European urology
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In percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), the best possible way to access the collecting system is still a matter of debate. There is little possibility of correcting a suboptimal access. ⋯ The optical puncture needle for PNL appears to be most helpful for confirming the optimal percutaneous access to the kidney prior to dilation of the nephrostomy tract, improving the safety of the technique.
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Our aim is to present a summary of the 2010 version of the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines on the treatment of advanced, relapsing, and castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). ⋯ The knowledge in the field of advanced, metastatic, and CRPC is rapidly changing. These EAU guidelines on PCa summarise the most recent findings and put them into clinical practice. A full version is available at the EAU office or online at www.uroweb.org.
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In two large randomized controlled trials, 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) were shown to prevent prostate cancer. No prior work had shown the effect of 5-ARIs on those already diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer. ⋯ The 5-ARIs were associated with a significantly lower rate of pathologic progression and abandonment of active surveillance.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Readaptation of the peritoneum following extended pelvic lymphadenectomy and cystectomy has a significant beneficial impact on early postoperative recovery and complications: results of a prospective randomized trial.
Prolonged postoperative pain and delayed intestinal transit are frequent problems following extended pelvic lymph-node dissection (PLND) and cystectomy. ⋯ Readaptation of the dorsolateral peritoneal layer after extended PLND and cystectomy resulted in significantly less postoperative pain, earlier recovery of bowel function, and fewer complications in the early postoperative period.