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EDITORIAL

Laurence H. Klotz
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2226-2226, 2004
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Jacques Corcos¹, Erik Schick²
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2278-2284, 2004
Abstract Aims of study: The main objectives of the study were to measure the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) with its sub-types (wet OAB, dry OAB, mixed OAB) in the Canadian population and to assess prevalence variations according to gender and age.
Methods: The prevalence of OAB in Canada was investigated via a validated, computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) system. The interviews were conducted in two steps: an initial questionnaire evaluating if respondents suffered from OAB, followed by a detailed questionnaire completing the assessment. The final data were weighted according to the census of metropolitan areas and by gender,… More >

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Ross E. Gray¹, Laurence H. Klotz²
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2285-2289, 2004
Abstract It has been extremely difficult for men with prostate cancer to obtain reasonable estimates of the likelihood of remaining potent after first line therapy, partly because of differences in defining potency. If, as in more recent studies, the definition requires that men are usually (not just occasionally) able to get and sustain an erection, then the picture is not encouraging. Additional strategies are needed to help men sustain sexual activity. In this paper we draw on the experiences of a rather remarkable prostate cancer patient to help consider the possibilities for a different kind of… More >

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Peter Pommerville¹, S. Larry Goldenberg², James W.L. Wilson³, Yves Fradet⁴, Jacques Corcos⁵, Brian A.P. Morris⁶
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2290-2295, 2004
Abstract Introduction: Knowledge of the current status of manpower and resources is important in understanding the state of any medical specialty, and critical in planning for future recruitment, funding and infrastructure development.
Methods: In 2003, the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) conducted two nationwide surveys examining manpower, resources, and the technology available. One survey went only to academic and hospital leaders across the country (the resources survey), while the other was sent to the entire general membership of the CUA.
Results: The response rate for the resources survey was 67%, while that for the membership survey was 50.4%. The respondents'… More >

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CASE REPORT

Rahuldev Bhalla, David Dail, Paul Kozlowski, John Corman
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2296-2298, 2004
Abstract Perivascular Epithelial Cell (PEComa) Tumors are extremely rare. These tumors are often regarded as low grade Sarcomas and treated as such. We report a case of a 70 year old female with a history of nonspecific complaints and on routine CT scan had bilateral multiple renal masses with no other extra renal disease. The largest mass on the right was 11 cm x 7 cm x 11 cm and the left there were multiple smaller masses. She underwent a right radical nephrectomy that showed a PEComa and an adjacent renal cell carcinoma. Her contralateral kidney More >

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RESIDENT’S CORNER

Abdullatif Hussain, Paul Whelan, Kevin Piercey, Anil Kapoor
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2299-2302, 2004
Abstract Purpose: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty has been developed as a minimally invasive alternative to open pyeloplasty for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Several series have been published with similar success rates for the two procedures. We present our initial experience with laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
Material and methods: A retrospective review of 29 consecutive patients (mean age 37 years) who underwent laparoscopic dismembered Hynes-Anderson pyeloplasty in our institution between January 2001 to April 2003 was performed. All patients had flank pain with radiologic findings consistent with ureteropelvic junction obstruction and impaired drainage on diuretic renal scan. Patients were assessed… More >

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A. Bin Mahfooz, N. Elmayergi, M. Abdelhady, Y. Wang, M. Hassouna
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2303-2308, 2004
Abstract Introduction/objective: Neuromodulation of the pelvic floor (InterStim®) is a relatively new technique in the field of urology. We present our observations for effective neuromodulation on our patient population.
Materials and methods: In a retrospective case review study, we studied the charts of 67 patients, who underwent InterStim® operations between the years 1993 to 2002. All 67 patients had a good response to InterStim®. Patients with inefficient or inconclusive responses were not included in the study. All the relevant patient data was recorded from their charts. For each patient, the following was recorded; the amplitude in volts, the More >

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Kevin B. Morrison, Iain W. McAuley, John F. Kinahan
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 2309-2311, 2004
Abstract A seven centimeter supra-renal mass was discovered in a 62-year old patient who presented with gross hematuria and a superficial bladder tumor. The supra-renal mass was resected laparoscopically and the final pathology revealed a benign schwannoma. The epidemiology, diagnostic features and treatment options for this rare peripheral nerve sheath tumor are reviewed. More >

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