Urology
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Review Comparative Study
No difference in six-year biochemical failure rates with or without pelvic lymph node dissection during radical prostatectomy in low-risk patients with localized prostate cancer.
To compare differences in the actuarial biochemical relapse-free survival rates at 6 years in a contemporary series of patients who underwent radical prostatectomy with and without pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). Biochemical failure was defined as a serum prostate-specific antigen level greater than 0.2 ng/mL confirmed at least 1 week later. ⋯ Our study results demonstrated that the omission of PLND in patients with favorable tumor characteristics does not adversely affect biochemical relapse rates at 6 years after surgery. Such patients can be spared the morbidity and cost of PLND without affecting the chance for cure.
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Review Comparative Study
Safety and outcome of early catheter removal after radical retropubic prostatectomy.
To assess the outcomes of patients who underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) and had their indwelling urinary catheter removed on postoperative day 4 or later. ⋯ Bladder catheters can be safely removed on postoperative day 4 in patients with normal cystograms after RRP. The continence and anastomotic stricture rates were improved in patients with 4 days of indwelling catheterization.
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To determine the recurrence rate and risk factors for urinary tract infection (UTI) in children who present with a febrile UTI and have a negative radiologic evaluation. Febrile UTIs with no urinary tract abnormalities are a common cause of morbidity in children. ⋯ In children with a febrile UTI and a negative radiologic evaluation, recurrence was more common in girls. Boys who were uncircumcised may be at an increased risk of infection during the first year of life. In girls, the age at the time of the first infection was not predictive of recurrence. Although dysfunctional voiding and elimination may contribute to recurrent febrile UTIs in young children, an association seems to be present in children 5 years old and older.