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Laurence H. Klotz
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1733-1733, 2003
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William Lennox Orovan
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1734-1735, 2003
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ARTICLE

Vladimir Mouraviev, Martin E. Gleave
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1737-1742, 2003
Abstract Objective: To review the careers of two urologists among Nobel Prize-winners in medicine, W. Forssmann and C.H. Huggins, and the significance of their contributions.
Material and methods: Investigation was performed based on analysis of collected findings from the biographies of laureates, their scientific publications and the Nobel archive database.
Results: Review revealed that of the 175 scientists and physicians who received the Nobel Prize, just over one half (94) held an MD degree while the remainder were PhD’s or other degrees. Of the 94 MD-degreed physicians nine (9.4%) were surgeons. Two of these laureates were urologists - Drs.… More >

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Shafquat Meraj, Harris M. Nagler, Peter Homel, Daniel Shasha, Joseph R. Wagner
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1743-1748, 2003
Abstract Objective: To determine if there is correlation between the size of radical prostatectomy specimens and perioperative complications including intraoperative blood loss.
Methods: One hundred twenty consecutive retropubic radical prostatectomy cases were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative complications, intraoperative blood loss, pathologic stage, and size of the prostatectomy specimen were recorded. Logistic regression was used to determine whether variables such as age, PSA, and prostate weight are significant predictors of perioperative complications and intraoperative blood loss.
Results: The final analysis included a total of 117 cases. Significant complications were seen in 10 patients (8.5%). The median weight of the prostatectomy specimen… More >

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Thomas E. Ahlering, Kimberly S. Thayer, Dilshad Sumnani, Regina M. Hovey, Douglas W. Skarecky
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1749-1753, 2003
Abstract Objective: A community-based study of 2119 men in Olmsted County reported that median peak urinary flow rates (PFR)s and voided volumes decrease steadily after age 40. We wanted to study how removal of the prostate via radical prostatectomy (RRP) would effect age-related reduction of PFRs and voided volumes.
Methods: One hundred men 1-9 years following RRP were evaluated for PFR, voided volume, post void residual, and AUA symptom score.
Results: Following removal of the prostate the mean PFR was 26.6 +/- 11 cc/sec and the mean voided volume was 345 +/- 174 cc. Analysis of PFR and voided… More >

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D. Robert Siemens, Alvaro Morales, Brenda Johnston, Laurel Emerson
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1754-1758, 2003
Abstract Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of two rapid urine tests fibrinogen / fibrin degradation products FDP (Aura Tek FDP, PerImmune Inc., Rockville, Maryland, USA) and bladder tumor antigen BTA (Bard BTA, Bard Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) to urinary cytology in establishing the diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) in patients with suspected upper tract malignancy.
Materials and methods: In a prospective study, urine samples were collected from 29 patients with abnormalities of the upper tracts highly suspicious for malignancy. Sensitivity and specificity of the BTA and FDP tests were determined and compared to those of cytology.… More >

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RESIDENT’S CORNER

Victor H. Hartanto, David DiPiazza, Murali K. Ankem, Carmen Baccarini, Nancy J. Lobby
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1759-1763, 2003
Abstract Materials and methods: A total of 64 women (mean age = 57) were treated for stress urinary incontinence secondary to intrinsic sphincter deficiency or hypermobility between March 1998 to August 2000. Group I (SPWS) consisted of 30 patients who underwent in situ vaginal wall sling with suprapubic placement of bone anchors in the pubic tubercle utilizing the Vesica system. Group II (TVCS) consisted of 34 patients who underwent cadaveric fascia sling with transvaginal placement of bone anchors behind the symphysis pubis utilizing the Precision-TAC system. Phone interviews were conducted by a third party who was blinded… More >

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CASE REPORT

Abdullatif Hussain, Denis H. Hosking
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1764-1766, 2003
Abstract Ultrasound is recognized as a valuable method of detecting testicular masses. Rarely, ultrasound will detect a testicular mass that was not clinically suspected. We present the case of a 43-year old man who presented with an unsuspected testicular mass detected by ultrasound. He underwent inguinal orchiectomy. The pathology showed a Leydig Cell tumor with cytological atypia. A review of the literature suggests that most incidentally discovered testicular masses are tumors, but there is disagreement as to whether they are usually benign or malignant. In view of the fact that many of these lesions are benign, More >

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

Simon Tanguay
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1767-1767, 2003
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Darren T. Beiko, James D. Watterson, Anthony J. Cook, John D. Denstedt
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1768-1769, 2003
Abstract A case of hydrocele infection secondary to a cutaneous β-hemolytic group A streptococcal infection is described in a renal transplant recipient. Sepsis and renal failure occurred in the setting of this severe, life-threatening infection. This case represents the first description of a group A streptococcal hydrocele infection in an adult. This type of infection can progress rapidly to sepsis and its attendant complications, especially in an immunocompromised patient. Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in order to optimize the outcome. More >

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M. S. Deshpande, J. N. Kulkarni
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1770-1771, 2003
Abstract Testicular metastasis presenting as a testicular mass is an extremely rare condition. There are only nine previously reported cases where testicular mass was the first clinical manifestation of underlying malignancy. Here we report a case of metastatic mucin secreting adenocarcinoma in testis presenting as a testicular mass with unknown primary. We have given a brief review of literature about the spread of tumor to testes. More >

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Meng Guan, A. Joel Dagnone, Richard W. Norman
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.10, No.1, pp. 1772-1773, 2003
Abstract Vaso-cutaneous fistulae occur rarely after vasectomy. We report three cases encountered in our hospital over the last 18 years and recommend technical considerations to avoid this complication. More >

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