Publications by authors named "Shizhang Song"
Objective: Urethral stricture management has posed enduring challenges in urology, demanding innovative and effective treatment modalities. This study addresses the persistent issues associated with urethral strictures, focusing on the comparative evaluation of two contemporary treatment modalities: Ho: YAG Laser Internal Urethrotomy (HIU) and Cold Knife Optical Internal Urethrotomy (CIU).
Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ResearchGate was conducted to identify relevant studies up to November 2023.
Article Synopsis
- Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the urinary bladder is a rare and aggressive cancer, often leading to metastasis or recurrence, making diagnosis and treatment difficult due to nonspecific symptoms.
- A 79-year-old male patient was diagnosed with LCNEC after presenting with asymptomatic gross hematuria and a CT scan revealing a malignant bladder mass; he underwent radical cystectomy followed by 16 cycles of toripalimab immunotherapy.
- This case highlights a new treatment approach for LCNEC, as it is the first reported instance of this type being successfully treated with radical surgery and immunotherapy, leading to sustained remission and offering insights into future treatment strategies.