WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY

The outcomes of robot-assisted surgery in the treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Geretto P, De Cillis S, Osman NI, Cancrini F, Culha MG, Doizi S, Guillot-Tantay C, Herve F, Przydacz M, Raison N, Fernandez AT, Tutolo M, Vale L, Phé V and
To assess the outcomes of robotic surgery for patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctions (NLUTD).
Letter to the editor for the article "The impact of non-structured PSA testing on prostate cancer-specific mortality on New Zealand Māori men"
McLeod M and Loring B
Current era HOLEP with MOSES 2.0 technology compared to the gold standard TURP
Michael J, Xu P, Dean N, Ganesh M, Tsai K, Khondakar N, Raikar A and Krambeck A
Bipolar TURP is regarded as the gold standard for treatment of BPH. Historically, when compared to HOLEP, bTURP has been found to have shorter operative times and is considered more efficient. We sought to compare the efficiency, efficacy, and safety of current era HOLEP with MOSES 2.0 technology (MOLEP) and bTURP.
Perioperative outcomes and trends of transurethral surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia in octogenarians: a comprehensive analysis using the NSQIP database (2011-2022)
Abdelaziz A, Bhandari M, Dalla EE, Trecarten S, Liss M and Mansour AM
Advances in health care have resulted in an increasing octogenarian population in the United States. The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in this subgroup exceeds 70%. This study attempts to evaluate perioperative outcomes of different transurethral techniques in octogenarians and define their utilization trends from 2011 to 2022.
Open simple prostatectomy in the last three decades: results of a meta-analysis
Titus RS, Bhatia A, Porto JG, Shah K, Lopategui DM, Herrmann TRW, Marcovich R and Shah HN
Open simple prostatectomy (OSP) has been a cornerstone in treating large prostate volumes (> 80 ml) in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). With evolving minimally invasive procedures like minimally invasive simple prostatectomy (MISP) and laser enucleation, the role of OSP needs contemporary evaluation. This way, we assessed the efficacy and safety of OSP to understand its current standing in the treatment of BPH, especially in comparison with newer surgical modalities.
RAM2: animal study for safety evaluation of the new artificial urinary sphincter uroactive on a castrated RAM model
Cotte J, Beaugerie A, Denormandie A, Poinard F, Plassais C, Tran S, Chartier-Kastler E and Mozer P
Artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) are largely used to treat severe urinary incontinence in men, due to reduced outlet resistance. The aim of this animal study was to assess safety of a new electronic artificial urinary sphincter (UroActive™, UroMems, France) on a castrated ram model.
SWL for pediatric population
Guzel R and Sarica K
The role of re-transurethral resection of bladder tumor in patients with TaHG non muscle invasive bladder cancer
Scilipoti P, Moschini M, de Angelis M, Afferi L, Lonati C, Longoni M, Tremolada G, Zaurito P, Viti A, Santangelo A, Pichler R, Necchi A, Montorsi F, Briganti A, Mari A, Krajewski W, Laukthina E, Pradere B, Del Giudice F, Mertens L, Gallioli A, Soria F, Gontero P, Albisinni S, Shariat SF, Carando R and
There is lack of evidence regarding the indication for re-transurethral resection of bladder tumor (reTURBT) for Ta high grade (HG) non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This study aims to evaluate the oncological outcomes of patients with TaHG NMIBC to determine the benefit from performing reTURBT.
Evaluating transurethral resection of the prostate over twenty years: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Porto JG, Bhatia AM, Bhat A, Suarez Arbelaez MC, Blachman-Braun R, Shah K, Malpani A, Lopategui D, Herrmann TRW, Marcovich R and Shah HN
The goal of this systematic review is to assess the temporal changes in outcomes and complications of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) from 2000 to 2022.
Pressure reduction and suction characteristics of the new digital single use flexible ureteroscope with suction: an in-vitro experimental study
Ballesta Martinez B, Dragos L, Tatanis V, Somani B, Campillo Martinez P, Angerri O, Peteinaris A, Tsaturyan A, Kanashiro A, Garces Valverde M, Garcia Serrano MC, Lopez Vivo J, Fumero Arteaga S, Liatsikos E and Kallidonis P
To assess the time taken by the single use 7.5Fr suction flexible ureteroscope to reduce pressure under 40 mm Hg and to characterize the behavior of stones, fragments and dust during suction activation.
Impact of the time interval between biopsy and radical prostatectomy on functional outcomes
Brown R, Beyer B, Knipper S, Mehring G, Budäus L, Tennstedt P, Graefen M and Pose RM
The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of the time interval between prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy (RP) on postoperative urinary continence (UC)/erectile function (EF). From a clinical point of view, an interval of several weeks seems to facilitate surgical preparation.
Correction: Role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced and clinically positive nodes Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma treated with Nephroureterectomy: real-world data from the ROBUUST 2.0 Registry
Tuderti G, Mastroianni R, Proietti F, Wu Z, Wang L, Franco A, Abdollah F, Finati M, Ferro M, Tozzi M, Porpiglia F, Checcucci E, Bhanvadia R, Margulis V, Bronimann S, Singla N, Hakimi K, Derweesh IH, Correa A, Helstrom E, Mendiola DF, Gonzalgo ML, David RB, Mehrazin R, Moon SC, Rais-Bahrami S, Yong C, Sundaram CP, Tufano A, Perdonà S, Ghoreifi A, Moghaddam FS, Djaladat H, Ditonno F, Antonelli A, Autorino R and Simone G
Risk factors for kidney cancer and socio-occupational category: significant impact of chlorinated solvents (UroCCR 111)
Ferragu M, Bernhard JC, Fontenil A, Guillotreau J, Panthier F, Branger N, Belas O, Patard JJ, Audenet F, Surlemont L, Mallet R, Waeckel T and Bigot P
The rising incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a significant concern in cancer research. This study analyses the characteristics of RCC patients based on their socio-professional category and explores the role of chlorinated solvents as a risk factor.
Is flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS-UAS) the next best development for retrograde intrarenal surgery in children? Results of a prospective multicentre study
Gauhar V, Madarriaga YQ, Somani B, Joshi R, Tanidir Y, Castellani D, Ragoori D, Fong KY, Yuen SKK, Tur AB, Tursunkulov AN and Vaddi CM
To assess retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) outcomes in children using ClearPetra, a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS-UAS).
Anticoagulation, photoselective vaporization of the prostate and safety : a propensity score-matched study
Jacquey H, Kleinclauss F, Balssa L, Guichard G and Frontczak A
We compared surgical complications after laser prostatic photovaporization in anticoagulated versus non-anticoagulated patients.
Ideal cystoscopic interval after nephroureterectomy in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma
Konta S, Hashimoto K, Shindo T, Kobayashi K, Tanaka T and Masumori N
The purpose of this study was to clarify the appropriate cystoscopic interval after nephroureterectomy (NU) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) using a hypothetical model.
A systematic review on urolithiasis in children with neurological disorders
Tozsin A, Akdere H, Guven S and Ahmed K
Advancements in medical treatments and increased access to healthcare have significantly extended the life expectancy of children with neurological disorders. However, this has also led to a higher incidence of secondary health issues, such as nephrolithiasis. This review aims to analyze the risk factors, management, and treatment outcomes for stone disease in children with neurological disorders and focus on specific risk factors such as immobilization, urinary tract infections, and metabolic abnormalities to identify key points in the occurrence of nephrolithiasis.
Efficacy analysis of tip-flexible suction access sheath during flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy for unilateral upper urinary tract calculi
Ying Z, Dong H, Li C, Zhang S, Chen Y, Chen M, Peng Y and Gao X
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of tip-flexible suctioning ureteral access sheath (TFS-UAS) compared to traditional ureteral access sheath (T-UAS) in flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (FURL) for unilateral upper urinary tract calculi.
Reply to Wei Qi's letter to the editor about "Preoperative proteinuria correlates with renal function after partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma"
Nicolazzini M, Palumbo C, Porté F, Bondonno G, De Angelis P, Del Galdo MT and Volpe A
In this Letter, we respond to Wei Qi's Letter to the editor regarding our paper, "Preoperative proteinuria correlates with renal function after partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma" (World Journal of Urology, 2024), addressing the concerns raised with the aim of clarifying the potential benefits of our findings in clinical practice.
Letter to the editor for the article "Transrectal versus transperineal prostate fusion biopsy: a pair-matched analysis to evaluate accuracy and complications"
He Z, Wang C and Tian H
Does race and insurance status play a role in high-grade renal trauma in the pediatric population? - An analysis from the traumatic renal injury collaborative in kids (TRICK) consortium
Lee AS, Lucas JW, Bhatia VP, Abelson B, Ellis JL, Weiss DA, Ho C, Mecca D, Kitchens DM, Russell RT, Rana MS, Clayton D, Wang MH and Tong CMC
We sought to examine the potential role of race and insurance status on the presentation, management, and outcomes of high-grade renal trauma (HGRT) in a large trauma registry.