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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the self-administered screening instrument ‘Targeting the individual’s Aetiology of Nocturia to Guide Outcomes’ (TANGO) into Dutch for Belgium and to assess its test-retest reliability. Methods: This study has a cross-sectional, descriptive study design. Cross-cultural adaption of TANGO into Dutch for Belgium was performed […]

To assess the efficacy and safety of 2 drugs for overactive bladder (OAB), solifenacin and mirabegron. Fortyseven female OAB patients were randomized into 2 groups. Twenty-three patients were initially prescribed solifenacin for 4 weeks, followed by mirabegron for 4 weeks (group S). The other 24 patients were initially prescribed mirabegron for 4 weeks, followed by […]

To ascertain whether a poor response and adverse events (voiding dysfunction and urinary tract infection) were predictable for first time botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injections in a patient cohort of refractory idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) with detrusor overactivity (DO). Patients who received BTX-A injections for the first time between the dates of March 2004 to August […]

Introduction The aim of this study was to present our results regarding the feasibility and possible complications of 4.5 Fr semi-rigid ureterorenoscopy (URS) treatments in pediatric patients. Methods The files and computer records of a total of 33 pediatric patients (20 males and 13 females), who underwent URS procedures for ureteral stones > 5 mm […]

Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) is now commonly used for the treatment of paediatric renal stones. We conducted a systematic review of literature looking at the outcomes of flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy (FURSL) for paediatric stone disease. A systematic review was conducted in a Cochrane style and in accordance PRISMA checklist using MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus, […]

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UroToday.com) Mini-perc and super-min-perc are two surgical techniques that have successfully decreased the size of renal access catheters and sheaths to 14Fr, ultimately allowing for the expansion of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to a wider patient population. This morning, Dr. Charbel Chalouhy, presented his research which examined the safety and efficacy of […]

It is estimated that more than 600,000 new cases of cancer will be reported in Brazil during the 2018-2019 biennium, especially with regard to prostate, breast, lung and colorectal cancers. Due to the high prevalence, incidence and mortality rates of these diseases, cancer campaigns such as ‘Pink October’ and ‘Blue November’ were strongly promoted in […]

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UroToday.com) Dr. Blair Gallante outlined their study evaluating percutaneous bladder stone removal using a laparoscopic entrapment bag. This procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to transurethral and open cystolithalopaxy. A urethral catheter is used for the laparoscopic entrapment bag instead of an suprapubic (SP) tube, and a sheath is placed […]

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UroToday.com) Dr. Felipe Pauchard presented on identifying silent obstructions after ureteroscopy and possible predictors. Previously identified risk factors include perforation and stone impaction. The importance of identifying silent obstruction is to prevent renal failure. They retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent semi-rigid ureteroscopy from January 2014 to April 2019. Clinical parameters were […]