Bob Djavan¹, Kathleen Nelson², Amir Kazzazi¹, Aron Bruhn¹, Helen Sadri¹, Alejandro Gomez-Pinillos³, Anna C. Ferrari³

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 5865-5874, 2011

Abstract Prostate cancer is a complex disease, and treatment selection is informed by numerous variables depending on the stage of disease. Moreover, patient expectations and the impact of treatment-related adverse events may infl uence treatment choices. Available treatment options over the course of the disease have included surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. This complexity requires an understanding of a wide range of treatment options and the support of a multidisciplinary team that involves urologists, radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, and medical oncologists. Collaboration among these physicians allows for a comprehensive treatment strategy that… More >

Pamela Ellsworth

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 5864-5864, 2011

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Arthur Smith

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 5861-5863, 2011

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Leonard G. Gomella

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 5860-5860, 2011

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Ankur Gupta¹, Mohan Biyani¹, Mudit Gupta², Marc Eric Saltel³

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 6066-6068, 2011

Abstract Urinary bladder rupture associated with severe hypercreatinemia is a rare clinical presentation. We herein report a 60-year-old interesting patient who was found to have intraperitoneal bladder rupture and pseudo-renal failure. High rate of suspicion and timely diagnosis is the key in management of this condition, which led to complete recovery in our patient. More >

Dock Winston¹, Jennifer K. Yates², Ravi Munver^1,2, Debra Fromer^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 6064-6065, 2011

Abstract Nephrogenic adenomas are rare benign lesions of the urinary tract occurring most frequently in the bladder of male patients. We report the case of a female patient presenting with gross hematuria, which lateralized to the left ureter on cystoscopy. At the time of ureteroscopy, two polypoid lesions were identified in an upper and lower pole calyx, which were found on biopsy to be nephrogenic adenomas. In addition to reporting this case, we review the literature for the pathophysiology of nephrogenic adenomas. More >

Ke Jia Teo, Chin Tiong Heng, David Consigliere, Ho Yee Tiong

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 6060-6063, 2011

Abstract The authors describe a case of iatrogenic right ureteric injury post duodenectomy and right hemi-colectomy. Renal autotransplantation was chosen as the treatment for the upper ureteric injury. This was successfully performed and the renal function of the transplanted kidney was subsequently preserved. The advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed. More >

Eric Winquist, George Rodrigues

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 6054-6059, 2011

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Faisal Ahmed, Tiffany Sotelo

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 6050-6053, 2011

Abstract Symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse can afflict up to 10% of women. Urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction or difficulty possibly related to bladder outlet obstruction are common symptoms. Infrequently hydronephrosis or defecatory dysfunction can be seen. The management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) should start with adequate assessment of all pelvic floor complaints. If a patient is not symptomatic, surgical intervention is usually not indicated. While the use of a variety of graft materials are available today including porcine, dermal and synthetic grafts, that are used in some surgical approaches to pelvic organ prolapse, other more conservative More >

Jonathan N. Warner¹, Rafael N. Nunez¹, Chinedu O. Mmeje¹, Thomas V. Colby², Robert G. Ferrigni¹, Mitchell R. Humphreys¹, Paul E. Andrews¹, Erik P. Castle¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 6043-6049, 2011

Abstract Introduction: We evaluate the impact of margin length, location, and pathologic stage on biochemical recurrence (BCR) after robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) at 37 months of follow up.
Materials and methods: A total of 1420 patients underwent a robot assisted radical prostatectomy between March 2004 and May 2010. Patients who received adjuvant therapy, those who never achieved an undetectable prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and those who had less than 18 months of follow up were excluded. Patients were then divided and evaluated based on margin status.
Results: In total, 419 patients were included in the analysis. Eighty-three had a… More >