Corrigendum to "Modified urethrovesical anastomosis during robot-assisted simple prostatectomy: Technique and results" [Prostate Int 4 (2016) 61-64].

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Modified urethrovesical anastomosis during robot-assisted simple prostatectomy: Technique and results.

Background: Despite significant developments in transurethral surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia, simple prostatectomy remains an excellent option for patients with severely enlarged glands. The objective is to describe our results of robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) with a modified urethrovesical anastomosis (UVA).

Methods: From May 2011 to February 2014, RASP with UVA was performed in 34 patients by a single surgeon (O.

American Confederation of Urology (CAU) experience in minimally invasive partial nephrectomy.

Purpose: To describe the perioperative and oncology outcomes in a series of laparoscopic or robotic partial nephrectomies (PN) for renal tumors treated in diverse institutions of Hispanic America from the beginning of their minimally invasive (MI) PN experience through December 2014.

Methods: Seventeen institutions participated in the CAU generated a MI PN database. We estimated proportions, medians, 95 % confidence intervals, Kaplan-Meier curves, multivariate logistic and Cox regression analyses.

First Report: Robot-Assisted Total Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer.

Pelvic exenteration is used in the treatment of several pelvic cancers, including those of the rectum, uterus, and bladder. We report the first case of robotic pelvic exenteration for the treatment of symptomatic prostate cancer involving the rectum and bladder. A six-port transperitoneal robotic approach was used.

[Testosterone replacement therapy and prostate cancer: the downfall of a paradigm?].

For six decades, it has been a part of the conventional medical wisdom that higher levels of testosterone increase the risk of prostate cancer. This belief is mostly derived from the well-documented regression of prostate cancer after surgical or pharmacological castration. However, there is an absence of scientific data supporting the concept that higher testosterone levels are associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer.

[Renal cell carcinoma of the collecting ducts of bellini with retroperitoneal recurrence by another histological subtype Of renal tumor].

Objective: Collecting Duct Carcinoma or Bellini Carcinoma (CDC) is a rare aggressive histological subtype. We present a case of CDC with retroperitoneal recurrence by another histological subtype of renal tumor and review of the literature.

Methods: A 59-year-old man with no relevant clinical history presented gross hematuria.

Renal cancer from laparoscopic to robotic: How to proceed.

The benefits laparoscopic surgery brings to the table are well established in the literature. In our environment however, still most of the reconstructive/oncologic procedures are performed as open surgery. This can be explained by the multiple challenges this technique involves, as well as a demanding learning curve.

Histological changes due to intravesical instillation of mitomycin C.

Objective: Transurethral resection (TUR) is highly effective in the local control of superficial bladder cancer. However, the recurrence rate can reach 80% of the cases. Adjuvant intravesical chemotherapy may decrease significantly tumor recurrence.

Retroperitoneal laparoscopic lymph node dissection (RPLND) in testicular cancer.

Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Lymph node Dissection (RPLND) seems to offer similar staging accuracy and long term outcomes to Open RPLND. It is also a reasonable option in terms of morbidity. However, solid laparoscopic skills are necessary to safely perform this surgery.

Bilateral simultaneous laparoscopic adrenalectomy for congenital adrenal hyperplasia: initial experience.

Objective: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an uncommon syndrome which represents a therapeutic challenge. We analyzed the role of bilateral simultaneous laparoscopic adrenalectomy in the management of CAH.

Material And Methods: : Between October 2004 and September 2006, three female patients underwent bilateral simultaneous laparoscopic adrenalectomy for CAH.

[Laparoscopic radical cystectomy. The new gold standard for bladder carcinoma?].

Summary Objectives: The experience of a renowned Latin American laparoscopic center is reported and the differences with the open technique are thoroughly discussed.

Methods: During a 7 year period a total of 85 laparoscopic cystectomies were performed; in 92%of the cases urinary diversion was performed extracorporeally. This accounted for: 14 anterior exanterations, 50 radical cystoprostatectomies, 7 radical cystectomies and 14 simple cystectomies.

[Laparoscopic simple nephrectomy with transvaginal notes assistance and the use of standard laparoscopic instruments].

Introduction: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging technique, which allows to performed surgical procedures avoiding any surgical scars. However there are some problems due to the lack of equipment available for these procedures. The aim of these study is to present our initial experience with the transvaginal nephrectomy NOTES using standard laparoscopic instruments.

[Upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma: current treatment options and minimally invasive approaches].

Objectives: Upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (UUT-TCC) is a rare disease. Open nephroure-terectomy remains the gold standard for surgical treatment. We aim to evaluate the standing of novel surgical treatment in UUT-TCC.

[Transumbilical laparoscopic simple nephrectomy using a flexible cystoscope and standard laparoscopic instruments].

Objectives: We present our initial experience with transumbilical surgery in a simple nephrectomy performed with a flexible cystoscope and standard laparoscopic instruments.

Methods: A 15 year-old child, with severe left renal parenchyma atrophy, secondary to recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) complicated with left pyelonephritis. Decision for simple nephrectomy was taken and we planned to perform a single port laparoscopic nephrectomy.

[Urologic Notes: where are we and where we are going].

The natural orifice translumenal endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) approach has been successfully reported by several surgical teams in different specialties. Urologic teams have recently presented several experimental and clinical experiences with the technique. Our aim is to review the initial experience with NOTES in minimal access urological surgery.