Prospective comparative study between the effect of CIDEX OPA and STERRAD NX on the durability of digital flexible ureteroscope.

Purpose: We compared the effect of chemical disinfection (CIDEX OPA) and low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (STERRAD NX) on two brand new digital flexible ureteroscope (DFU) (Flex-Xc) using subjective and objective parameters.

Methods: Over 11-month period, all flexible ureteroscopic procedures that fulfill the inclusion criteria were done by two brand new flexible ureteroscopes and were prospectively evaluated. Intraoperative data included total operative time, laser power and duration, stone criteria and subjective evaluation of the procedure as well as visibility and maneuverability scores were reported.

Golgi Phosphoprotein-3 and Y-Box-Binding Protein-1 Are Novel Markers Correlating With Poor Prognosis in Prostate Cancer.

Background: Prostate cancer is a common and aggressive cancer among men. Despite advances in treatment, the mechanisms involved in progression are still unclear. New prognostic markers are needed to better design patient-specific therapeutic regimens.

GOLPH3 and YB-1 Are Novel Markers Correlating With Poor Prognosis in Prostate Cancer.

Background: Prostate cancer is a common and aggressive cancer among men. Despite advances in the treatment, the mechanisms involved in progression are still unclear. New prognostic markers should be explored for better design of patient-specific therapeutic regimens.

Outcome of ureteroscopy for treatment of pediatric ureteral stones.

Purpose: We assess the efficacy and safety of semirigid ureteroscopy for treatment of ureteral stones in children.

Materials And Methods: The records of 18 non-consecutive children with symptomatic ureteral stones treated with ureteroscopy in 2008-2010 were reviewed. Mean age was 7.