Medium term outcome of bipolar plasma vaporization in prostate cancer patients--a palliative modality of preserving spontaneous voiding.

Objectives: This retrospective analysis evaluated the efficiency, safety, and medium term postoperative results of bipolar plasma vaporization (BPV) in prostate cancer (PCa) cases associating complete urinary retention.

Materials And Methods: A series of 40 patients diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic PCa and complete urinary retention requiring a Foley catheter indwelling underwent BPV aiming to restore spontaneous voiding. A total of 35 patients completed the one year evaluation protocol consisting of International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life score (QoL), maximum flow rate (Q(max)) and post-voiding residual urinary volume (PVR), measured at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery.

Bipolar plasma vaporization in secondary bladder neck sclerosis--initial experience with a new technique.

Introduction: Secondary bladder neck sclerosis (BNS) represents one of the most common long-term complications after prostate surgical treatment. In this retrospective study, we aimed to evaluate our initial experience concerning the bipolar plasma vaporization (BPV) performed in patients with secondary BNS and to assess the efficiency, safety and short-term postoperative results of this approach.

Materials & Methods: Between May 2009 and May 2010, a total of 30 male patients with BNS underwent BPV and were followed for a period of 6 months.

Prognostic factors in laser treatment of upper urinary tract urothelial tumours.

Introduction: The standard treatment for upper urinary tract urothelial cell carcinoma (UUT-UCCs) is radical nephroureterectomy with bladder cuff excision. The endoscopic treatment was introduced with promising results in selected cases. The purpose of this study was the retrospective analysis of the factors that can influence the prognosis of the patients with UUT-UCCs who underwent endoscopic treatment.

Ureteroscopy--an essential modern approach in upper urinary tract diagnosis and treatment.

In recent years, urology has seen a real explosion in the development of new technologies. Modern treatment techniques replaced classic therapeutic methods, among which open surgery had an important role. Endourologic therapies led to effective and safe interventions, increased patient comfort and reduced costs.

Initial Romanian experience with green light hps 120 w laser in bph.

Introduction And Objectives: Potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser photoselective vaporization prostatectomy (PVP) is a relatively new technology for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We reviewed our initial experience regarding the efficacy and safety of this technique for symptomatic and obstructive BPH.

Material And Methods: During the last year, 35 patients with a mean age of 65.

[Role of Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis and treatment of varicocele].

Varicocele is a frequent condition in male population. Our objectives were to asses the role of Doppler ultrasonography in varicocele diagnosis, evaluation of surgical outcome and identify predictive factors for infertility. We studied 45 patients (21-46 years old), Doppler ultrasonography being used to determine the stage and reflux grade.