Three-dimensional computed tomography-based resection process map for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: propensity score matching of a single-center retrospective study.

Background And Objectives: We aimed to examine the effect of preoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT)-based resection process map (RPM) imaging on the outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 177 patients (RPM group, n = 92; non-RPM group, n = 85) who underwent this surgery between November 2012 and April 2022. Patient-specific contrast-enhanced CT images were used to construct an RPM, a 3D representation of the kidney showing the planned tumor resection and a 5 mm safety margin.

Postoperative Bladder Neck to Pubic Symphysis Ratio Predictive for De Novo Overactive Bladder after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.

Background: The aim was to investigate the incidence and clinical predictive factors of de novo overactive bladder (OAB) after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), including a Retzius-sparing (RS) approach, in the same period at a single institution.

Methods: Of a total of 113 patients with localized prostate cancer, 81 received conventional RARP (CON-RARP) and 32 received RS-RARP at our institution. The basic characteristics data of patients and self-assessment questionnaires, including IPSS and OABSS, were obtained preoperatively and 1, 3, and 6 months after RARP.

QTL analysis for brown spot resistance in American rice cultivar 'Dawn'.

Rice brown spot (BS), caused by , causes yield loss and deterioration of grain quality. Using single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers, we conducted quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of BS resistance in backcross inbred lines (BILs) from a cross between an American rice cultivar, 'Dawn' (resistant), and 'Koshihikari' (susceptible). Four QTLs for BS resistance were detected in a three-year field evaluation, and 'Dawn' contributed the resistance alleles at all QTLs.

Breeding and characterization of the world's first practical rice variety with resistance to brown spot () bred using marker-assisted selection.

Brown spot (BS) caused by is a serious disease of rice and decreases grain yield. Breeding for BS resistance is an economical solution but has not hitherto been achieved. To develop a practical BS-resistant variety, we introduced a chromosomal segment including a quantitative trait locus (QTL) for BS resistance, , derived from the BS-resistant local resource 'Tadukan', into the genetic background of the high-yielding but susceptible 'Mienoyume'.

Change in the central control of the bladder function of rats with focal cerebral infarction induced by photochemically-induced thrombosis.

The photochemically-induced thrombosis (photothrombosis) method can create focal cerebral infarcts anywhere in the relatively superficial layers of the cerebrum; it is easy to implement and minimally invasive. Taking advantage of this versatility, we aimed to establish a new rat model of urinary frequency with focal cerebral infarction, which was characterized by its simplicity, nonlethal nature, and high reproducibility. The prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex, which are involved in lower urinary tract control, were targeted for focal cerebral infarction, and urinary parameters were measured by cystometrogram.

Pelvic Anatomical Features After Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Intended for Early Recovery of Urinary Symptoms.

To elucidate factors contributing to early urinary continence recovery after retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) by evaluating postoperative pelvic anatomical features between RS-RARP and conventional RARP (CON-RARP). We retrospectively examined 50 men who underwent RS-RARP ( = 25; the RS-RARP group) and CON-RARP ( = 25; the CON-RARP group) between October 2017 and June 2018. Perioperative outcomes and postoperative urinary continence were assessed in both groups.

Denervation-induced muscle atrophy suppression in renalase-deficient mice via increased protein synthesis.

Denervation-induced muscle atrophy increases signaling through both protein degradation and synthesis pathways. Renalase is a flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent amine oxidase that inhibits apoptosis and inflammation and promotes cell survival. This study aimed to elucidate the effect of renalase on denervation-induced muscle atrophy.

Motor Imagery Training With Neurofeedback From the Frontal Pole Facilitated Sensorimotor Cortical Activity and Improved Hand Dexterity.

To develop a real-time neurofeedback system from the anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) for motor rehabilitation, we investigated the effects of motor imagery training with neurofeedback from the aPFC on hand dexterity and cerebral hemodynamic activity during a motor rehabilitation task. Thirty-one right-handed healthy subjects participated in this study. They received motor imagery training six times for 2 weeks under fNIRS neurofeedback from the aPFC, in which they were instructed to increase aPFC activity.

Hemothorax during miniaturized endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery under ureteroscope-assisted ultrasound-guided access.

Introduction: Hemothorax is a rare but life-threatening complication following mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery. Herein, we describe a patient with left staghorn kidney stone who presented with hemothorax following mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery under ureteroscope-assisted ultrasound-guided access.

Case Presentation: A 47-year-old woman with left staghorn kidney stone underwent mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery, after which she developed shortness of breath.

Genetic Properties Responsible for the Transgressive Segregation of Days to Heading in Rice.

Transgressive segregation produces hybrid progeny phenotypes that exceed the parental phenotypes. Unlike heterosis, extreme phenotypes caused by transgressive segregation are heritably stable. We examined transgressive phenotypes of flowering time in rice, and revealed transgressive segregation in F populations derived from a cross between parents with similar (proximal) days to heading (DTH).

Laparoscopic radical surgery produces a good prognosis in an elderly patient with small Wilms' tumor.

Introduction: Renal nephroblastoma, also known as Wilms' tumor, is the most common malignant renal tumor to affect children. Although rare in adults, nephroblastoma in adults is often found in its advanced stages and has a poorer prognosis than cases occurring in childhood. No report has described the efficacy of laparoscopic surgery in small diameter renal tumors in elderly patients.

Identification of QTLs for rice brown spot resistance in backcross inbred lines derived from a cross between Koshihikari and CH45.

Rice brown spot (BS), caused by , is one of the major diseases of rice in Japan. Quantitative resistance has been observed in local cultivars (e.g.

Central-axial-central chirality transfer: asymmetric synthesis of highly substituted indenes bearing a stereogenic quaternary carbon center from optically active propargyl alcohols.

An asymmetric synthesis of highly substituted indenes 3, bearing a quaternary stereogenic carbon center, has been developed via the central-axial-central chirality transfer from optically active propargyl alcohols 1. This transformation involves the addition/rearrangement of 1 and ynamides 2 to give tetra-substituted allenes 4 and further cyclization of 4.

Efficient intramolecular cyclizations of phenoxyethynyl diols into multisubstituted α,β-unsaturated lactones.

AgOTf-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of phenoxyethynyl diols proceeded under mild conditions to afford the multisubstituted α,β-unsaturated-γ-lactones in 55-98% yields. This method was also applicable to the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated-δ-lactones. A similar cyclization proceeded when AgOTf was replaced with a stoichiometric amount of N-bromosuccinimide to furnish the α-bromo-substituted α,β-unsaturated lactones.