British journal of urology
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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of extraperitoneal surgical approaches for the removal of residual masses of metastatic germ cell tumours in men after chemotherapy. ⋯ The thoraco-abdominal extraperitoneal surgical approach for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection after chemotherapy for testicular cancer is safe and has some advantages over anterior approaches, allowing synchronous removal of intrathoracic disease, improved access to nodes above and behind the renal vessels and more rapid post-operative recovery.
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To determine the efficacy and costs of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) compared with ureteroscopy (URS) in the treatment of mid- and lower ureteric calculi. ⋯ ESWL provides a noninvasive, simple and safe option for the management of mid- and lower ureteric calculi, provided that the stones are < 50 mm2; larger stones are best treated by URS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A prospective, randomized trial comparing continuous bladder drainage with catheterization at abdominal hysterectomy.
To compare the infection rate and post-operative morbidity between in-dwelling urinary catheterization and 'in-out' catheterization at the time of routine total abdominal hysterectomy. ⋯ This randomized controlled trial showed that in-out urinary catheterization at the time of routine abdominal hysterectomy was associated with a significantly higher incidence of post-operative urinary retention compared with in-dwelling catheterization, and may have implications for long-term bladder function.