The prognostic value of p53, Ki‐67 and matrix metalloproteinases MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureterInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 12 Số 11 - Trang 941-947 - 2005
Shuichi Kamijima, Toyofusa Tobe, Takahito Suyama, Takeshi Ueda, Tatsuo Igarashi, Tomohiko Ichikawa, Haruo Itô
Aim: To investigate the prognostic and predictive relevance of p53 protein, Ki‐67 antigen, MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in patients with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the upper urinary tract.Methods: The expression of p53 protein, Ki‐67 antigen, MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 was examined by immunohistochemistry in 69 patients with TCC of the upper...... hiện toàn bộ
Immunotherapy against metastatic renal cell carcinoma with mature dendritic cellsInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 14 Số 4 - Trang 277-283 - 2007
Akihiko Matsumoto, Kazutoshi Haraguchi, Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Takeshi Azuma, Yoshinobu Kanda, K. Tomita, Mineo Kurokawa, Seishi Ogawa, Koki Takahashi, Shigeru Chiba, Tadaichi Kitamura
Objective: We performed a clinical trial of immunotherapy using autologous mature dendritic cells (DC) pulsed with autologous tumor lysate, for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC).Methods: Patients with refractory metastatic RCC were enrolled in the study. All of them received interferon (IFN)‐α treatment afte...... hiện toàn bộ
Hormone/Antihormone Withdrawal and Dexamethasone for Hormone‐Refractory Prostate CancerInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 5 Số 1 - Trang 44-47 - 1998
Tsutomu Nishiyama, Masahiro Terunuma
Background Flutamide withdrawal has been reported to benefit patients with hormone‐refractory prostate cancer. Several studies have also demonstrated that a combination of corticosteroids and testicular androgen ablation lowers serum androgen levels and improves clinical response. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of withdrawal of oral hormonal age...... hiện toàn bộ
The efficacy of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for renal cell cancer in the elderly: An oncological outcome analysisInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 15 Số 7 - Trang 577-581 - 2008
Masahiko Harano, Masatoshi Eto, Akira Yokomizo, Katsunori Tatsugami, Masumitsu Hamaguchi, Seiji Naito
Objectives: The efficacy and outcome of a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) were retrospectively evaluated in patients aged ≥70 years, and the results were compared with those obtained from patients younger than 70 years undergoing laparoscopic surgery for the same indications.Methods: Data were collected for all patient...... hiện toàn bộ
Bladder wall grafting in rats using salt‐modified and collagen‐coated polycaprolactone scaffolds: Preliminary reportInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 14 Số 10 - Trang 939-944 - 2007
Dah‐Shyong Yü, Chi‐Feng Lee, Hong‐I Chen, Sun‐Yran Chang
Aim: A rat model was used for the evaluation of collagen‐coated and salt‐modified polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds for bladder grafting after hemicystectomy.Methods: SD rats underwent partial cystectomy and cystoplasty with collagen‐coated and salt‐modified polycaprolactone scaffolds. The grafts of the regenerated bladder wal...... hiện toàn bộ
Bladder recurrence after radical nephroureterectomy: Predictors and impact on oncological outcomesInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 20 Số 11 - Trang 1078-1083 - 2013
Vincent Elalouf, Évanguelos Xylinas, J. Klap, G. Pignot, Nicolas Barry Delongchamps, D. Saïghi, Michaël Peyromaure, T Flam, Marc Zerbib
ObjectivesTo identify predictive factors of bladder recurrence after radical nephroureterectomy and to evaluate the impact of this event on oncological outcomes.MethodsWe carried out a retrospective analysis of 237 patients treated with radical nephroureterectomy for urothelial carcinoma of th...... hiện toàn bộ
Acute bacterial prostatitis after transrectal ultrasound‐guided prostate biopsy: Epidemiological, bacteria and treatment patterns from a 4‐year prospective studyInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 21 Số 2 - Trang 152-155 - 2014
A. Campeggi, I. Ouzaïd, Évanguelos Xylinas, Alban Le Monnier, András Hoznek, Dimitri Vordos, Claude‐Clément Abbou, Laurent Salomon, Alexandre de la Taille
ObjectivesTo evaluate the incidence, and clinical and bacterial features of iatrogenic prostatitis within 1 month after transrectal ultrasound‐guided biopsy for detection of prostate cancer.MethodsFrom January 2006 to ... hiện toàn bộ
Male infertility in cancer patients: Review of the literatureInternational Journal of Urology - Tập 17 Số 4 - Trang 327-331 - 2010
Gert R. Dohle
AbstractThe number of men surviving cancer at a young age has increased dramatically in the past 20 years as a result of early detection and improved cancer treatment protocols; more than 75% of young cancer patients nowadays are long‐term survivors. Quality of life has become an important issue in childhood and adult cancer patients. The commonest cancers in patie...... hiện toàn bộ