Risk factors for upper tract recurrence in patients undergoing long-term surveillance for stage ta bladder cancer.

Purpose: While the evidence is clear that patients with carcinoma in situ or high grade T1 TCC of the bladder are at higher risk for developing UUT tumors, the role of imaging the UUT in patients with Ta tumors remains controversial. We hypothesized that the number and frequency of recurrences in patients with Ta disease would allow us to identify a population who should undergo routine UUT surveillance.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed our database of 375 patients who underwent resection of a stage Ta TCC between 1975 and 1995.

Randomized evaluation of Ureteral Stents using validated Symptom Questionnaire.

Background And Purpose: Ureteral stents are associated with significant pain and urinary symptoms. Manufacturers have altered stent designs and materials in an attempt to minimize this morbidity. This study evaluated the impact of these modifications.

Forearm compression by laparoscopic hand-assist devices.

Background And Purpose: Laparoscopic hand-assist devices have facilitated the broad application and acceptance of laparoscopy in urology and other surgical fields. This study evaluated forearm compression by these devices.

Materials And Methods: Five commercially available hand-assist devices were tested (Gelport, Intromit, PneumoSleeve, Handport, LapDisc).