Risk Factors for Bladder Neck Contracture following Transurethral Resection of the Prostate in Patients with Benign Prostatic Enlargement.

Introduction: Benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and lower urinary tract symptoms present challenges in aging men, often addressed through transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Despite technological advancements, bladder neck contracture (BNC) remains a concern. This study explores predictors, including comorbidities, influencing BNC after TURP.

Gross hematuria and IgA nephropathy flare-up following the first dose of Moderna vaccine: A case report.

Background: Since the mass vaccination for COVID-19, several case reports indicated the risk of autoimmune disease flare-ups after the vaccination. Among them, COVID-19 vaccine-induced glomerular diseases have drawn attention worldwide. The cases demonstrating the association between the mRNA vaccine and IgA nephropathy (IgAN) exacerbation had been noticed.

Synergistic Benefit of Adoptive T Cells in Combination With Chemoradiotherapy Against Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells.

Background/aim: Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the major diseases that affects male health and ranks as the second most frequent cancer in men worldwide. Although most newly-diagnosed PCs are well-differentiated tumors with a high cure probability, there are some patients with aggressive malignancies that show potential for recurrence and metastasis. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are a specific immune effector cell population that mediates immune responses against cancer.

Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy on the Metastasis and the Mesenchymal Transition of Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma Cells.

Background/aim: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been suggested playing a crucial role in the tumorigenesis and tumor progression. Clinically, concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) after transurethral resection of the bladder is the widely accepted treatment option for high-grade bladder urothelial carcinoma (UC); however, a proportion of bladder UC patients still suffer from recurrence and metastasis. In the present study, we investigated the stemness properties of bladder UC cells with respect to various disease stages.

Malakoplakia and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis treated with nephrectomy: A case report.

Rationale: Malakoplakia and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis are chronic inflammatory conditions of the kidney characterized by the infiltration of inflammatory cells.

Patient Concerns: An 82-year-old female patient had a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and end-stage renal disease under hemodialysis. She was admitted repeatedly 4 times within 4 months due to urosepsis.

TAP 2 gene Msp-I polymorphism might be associated with calcium oxalate stone disease.

Introduction: Inflammation might be one of the causes of stone disease. The function of the transporter associated with antigen-processing protein (TAP) is related to immune response and inflammation. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between stone disease and 5 polymorphic sites of the TAP gene (TAP1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3).

Efficacy of ultrasonic tissue dissector and tissue glue for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a porcine model.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and long-term tissue effects of ultrasonic dissector and cyanoacrylate glue during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a porcine model. Nine domestic pigs underwent laparoscopic left lower pole partial nephrectomy without vascular control. An ultrasonic tissue dissector was used to assist in the parenchymal incision, and the raw surfaces of the kidneys, including the exposed urinary system, were sealed with cyanoacrylate glue.

Creation of ureteropelvic junction obstruction and its correction by chemical glue-assisted laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty.

Purpose: We established a porcine model of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction using a laparoscopic technique and assessed the outcome of standard suture-assisted and chemical glue-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty.

Materials And Methods: Female domestic pigs (N = 20) underwent laparoscopic suture-ligature to create UPJ obstruction. One month later, laparoscopic end-to-end anastomosis was performed to correct the obstruction: with standard suturing techniques in 10 animals and with chemical (cyanoacrylate) glue in the other 10.

Comparison study on two different accessing methods for retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy.

Objectives: To compare, in a retrospective nonrandomized study, two retroperitoneal laparoscopic access methods for treatment of adrenal tumors: direct needle insufflation with balloon dissection and finger-assisted dissection without balloon dissection.

Methods: The operative data from 120 consecutive patients undergoing retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (RA) for benign adrenal tumors were reviewed. The operative outcomes of 70 RAs accessed by direct needle insufflation and balloon dissection were compared with another 50 RAs accessed by finger dissection without balloon dissection.