Abstract Objective: To determine the frequency of lymph node involvement in patients with clinically localised prostate adenocarcinoma who had radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymphadenectomy. Material and methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 137 patients with clinically localised prostate cancer…

Abstract Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is an emerging global health concern, and diagnostic recommendations are currently developing based on new information. Several case or small sample size studies using both urine and blood samples suggest that ZIKV RNA can be…

Abstract Objectives: To determine the impact of rectal swabs (RSs) on infectious complications (IC) following prostate biopsy (PB). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including all patients subjected to PB between 2009 and 2013. Group B consisted of patients with a…

Hallazgos histopatológicos en pacientes con cáncer de próstata con criterios de muy bajo riesgo llevados a prostatectomía radical Carlos G. Trujillo cg.trujillo2592@uniandes.edu.co Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá University Hospital, Colombia Universidad de los Andes, Colombia Anamaría Ramos Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá University Hospital, Colombia Universidad…

Abstract Objectives: To estimate the frequency of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a daily urology practice and to determine its association with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction (ED). Material and methods: A retrospective study was conducted. Data from all male…

Abstract Background: Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is associated with significant manipulation of the urinary tract (UT). We aim to describe the urological events and their management in patients who underwent CRS-HIPEC. Methods: Clinical records of patients who underwent treatment…

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of lycopene intake in primary prevention of prostate cancer (PCa). Methods: A systematic search of the literature was conducted in March 2015 and the articles published between the years 1990-2015 were reviewed. The following search terms…

Abstract Aims: To describe practice patterns and perspectives regarding pelvic organ prolapse (POP) management among urologists, gynecologists, and urogynecologists in Latin America (LATAM). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to September 2016 using a 37-item internet-based survey applied to members…

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis: We report our experience with the Remeex system™ in women with recurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). Methods: A multicenter retrospective study was conducted in women who underwent an adjustable sling procedure…

Abstract Purpose: To assess the cost-utility of the photovaporization of the prostate (PVP) with GreenLight™ laser 180 W XPS compared to transurethral resection of the prostate with monopolar energy (M-TURP) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic enlargement…