Metabolic syndrome and risk of prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Emerging evidence supports the hypothesis that metabolic syndrome is associated with cancer pathogenesis. In particular regarding prostate cancer, observational studies from various settings report different results. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide a quantitative estimate of the association between metabolic syndrome in prostate cancer, in particular Gleason Score >6, accounting for different study designs.

Self-reported outcomes after the onset of puberty in patients undergoing primary distal hypospadias repair by the tubularized incised plate technique combined with preputial reconstruction vs. circumcision: A norm related study.

Purpose: We assessed self-reported outcomes after the onset of puberty in patients undergoing tubularized incised plate (TIP) repair in combination with preputial reconstruction (PR) or circumcision for primary distal hypospadias, in comparison to normal controls.

Material And Methods: Out of 498 patients undergoing primary distal hypospadias repairs between 2001 and 2012, 83 underwent TIP repair associated with PR or circumcision before age 10-year, and had a Tanner stage ≥2 at study. Outcomes were assessed by online self-administration of validated questionnaires and additional non-validated questions.

Relevance of the Endoscopic Evaluation in the Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis.

Objective: To assess the relevance of the endoscopic evaluation in clinically suspected cases of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis (BPS/IC), using ESSIC criteria, established in 2008 by the European Society for the Study of Interstitial Cystitis (ESSIC).

Methods: We included all patients who underwent endoscopic evaluation between January 01, 2015 and October 31, 2019 for clinical suspicion of BPS/IC. Collected data included demographic and baseline clinical features, endoscopic appearance (prior and after hydrodistension), and bladder wall biopsy results, both defined according to ESSIC criteria.

RUG technique: replacement of the ureter with gonadal vein. A cadaveric study.

Background: Ureteral defect lesions may result from retroperitoneal fibrosis, radiation damage, tumors, or surgical procedures; the management of long-segment ureteral defects is a challenge for urologists. Total or partial replacement of the ureter is sometimes required, with consequent ileal interposition, but this technique may lead to several complications, such as severe urinary infections. In a few cases, nephrectomy may be required.