Urology

Sacral neuromodulation is commonly used as a third-line treatment option in patients with a refractory voiding dysfunction, such as overactive bladder…

This poster presentation, which was named Best Poster in Session, was presented at the European Association of Urology (EAU) meeting in Copenhagen…

Currently, there is a lack of tissue-engineered solutions for replacement of urological tissues, like ureters and the urethra and corpus spongiosum (CS)…

Fluoroquinolones are the most frequently used antibiotics in transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) prophylaxis in Belgium, and microbial…

In addition to the evaluation of voiding symptoms, the medical evaluation (history and diagnostic tests) of patients with nocturia should also consider…

Bladder cancer represents one of the most common malignancies diagnosed in both males and females, with an estimated 79,030 new cases and 16,870…

Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) has become a standard treatment in the management of localised prostate cancer; however, erectile…

Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) can be treated by organ-sparing transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) but has a high risk of…

A prospective study was set up to investigate the correlation between clinical infection rate (fever or septicaemia) and postoperative bacteriuria in…

In today’s world of innovation and technology, which provides the very best opportunities for healthcare professionals, everyone wants to have the best…

The use of multiparametric-magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI)-guided intraoperative frozen-section analysis showed its effectiveness in reducing positive…

In May 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a Grade D recommendation against prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate…

Single-use digital flexible ureterorenoscopes are emerging as an alternative to the well-known reusable scopes. Flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) is a…

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer in males and the second leading cause of death from cancer in men.

Advances in the understanding of prostate cancer (PCa) biology have led to the development of several new agents targeting different aspects of the…

Acute uncomplicated cystitis (AUC) in female patients is a common diagnosis and is effectively considered as an indication for the prescription of…

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare fibroblastic inflammatory process that involves the retroperitoneum over the lower four lumbar vertebrae and…

The use of antibiotic (AB) prophylaxis to reduce bacteriuria/bacteremia and clinical infectious symptoms is recommended by the European Association of…

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) affect ˜44% of males worldwide1 and can negatively impact quality of life (QoL).

Prior to the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) era, up to 27% of prostate cancers (PCas) were detected incidentally at the time of transurethral resection…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that typically involves upper and lower motor neurons.

Since the introduction of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) into the armamentarium of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment, HoLEP…

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has become the treatment of choice for large and staghorn renal calculi.

Many urologists still use double J ureteral stents at the end of semi-rigid and flexible ureteroscopy (ureteroscopic lithotripsy [URS] and retrograde…