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View article: A Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Blind Trial Evaluating a Multi-Porous Urethral Catheter with Continuous Local Ropivacaine Infusion for the Reduction of Postoperative Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort
A Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Blind Trial Evaluating a Multi-Porous Urethral Catheter with Continuous Local Ropivacaine Infusion for the Reduction of Postoperative Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort Open
Background/Objectives: Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) commonly occurs in patients undergoing urologic surgery and significantly affects patient comfort and recovery. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of continuous local ropi…
View article: Analyzing Usage of the Metaverse by Associations of Patients With Prostate Cancer During the 2023 Blue Ribbon Campaign: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Analyzing Usage of the Metaverse by Associations of Patients With Prostate Cancer During the 2023 Blue Ribbon Campaign: Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background It is important to explain early diagnosis and treatment plans to patients of prostate cancer due to the different stages that diagnosis is made at and the corresponding stage-specific treatment options, as well as the varying p…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Urethral Catheter with Continuous Infusion of Ropivacaine after Urologic Surgery: A Pilot Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy and Safety of Urethral Catheter with Continuous Infusion of Ropivacaine after Urologic Surgery: A Pilot Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) has been found in many patients with urologic surgery. The authors investigated the effect of analgesic-eluting urethral catheters on postoperative CRBD. Methods: 60 subjects scheduled…
View article: Analyzing Usage of the Metaverse by Associations of Patients With Prostate Cancer During the 2023 Blue Ribbon Campaign: Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Analyzing Usage of the Metaverse by Associations of Patients With Prostate Cancer During the 2023 Blue Ribbon Campaign: Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND It is important to explain early diagnosis and treatment plans to patients of prostate cancer due to the different stages that diagnosis is made at and the corresponding stage-specific treatment options, as well as the varying …
View article: Artificial intelligence in urologic oncology: the actual clinical practice results of IBM Watson for Oncology in South Korea
Artificial intelligence in urologic oncology: the actual clinical practice results of IBM Watson for Oncology in South Korea Open
The decision of WFO showed a high concordance rate with a multidisciplinary tumor board for urologic oncology. However, some recommendations of WFO were not feasible in actual practice, and WFO still has some points to improve and modify. …
View article: Bladder Cancer in South Korea: Analysis of Trends and Risk Factors of Bladder Cancer in South Korea Using a Nationwide Database
Bladder Cancer in South Korea: Analysis of Trends and Risk Factors of Bladder Cancer in South Korea Using a Nationwide Database Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence rate and trend of bladder cancer in South Korea using a nationwide database. In addition, we aimed to determine the risk factors and their influence on the incidence of bladd…
View article: Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics (KSER) recommendation on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urolithiasis
Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics (KSER) recommendation on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urolithiasis Open
This article provides evidence-based recommendations and expert opinions to aid urologists in making optimal decisions regarding managing urolithiasis in various clinical scenarios. The most frequently asked questions by urologists in thei…
View article: A Survey on the Quality of Life of Prostate Cancer Patients in Korean Prostate Cancer Patients Association
A Survey on the Quality of Life of Prostate Cancer Patients in Korean Prostate Cancer Patients Association Open
Purpose: We aimed to collect opinions on the diagnostic experiences and quality of life profiles for men with prostate cancer in Korea as part of the “Blue Ribbon Campaign” of the Korean Urological Oncology Society.Materials and Methods: K…
View article: Pilot Study of Cystochon<sup>®</sup> (Cranberry Extract, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Hyaluronic Acid Complex) in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
Pilot Study of Cystochon<sup>®</sup> (Cranberry Extract, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Hyaluronic Acid Complex) in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Open
Purpose This study examined whether Cystochon® (cranberry extract, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid complex) effectively improves the symptoms and problems of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) patients. Materials…
View article: Investigation of Information Acquisition Channel for Prostate Cancer High-Risk Group
Investigation of Information Acquisition Channel for Prostate Cancer High-Risk Group Open
Purpose: The survey was conducted on Korean men to examine information acquisition channel for prostate cancer high risk group as part of the “Blue Ribbon Campaign” of the Korean Urological Oncology Society.Materials and Methods: An online…
View article: Prostate cancer specific mortality after 5α-reductase inhibitors medication in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients: systematic review and meta-analysis
Prostate cancer specific mortality after 5α-reductase inhibitors medication in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Our study indicated that exposure to 5-ARI had no close association between the overall death rate or cancer-specific deaths. To confirm these results, well-designed prospective studies with large samples are required.
View article: Anaesthetists’ attitudes towards attending the funerals of their patients: A cross-sectional study among Australian and New Zealand anaesthetists
Anaesthetists’ attitudes towards attending the funerals of their patients: A cross-sectional study among Australian and New Zealand anaesthetists Open
A patient’s death can pose significant stress on the family and the treating anaesthetist. Anaesthetists’ attitudes about the benefits of and barriers to attending a patient’s funeral are unknown. Therefore, we performed a prospective, cro…
View article: Basic neurourology
Basic neurourology Open
The integrated coordination of the components of the lower urinary tract is mediated by the complex neuromodulatory system of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral ganglia. Therefore, the central nervous system plays a crucial role in the…
View article: Long-term Surgical and Chemical Castration Deteriorates Memory Function Through Downregulation of PKA/CREB/BDNF and c-Raf/MEK/ERK Pathways in Hippocampus
Long-term Surgical and Chemical Castration Deteriorates Memory Function Through Downregulation of PKA/CREB/BDNF and c-Raf/MEK/ERK Pathways in Hippocampus Open
Short-term memory and spatial memory were affected by surgical and chemical castration via the PKA/CREB/BDNF and c-Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathways.
View article: Treatment of Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer
Treatment of Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer Open
The Korean Urological Oncology Society has developed a guideline for treatment of prostate cancer by adapting various prostate cancer guidelines in a systematic manner in order to create a guideline that reflects the real practice in Korea…
View article: V09-03 FIRST HAND PIECE TYPE SURGICAL SEWING MACHINE USING TWO THREADS: ANIMAL STUDY FOR THE FEASIBILITY OF INTESTINAL AND VASCULAR USE.
V09-03 FIRST HAND PIECE TYPE SURGICAL SEWING MACHINE USING TWO THREADS: ANIMAL STUDY FOR THE FEASIBILITY OF INTESTINAL AND VASCULAR USE. Open
You have accessJournal of UrologyMisc GU Oncology, Complications & Techniques (V09)1 Apr 2019V09-03 FIRST HAND PIECE TYPE SURGICAL SEWING MACHINE USING TWO THREADS: ANIMAL STUDY FOR THE FEASIBILITY OF INTESTINAL AND VASCULAR USE. Sang Jin …
View article: Urology as rehabilitation medicine: a literature review
Urology as rehabilitation medicine: a literature review Open
As a urologist, we usually encounter with two representative functional behaviors, namely, voiding and sexual function. These are not only important but also complex and synchronized so if these functions are impaired, patients need active…
View article: Enucleated Weight/Enucleation Time, Is It Appropriate for Estimating Enucleation Skills for Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate? A Consideration of Energy Consumption
Enucleated Weight/Enucleation Time, Is It Appropriate for Estimating Enucleation Skills for Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate? A Consideration of Energy Consumption Open
When both time and energy were considered, enucleation skills continued to improve even after 30 cases and plateaued at 61 to 70 cases. Therefore, we propose that enucleation time-energy-efficacy should be used as a more appropriate parame…
View article: Analysis of resistance-associated gene expression in docetaxel-resistant prostate cancer cells
Analysis of resistance-associated gene expression in docetaxel-resistant prostate cancer cells Open
Docetaxel-based chemotherapy is the standard treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). However, a number of patients with metastatic CRPC are refractory to docetaxel or develop docetaxel resistance. The underlyi…
View article: MP44-03 THE ADDITIONAL EFFECTS OF ALPHA BLOCKER IN BPH RAT; EFFECT ON CNS AND PROSTATE VOLUME
MP44-03 THE ADDITIONAL EFFECTS OF ALPHA BLOCKER IN BPH RAT; EFFECT ON CNS AND PROSTATE VOLUME Open
You have accessJournal of UrologyBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Basic Research & Pathophysiology1 Apr 2016MP44-03 THE ADDITIONAL EFFECTS OF ALPHA BLOCKER IN BPH RAT; EFFECT ON CNS AND PROSTATE VOLUME Khae Hawn Kim, Chang Hee Kim, Kwang Taek…
View article: Corrigendum: Correction of the unit for stone size in the ABSTRACT and RESULTS section. The Gachon University Ureteral Narrowing score: A comprehensive standardized system for predicting necessity of ureteral dilatation to treat proximal ureteral calculi
Corrigendum: Correction of the unit for stone size in the ABSTRACT and RESULTS section. The Gachon University Ureteral Narrowing score: A comprehensive standardized system for predicting necessity of ureteral dilatation to treat proximal ureteral calculi Open
[This corrects the article on p. 280 in vol. 57.].
View article: The Gachon University Ureteral Narrowing score: A comprehensive standardized system for predicting necessity of ureteral dilatation to treat proximal ureteral calculi
The Gachon University Ureteral Narrowing score: A comprehensive standardized system for predicting necessity of ureteral dilatation to treat proximal ureteral calculi Open
We suggest that the GUUN score is an excellent scoring system to predict the necessity of ureteral dilatation for decision making whether or not to perform surgical manipulation.