The safety and efficacy of Sotn ureteroscopy for renal and upper ureteral calculi: a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Background: Sotn ureteroscopy is a new lithotripsy procedure developed on the basis of ureteroscopy and includes a rigid ureteral access sheath, standard mirror, lithotripsy mirror, and Sotn perfusion aspirator. Thus, we performed a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of Sotn ureteroscopy in the treatment of renal and upper ureteral calculi.

Methods: In this study, 224 patients with renal and upper ureteral calculi were randomly divided equally into study and control groups from March 2018 to March 2022.

Interaction between smoking status and dietary selenium intake affects PSA: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Conflicting results regarding the impact of selenium on reducing prostate cancer have been reported. The current analysis aimed to understand whether there are potential factors affecting the relationship between selenium and prostate cancer.

Objective: To clarify the relationship between dietary selenium intake and prostate cancer, we evaluated the correlation between dietary selenium intake and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database.

Prevalence and risk factors for incidental prostate cancer in patients after transurethral resection of the prostate with negative results on prostate biopsy: A retrospective study.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the prevalence and predictors of incidental prostate cancer (IPC) after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with negative results on transperineal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) fusion prostate biopsy or TRUS-guided prostate biopsy.

Materials And Methods: Data of 253 patients who underwent TURP with a preliminary diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) were evaluated. The prevalence of IPC was calculated.

Prevalence and risk factors of incidental prostate cancer in certain surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This study aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical risk factors in patients diagnosed with incidental prostate cancer (IPC) during certain surgeries (transurethral resection of the prostate [TURP], open prostatectomy [OP], and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate [HoLEP]) after clinically suspected benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Materials And Methods: Literature search of the MEDILINE, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed to identify eligible studies published before June 2021. Multivariate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the prevalence and clinical risk factors of IPC were calculated using random or fixed-effect models.

Comparisons of efficacy and complications between transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsy with or without antibiotic prophylaxis.

Background And Purpose: We aimed to determine the cancer detection rate and complications of transrectal prostate biopsy (TRBx) and transperineal prostate biopsy (TPBx) in the hospital. However, given the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in TPBx remains controversial according to the current guidelines, we also investigated the safety and side effects of TPBx with and without antibiotic prophylaxis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 777 patients who underwent prostate biopsy were enrolled in this study in accordance with the criteria.

Periodontal disease and the risk of prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Background: Periodontal disease is reportedly associated with the risk of various systemic diseases, including pancreatic and lung cancers. However, its association with prostate cancer remains inconclusive. Herein, we explored the association of periodontal disease with the risk of prostate cancer through a meta-analysis.

Association between Marital Status and Prognosis in Patients with Prostate Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Purpose: The impact of marital status on the prognosis amongst patients diagnosed with prostate cancer remains controversial. Thus, a meta-analysis was performed to determine whether marital status can influence the prognosis in patients with prostate cancer.

Materials And Methods: Literature search of the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase and Cochrane Library databases was conducted to identify eligible studies published before April 2020.

Diagnosis accuracy of PCA3 level in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Objective: This study aims to design a novel semirigid ureterorenoscope with irrigation and vacuum suction system and a modified ureteral access sheath (UAS) named Sotn ureterorenoscope® (Sotn=ShuoTong Medical Company) to overcome the deficiencies of the current procedure and to improve the efficiency and safety of using Sotn ureterorenoscope® for treatment of upper urinary calculi.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-eight patients, comprising 31 males and 27 females, were evaluated. The medical records of 58 patients with upper urinary calculi treated with Sotn ureterorenoscope® from March 2015 to June 2017 were retrospectively reviewed at the Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in China.

Sarcopenia as a predictor of postoperative outcomes after urologic oncology surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: Sarcopenia as a reliable prognostic predictor in urologic oncology surgery remains controversial, and no consensus amongst researchers exists regarding the management of patients with sarcopenia. This meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between sarcopenia and postoperative outcomes after urologic oncology surgery.

Methods: A systematic search in MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases was conducted to identify the potential studies published before August 2019.

Preoperative serum total cholesterol is a predictor of prognosis in patients with renal cell carcinoma: a meta- analysis of observational studies.

Purpose: Several studies have demonstrated the strong correlation between the levels of preoperative serum total cholesterol (TC) and the survival of patients with surgically treated renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, this association remains controversial. We performed a meta-analysis of published reports to evaluate the prognostic signifi cance of the preoperative serum TC levels for patients with surgically treated RCC.

Chromogranin A is a predictor of prognosis in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The prognostic value of chromogranin-A (CHGA) as a biomarker of prostate cancer (PCa) has been evaluated extensively. However, to date the results still remain controversial. This study aims to perform a meta-analysis on previous studies in order to determine whether CHGA would be a biomarker for survival in PCa patients.

Serum C-peptide concentration and prostate cancer: A meta-analysis of observational studies.

Background: The association between serum C-peptide concentration and prostate cancer remains unexplored. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess whether C-peptide serum concentrations are associated with increased prostate cancer risk.

Methods: Several databases were searched to identify relevant original research articles published before November 2017.

Association of androgen deprivation therapy with thromboembolic events in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Whether androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) causes excess thromboembolic events (TEs) in men with prostate cancer (PCa) remains controversial and is the subject of the US Food and Drug Administration safety warning. This study aims to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on previous studies to determine whether ADT is associated with TEs in men with PCa.

Methods: Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant studies.

Association between cadmium exposure and urolithiasis risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: We performed a meta-analysis to determine whether a consistent relationship exists between cadmium exposure and urolithiasis in humans. Accordingly, we summarized and reviewed previously published quantitative studies.

Methods: Eligible studies with reference lists published before June 1, 2017 were obtained from searching several databases.

Association between butchers and cancer mortality and incidence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In this study, we evaluated whether increased risks of mortality and cancer incidence exist among butchers worldwide. To achieve this goal, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the correlations of the risks of cancer death and incidence with male and female butchers.

Methods: We obtained data by performing a comprehensive literature search in several databases for eligible studies published before March 2017.

Sleep problems and injury risk among juveniles: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Recent studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the association between sleep problems and injury risk among juveniles. Moreover, the extent of this risk remains largely unexplored. Thus, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted by our team to determine whether sleep problems increase the incidence of injuries among juveniles.

Vasectomy and cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Even though several studies comparing vasectomy and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have been reported, most are small series with conflicting results. However, the extent of the risk is still uncertain. We therefore explored whether an association exists between vasectomy and CVD incidence and mortality.

The effect of chinese herbal medicine Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction for the treatment of vertebrobasilar insufficiency vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objectives: Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction (BBTD) is widely used to treat vertebrobasilar insufficiency vertigo (VBIV) in China, but its efficacy remains largely unexplored. We systemically summarized relevant evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the therapeutic effect of BBTD.

Methods: Seven electronic databases were searched for relevant electronic studies published before July 2016.