Publications by authors named "S Horie"
Objectives: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and patient-reported outcomes of Aquablation therapy using the AQUABEAM Robotic System for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a Japanese population.
Methods: This post-market use-results survey included 103 Japanese men with BPH who underwent Aquablation across five centers with previously Aquablation naïve physicians. Data were collected at baseline, during the procedure, at discharge, and at 3 and 6 months post-procedure.
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- * It involved a survey of nearly 3,800 employed men aged 40 to 59, measuring symptoms with the Aging Male Symptoms scale and presenteeism with the Work Functioning Impairment Scale.
- * The findings showed that as symptoms increased, presenteeism also rose significantly, indicating that addressing these symptoms at work could help improve overall productivity.
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- - The study explored how andropause, or male menopause, affects work performance in aging Japanese male workers by analyzing data from 561 employees using specialized assessment scales.
- - Results showed a clear link between severe andropause symptoms and increased work impairment, particularly concerning physical and mental health issues like muscle weakness and depression.
- - The findings stress the importance of workplace health initiatives tailored for middle-aged and older men to better manage andropause symptoms, and suggest future research should include testosterone levels for a more thorough understanding.
Retromode Infrared Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
November 2024
Purpose: This study examined six patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease using retromode infrared scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (RMI-SLO).
Methods: We conducted a single-center retrospective review of the medical records of six patients diagnosed with VKH disease. The RMI-SLO images were compared to those obtained using color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and dye-based retinal angiography.
Article Synopsis
- Urological surgeons often face challenges in treating patients with simultaneous double cancers of the urinary tract, with limited previous reports on effective treatment strategies.
- A case involving a 73-year-old man demonstrated successful management of contralateral renal cell carcinoma and ureteral carcinoma through laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries, along with targeted drug therapy.
- The approach resulted in the preservation of renal function and avoided the need for dialysis while maintaining anticancer benefits.