.","authors":"Antonio Franco, Francesco Ditonno, Celeste Manfredi, Andrew D Johnson, Avinash Mamgain, Oren Feldman-Schultz, Carol L Feng, Antony A Pellegrino, Maria Carmen Mir, Francesco Porpiglia, Simone Crivellaro, Cosimo De Nunzio, Alexander K Chow, Riccardo Autorino","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S386025","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S386025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robot-assisted surgery has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing surgical approaches and techniques that decades ago could barely be imagined. The field of urology has taken charge in pioneering a new era of minimally invasive surgery with the ascent of robotic systems which offer enhanced visualization, precision, dexterity, and enabling surgeons to perform intricate maneuvers with improved accuracy. This has led to improved surgical outcomes, including reduced blood loss, lower complication rates, and faster patient recovery. The aim of our review is to present an evidence-based critical analysis on the most pioneering robotic urologic approaches described over the last eight years (2015-2023).</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"453-470"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/9b/b4/rru-15-453.PMC10575039.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41238110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Progressing Towards Same-Day Discharges After Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy; Safe and Cost Effective to Discharge Without Routine Blood Tests.","authors":"Bodie Chislett,&nbsp;Ghadir Omran,&nbsp;Michael Harvey,&nbsp;Damien Bolton,&nbsp;Nathan Lawrentschuk","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S429819","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S429819","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;Changing population demographics and the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic have forever changed healthcare, with increasing demands on straining systems. The economic cost is yet to be fully realised, with growing concerns around the current system's ability to accommodate the ageing comorbid population. Consequently, a paradigm shift has taken place in healthcare systems, prioritizing cost accountability. In the absence of established guidelines or robust literature, the use of laboratory tests postoperatively is often guided solely by clinician preference. This study presents a retrospective analysis that investigates the utility and cost implications of routine postoperative investigation following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies. The findings aim to emphasise the importance of evidence-based practices and cost-effective approaches in postoperative care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials/methods: &lt;/strong&gt;A retrospective analysis was performed on all robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies (RARP) identified from a single institution between 29th June 2017 to 28th June 2019. This interval was chosen in an attempt to avoid bias or confounding variables associated with the SRS-CoV-2 pandemic. A single clinician conducted a comprehensive medical record review using unit record numbers corresponding to identified procedural codes. Demographics and variables were recorded, including postoperative test results, hospital length of stay and 30-day readmission rates. Patients were assigned to either 'Routine Postoperative tests' (RPOT) or 'No Routine Postoperative tests' (No RPOT) and a comparative analysis was performed. Using the Australian National Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) pricing guide, total expenditure was calculated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;A total of 319 patients were included in the study with an average of 2.5 tests per patient within the first 24 hours. Routine postoperative tests had no bearing on outcomes, with comparable readmission rates between cohorts, and a significantly shorter length of stay in the \"No routine postoperative tests\" group when compared to the \"Routine Postoperative Tests\". A total of 1028 tests were performed within the first 48 hours following surgery with expenditure on routine testing totalling $20,516 based on the Australian PBS pricing schedule. Abnormal results were returned on 96% of patients. In the RPOT group, 18 out of the 20 common interventions occurred from 302 RARP. Among the patients in the RPOT group, eight individuals underwent blood transfusions. However, none of these patients met the hospital-specific criteria for transfusion, which require a hemoglobin level below 70 or symptomatic presentation with a hemoglobin level below 80.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;The data suggests routine postoperative laboratory has no bearing on re-admission rates, with patients experiencing significantly shorter hospital stays. Furthermore, our results indicate ineff","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"471-477"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/8d/71/rru-15-471.PMC10575481.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41238109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Epithelioid Angiomyolipoma with Tumor Thrombus into Inferior Vena Cava Presurgically Treated with Combination Therapy of Pembrolizumab and Axitinib: A Case Report.","authors":"Chihiro Kawasoe,&nbsp;Yoshi Miyamoto,&nbsp;Kaoru Ito,&nbsp;Takaya Murashima,&nbsp;Takahiro Nagai,&nbsp;Hiroki Takamori,&nbsp;Takumi Kiwaki,&nbsp;Toshio Kamimura,&nbsp;Shoichiro Mukai,&nbsp;Toshiyuki Kamoto","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S425887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/RRU.S425887","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epithelioid angiomyolipoma (EAML) is a rare variant of AML with malignant potential. It is occasionally difficult to distinguish EAML from renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on imaging. A 72-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for the treatment of a left renal tumor with relatively high blood flow and a tumor thrombus extending to the inferior vena cava, suggesting RCC. The patient underwent presurgical combination therapy with axitinib and pembrolizumab. This treatment significantly shortened the thrombus, and radical nephrectomy was performed. The pathological findings were compatible with EAML, and the treatment effects were observed. We report a case treated pre-surgically with a combined therapy of pembrolizumab and axitinib, with a favorable response as a treatment option for EAML.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"447-452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/b7/2c/rru-15-447.PMC10561617.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41210976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance of the LINEAR Cromatest and Laboquick URS 10-T Dipsticks Among Urinary Tract Infection Suspects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Yosef Gebretensaie,&nbsp;Abay Atnafu,&nbsp;Yonas Alemu,&nbsp;Selfu Girma,&nbsp;Kassu Desta","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S434128","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S434128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) bring a significant and serious health-related problem. Repeated infections may lead to the development of renal scarring and end-stage renal dysfunction. Therefore, balancing the choices of UTI diagnostic tools depending on the costs versus accuracy can minimize false results that may subject patients to wrong treatments.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of LINEAR cromatest and Laboquick URS 10-T dipsticks against conventional urine culture at Arsho Advanced Medical Laboratory (AAML), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A similar cohort of UTI-suspected patients from our previous study, who were prospectively enrolled from Arsho Advanced Medical Laboratory, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, were considered for this analysis. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. The sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of different dipsticks were calculated using culture as a gold standard. ROC curve analysis was also used to determine diagnostic performance. A test with a P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 446 urine samples processed, bacterial growth was observed in 141 (31.6%). Of this figure, 105/141 (74.5%) and 36/141 (25.5%) were from female and male participants, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the LINEAR Cromatest dipstick were 83.7% and 67.9%, respectively (<i>P</i>-value <0.001). The Laboquick URS 10-T dipstick showed sensitivity and specificity of 87.9% and 68.5%, respectively (<i>P</i>-value <0.001). The ROC analysis showed an AUC of >0.7 for both dipsticks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In a setting where there is no access to urine culture, the urine dipstick may be considered an alternative diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of UTIs.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"437-445"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/14/ce/rru-15-437.PMC10560765.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41210977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experience in Retrocaval Ureter at Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College: A Case Series.","authors":"Adugna Getachew Mideksa,&nbsp;Tolesa Yadeta Huluka,&nbsp;Masresha Solomon Dino,&nbsp;Mensur Mohammed Ahmed","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S419718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/RRU.S419718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retrocaval ureter is a rare congenital vascular anomaly described as the passage of the ureter behind the inferior vena cava (IVC) and then turning around the IVC to attain the final lateral position. The condition is usually associated with obstruction in the ipsilateral kidney, causing different degrees of hydronephrosis and complications associated with urinary stasis, such as stone formation. Imaging has a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of retrocaval ureter. CT urography may be the procedure of choice to confirm the diagnosis and avoid retrograde ureteropyelography. Indications for treatment include flank pain, recurrent infection, hydronephrosis, and stone formation due to obstruction. Surgical management is standard and can be done through either an open, laparoscopic, or robotic approach. In this case series, we are going to see two cases of retrocaval ureter in a 56-year-old male and a 14-year-old male child who presented with a right flank of less than a couple of months duration. The first case has an associated horseshoe kidney and a solitary secondary stone. Both cases were surgically managed with open ureteral division, relocation, and ureteroureterostomy. Both have uneventful post-operative follow-ups.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"431-436"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/29/1a/rru-15-431.PMC10522493.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41150130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Complaints of Men with Uncorrected Distal Hypospadias.","authors":"Nicol Corbin Bush,&nbsp;Warren Snodgrass","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S405901","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S405901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The few available reports regarding adults living with distal hypospadias give disparate views of the functional and aesthetic impact of this penile birth defect when it is not corrected. We reviewed symptoms and findings in consecutive men with unrepaired distal hypospadias and report those observations.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Men with uncorrected hypospadias were queried regarding urinary symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and aesthetic concerns. Glans fusion around the meatus was measured. Penile curvature was confirmed by photographs of erections, and its degree objectively measured in those undergoing surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 51 men with a mean age of 42 years (18-63). None had glans fusion around the meatus, and the main symptom was urine spraying in 81%. Penile curvature was present in 33%. Painful sexual activity was reported by 34% due to penile curvature, exposed urethral mucosa, or a scrotal web. All but one man experienced functional problems. In addition, 60% were bothered by their abnormal appearance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>All but one of these men with uncorrected distal hypospadias had penile dysfunction, and 60% were additionally concerned about the atypical appearance of their penis. These results offer a different perspective than earlier reports which said that most men with uncorrected distal hypospadias were not bothered by their condition, and many were not aware of it.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"425-430"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/16/6f/rru-15-425.PMC10519173.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41176994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Traumatic Kidney Injury: A 6-Year Retrospective Study in Childhood and Adolescence.","authors":"Muhammad Asykar Palinrungi,&nbsp;Muhammad Faruk,&nbsp;Robert Christeven","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S424273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/RRU.S424273","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Traumatic kidney injuries are the most common urinary tract injuries. Pediatric patients are more susceptible to renal injury from blunt trauma than adults because of anatomic factors. The aim of this publication was to provide a reference for traumatic kidney injury in the pediatric group based on the study in our center.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study was conducted from January 2014 to December 2019 to review medical records of children admitted with renal trauma. Relevant findings including demographics, mechanisms and grades of injury, clinical parameters, interventions, and outcomes were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-three pediatric patients were investigated. Males experienced traumatic kidney injury more often than the females with a ratio of 10:1. Most cases occurred during the adolescent (12-18) years (81.82%). Left-side kidney injury (63.64%) was more frequent than right side (36.36%). Most cases (96.97%) were caused by blunt trauma, mainly traffic accidents (81.82%). Most patients (90.91%) had stable hemodynamics. Grade IV kidney injury was the most frequently found injury (39.39%). The cause of renal function disturbance was based on the blood urea nitrogen/creatinine (BUN/Cr) ratio with 21.87% of patients suffering from intra-renal causes and 12.5% from pre-renal causes. No significant association between different grades and BUN/creatinine ratio was found. Isolated renal injuries were found in 54.54% of patients. Most patients were treated conservatively (87.88%), and survival was 96.97%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Non-operative management is safe and yields good outcomes in kidney trauma patients with stable hemodynamics. Renal trauma severity is not associated with the BUN/Cr ratio.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"415-424"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/44/96/rru-15-415.PMC10518142.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41152519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uncommon Haemorrhagic Cystitis of Infectious Origin: A Narrative Review for Urologists.","authors":"Francesca Ambrosini, Niccolò Riccardi, Sara Occhineri, Tommaso Matucci, Irene Paraboschi, Alessandro Calarco, Alfredo Berrettini, Giusy Tiseo, Diana Canetti, André Van Der Merwe, Carlo Terrone, Guglielmo Mantica","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S412278","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S412278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Haemorrhagic cystitis may be due to different etiologies with infectious diseases representing an insidious cause to diagnose. The aim of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive overview of less common but difficult-to-diagnose causes of infectious haemorrhagic cystitis of bacterial, mycobacterial, and parasitic origin, Moreover, we highlight possible diagnostic tools and currently available treatment options in order to give an updated tool for urologists to use in daily practice.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>The search engine PubMed was used to select peer-reviewed articles published from 1/Jan/2010 to 31/Aug/2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bacteria, fungal, TB and schistosomiasis are uncommon causes of haemorrhagic cystitis burdened by high morbidity, especially if not promptly diagnosed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Because haemorrhagic cystitis ranges in severity from mild dysuria associated with pelvic discomfort to severe life-threatening haemorrhage, punctual diagnosis, and immediate treatment are essential to avoid further complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"365-373"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/0e/37/rru-15-365.PMC10411501.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9981108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Systemic Treatment-Decision Algorithms in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: Clinical Complexities and Navigating for Improved Outcomes.","authors":"Megan Giles, Simon J Crabb","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S386549","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S386549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Muscle-invasive bladder cancer has poor prognosis. If organ confined, it is potentially curable; however, across all prognostic groups, approximately half of patients will relapse. For patients with advanced disease, the median overall survival remains under two years. Systemic treatment options are centered on the use of platinum-based combination chemotherapy, with the choice of cisplatin- or carboplatin-based regimens determined on the basis of criteria including performance status and renal function. PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint-directed immunotherapy has been established for use in advanced disease with modest overall improvements in survival outcomes. Based on current data, optimal utilization appears to be a switch maintenance strategy on completion of chemotherapy. In the curative setting, cisplatin-based chemotherapy provides modest improvements in cure rates in those fit to receive it. Data on the use of adjuvant immunotherapy are currently contradictory, with disease-free survival demonstrated for adjuvant nivolumab, but not atezolizumab, and no overall survival benefit has yet been confirmed. The Nectin-4 directed antibody drug conjugate enfortumab vedotin is an established treatment option for patients previously treated with both chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The emerging therapeutic targets under evaluation include Trop-2 with sacituzumab govitecan, fibroblast growth factor receptors, HER2, and DNA repair deficiency in biomarker-selected patients. The development of properly validated predictive biomarkers has proven challenging for this disease and should be a central priority in the future development of treatment options. This review summarizes the available systemic treatment options in both palliative and curative disease settings, and highlights the available evidence and current limitations for making treatment recommendations.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"321-331"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/4d/39/rru-15-321.PMC10335269.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9817981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"PCA3 and TMPRSS2: ERG Urine Level as Diagnostic Biomarker of Prostate Cancer.","authors":"Syah Mirsya Warli,&nbsp;Muhammad Haritsyah Warli,&nbsp;Fauriski Febrian Prapiska","doi":"10.2147/RRU.S401131","DOIUrl":"10.2147/RRU.S401131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prostate cancer is a highly prevalent urological carcinoma with an increasing incidence in Indonesia and all around the world. Early diagnosis can greatly affect treatment outcomes and increase life expectancy. Several biomarkers for detecting prostate cancer have been studied and showed great promise.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to analyze prostate cancer antigen 3 (PCA3) as well as transmembrane serine protease 2:ERG (TMPRSS2:ERG) for diagnosing and serving as urine biomarkers in predicting prostate cancer incidences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted an analytical study to assess the utility of PCA3 and TMPRSS2:ERG for detecting prostate cancer. Thirty samples were included in this study to see the utilization of PCA3 and TMPRSS2:ERG as diagnostic biomarkers of prostate cancer. A urine sample was taken and the PCA3 test was performed using the PCA3 PROGENSA test, while the TMPRSS2:ERG was performed using the chemiluminescent DNA probe method with a hybridization protection test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average age of the subject was 61.07±8.3 years. Based on calculations using the Mann-Whitney test, there was a significant relationship between prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) overexpression (p<0.001), TMPRSS2:ERG (p=0.001), and PCA3 (p=0.003) with prostate cancer incidence. The sensitivity of PCA3 and TMPRSS2:ERG in detecting prostate cancer was 76.9% and 92.3%, respectively. Hence, TMPRSS2:ERG and PCA3 can be used as biomarkers for the occurrence of prostate cancer. We also performed a Kruskal-Wallis test; however, there was no significant relationship between PSA (p=0.236), TMPRSS2:ERG (p=0.801), and PCA3 (p=0.091) with the Gleason score.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a significant correlation between overexpression of PSA, TMPRSS2:ERG and PCA3 with the incidence of prostate cancer, and TMPRSS2:ERG and PCA3 can be used as biomarkers of prostate cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":21008,"journal":{"name":"Research and Reports in Urology","volume":"15 ","pages":"149-155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a8/49/rru-15-149.PMC10167967.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9462411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}