Sentinel lymph node dissection combined with meticulous histology increases the detection rate of nodal metastases in prostate cancer.

Purpose: To evaluate benefits of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for staging accuracy in prostate cancer. Extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) is a preferred staging tool; however, it may underestimate the incidence of nodal involvement.

Methods: Eighty patients with estimated risk of lymphadenopathy above 5 % based on Briganti nomogram had Tc-99m-labeled nanocolloid injected into the prostate.

Effect of ureterointestinal anastomosis on renal function and morbidity in intestinal urinary diversion.

Objective: The authors previously successfully applied the "flap-and-trough" (FT) method of antireflux ureterointestinal anastomosis (UIA) in a pilot set of 81 patients. This randomized prospective trial tested the effectiveness of this method in protecting the upper urinary tract from obstruction, reflux and infections.

Material And Methods: Forty-nine patients indicated for cystectomy and intestinal urinary diversion were randomly split into two groups, A and B.