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    EDITORIAL

    Teaching Old Prostate Drugs New Tricks In the Battle Against Prostate Cancer

    Leonard G. Gomella
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5500-5500, 2011
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    LEGENDS IN UROLOGY

    LEGENDS IN UROLOGY

    Guy Vallancien
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5501-5503, 2011
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    REVIEW

    Chronic monitoring of bladder volume: a critical review and assessment of measurement methods

    Arnaldo Mendez, Mohamad Sawan
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5504-5516, 2011
    Abstract Chronic monitoring of bladder volume can improve the clinical diagnosis and the choice of therapeutic approach for patients suffering from urinary dysfunction. It can also be employed to notify patients or healthcare personnel when the bladder should be emptied. An early warning can be triggered either when functional bladder capacity is reached or when an abnormally high postvoiding residual volume remains in the bladder after an unfinished voiding. Currently, neuroprosthetic implants are used in the treatment of refractory patients with overactive bladder, with urgency-frequency or with voiding complications. These implants can further enhance their performance, More >

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    ARTICLE

    BCG prophylaxis in bladder cancer produces activation of recruited neutrophils

    Francesca Vita1, Salvatore Siracusano2, Rita Abbate1, Stefano Ciciliato2, Violetta Borelli1, Maria Rosa Soranzo1, Giuliano Zabucchi1
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5517-5523, 2011
    Abstract Introduction: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is used to treat high risk superficial bladder cancer, but its anti-tumor effect remains incompletely defined. Recently a role for polymophonuclear (PMN) neutrophils has been suggested. To investigate the role of granulocytes, we monitored the activation state of these cells in the urine of BCG-treated patients.
    Materials and methods: Ten patients with stage T1, grade 3 (T1G3) transitional cell carcinoma received an 8 week course of BCG after undergoing transurethral resection of the bladder. Cytological and enzymatic analyses of urine samples collected before and 2 hours after the physiological expulsion of BCG were… More >

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    ARTICLE

    Penile cancer: an analysis of socioeconomic factors at a southeastern tertiary referral center

    Matthew McIntyre1, Avi Weiss2, Amy Wahlquist1, Thomas Keane1, Harry Clarke1, Stephen Savage1
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5524-5528, 2011
    Abstract Introduction: Penile cancer is rare, often presenting in later stages. We sought to determine if factors potentially related to access to care were associated with worse outcomes.
    Methods: We performed a retrospective review of all patients with the diagnosis of penile cancer over a 14 year period at the only tertiary referral center in the state. We collected data on multiple factors potentially associated with access to care.
    Results: Fifty-fve patients with penile cancer were identifed. The average age was 57 years. Of the 55 patients, 23 patients (42%) had private insurance carriers, 16 (29%) had Medicare/Medicaid, 13… More >

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    EDITORIAL COMMENT

    Re: Penile cancer: an analysis of socioeconomic factors at a southeastern tertiary referral center

    Paul K. Hegarty
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5528-5528, 2011
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    ARTICLE

    Can we identify those patients who will benefit from prostate-sparing surgery? Predictive factors for invasive prostatic involvement by transitional cell carcinoma

    Jacobo Arce, Josep M. Gaya, Jorge Huguet, Oscar Rodriguez, Joan Palou, Humberto Villavicencio
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5529-5536, 2011
    Abstract Objectives: To determine which patients may benefit from prostate-sparing surgery and which factors are predictive of invasive prostatic involvement.
    Materials and methods: A total of 717 men underwent radical cystoprostatectomy (RC) for bladder transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) between 1978 and 2002. Analysis of prostatic urethral involvement by transitional cell carcinoma (pTCC) and of invasive prostatic involvement by TCC was performed according to recurrence, presence of carcinoma in situ (CIS) and multifocality, previous intravesical chemotherapy, grade, stage and location of bladder tumor, presence of CIS in precystectomy transurethral resection (TUR) and indication for RC.
    Results: pTCC was present in… More >

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    ARTICLE

    Radical nephrectomy and inferior vena caval thrombectomy: outcomes in a lower volume practice

    John B. Calhoun, Todd D. Merchen, James A. Brown
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5537-5541, 2011
    Abstract Introduction: Surgical volume correlates with improved outcomes for some complex urologic procedures. We reviewed the outcomes of a lower volume practice (1-2 cases per year) experience with radical nephrectomy with infra/retrohepatic vena caval thrombectomy (RNCT).
    Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 10 patients who underwent RNCT performed by a single surgeon at a single state institution over 7 years (2002-2009). Patient demographics, presenting symptoms, preoperative imaging, intraoperative findings, pathology, hospital course, outcomes, level of caval involvement, renal artery embolization, liver mobilization, blood loss, transfusion requirements and follow up times were recorded.
    Results: Median patient BMI (n=8) was 25.7 (18.3-31.9). Eight… More >

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    Re: Radical nephrectomy and inferior vena caval thrombectomy: outcomes in a lower volume practice

    Kevin R. Loughlin
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5541-5541, 2011
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    ARTICLE

    Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: critical analysis of unfavorable results

    Abdulkader Alobaidy, Abdulla Al-Naimi, Khalid Assadiq, Haidar Alkhafaji, Abdulla Al-Ansari, Ahmed A. Shokeir
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5542-5547, 2011
    Abstract Objective: To identify the risk factors of unfavorable results of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
    Patients and methods: A total of 602 patients were subjected to 616 PCNL procedures. Patients were divided into two groups according to the results of treatment. Group 1 with favorable results includes patients who became stone free after a single PCNL procedure without major complications. Group 2 with unfavorable results includes three subgroups: a) Patients who developed major complications, b) Those who required second major intervention to complete stone removal, and c) Patients with residual stones > 4 mm at 3 month. Risk factors… More >

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    EDITORIAL COMMENT

    Re: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: critical analysis of unfavorable results

    Khaled Shahrour, Timothy D. Averch
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5547-5547, 2011
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    MINIMALLY INVASIVE AND ROBOTIC SURGERY

    Total intracorporeal robot-assisted laparoscopic ileal conduit (Bricker) urinary diversion: technique and outcomes

    Jamil Rehman1, Mattia N. Sangalli2, Khurshid Guru3, Geert de Naeyer2, Peter Schatteman2, Paul Carpentier2, Alexander Mottrie2
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5548-5556, 2011
    Abstract Objective: Several recent preliminary reports have demonstrated that Robot-Assisted Cystectomy with total intracorporeal Ileal Conduit (RACIC) is a feasible option over the open technique. We report our stepwise surgical procedure of robotic total intracorporeal ileal conduit urinary diversion, technical consideration, development, refinements and initial experience. Only the ileal conduit urinary diversion is described with no emphasis on the cystectomy's steps.
    Methods: Between February 2008 and September 2009, nine patients underwent RACIC for muscle invasive transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). The entire procedure, including radical cystoprostatectomy, extended pelvic node dissection (ePLND), ileal conduit urinary diversion (Bricker) including isolation of… More >

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    RESIDENT’S CORNER

    A case of coronal urethral duplication with no other abnormalities

    Luke Frederick, Aaron D. Benson, Patrick H. McKenna
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5557-5559, 2011
    Abstract Urethral duplication is a very rare congenital anomaly. Urethral duplication is seen most commonly in the sagittal plane. We report a rare case of complete urethral duplication in the coronal plane with no other associated anomalies. Surgical correction of this coronal urethral duplication resulted in a normal-appearing penis and good functional outcome with a single midline urethral meatus and urinary stream. More >

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    EDITORIAL COMMENT

    Re: A case of coronal urethral duplication with no other abnormalities

    Ahmad Bani-Hani
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5559-5559, 2011
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    RESIDENT’S CORNER

    Presentation of bladder leiomyoma concurrent with transitional cell carcinoma

    Zurab Davili1, Zahi Makhuli1, Christopher Hartman1, Rong Rong2
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5560-5563, 2011
    Abstract We report a case of a 46-year-old male who presented to the outpatient urology clinic with an incidental bladder mass. Office cystoscopy revealed two synchronous tumors of different morphology. Endoscopic resection was performed to remove the smaller, papillary tumor, of which pathology revealed Ta, Grade 1 urothelial carcinoma. A second open resection was performed to remove the second tumor, a benign leiomyoma. More >

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    Clear cell renal cell carcinoma with osseous metaplasia: a case report

    Robert J. Hartman Jr., Brian T. Helfand, Daniel P. Dalton
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5564-5567, 2011
    Abstract Introduction: Osseous metaplasia is a rare histologic feature not often associated with renal cell carcinoma; there are only 14 reported cases and just four associated with the clear cell variant. We report the case of a 48-year-old female who presented with diffuse abdominal pain.
    Materials and methods: We reviewed the case of woman who underwent a robotic assisted partial nephrectomy for an enhancing renal mass. Histologic analyses and immunostains were reviewed by multiple pathologists.
    Results: CT imaging revealed a 1.8 cm irregular enhancing exophytic mass with calcifications. The patient subsequently underwent robotic assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. The final More >

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    A rare case of adult Wilms’ tumor

    Tin C. Ngo1, Curtis J. Clark1, Gary Zhao2, Jeffrey H. Reese3
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5568-5569, 2011
    Abstract Although Wilms’ tumor is the most common primary renal malignancy in children, it is exceedingly rare in adults and has an estimated incidence of less than 0.2 cases per million. Little is known about the biology of this tumor in adults and clinicians have had to rely on pediatric treatment protocols. Overall, prognosis is worse in adults, though like in children, unfavorable histology and higher stage at presentation confer a worse prognosis. More >

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    CLINICAL TRIALS

    Office based urology trials

    Richard W. Casey1, Jack Barkin2
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5570-5573, 2011
    Abstract This article has no abstract. More >

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    CLINICAL TRIALS

    Open clinical uro-oncology trials in Canada

    George Rodrigues, Eric Winquist
    Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 5574-5580, 2011
    Abstract This article has no abstract. More >

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