Water vapor thermal therapy: Technical variations among spanish hospitals and efficacy at 2-year follow-up.

Aim: The aim of this work is to evaluate the initial experience with water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Spanish university hospitals, as well as to describe the differences in technique and follow-up between centers.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective observational multicenter study collected baseline characteristics, surgical, postoperative and follow-up data at 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months, including validated questionnaires, flowmetric variations, complications, and the need for pharmacological or surgical treatment following the procedure. Possible triggers for postoperative acute urinary retention (AUR) were also analyzed.

Progressive perioperative benefits of laparoscopy in combination with an ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol in radical cystectomy with ileal conduit.

Introduction: Although in the recent years, laparoscopy and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have improved postoperative recovery in radical cystectomy (RC), the clinical efficacy of their association remains unclear. Our objective is to analyze the possible benefits obtained from laparoscopic RC (LRC) and its subsequent combination with an ERAS (ERAS-LRC) protocol compared to open RC (ORC).

Material And Methods: We analyzed 187 consecutive RCs with ileal conduit performed in our center, of which 139 met the inclusion criteria: 47 ORC, 39 LRC (both with conventional protocol) and 52 ERAS-LRCs.

Effect of muscle density in patients with metastatic prostate cancer administered androgen deprivation therapy.

Introduction: Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength. The study objective was to determine the association between muscle density and overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic onset prostate cancer (MPCa).

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with MPCa between 2009 and 2015 who received androgen deprivation therapy alone as initial treatment.

Impact of the baseline study with penile doppler ultrasound in patients with prostate cancer before radical prostatectomy.

Introduction: Given the high prevalence of erectile dysfunction in male population between 40-70 years old and the effect of radical prostatectomy on this domain, it is important to perform a baseline study.

Material And Methods: Prior radical prostatectomy, erectile function has been assessed prospectively in 112 prostate cancer patients using the erectile function (EF) domain of the International Index of Erectile Function (EF-IIEF), Erectile Hardness Score (EHS) and a penile doppler ultrasound (PDUS). Comorbidities and Charlson index were collected.