Prediction of biochemical failure in localized carcinoma of prostate after radical prostatectomy by neuro-fuzzy.

Objective: To predict biochemical failure in localized prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy using preoperative variables.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-six patients of early carcinoma of prostate underwent open retropubic radical prostatectomy from June 2002 to June 2006. Preoperative variables included age, family history, digital rectal examination, serum prostatic specific antigen (S.

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: our experience with review of published reports.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the cases of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with review of published reports.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all nephrectomy specimens during February 1995 to January 2006. We found 26 cases of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.