Prog Urol
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Contamination in control group led to no effect of PSA-based screening on prostate cancer mortality at 9 years follow-up: Results of the French section of European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC).
European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) mortality results were reported for 7 European countries (excluding France) and showed a significant reduction in Prostate cancer (PCa) mortality. As those results have not been part of the global ERSPC results, it is of interest to report PCa mortality at a median follow-up of 9 years for French section of ERSPC. ⋯ 3.
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To explain the notion of frailty, then to explain how crucial is the detection of frailty detection in the elderly patient, and, in cases of suspected frailty, how crucial is the need for geriatric assessment. To describe (i) how this assessment of the elderly cancer patient is performed, (ii) how the results of this geriatric assessment must drive the decision making, and (iii) the role of the geriatrician in the care pathway. ⋯ The detection of frailty in the elderly patient with cancer is obligatory. Consecutive geriatric assessment can be performed by the UCOG of the region. The results of the geriatric assessment must serve as a basis for any therapeutic decision making and the preservation of the independence of the patient must remain the priority.
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Living donor kidney transplants give the best results in term of renal function and are the principal solutions for the transplant shortage. However, donors selection and kidney function evaluation after surgery are essential. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and to identify the predictive factors of chronic renal failure for the donor, after living donor nephrectomy. ⋯ 3.
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Sacral neuromodulation is a second line therapy, especially indicated in overactive bladder. The initial assessment includes a complete clinical examination with a frequency-volume chart. The cystoscopy and urodynamics are optional. ⋯ During the follow-up, the role of the nurse is crucial in explaining to the patients how the device works. Post-operative follow-up is based on the frequency-volume chart and the feeling of the patient's back. It also includes the surveillance of the postoperative scares.