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European Urology - Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Current Developments and Controversies
Monday, 01 January 2007
Volume 51, Issue 1, Pages 12-14 (January 2007) After the initial perplexity on the long-term oncologic efficacy of open nephron-sparing surgery (NSS), several studies in the past decade have shown that NSS offers equally effective local control and similar 5- and 10-yr disease-specific survival rates compared to radical nephrectomy [1].
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European Urology - Open Radical Nephrectomy versus Open Partial Nephrectomy: Is It Still an Issue?
Sunday, 11 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 593-595 (March 2007) “There are certain instances, when, for the patient's well being, it is unwise to do a nephrectomy, even in the presence of a malignant growth involving the kidney.
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European Urology - Ability of Cyclohexenonic Long-Chain Fatty Alcohol to Reverse Diabetes-Induced Cystopathy in the Rat
Thursday, 01 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 2, Pages 479-488 (February 2007) Abstract - Objectives: We investigated the ability of 3-(15 hydroxypentadecyl)-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen 1-one (N-hexacosanol), a neurotrophic substance, to reverse diabetes-induced cystopathy in the rat.
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European Urology - Large-Volume Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Using the Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate (KTP) Laser in a Survival Porcine Model
Thursday, 01 March 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 749-754 (March 2007) Abstract - Objectives: Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) remains a technically challenging procedure primarily because of difficulties with hemostasis.
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European Urology - Failure of High-Dose Cyclophosphamide and Etoposide Combined with Double-Dose Cisplatin and Bone Marrow Support in Patients with High-Volume Metastatic Nonseminomatous Germ-Cell Tumours: Mature Results of a Randomised Trial
Thursday, 01 March 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 739-748 (March 2007) Abstract - Objectives: To assess the impact on survival of high-dose chemotherapy with haematopoietic support in patients with high-volume, metastatic nonseminomatous germ cell tumours.
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European Urology - p16INK4a Expression and Clinicopathologic Parameters in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Thursday, 01 March 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 732-738 (March 2007) Abstract - Objectives: The tumour suppressor gene p16INK4a is a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, for which inactivation attributable to promoter hypermethylation or homozygous deletion has been described in malignancies.
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European Urology - Proposal for Reclassification of the TNM Staging System in Patients with Locally Advanced (pT3–4) Renal Cell Carcinoma According to the Cancer-Related Outcome
Thursday, 01 March 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 722-731 (March 2007) Abstract - Objectives: The optimal stratification of locally advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is controversial, with the prognostic relevance of ipsilateral adrenal gland invasion and cranial extension of vena cava thrombosis being the most debatable issues.
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European Urology - Serum Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Endostatin in Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients Compared to a Control Group
Friday, 05 January 2007
Volume 51, Issue 1, Pages 168-174 (January 2007) Abstract - Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a vascularised neoplasm. The importance of the angiogenic process in its growth and metastatic spreading is widely recognised.
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European Urology - Comparative Financial Analysis of Minimally Invasive Surgery to Open Surgery for Small Renal Tumours ≤3.5cm: A Single Institutional Experience
Thursday, 01 March 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 715-721 (March 2007) Abstract - Objective: We analysed total hospital costs by comparing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures, such as laparoscopic cryoablation (LCA), laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN), and hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy (HALN), with conventional surgery.
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European Urology - Upper Urinary Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Recurrence Rate after Percutaneous Endoscopic Resection
Thursday, 01 March 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 709-714 (March 2007) Abstract - Objectives: To assess oncologic outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous management for upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (UUT-TCC) of the renal cavities.
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European Urology - Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Renal Tumours: Acceleration and Facilitation of the Laparoscopic Technique
Thursday, 01 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 2, Pages 358-365 (February 2007) Abstract - Objective: Present our surgical technique for and experience with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for renal tumours during warm ischaemia.
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European Urology - Minimally Invasive Nephron-Sparing Surgery (MINSS) for Renal Tumours: Part II: Probe Ablative Therapy
Thursday, 01 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 2, Pages 348-357 (February 2007) Abstract - Objectives: To review the evolution and current status of probe ablative methods of minimally invasive nephron-sparing surgery (MINSS) for renal tumours.
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European Urology - Minimally Invasive Nephron-Sparing Surgery (MINSS) for Renal Tumours: Part I: Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
Thursday, 01 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 2, Pages 337-347 (February 2007) Abstract -Objectives: To review the evolution and current status of extirpative methods (laparoscopic partial nephrectomy [LPN]) of minimally invasive nephron-sparing surgery (MINSS) for renal tumors.
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European Urology - Current Status of Minimally Invasive Ablative Techniques in the Treatment of Small Renal Tumours
Thursday, 01 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 2, Pages 328-336 (February 2007) 1. Introduction: Due to widespread use of modern imaging techniques such as cross-sectional computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the detection rate of renal neoplasms is continually increasing. Depending on the clinical context, the incidental finding of a small renal mass <4cm in asymptomatic patients may pose a therapeutic dilemma [1].
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European Urology - Comparison between Open Partial and Radical Nephrectomy for Renal Tumours: Perioperative Outcome and Health-Related Quality of Life
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Volume 51, Issue 3, Pages 614-620 (March 2007) 1. Introduction Radical nephrectomy (RN), described by Robson, has been considered the standard treatment for organ-confined renal tumours for many decades [1], [2].
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