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).

Routine bladder biopsy after bacille Calmette-Guérin treatment: is it necessary?

Objectives: To evaluate the need for routine biopsy at first follow-up after intravesical bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy for superficial transitional cell cancer of the bladder (TCCB). We examined the potential role of voided urine cytology and cystoscopy as screening tools to determine which patients should undergo biopsy.

Methods: The records of 71 patients with TCCB who received a total of 95 courses of BCG were reviewed.