Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000228
Leon Chertin, Binyamin B. Neeman, Jawdat Jaber, Guy Verhovsky, Amnon Zisman, Ariel Mamber, Ilan Kafka, Ala Eddin Natsheh, Dmitry Koulikov, Ofer Z. Shenfeld, Boris Chertin, Stanislav Koucherov, Amos Neheman
{"title":"Our experience with management of congenital urological pathologies in adulthood: What pediatric urologists should know and adult urologists adopt in pediatric practice experience","authors":"Leon Chertin, Binyamin B. Neeman, Jawdat Jaber, Guy Verhovsky, Amnon Zisman, Ariel Mamber, Ilan Kafka, Ala Eddin Natsheh, Dmitry Koulikov, Ofer Z. Shenfeld, Boris Chertin, Stanislav Koucherov, Amos Neheman","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000228","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose To summarize our experience in the management of congenital anomalies in the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) in adults. Materials and methods We conducted a retrospective chart review of all adult patients who underwent primary surgical intervention for CAKUT between 1998 and 2021. Results The study included 102 patients with a median age of 25 (interquartile range, 23–36.5). Of these, 85 (83.3%) patients reported normal prenatal ultrasound, and the remaining 17 (16.7%) patients were diagnosed with antenatal hydronephrosis. These patients were followed up conservatively postnatally and were discharged from follow-up because of the absence of indications for surgical intervention or because they decided to leave medical care. All studied adult patients presented with the following pathologies: 67 ureteropelvic junction obstructions, 14 ectopic ureters, 9 ureteroceles, and 6 primary obstructive megaureters, and the remaining 6 patients were diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux. Forty-three percent of the patients had poorly functioning moieties associated with ectopic ureters or ureteroceles. Notably, 67% of patients underwent pyeloplasty, 9% underwent endoscopic puncture of ureterocele, 3% underwent ureteral reimplantation, 6% underwent endoscopic correction of reflux, 7% underwent partial nephrectomy of non-functioning moiety, and the remaining 9% underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy. The median follow-up period after surgery was 33 months (interquartile range, 12–54). Post-operative complications occurred in 5 patients (Clavien-Dindo 1–2). Conclusions Patients with CAKUT present clinical symptoms later in life. Parents of patients diagnosed during fetal screening and treated conservatively should be aware of this possibility, and children should be appropriately counseled when they enter adolescence. Similar surgical skills and operative techniques used in the pediatric population may be applied to adults.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135215990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feasibility and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of renal stones with emphysematous pyelonephritis following control of infection","authors":"Anshuman Singh, Surag K.R., Anupam Choudhary, Suraj Jayadeva Reddy, Kasi Viswanath Gali, Abhijit Shah","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000232","url":null,"abstract":"Management of renal calculi in the presence of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is challenging. The optimal management strategy for patients with EPN and renal calculi remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the management of these patients and to provide insights into the postoperative outcomes and complications of PCNL according to the modified Clavien-Dindo classification. This retrospective study included patients with EPN and renal stones who underwent PCNL, after initial conservative management, between January 2012 and December 2021. Patient demographics, presenting symptoms, features of septicemia, preoperative drainage, postoperative complications, and outcomes were recorded. Postoperative complications were categorized according to the modified Clavien-Dindo classification. A total of 48 patients with EPN and renal calculi were included in this study. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy was performed 4–6 weeks later after obtaining a negative urine culture or under appropriate antibiotic coverage if the culture was unsterile. Of the total, 39 (81.25%) patients had postoperative complications, but only 9 (18.75%) patients had grade III or higher complications. Of these, 3 (6.25%) patients had grade IIIa complications, 3 (6.25%) had grade IIIb complications, 2 (4.1%) had grade IVa complications, and 1 (2.08%) had grade IVb complications and was admitted to the intensive care. No mortality was observed during the postoperative period. Initial conservative management of EPN followed by PCNL after initial infection control is an effective strategy for managing these patients. Patients with higher EPN grades have a higher risk of major postoperative complications after PCNL for renal stones. Specifically, patients with an EPN class 3 or 4 had a higher risk of complications than those with an EPN class 2 or lower. Patients with EPN class 1 have a relatively uncomplicated postoperative course after PCNL.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"158 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135616996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-10-19DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000230
Silu Chen, Yuye Wu, Peng Zhang, Zhihua Li, Xinfei Li, Zhenyu Li, Kunlin Yang, Xuesong Li
{"title":"Laparoscopic continent cutaneous urinary diversion using a modified Yang–Monti technique in an adult: A case report including 5-year follow-up","authors":"Silu Chen, Yuye Wu, Peng Zhang, Zhihua Li, Xinfei Li, Zhenyu Li, Kunlin Yang, Xuesong Li","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000230","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Continuous cutaneous urinary diversion is challenging when the appendix is physically unavailable. The Yang–Monti channel is an alternative to the tunneled appendix for urinary diversion. We present a case involving a 49-year-old man who underwent total urethrectomy and cystostomy 10 months previously. No tumor recurrence was observed; however, the patient experienced severe catheter-related bladder irritation after the procedure. The patient was readmitted to the authors’ hospital and underwent laparoscopic continent cutaneous urinary diversion using extracorporeal construction of a modified Yang–Monti channel. The operation lasted 232 minutes, with an estimated blood loss of 10 mL. The patient was discharged from hospital 6 days after surgery and removal of the cystostomy tube. After this, clean intermittent catheterization was performed every 3 hours for 4 weeks. Five years after the procedure, the modified Yang–Monti channel was still used for clean intermittent catheterization without any stomal stenosis being observed. The patient was satisfied with his postoperative quality of life.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135780526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-09-26DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000221
Siying Yeow, Ahmed Goolam, Amanda Chung
{"title":"Robot-assisted ileocystoplasty for the treatment of adult neurogenic bladder: A video demonstration and outcomes","authors":"Siying Yeow, Ahmed Goolam, Amanda Chung","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000221","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Ileocystoplasty is one of the treatment options in the armamentarium for the management of adults with neurogenic bladder dysfunction, after failure of less invasive treatment alternatives, such as intravesical onabotulinum toxin A injection therapy and sacral neuromodulation. It has traditionally been performed as open surgery and can be associated with significant morbidity, especially in the early postoperative period. [ 1] Complications associated with open ileocystoplasty include prolonged postoperative ileus, wound infections, and pain. Performing robot-assisted ileocystoplasty can reduce the morbidity associated with open surgery [ 2] and has been shown to be safe and feasible in experienced hands, [ 3] although it may be associated with increased operative duration because of its learning curve. Our technique of robot-assisted ileocystoplasty and early postoperative outcomes is demonstrated in this video (Supplemental Digital Content, http://links.lww.com/CURRUROL/A47). Robotic console time was 180 minutes, with minimal blood loss. Eight-hourly catheter aspiration and flushes were performed to manage the mucus in the urine. There were no metabolic acidosis or electrolyte derangements postoperatively. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5. Postoperative cystogram at week 2 showed no leak and the patient is doing well at 1 year postoperatively. Robotic ileocystoplasty is safe and feasible and can reduce the morbidity associated with open surgery with good outcomes.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134960280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-09-26DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000224
Lin Wang, Wenxiong Song, Xufeng Peng, Rong Lyu, Jijian Wang, Chongrui Jin, Chao Feng, Xiangguo Lyu, Yinglong Sa, Yidong Liu
{"title":"Redo inferior pubectomy for failed anastomotic urethroplasty in pelvic fracture urethral injury","authors":"Lin Wang, Wenxiong Song, Xufeng Peng, Rong Lyu, Jijian Wang, Chongrui Jin, Chao Feng, Xiangguo Lyu, Yinglong Sa, Yidong Liu","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000224","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objectives To assess the effect of redo inferior pubectomy on the management of complicated pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) in patients with a history of failed anastomotic urethroplasty. Materials and methods We retrospectively reviewed all patients receiving redo anastomotic urethroplasty with redo inferior pubectomy for failed PFUI between January 2010 and December 2021. Patients with incomplete data and those who were lost to follow-up were excluded. Successful urethroplasty was defined as the restoration of a uniform urethral caliber without stenosis or leakage and further intervention. Functional results, including erectile function and urinary continence, were evaluated. Descriptive statistical analyses were then performed. Results Thirty-one patients were included in this study. Among them, concomitant urethrorectal fistula occurred in 2 patients, and concomitant enlarged bladder neck occurred in 1. The stenosis site was the bulbomembranous urethra in 2 patients and the prostatomembranous urethra in 29. The mean length of urethral stenosis in all patients was 3.1 cm (range, 2.0–5.0 cm). After a mean follow-up of 34.6 months, the final success rate was 96.8%. The incidence of erectile dysfunction reached 77.4% (24/31). Normal continence was achieved in 27 (87.1%) patients. One patient developed urinary incontinence of grade II requiring urinal pads because of an enlarged bladder neck. According to the Clavien-Dindo classification, postoperative complications of grade I occurred in 7 patients and grade II in 4. Conclusions Repeat anastomotic urethroplasty with repeat inferior pubectomy provides reliable success rates for failed PFUI. In complicated cases, it must be known and mastered.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134960278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of postoperative sexual function on health-related quality of life after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy","authors":"Yuya Iwahashi, Ryusuke Deguchi, Satoshi Muraoka, Takahito Wakamiya, Shimpei Yamashita, Kazuro Kikkawa, Yasuo Kohjimoto, Isao Hara","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000227","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background We investigated potential disparities in health-related quality of life, particularly concerning urinary function, between patients with preserved and those with impaired sexual function after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Materials and methods Between December 2012 and April 2020, 704 men underwent RARP in our hospital. This study included 155 patients with a preoperative 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) of ≥12 points and an assessable IIEF-5 at 12 months postoperatively. Health-related quality of life was assessed using the 8-item Short-Form Health Survey and Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. A logistic regression analysis and Wilcoxon rank sum tests were performed. Results Patients were grouped according to the median IIEF-5 score 12 months after surgery: those with preserved sexual function ( n = 71) and those with impaired sexual function ( n = 84). The mental component summary of the 8-item Short-Form Health Survey was better in the group with preserved sexual function at 6 months postoperatively than in the group with impaired sexual function ( p < 0.01). In the EPIC, the group with preserved sexual function performed better not only in the sexual domain but also in the urinary domain at all time points compared with the group with impaired sexual function ( p < 0.01). In the comparison of the urinary subdomains of the EPIC, there were no significant differences in urinary function or incontinence, but there were significant differences in urinary distress and irritative/obstructive scores ( p < 0.01). Conclusions Patients with preserved postoperative sexual function after RARP showed better urinary function than those with impaired sexual function. Hence, preserved sexual function is closely associated with urinary function.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"128 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135864741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-09-19DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000226
Ahmed M. Rammah, Alaa Meshref, Ebram Soliman, Islam Nasser Abd Elaziz, Enmar Habib, Ahmed Yehia Abdelaziz, Ahmed H. Abozamel
{"title":"Does dutasteride reduce the bleeding in transurethral resection of the prostate in patients on antiplatelet drugs?","authors":"Ahmed M. Rammah, Alaa Meshref, Ebram Soliman, Islam Nasser Abd Elaziz, Enmar Habib, Ahmed Yehia Abdelaziz, Ahmed H. Abozamel","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000226","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a 4-week dutasteride treatment on reducing the intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, as well as the amount and duration of irrigation required to clear the urine after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) ≥50 g in men receiving the antiplatelet drug (APD). Materials and methods This double-blind randomized clinical trial included patients with a prostate size ≥50 g who were indicated for TURP and were already receiving APD. The study was conducted in the Urology Department of Cairo University over a 12-month period. Routine preoperative laboratory investigations were performed in all patients. Moreover, baseline prostate size, serum prostate-specific antigen level, and International Prostate Symptom Score were estimated. The patients were randomly divided into 2 equal groups (groups A and B). Group A, the dutasteride group, received dutasteride (0.5 mg) once daily for 4 weeks. Group B, the placebo group, received a placebo capsule once daily for 4 weeks. Both groups underwent bipolar TURP. Fifteen patients were excluded from the study; 9 patients from group A and 6 patients from group B, either due to drug intolerability or loss follow-up. Results The mean blood loss was insignificant between the 2 groups immediately after and 24 hours after surgery (Δ hemoglobin: 1.41 ± 0.63 g/dL vs. 1.48 ± 0.54 g/dL, 2.12 ± 0.70 g/dL vs. 2.31 ± 0.78 g/dL, respectively, p = 0.631, p = 0.333; Δ hematocrit: 2.97% ± 1.51% vs. 3.16% ± 1.36%, 4.96% ± 1.87% vs. 5.73% ± 4.39%, respectively, p = 0.610, p = 0.380). However, there were significant differences in duration of indwelling urethral catheter (5.10 ± 0.55 days vs. 5.80 ± 1.79 days, p = 0.048), duration of bladder irrigation (13.60 ± 2.85 hours vs. 16.33 ± 6.62 hours, p = 0.044), and the amount of saline used for bladder irrigation (11.03 ± 2.30 L vs. 13.87 ± 6.13 L, p = 0.046) between group A and group B. respectively. Conclusions Treatment with dutasteride for 4 weeks before TURP in men receiving APD did not significantly reduce intraoperative or postoperative bleeding after TURP but could significantly reduce the duration of indwelling catheter placement, as well as the duration and amount of saline irrigation.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135108184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A bidirectional cohort study to compare the outcomes of transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches in subjects undergoing laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy","authors":"Praveena S., Venkatesh Krishnamoorthy, Krishnaprasad Tyagaraj","doi":"10.1097/cu9.0000000000000220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/cu9.0000000000000220","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Laparoscopic transperitoneal donor nephrectomy (LDN) is currently the standard procedure for renal donation from living donors. Only a handful of clinical studies have compared the outcomes of retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy (RLDN) and LDN. More robust data and systematic comparative analyses of the outcomes and complications of these 2 techniques are needed. This study aimed to elucidate the noninferiority of RLDN to LDN. Materials and methods All live renal donors who underwent either RLDN or LDN at our institution during the period of January 2015 to March 2021 were considered subjects, excluding those who refused to participate in the study. This was a bidirectional cohort study. Demographic and clinical data were collected and analyzed using standard statistical methods. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results Our study included 89 subjects: 40 in the LDN group and 49 in the RLDN group. The RLDN group had significantly shorter warm ischemia time (2.85 vs. 6.04 minutes), a lower fall in hemoglobin on postoperative day (POD)-1 (1.73 vs. 2.24 g/dL), lower estimated blood loss (601.93 vs. 797.27 mL), and lower pain on POD-1 (0.78 vs. 1.28). The improvement in recipient’s estimated glomerular filtration rate on POD-30 was significantly higher in the RLDN group (79.98 vs. 63.73 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ). There was a significantly higher fall in estimated glomerular filtration rate of donor after nephrectomy in RLDN group on POD-30 (35.53 vs. 30.60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ). However, there were no significant differences in other parameters. Conclusions Our study, conducted in India, showed that the majority of RLDN outcomes were better than those of LDN. Hence, RLDN is clearly non-inferior to the gold standard LDN. A well-designed randomized controlled study is required to elucidate the statistical superiority of one approach over another.","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135827588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.1097/CU9.0000000000000116
Linhan Xu, Nancy Yating Ye, Adrianna Lee, Jasleen Chopra, Michael Naslund, Jade Wong-You-Cheong, Amelia Wnorowski, Mohummad Minhaj Siddiqui
{"title":"Learning curve for magnetic resonance imaging/ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy in detecting prostate cancer using cumulative sum analysis.","authors":"Linhan Xu, Nancy Yating Ye, Adrianna Lee, Jasleen Chopra, Michael Naslund, Jade Wong-You-Cheong, Amelia Wnorowski, Mohummad Minhaj Siddiqui","doi":"10.1097/CU9.0000000000000116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/CU9.0000000000000116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Targeted magnetic resonance (MR) with ultrasound (US) fusion-guided biopsy has been shown to improve detection of prostate cancer. The implementation of this approach requires integration of skills from radiologists and urologists. Objective methods for assessment of learning curves, such as cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis, may be helpful in identifying the presence and duration of a learning curve. The aim of this study is to determine the learning curve for MR/US fusion-guided biopsy in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer using CUSUM analysis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Retrospective analysis was performed in this institutional review board-approved study. Two urologists implemented an MR/US fusion-guided prostate biopsy program between March 2015 and September 2017. The primary outcome measure was cancer detection rate (CDR) stratified by Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) scores assigned on the MR imaging. Cumulative sum analysis quantified actual cancer detection versus a predetermined target satisfactory CDR of MR/US fusion biopsies in a sequential case-by-case basis. For this analysis, satisfactory performance was defined as >80% CDR in patients with PI-RADS 5, >50% in PI-RADS 4, and <20% in PI-RADS 1-3.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Complete data were available for MR/US fusion-guided biopsies performed on 107 patients. The CUSUM learning curve analysis demonstrated intermittent underperformance until approximately 50 cases. After this inflection point, there was consistently good performance, evidence that no further learning curve was being encountered.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>At a new center implementing MR/US fusion-guided prostate biopsy, the learning curve was approximately 50 cases before a consistently high performance for prostate cancer detection.</p>","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"17 3","pages":"159-164"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/df/af/curr-urol-17-159.PMC10337819.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10132535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Current UrologyPub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.1097/CU9.0000000000000138
Heloisa da Costa Souza, Lívia M T Pires, Gláucia C Vieira, Edna A B Castro, Elaine A Moura, Júlia Engelmann, Diogo S Fonseca
{"title":"Prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and the associated quality of life among institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly women: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Heloisa da Costa Souza, Lívia M T Pires, Gláucia C Vieira, Edna A B Castro, Elaine A Moura, Júlia Engelmann, Diogo S Fonseca","doi":"10.1097/CU9.0000000000000138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/CU9.0000000000000138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>An increase in life expectancy has led to an increased elderly population. In turn, this aging population is more likely to develop health conditions, such as pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of these disorders and the associated quality of life in institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly women.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 80 female participants older than 60 years, divided into 2 groups: institutionalized and noninstitutionalized participants. The Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Short-Form and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. A chi-squared test was used to assess the differences in prevalence between groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the prevalence of PFDs or quality of life. In this study, the prevalence of PFDs was higher than that reported previously. In institutionalized women, a higher prevalence of PFDs and impaired quality of life were expected, although not observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There was a higher prevalence of pelvic disorders and impaired quality of life due to these disorders in elderly women.</p>","PeriodicalId":39147,"journal":{"name":"Current Urology","volume":"17 3","pages":"184-187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/41/0e/curr-urol-17-184.PMC10337817.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10125983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}