Julio E. Pow-Sang

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.1, pp. 7092-7093, 2014

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Leonard G. Gomella

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.1, pp. 7091-7091, 2014

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Rodrigo Donalisio da Silva, Paulo Jaworski, Diedra Gustafson, Leticia Nogueira, Wilson Molina, Fernando J. Kim

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7251-7254, 2014

Abstract Prostate cryoablation (PCry) is a well-established minimally invasive therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Unfortunately, PCry still carries the stigma of a high rate recto-urethral fistula procedure but with the advent of argon/helium gas technology, urethral warmer and high quality transrectal ultrasound imaging, complications decreased and efficacy increased. The Denver Health Medical Center’s technique in prostate cryoablation is described as follows. More >

Rick C. Slater, Uzoma Iheagwara, Mang L. Chen

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7248-7250, 2014

Abstract Renal lymphangiomatosis is a disease characterized by abnormal formation of perirenal lymphatic vessels that fail to communicate with other retroperitoneal lymphatics; as a result, perirenal lymphatics dilate and form cysts. While typically an asymptomatic incidental finding, renal lymphangiomatosis rarely presents as flank or abdominal pain, ascites, impaired renal function, hypertension, hematuria, or proteinuria. Here we present the first known case of renal lymphangiomatosis found to spontaneously resolve following cardiac transplantation. More >

Akwasi A. Boateng, Mahmoud A. Mohamed, Ayman E. Mahdy

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7246-7247, 2014

Abstract Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) erosion often involve the urethral cuff and is managed by complete or partial device removal. Abdominal wall erosion of AUS tubing has not been previously reported and its management is unknown. We report tube erosion (TE) of AUS successfully managed without device explant. An 81-year-old male with AUS for post-prostatectomy incontinence presented with TE at the site of inguinal incision without signs or symptoms of infection. The exposed tube was reduced and wound was closed after copious antibiotic solution irrigation. No complications were noted at 2 month follow up. AUS-TE can More >

John M. Lacy¹, Lauren N. Hendrix¹, Campbell Grant², Ali M. Ziada¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7241-7245, 2014

Abstract Introduction: Since its first description in 1994, tubularized incised plate (TIP) technique has become the most commonly performed hypospadias procedure and involves incision of the urethral plate with subsequent tubularization. Glans wings are then developed to cover the neourethra, thereby creating a cosmetically appealing repair. In some distal hypospadias cases, mobilization and approximation of glans wings is sufficient to create a normal appearing urethral meatus.
Materials and methods: A retrospective chart review of all pediatric urology patients who underwent hypospadias repair by a single surgeon at the University of Kentucky between July 1, 2010 and April… More >

Mary K. Samplaski¹, Ariande Daniel², Keith Jarvi^1,2,3

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7234-7240, 2014

Abstract Introduction: To provide an effective form of birth control, men may choose a reversible or permanent form of contraception. Vasectomy is presently offered as a permanent option for male contraception. We have had patients who were interested in vasectomy and reversal as a temporary birth control option. The purpose of this paper is to determine if vasectomy should be offered for selected couples as a temporary form of contraception and under which circumstances.
Materials and methods: A literature review was conducted to determine the available reversible contraceptive options, risks, failure rates and contraindications to each, and… More >

Josep M. Gaya^1,2, Justin Matulay¹, Gina M. Badalato¹, Dara D. Holder¹, Gregory Hruby¹, James McKiernan¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7228-7233, 2014

Abstract Introduction: Involvement of the prostatic urethra by bladder cancer directly impacts prognosis, risk of urethral recurrence, and timing of radical cystectomy (RC); it also affects the type of urinary diversion chosen. Both cold cup biopsies and transurethral (TUR) loop biopsies have been used to evaluate the status of the prostatic urethra. We report our 20 year experience with preoperative and intraoperative prostatic urethral biopsies to determine relative efficacy and associated treatment implications.
Materials and methods: The Columbia University urologic oncology database was reviewed and yielded 234 men who underwent preoperative endoscopic biopsies of the prostatic urethra… More >

Anup Vora, Daniel Marchalik, Hanaa Nissim, Keith Kowalczyk, Gaurav Bandi, Kevin McGeagh, John Lynch, Krishnan Venkatesan, Reza Ghasemian, Jonathan Hwang, Mohan Verghese

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7222-7227, 2014

Abstract Introduction: Radical cystectomy is associated with significant morbidity and cost, with rates of gastrointestinal complications as high as 30%. Alvimopan is a mu opioid receptor antagonist that has been shown in randomized-control trials to accelerate gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing bowel resection with primary anastamosis. We report our experience with gastrointestinal recovery for patients undergoing cystectomy with urinary diversion treated with alvimopan and cost benefit associated.
Materials and methods: Between January 2008 and October 2012, 80 patients underwent radical cystectomy with urinary diversion at two institutions. Forty-two patients in our study did not receive alvimopan preoperatively.… More >

Bilal Chughtai¹, Claire Dunphy¹, Richard Lee¹, Daniel Lee¹, Seema Sheth¹, Leonard Marks², Steven A. Kaplan¹, Alexis E. Te¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 7217-7221, 2014

Abstract Introduction: We assessed the efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA, USA) in patients with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) after treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Materials and methods: This was a two-center, randomized, double-blinded pilot study conducted in patients with OAB secondary to bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), refractory to anticholinergic medication and persistent for greater than 3 months after surgical intervention to relieve obstruction, with an International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) >12. Patients were randomized in 1:1 fashion to either 200 units of onabotulinumtoxinA versus placebo. Fifteen patients received onabotulinumtoxinA versus 13 who received… More >