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    EDITORIAL

    Live donor nephrectomy

    Laurence H. Klotz
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2506-2506, 2005
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    TRIBUTE

    TRIBUTE: John Kenneth Wyatt, MD 1930-2004

    Joseph L. Chin
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2507-2507, 2005
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    LETTER

    Re: An economic evaluation of doxazosin, finasteride and combination therapy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

    H. McDonald, M. Hux, M. Brisson, L. Bernard, J.C. Nickel
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2508-2510, 2005
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    ARTICLE

    Attitudes and predictive factors for live kidney donation in British Columbia. A comparison of recipients and wait-list patients

    William A. Gourlay1, Lynn Stothers2, Li Liu1,3
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2511-2520, 2005
    Abstract Introduction: Live donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) is both medically and economically superior to cadaver kidney transplantation in the treatment of patients with chronic renal failure. Unfortunately, fewer than 50% of patients on the transplant waiting list have a relative or friend who contacts the transplant program about possible donation. We hypothesized that both the potential recipient and potential donor have identifiable and modifiable characteristics that contribute to the likelihood of a live donor transplant.
    Materials and methods: Specifically-designed and validated questionnaires addressing personal characteristics, knowledge and beliefs about LDKT were mailed to patients who had previously received… More >

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    ARTICLE

    Prostate cancer radiotherapy 2002: the way forward

    Himu Lukka1, Tom Pickles2, Gerard Morton3, Charles Catton4, Luis Souhami5, Padraig Warde4
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2521-2531, 2005
    Abstract In November 2000, the GU Radiation Oncologists of Canada had their first meeting, “Controversies in prostate cancer radiotherapy: consensus development”. The success of this meeting prompted a second meeting, held in December 2002 to discuss “The Way Forward” in prostate radiotherapy. Radiation oncologists from across Canada were brought together and integrated with key opinion leaders in prostate cancer treatment from throughout North America. The group debated current controversies including: intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), external beam hypofractionation, high dose-rate brachytherapy, and hormone therapy in the management of prostate cancer. The meeting also sought to identify and… More >

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    ARTICLE

    A pilot study of regional participation in a videoconferenced multidisciplinary genitourinary tumor board

    Glenn Bauman1, Eric Winquist2, Joseph Chin3
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2532-2536, 2005
    Abstract A successful pilot study of a videoconferenced multidisciplinary genitourinary tumor board involving 21 physicians over six geographic sites for a 6-month period is reported. The majority of cases presented at the tumor board were of prostate or bladder origin. Specific recommendations around management, patient referral or clinical trial eligibility were made in the majority of cases presented. Physician satisfaction with the rounds was high and participation beyond the pilot has continued. Scheduling in order to provide maximum access/participation has been the main logistical challenge with the rounds. More >

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    ARTICLE

    Exploration of health-related quality of life areas that may distinguish between continent diversion and ileal conduit patients

    Alvaro Ramirez1, Paul Perrotte1, Luc Valiquette1, Francois Benard1, Mike McCormack1, Fred Saad1, Caroline Fournier1, Shahrokh Shariat2, Pierre I. Karakiewicz1
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2537-2542, 2005
    Abstract Objectives: We explored the specific impact of urinary diversion type on HRQOL in men after cystectomy for bladder cancer. Our intent was to provide a basis for the development of a diversion-specific instrument.
    Methods: We invited 13 ileal conduit and 12 orthotopic urinary diversion (neo-bladder) male patients to several open-ended interviews. We explored HRQOL domains that may have been affected by cystectomy and urinary diversion, and that could then be used to form a basis for a diversion-specific HRQOL measure.
    Results: The average age of neo-bladder patients was 59 versus 65 years for ileal conduit patients. We identified More >

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    ARTICLE

    Efficacy of botulinum-A toxin in adults with neurogenic overactive bladder: initial results

    S. Hajebrahimi*, W. Altaweel, J. Cadoret, E. Cohen, J. Corcos
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2543-2546, 2005
    Abstract Introduction and objectives: To study the effects of intradetrusor botulinum-A toxin (BTA) (BOTOX®) injections in adult patients with detrusor overactivity who failed to respond to anticholinergic medications or developed intolerable side-effects.
    Materials and methods: Ten patients (average age 41 years, range 19-76 years) with neurogenic bladder and detrusor overactivity who were using clean intermittent catheterization 4 to 7 times a day with anticholinergic therapy were included in our study. Their history, physical examination, abdominal ultrasound, urine analysis, serum creatinine and electrolytes, as well as multichannel urodynamic evaluation were documented before administration of BTA injections. Anticholinergic medication was stopped… More >

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    ARTICLE

    How are hemoglobin levels affected by androgen deprivation in non-metastatic prostate cancer patients?

    Richard Choo1,2, Sarat Chander1,3, Cyril Danjoux1, Gerard Morton1, Andrew Pearce1, Gerrit Deboer1, Ewa Szumacher1, Andrew Loblaw1, Patrick Cheung1, Tony Woo1
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2547-2552, 2005
    Abstract Purpose: To examine the change of hemoglobin in relation to testosterone level in non-metastatic prostate cancer patients receiving 2-year androgen suppression.
    Methods and materials: A cohort of 72 patients, as participants of a phase II study, were treated with adjuvant radiotherapy plus 2-year androgen suppression after surgery to reduce the risk of relapse. Patients had laboratory tests including hemoglobin (Hb) and testosterone, and a quality of life questionnaire at regular intervals during the androgen suppression and post-androgen suppression period. The pattern of the change in Hb was evaluated in relation to testosterone level. The clinical significance of… More >

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    CASE REPORT

    Ureteric obstruction requiring nephrectomy after uterine fibroid embolization

    Stephen Lazarou, Sender Herschorn
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2553-2554, 2005
    Abstract To our knowledge, there have been no reported cases of ureteric obstruction resulting in a non-functioning hydronephrotic kidney after uterine fibroid embolization. We report a case of a patient who required surgical intervention for management of symptoms. More >

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    CASE REPORT

    A retroperitoneal gastrointestinal schwannoma presenting as a perinephric mass

    Ben H. Chew1, Bodo E. Knudsen1, Madeleine Moussa2, Stephen E. Pautler1
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2555-2556, 2005
    Abstract There are less than 100 cases of retroperitoneal schwannoma reported in the world literature. These are differentiated from gastrointestinal schwannomas found in the gastrointestinal tract. A case of a rare retroperitoneal gastrointestinal schwannoma presenting as a perinephric tumor is described. Treatment of such masses is local excision and final diagnosis is from histopathology. More >

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    RESIDENT’S CORNER

    Surgical approach of giant testicular cancer. Case report and literature review

    Mana Al-Assiri, Zorn Kevin, Saleh Binsaleh, Peter T. K. Chan
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2557-2559, 2005
    Abstract Testicular cancer, which generally presents as a scrotal mass of variable sizes, is amongst the most common malignancies in men in the 15- to 35- year age group. A high inguinal orchiectomy is the standard approach for removal of a scrotal mass suspicious of being malignant. A recent report described a combined use of an inguinal incision, for early clamping of the spermatic cord, and a scrotal incision for orchiectomy of a large size testicular seminoma.1 We hereby report a case of a large size testis cancer removed using a single oblique inguinoscrotal incision. This More >

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    RESIDENT’S CORNER

    Embolization of a massive retropubic hemorrhage following a tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure: case report and literature review

    Kevin C. Zorn, Sebastien Daigle, Francois Belzile, Le Mai Tu
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 2560-2563, 2005
    Abstract Introduction: Since its description by Ulmsten, the TVT procedure has been proven to be safe and well tolerated. Bleeding and hematoma formation, although rare, can occur. Both conservative and surgical managements of this complication have been described.
    Materials: We report the first case in which a pelvic branch of the obturator artery was embolized using angiography.
    Results: Our patient was spared surgical exploration and retained the TVT tape.
    Conclusion: Angiography with vessel embolization, when available, should be considered in the treatment of TVT-procedure retropubic hemorrhages. More >

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