Development and validation of a predictive model for determining clinically significant prostate cancer in men with negative magnetic resonance imaging after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy.

Background: The interpretation of negative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening results for clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) (International Society of Urological Pathology grade ≥group 2) is debatable and poses a clinical dilemma for urologists. No nomograms have been developed to predict csPCa in such populations. In this study, we aimed to develop and validate a model for predicting the probability of csPCa in men with negative MRI (PI-RADS score 1-2) results after transrectal ultrasound-guided systematic prostate biopsy.

The prevalence and risk factors for depressive symptoms in frontline nurses under COVID-19 pandemic based on a large cross-sectional study using the propensity score-matched method.

Introduction: To explore the prevalence of depressive symptoms and the associated risk factors in frontline nurses under COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20, 2020 to March 20, 2020 and involved 562 frontline nurses. The effective response rate was 87.

Transurethral endoscopic extensive incision of complex urethral diverticula in symptomatic women: case series in a single center experience with long-term follow-up.

Background: Urethral diverticula (UD) affect 1-6% of adult women. Complex UD are rare, but can be challenging to manage. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transurethral endoscopic extensive incision of complex UD in symptomatic women.

Role of Hiraoka's transurethral detachment of the prostate combined with biopsy of the peripheral zone during the same session in patients with repeated negative biopsies in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Background: Persistent suspicion of prostate cancer (PCa) due to a rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level after repeated negative biopsies is a serious challenge in clinical practice.

Aim: To determine the role of Hiraoka's transurethral detachment of the prostate (TUDP) combined with biopsy of the peripheral zone during the same session in patients with repeated negative biopsies in the diagnosis of PCa.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the records of 10 patients who were eligible for inclusion in our hospital between December 2012 and August 2017.

Risk factors and oncological outcomes of urethral recurrence in male patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer after radical cystectomy combined with urinary diversion: a propensity score-matched case control study.

Background: Radical cystectomy (RC) is the primary treatment strategy for muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). However, it carries a high risk of urethral recurrence (UR) in male patients. The risk factors and oncological outcomes of UR remain unclear.

A new ureteroileal anastomosis technique in modified ileal orthotopic bladder substitution after radical cystectomy.

Background: The aim of this study is to describe a modified technique in ileal orthotopic bladder substitution with a new ureteroileal anastomosis.

Case Presentation: After a classic open radical cystectomy with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy was performed extraperitoneally, a 56-cm ileal segment was used to construct the spheroidal shape bladder substitution. The 8-cm long proximal and distal ends of the ileal segment were used as afferent limbs.

Nomogram for predicting severe morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery.

Purpose: Although resection is the primary treatment strategy for pheochromocytoma, surgery is associated with a high risk of morbidity. At present, there is no nomogram for prediction of severe morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery, thus the aim of the present study was to develop and validate a nomogram for prediction of severe morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery.

Methods: The development cohort consisted of 262 patients who underwent unilateral laparoscopic or open pheochromocytoma surgery at our center between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2016.

Risk factors and oncological outcome for intravesical recurrence in organ-confined upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma patients after radical nephroureterectomy: A propensity score-matched case control study.

Purpose: Radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) is the primary treatment strategy for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC); however, the prognosis is poor and recurrences are common. The risk factors for intravesical recurrence (IVR) remain inconsistent and unclear. Thus, we have identified the risk factors for IVR in patients with organ-confined UTUC.

Development and validation of a clinical model to predict intraoperative hemodynamic instability in patients with pheochromocytomas surgery.

Although currently the primary strategy for the treatment of pheochromocytomas is surgery, it is associated with a high risk of intraoperative hemodynamic instability (IHD), even with adequate preoperative medical preparation, which may result in life-threatening situations. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram for preoperative prediction of IHD related to pheochromocytoma surgery. The development cohort consisted of 283 patients with pheochromocytoma who underwent unilateral laparoscopic or open adrenaletomy at our center between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2016.

Effectiveness of a modified doctor-patient communication training Programme designed for surgical residents in China: a prospective, large-volume study at a single Centre.

Background: Effective doctor-patient communication (DPC) is important to improve the quality of care and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified DPC training programme designed for surgical residents in China.

Methods: A total of 210 surgical residents from 7 specialties were recruited to participate in a communication skills training programme.

Development and validation of a predictive model for predicting cardiovascular morbidity in patients after pheochromocytoma surgery.

Objective: Although surgical resection is the primary treatment method for pheochromocytoma, it carries a high risk of morbidity, especially cardiovascular-related morbidity. There are no models for predicting cardiovascular morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery. Thus, we developed and validated a model for the preoperative prediction of cardiovascular morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery.

Risk factors for postoperative cardiovascular morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery: a large single center retrospective analysis.

Surgical resection is the primary treatment strategy for pheochromocytoma; however, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality, especially with respect to cardiovascular complications, which is the most common kinds of morbidity. The risk factors for morbidity remain unclear and require further exploration, moreover no studies focus on risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity. Herein we identified the risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery in Chinese patients.

Comparison of transperitoneal laparoscopic versus open adrenalectomy for large pheochromocytoma: A retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.

Background: Surgical resection is the main treatment strategy for pheochromocytoma. Whether laparoscopic techniques are feasible for large pheochromocytoma treatments is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) compared with open adrenalectomy (OA).

Risk factors for postoperative severe morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery: A single center retrospective analysis of 262 patients.

Purpose: Surgical resection is the primary treatment strategy for pheochromocytoma; however, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. The risk factors for severe morbidity remain unclear and require further exploration. We aimed to identify the risk factors for severe morbidity after pheochromocytoma surgery in Chinese patients.

The Feasibility and Safety of Reproductive Organ Preserving Radical Cystectomy for Elderly Female Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Study.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of reproductive organ preserving radical cystectomy (ROPRC) compared to radical cystectomy (RC) for elderly female patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Methods: We retrospectively studied 135 elderly female patients (aged ≥75 years) who underwent RC followed by cutaneous ureterostomies at our center between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2017. Eighty-four patients treated with RC, and 51 patients treated with ROPRC, were grouped into 45 pairs.