TL;DR: The results indicated that for subjects with serum PSA 4-20 ng/ml and PSAD0 .10 or PSAT0.10, PSAD and PSAT have a greater value for p redicting whether prostate biopsy should be performed, than PSA.
Abstract: Objective To determine the predictive value of serum prostate specific antigen (PSA),prostate specific antigen density (PSA D) and prostate specific antigen transition zone density(PSAT) in prostate biops y. Methods Prostate biopsy was performed in 192 subjects ; among them, 184 subjects had PSA≥4 ng/ml,and 8 subjects had PSA4 ng/ml and positive findings for digital rectal examination and transrectal ultrasound, whi ch were suspicious of cancer.The associations of PSA, PSAD and PSAT with the pro state biopsy results were analyzed. Results Prostate can cer on prostate biopsy was detected in 100 of the 192 subjects (52.1%). Among th e 8 subjects with PSA4ng/ml, one had prostate rhabdomyosarcoma and 7 had BPH.A mong the 93 subjects with serum PSA20 ng/ml,80(86.0%) had prostate cancer.Amon g the 91 subjects with serum PSA from 4 to 20 ng/ml,19 (20.9%) had prostate canc er.The results indicated that for subjects with serum PSA 4-20 ng/ml and PSAD0 .10 or PSAT0.10,the sensitivity was 100%, the specificity was 11.1% or 4.2%, a nd the positive predictive value was 22.9% or 21.6%, such that negative prostate biopsy of 8.8% or 3.3% was avoided.Within the range of serum PSA of 4-20 ng/ml, in positive biopsy group and negative biopsy group,PSA values were (13.2±4.7) a nd (11.4±4.6)ng/ml,respectively (P0.05);PSAD values were 0.36±0.18 and 0. 19±0.09,respectively ( P= 0.001 );PSAT values were 0.67±0.36 and 0.32 ±0.18, respectively (P=0.000).The area under ROC curve for PSA, PSAD and PS AT were 0.613,0.810 and 0.833, respectively,which indicated that PSAD and PSAT w ere significantly better predictors than PSA(P0.05). Conclusion s When PSA level is more than 20 ng/ml,prostate biopsy should be per formed.When PSA level ranges 4-20 ng/ml,PSAD and PSAT have a greater value for p redicting whether prostate biopsy should be performed.
TL;DR: A combination of KLK2,pim-1,AR and IGF-1 which are specific molecular markers of prostate cancer tissue may improve the rate of early diagnosis of prostate ca ncer.
Abstract: Objective To determine the expression of pr ostate hyperplasia- and cancer-related genes by real-time quantitative RT-PC R and to screen for those which can be used for clinical diagnosis of prostate c ancer. Methods Using real-time quantitative RT-PCR,the expression of 9 genes including KLK3,KLK2,KLK11,pim-1,hepsin,PSMA,AR,p27,IG F-1 in 3 prostate tissues,ie,normal tissue,BPH tissue and prostate cancer tissu e,were quantitated and their specifically differential expressions were analyzed . Results Of the 9 genes tested,4 genes,ie,KLK2, pim-1, AR and IGF-1,were differentially expressed in the 3 tissues.The differences wer e statistically significant (P0.01). Conclusions Th e combination of KLK2,pim-1,AR and IGF-1 which are specific molecular markers of prostate cancer tissue may improve the rate of early diagnosis of prostate ca ncer.
TL;DR: Urinary stone recurrence is closely related with more than one kinds of metabolic disturbances andStone composition analysis and metabolic evaluation are very important in finding the causes and in treating and preventing urinary stones.
Abstract: Objective To study the relationship between chemical composition of urinary stones and metabolic disturbance. Methods 284 urinary stone patients who had undergone analysis of stone composition were evaluated;of them 191 patients had entire blood biochemistry results and 24-h urine analysis results.The relationship between stone composition and metabolic disturbance was analyzed using χ2 test. Results Calcium oxalate stones were found in 195 cases (68.7%),infection stones in 41 cases ( 14.4%),uric stones in 38 cases (13.4%),phosphate stones in 6 cases (2.1%) and cystine stones in 4 cases (1.4%).Metabolic disturbance was found in 176 (92.1%) of 191 patients with entire blood biochemistry results and 24-h urine analysis results.Among the 176 patients,hypercalciuria occurred in 27 cases (14.1%),hyperuricosuria in 54 cases (28.3%),hyperoxluria in 41 cases (21.5%),hyperphophauria in 55 cases (28.8%),hypocitraturia in 128 cases (67.0%),hypomagnesiuria in 80 cases (41.9%),24-h urine volume 2000 ml in 65 cases (34.0%),cystinuria in 4 cases (2.1%).Ninety-four cases were followed up for an average of 22 months (range,10-58 months);of them 52 cases were stone-free,and 42 cases had stone recurrence. The number of patients without metabolic disturbance was higher in stone-free group (12 cases) than that in stone recurrence group (2 cases) (P0.01).The number of patients with 4 kind of metabolic disturbances was lower in stone-free group (2 cases) than that in stone recurrence group (7 cases) (P0.01). Conclusions Urinary stone recurrence is closely related with more than one kinds of metabolic disturbances.Stone composition analysis and metabolic evaluation are very important in finding the causes and in treating and preventing urinary stones.
TL;DR: In the PSA era, the rate of incidental carcinoma of prostate after BPH surgery was 2.3%.
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical featur es , treatment regimens and prognosis of incidental prostatic carcinoma after surge ry for BPH in the PSA era. Methods From January 1994 to December 2003,a total of 1511 patients diagnosed with BPH in our institute under went TURP or prostatectomy;35 of them were found to have incidental prost atic ca rcinoma.Their age ranged from 63 to 82 years.Pathologically,34 cases had prostat ic adenocarcinoma (including 17 cases of T 1a and 17 of T 1b),and 1 ha d transitional cell carcinoma of the prostate.Eleven patients received androgen -deprivation therapy,while 24 had only watchful waiting. Results Of the 35 patients,33 were followed up for 8 to 107 months with a mea n of (55.2±28.6) months;2 were lost.Of those who were treated,8 cases survived; 1 died of prostate cancer and 1,of cardiovascular disease.Of those who had watch ful waiting,21 cases survived;2 died of the disease.The T 1a patients had a lower mean Gleason score (3.0±0.87) than T 1b patients (4.6±2.0) ( P 0.001).For those who underwent watchful waiting,no statistic significant differ ence of tumor-specific survival rate existed between T 1a and T 1b gr oups ( P =0.480).For T 1b patients,no statistic significant difference of tumor-specific survival rate existed between those having watchful waiting and those undergoing androgen-deprivation ( P =0.527). Conclusions In the PSA era,the rate of incidental carcinoma of prostate after BPH surgery was 2.3%.Watchful waiting may be a treatment choice for patients with i ncidental carcinoma.
TL;DR: Tranexamic acid is more effective than EACA in reducing bleeding after prostatectomy, and both of them are safe to the patients.
Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in antifibrinolytic treatment to reduce bleeding after prostatectomy.MethodsA series of 177 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were randomly assigned to receive tranexamic acid at 2 g/d during and after prostatectomy for 3 days (group A, n =79),and epsilion aminocaproic acid (EACA) at 4 g/d during and after prostatectomy for 3 days (group B, n =98). The bleeding volume,coagulation function and adverse effects were observed.ResultsThe bleeding volume of group A on 3 post-operative days were (32.21±20.62)ml,(22.79± 16.56 )ml and (15.24±13.99)ml,respectively;and the total bleeding volume of 3 days was (70.24± 39.86 )ml.These values were less than those of group B,which was (65.10±29.40)ml,(38.89±20.14)ml, (24.00±15.64) ml,and (127.99±58.65) ml,respectively.The differences were statistically significant ( P 0.001).Pre- and post-operatively, the coagulation system had no significant change, and no major adverse effects occurred in both groups.ConclusionsTranexamic acid is more effective than EACA in reducing bleeding after prostatectomy, and both of them are safe to the patients.
TL;DR: The increased expression of COX-2 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of BPH by modulating the expression of growth factors and affecting the proliferation and apoptosis of prostate cells.
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect and molecular mechanism of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) on the benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in rat model Methods Thirty-six SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:normal control (group A,n=12),BPH model (group B,n=12) and BPH+selective COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (group C,n=12) At the 5th week after treatment, the weight of the prostates was measured, and the morphological changes were examined under light microscopeDetection of ki-67 and TUNEL in prostatic epithelial and stromal cells was undertaken to assess the proliferation and apoptosis statusThe protein and mRNA expression of COX-2,epidermal growth factor (EGF),basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) were analyzed by means of immunohistochemisty and RT-PCR Results The prostate index [prostate wet weight (mg)/rat body weight (g)] of group B was significantly higher compared with those in groups A and C (188±017 vs 170±009 and 174±016,P005)Remarkable prostatic hyperplasia in group B and epithelial cell atrophy in group C was noted by microscopyEpithelial and stromal cell proliferation indices (PI) of 3 groups were 0018± 0007 and 0007±0002, 0025±0006 and 0010±0004, 0017± 0006 and 0006± 0003,respectively;the PI of group B was significantly higher than those of groups A and C (P005)Apoptosis index (AI) of group C (0019±0005) was significantly higher than those of groups A and B (0015±0004 and 0013±0003,P005) The levels of COX-2 and EGF mRNA and protein in group B were up-regulated, while TGF-β1 was down-regulated compared with those of groups A and C (P005)There was no significant difference of bFGF expression among 3 groups (P005) Conclusions The increased expression of COX-2 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of BPH by modulating the expression of growth factors and affecting the proliferation and apoptosis of prostate cells
TL;DR: The microinvasive surgery has become the current method for resecting tumors, and the perioperative mortality has become significantly decreased.
Abstract: Objective To review and discuss the changes of diagnostic techniques and therapeutic modalities of pheochromocytoma during the past fifty years. Methods The clinical data of 362 patients (196 men and 166 women; age range,7-75 years;mean age,38 years) with pheochromocytoma from January 1955 to July 2004 were retrospectively analyzed.The disease course ranged from 20 d to 20 years with a mean of 3.9 years.According to the premedication,the past 50-year period was divided into 3 stages;and the diagnostic techniques,premedication, anesthetic skills,surgical procedures and perioperative death rate were compared among the 3 stages. Results There were 60 patients in the first stage (1955-1975) and their diagnoses were made on urine VMA and retroperitoneal air-contrast imaging.They had no premedication except for tranquilizers.The therapeutic modality was open surgery of resecting tumors under peridural anesthesia.The perioperative mortality was 8.3% (5/60).The second stage (1976-1994) included 105 patients and they were diagnosed mainly by 24-h urine catecholamine, ultrasonography and CT.Phenoxybenzamine was taken as the regular premedication and open surgery general anesthesia was used; the mortality decreased significantly to 1.0% (1/105).The third stage (1995-2004) consisted of 197 cases.In addition to 24-h urine catecholamine,ultrasonography and CT, 131I-MIBG scan was used as the specific diagnostic technique for pheochromocytoma widely.The premedication was phenoxybenzamine and urapidil.The microcirculation imaging analysis was used to judge the volume expansion preparation. Laparoscopic resection of the tumor under general anesthesia was adopted as the regular means.The perioperative mortality was 0.5% (1/197). Conclusions The diagnostic techniques for pheochromocytoma have become enriched and mature.The premedication has been standardized and included more medicines.The microinvasive surgery has become the current method for resecting tumors,and the perioperative mortality has become significantly decreased.
TL;DR: The probability of presence of the non-seminomatous components must be considered in the diagnosis and follow-up of seminoma cases, and the RPLND should be done if necessary, while postoperative chemotherapy should be chosen for pathological stage Ⅱ patients.
Abstract: Objective To investigate the role of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) in the treatment of testicular cancer Methods The clinical data of 39 cases (age range,20-58 years;median age,29 years) of germ cell tumor who underwent RPLND were retrospectively analyzedOf the 39 cases,17 had the tumors on the left side and 22,on the rightOne case was of seminoma,and the other 38 were of non-seminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT)According to the clinical examinations and radiology, 20 cases were of stage Ⅰ,15 of stage Ⅱ,and the rest 4 could not be staged Results Of the 39 cases,10 with stage I tumors underwent nerve-sparing modified RPLND and the other 29 underwent bilateral RPLNDNo metastasis was found in the dissected tissues in 22 cases,while metastasis,in 17 (including 4 of clinical stage I)All the patients with pathological metastases or elevation of blood tumor markers received postoperative chemotherapyFollow-up was carried out for 1-149 monthsThe disease-free survival rate was 974%(38/39)Of the 10 cases receiving modified RPLND,8 regained their ejaculation function Conclusions The probability of presence of the non-seminomatous components must be considered in the diagnosis and follow-up of seminoma cases,and the RPLND should be done if necessaryNerve-sparing modified RPLND should be performed for clinical stage Ⅰ patients;while postoperative chemotherapy should be chosen for pathological stage Ⅱ patients
TL;DR: The results suggest that laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a relatively safe,minimally invasive surgery with low morbidity and rapid recovery, and has favorable postoperative quality of life outcomes.
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer.Methods The clinical data of 159 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy from March 2000 to August 2003 were reviewed.The patients' mean age was 58 years(range,42-74 years).Bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection was performed simultaneously in 57 cases(35.9%).All the cases had pathological diagnosis of prostate cancer by preoperative biopsy.Biopsy results showed Gleason grade 3+3 tumor in 129 cases(81.1%),3+4 in 23 cases(14.5%),4+3 in 4 cases(2.5%) and 4+4 in 3 cases(1.9%).TNM staging showed T_(1c) stage tumor in 126 cases(79.3%),T_(2a) in 33 cases((20.7)%).Results The mean skin-to-skin operative time was 298 min(range,165-660 min) and estimated blood loss was 293 ml(range,50-2500 ml).Intraoperative severe complications occurred in 15 cases((9.4)%),of whom 6 cases(3.8%) underwent conversion to an open surgery.No patient died intraoperatively.Of the 159 cases,158 were pathologically diagnosed as prostate cancer and 1 case was diagnosed as benign hyperplasia of prostate with acute prostatitis postoperatively.The specimens from 34 cases(21.5%) in 158 cases of prostate cancer had positive margins.The first 53 cases of the cohort had 1-year follow-up postoperatively.Among them,31 cases(58.5%) who had erectile function were divided into 3 groups based on the international index of erectile function(IIEF-5) for the evaluation of the postoperative erectile function.Postoperative IIEF-5 scores were significantly decreased,but the difference between groups was not significant.Of the 53 cases,36(67.9%) could have intercourse by the use of medications such as Viagra,Caverject or MUSE.Urinary incontinence occurred in 6 cases(11.3%).Conclusions These results suggest that laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a relatively safe,minimally invasive surgery with low morbidity and rapid recovery,and has favorable postoperative quality of life outcomes.The laparoscopic approach can maintain the oncological control of open surgery with added benefits for the patient.However,long-term cancer control and functional results need further investigation.
TL;DR: Vardenafil at doses of 5,10,20 mg is safe,efficacious and well tolerated in the treatment of patients with mixed ED etiologies.
Abstract: Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of vardenafil,a novel selective phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED). Methods This multicenter,randomized,double blind,placebo controlled study was performed at 7 domestic sites.A total of 624 men with mild to severe ED were enrolled in this trial of 4 weeks of washout and 12 weeks of treatment with either placebo or 5,10,20 mg of vardenafil on demand but not more than once a day. Results Analysis of safety and efficacy of vardenafil was performed on 602 cases who completed the trial.Primary endpoints were Q3 (vaginal penetration) and Q4 (maintenance of erection) of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).In the intent to treat population (n=602),the changes from baseline with 5,10,20 mg vardenafil groups were all improved ( P 0.0001 ) for Q3,and were similarly improved for Q4,compared with placebo group ( P 0.0001 ).All doses of vardenafil improved all IIEF domains compared with placebo ( P 0.0001 ).The percentage of successful intercourses was between 59% and 71% for the 3 doses of vardenafil groups.The main drug related adverse events were flushing (9%-13%) and headache/dizziness (7%-13%),which were mild and could be self relieved. Conclusions Vardenafil at doses of 5,10,20 mg is safe,efficacious and well tolerated in the treatment of patients with mixed ED etiologies.
TL;DR: The combination of survivin and MCM5 may be more effective than either of them alone for the diagnosis of bladder cancer and these tests are sensitive and non-invasive diagnostic tests for bladder cancer.
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the detection of survivin and minichromosome maintenance 5 protein (MCM5) in urine for the diagnosis of bladder cancer. Methods Survivin and MCM5 in urine samples from 70 patients with bladder cancer (54 men and 16 women;mean age,61 years;25 cases of G 1,27 of G 2 and 18 of G 3),40 patients with benign urinary diseases (mean age,54 years) and 10 healthy volunteers (mean age,55 years) were tested by RT-PCR. Results The positive rates and expression levels of survivin and MCM5 in urine sediments of bladder cancer patients increased with increasing pathological grades and clinical stages;however,the differences of survivin expression between pathological grades and clinical stages were not significant(P0.05),while those of MCM5 were significant (P0.05).The sensitivities of survivin,MCM5,combination of survivin and MCM5,and urine cytology to detect bladder carcinoma were 84.3%(59/70),87.1%(61/70),98.6%(69/70) and 48.6% (34/70),respectively.The sensitivities of the first 3 were significantly higher than that of the last (P0.05).The sensitivity of combination of survivin and MCM5 to detect bladder carcinoma was significantly higher than individual evaluation of survivin or MCM5(P0.05).But the difference of sensitivities between survivin and MCM5 was not significant(P0.05).The specificities of survivin,MCM5,combination of them and cytology were 94.0%,92.0%, 88.0% and 100.0%,respectively. There was no significant difference between them(P0.05). Conclusions The detections of survivin and MCM5 in urine sediments are sensitive and non-invasive diagnostic tests for bladder cancer.The combination of survivin and MCM5 may be more effective than either of them alone.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the MSCs, which is a set of MSCs that are used to evaluate the performance of different MSCs with respect to the following parameters:
TL;DR: The Qmax of boys younger than 7 years and girls younger than 9 years is obviously related with age, and the Qmax and mean uroflow rate increased with the increase in urine volume voided.
Abstract: Objective To work out the uroflow parameters of normal children in Changsha area.Methods Overall,1048 tests of uroflow rate were performed on 1024 healthy children.The results of these tests were classified into several groups by sex,age,body surface area and urine volume voided.These data were statistically analyzed with SPSS10.0 software.For each group,the nomograms of uroflow parameters(including urine volume, body surface area,mean uroflow rate,and maximum uroflow rate) were drawn for clarifying the relationship among them.Results The maximum uroflow rate(Qmax) of the boys younger than 7 years increased with age;the Qmax increased 1.7ml/s with age increasing 1 year.The boys older than 7 years had the Qmax similar to that of adults.The Qmax of the girls younger than 9 years increased with age,the Qmax increased 1.2ml/s with age increasing 1 year.The girls older than 9 years had the Qmax similar to that of adults.In children,the Qmax,mean uroflow rate and urine volume increased with the increase in body surface area.Similarly,the Qmax and mean uroflow rate increased with the increase in urine volume voided.Conclusions The Qmax of boys younger than 7 years and girls younger than 9 years is obviously related with age.
TL;DR: Results suggest that in vivo adenoviral gene transfer of antisense cDNA of the human PDE5A1 promoter gene to penis can improve erectile function in rabbits with diabetes mellitus (DM).
Abstract: Objective To investigate whether the adenoviral-mediated expression of the antisense cDNA of the human PDE5A1 promoter gene can improve erectile function in rabbits with diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods Twenty-five male rabbits was randomly divided into 5 groups as follows:4 treatment (n=5 in each group) and normal control (n=5) groups. Alloxan was injected intravenously into the treatment groups to establish diabetic erectile dysfunction in animal models. The pAd/CMV/V5/antisense-PDE5A1, pAd/CMV/V5-GW-lacZ (β-gal group), vehicle and 0.9% NaCl were transfected into the corpus cavernosum of the DM rabbits in the 4 treatment groups, respectively. Seven days after transfection, the intracavernosal pressure during pelvic nerve stimulation (NSICP) was compared with that in normal control animals.Adenoviral transfection efficiency of β-gal reporter gene was measured by Western blot analysis, and cGMP levels in cavernosal tissue were detected by ELISA. Results Seven days after transfection with pAd/CMV/V5/antisense-PDE5A1, cGMP level in cavernosal tissue (25.6±2.5) fmol/mg protein was significantly higher than those in β-gal group [(8.8±0.9) fmol/mg protein],vehicle group [(8.3±1.1) fmol/mg protein],DM control group [(7.4±0.8) fmol/mg protein,P0.05]. The increase in NSICP of the pAd/CMV/V5/antisense-PDE5A1-transfected rabbits [(66.2±3.6) mmHg] was significantly higher than those of β-gal group [(38.2±2.5) mmHg], vehicle group [(35.2±2.2) mmHg],and DM control group [(36.6±2.7) mmHg,P0.05].There was no significant difference between the pAd/CMV/V5/antisense-PDE5A1 group and normal control group [(65.2±3.2) mmHg,P0.05].Adenoviral expression of β-gal reporter gene was significantly higher in cavernosal tissue in β-gal group than in other groups. Conclusions These results suggest that in vivo adenoviral gene transfer of antisense cDNA of the human PDE5A1 promoter gene to penis can improve erectile function in DM rabbits. The PDE5A1 promoter gene may be a novel target gene for gene therapy of ED.
TL;DR: In certain circumstances, transurethral resection of the prostate may play a role in the diagnosis of prostate carcinoma and it relieves obstructive symptom caused by enlarged prostate, however, the long-term effects are unpredictable.
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the role of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in the management of prostate carcinoma.MethodsTURP were randomly performed on 19 suspected patients with prostate carcinoma, based on their mean serum PSA level (14.5 ng/ml) and negative result of anal touch,so as to take more biopsy samples and to make histopathologic diagnosis.Meanwhile,another 8 patients with prostate carcinoma underwent palliative TURP so as to resolve bladder outlet obstruction.ResultsOf the 19 suspected patients, 6 (33%) were pathologically diagnosed to have prostate carcinoma.These 6 patients were all alive during a follow-up for 3 months to 6 years.Obstructive symptom was relieved in 4 patients who underwent palliative TURP,but repeat palliative TURP was needed in 2 patients 3 months after initial operations.ConclusionsIn certain circumstances,TURP may play a role in the diagnosis of prostate carcinoma. In addition, it relieves obstructive symptom caused by enlarged prostate. However, the long-term effects are unpredictable.
TL;DR: In ARKO mice, the prostate,eminal vesicle, epididymis and spherical cavernous body muscle are absent and it is suggeste d that androgen receptor plays an important role in male genitourinary system.
Abstract: Objective To investigate the genitourinar y phenotype in androgen receptor knockout (ARKO) mice. Methods Using Cre-lox technique, the female Flox-AR mice were crossed with male ACTB-Cre mice,and the genotype of their filial generations was confirmed by PCR .By screening,5 ARKO mice were generated as study subjects and 5 wild type mice served as controls.The genitourinary phenotypes of the 2 groups were compared.Th e anal genital distance and testis weight were measured;serum testosterone and e stradiol levels were assayed by ELISA. Results The anal genital distance in ARKO group was (0.5±0.1)cm,while it was (1.1±0.1)cm in wil d type group.The prostate,seminal vesicle, epididymis and spherical cavernous bo dy muscle were absent in ARKO group with the reduced testis weight of (0.006 ± 0.001)g;while those were normal with the testis weight of (0.086±0.002)g in w ild type group.The serum testosterone level in ARKO group was (0.056±0.045)nmol /L,and it was (0.843±0.736)nmol/L in wild type group.The serum estradiol level in ARKO group was (1390.1±294.3)pmol/L,and it was (786.2±150.8)pmol/L in wild type group.The differences were statistically significant between the 2 groups ( P 0.05). Conclusions In ARKO mice,the prostate,s eminal vesicle,epididymis and spherical cavernous body muscle are absent with th e reduced testis,decreased androgen and increased estrogen levels.It is suggeste d that androgen receptor plays an important role in male genitourinary system.
TL;DR: LRC-INB is of less blood loss, shorter intestinal recovery time, less complications, and better urine control, but longer operative time than ORC-INBs.
Abstract: Objective To compare the therapeutic effect of laparoscopic radical cystectomy with orthotopic ileal neobladder (LRC-INB) vs open radical cystectomy (ORC-INB). Methods A total of 81 patients were evaluated including 33 undergoing LRC-INB (group A) and 48,ORC-INB (group B) from June 1994 to September 2004 at our institution.The parameters for analysis included operative time,surgical method,blood loss,therapeutic effect,complications and hospital stay.Statistics included t-test and chi-square analysis (P0.05 was considered statistically significant). Results There was no significant difference in factors of patients at baseline between the 2 groups.The mean operative time was 390 min in group A vs.330 min in group B.The mean intraoperative blood loss was 460 ml in group A vs.1200 ml in group B.The mean recovery time of intestinal function was 3-4 d in group A.vs 4-5 d in group B.The positive rates of pelvic lymphadenectomy was 18.2% (6 cases) in group A and 18.8% (9) in group B.Three to 6 months after surgery,the patients of group A had 93.9% of daytime continence and 87.9% of nocturnal continence,while group B had 90.5% and 85.7%,respectively.The Qmax of the 2 groups were (18.4±6.1)ml/s vs.(15.7±5.5)ml/s with no significant difference of volume,pressure and residual urine volume (RUV) of neobladder.The IVU and retrograde contrast examination of neobladder showed that all the patients’ ureters had mild expansion without obstruction and reflux.The neobladder’s form and size were close to normal bladder without residual urine.The stoma of urethra and neobladder was patent and urine blew off from the papillae of ureter under the cystoscope.The complication rate of group A was 18.2%,with 2 cases of urine leakage,1 of pelvic cavity infection,2 of intestinal obstruction and 1 of vesicovaginal fistula.By contrast,the complication rate of group B was 31.3%,with 4 cases of urine leakage,5 of incision infection,2 of pulmonary infection,2 of pelvic cavity infection,1 of intestinal obstruction and 1 of urethrostenosis.Both groups had no rectal injury,intestinal fistula,entocele and other serious complications or perioperative death. Conclusions LRC-INB is of less blood loss,shorter intestinal recovery time,less complications,and better urine control,but longer operative time than ORC-INB.There is no significant difference in volume,pressure and RUV of neobladder,upper urinary tract function and tumor radical resection between the two approaches.