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Obesity has been thought to increase the risk of complications and need for additional resources with surgery, but only a limited amount of evidence is available in the pediatric population. The objectives were to describe the weight status of pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing a continent urinary tract reconstruction and to determine the association between […]

Alterations to arginine vasopressin (AVP) secretion, the urinary bladder urothelium (UT) and other components of the bladder, and the water homeostasis biosystem may be relevant to the pathophysiology of nocturia and nocturnal polyuria (NP). AVP is the primary hormone involved in water homeostasis. Disruption to the physiological release of AVP or its target effects may […]

Although nocturia is associated with various comorbidities, its impact on falls and fractures remains unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between nocturia with falls and fractures, both as a prognostic and causal risk factor. We searched PubMed, Scopus and CINAHL and abstracts of major urologic meetings up to December […]

To report 1-year results with selective bladder denervation (SBD) of the trigone in women with refractory overactive bladder (OAB). In this prospective, international, multicenter case series, women with refractory OAB underwent a single SBD treatment of the bladder subtrigone region using temperature-controlled radiofrequency. Patients were followed for 1 year and evaluated for changes in OAB […]

Objectives: To investigate the differences in bladder sensations of overactive bladder (OAB) patients compared to healthy volunteers. In addition, to see if bladder sensations are different in men and women. Methods: In a prospective, longitudinal study (METC 09-2-095), 66 volunteers and 68 OAB patients were included. Anticholinergic medication was stopped. Subjects filled out a sensation-related […]

Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children is a common multifactorial functional problem that often correlates with bowel dysfunction and behavioral disorders. Ideal management combines integrative therapies that optimize bladder and bowel habits, address behavioral issues, foster mind-body connection, and improve pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Movement therapies that teach diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation, mind-body awareness, and […]

To assess patient satisfaction with surgical outcome, body related self-perceptions, self-attitudes of sexuality, and health related quality of life after penile surgery with small intestinal submucosa (SIS) grafting for the treatment of severe Peyronie’s disease (PD). This retrospective study included 82 patients, who were treated with SIS grafting for severe PD between 2009 and 2013 […]

Penile ossification, a rare condition, has been linked traditionally to Peyronie’s disease (PD) despite the presence of other less common etiologies. The ossification takes place usually in the mid-shaft of the penis with few cases reporting involvement of the entire shaft. Ultrasound has been the method of choice to demonstrate plaque calcifications. Medical and surgical […]

Previous meta-analyses have estimated summary positive associations between clinical prostatitis and prostate cancer. However, none have accounted for detection bias, the possibility for increased prostate cancer screening and detection in men with clinical prostatitis, in their pooled estimates. We searched for studies that investigated the relation between clinical prostatitis and prostate cancer through November 2018. […]

Over time, the incidence of nephrolithiasis has risen significantly, and patient populations have become increasingly complex. Our study aimed to determine the impact of changes in patient demographics on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) outcomes. A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database was carried out from 1990-2015. Patient demographics, comorbidities, stone and procedure characteristics were analyzed. […]