A comparative evaluation of radical prostatectomy using laparoscopic and open method in view of surgical margins.

Introduction: A positive surgical margin (PSM) in the radical prostatectomy (RP) specimen is associated with biochemical recurrence (BCR) and the need for adjuvant radiation therapy, and is an analysis of surgical procedure quality. We present data describing the identification, anatomy, and management of PSM after RP performed via an open operation and laparoscopically. The aim of the study was to compare assessment of RP (open vs.

C Natural Isotope Abundance in Urothelium as a New Marker in the Follow-Up of Patients with Bladder Cancer.

Bladder cancer (BC) is the most common urological malignancy and has a high incidence of recurrence. BC cells alter their nutrient uptake and metabolic pathways in order to continue the production of sufficient levels of ATP and metabolic intermediates for proliferation and survival. Changes in metabolic pathways regarding the rate of the enzymatic reaction and transport lead to differences in the content of natural isotopes (C, N, S) between normal and cancerous tissues.

Rate of positive urine culture and double-J catheters colonization on the basis of microorganism DNA analysis.

Introduction: The aim of the trial was to estimate the relationship between colonization of the Double-J catheter, and the microorganisms cultured from urine.

Material And Methods: 60 patients, who had Double-J catheters inserted, participated in the study. All the subjects had their midstream urine samples taken prior to the stent insertion and removal.

Complication rates after prostate biopsy according to the number of sampled cores.

Introduction: A PROSTATE BIOPSY CAN RESULT IN SUCH COMPLICATIONS AS: hematuria, rectal bleeding, pain in hypogastrium, perineum or urethra, fever, nausea, vomiting, retention of urine or other adverse events. The aim of this research was to estimate complication rates after a prostate biopsy based on the number of cores.

Material And Methods: The complication rate was evaluated on the basis of questionnaires filled out by patients.