Comparative Analysis of Short-term Efficacy and Complication of Photoselective Vaporization for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia which was Classified by Prostate Size / 대한비뇨기과학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to compare the short term clinical efficacy and complications of photoselective vaporization for benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH), which was classified by the prostate size. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The clinical data of 309 men with BPH, who had undergone photoselective vaporization for prostate(PVP) using potassium-titanyl-phosphate(KTP) laser, between January 2005 and December 2006, were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were classified into three groups by their prostate size(60cc; group III). The clinical efficacy of each group was compared in terms of the International Prostate Symptom Score(IPSS), quality of life(QoL) index, changes in the maximum urinary flow rate(Qmax), postvoid residual urine(PVR), complications and postoperative outcomes. The mean follow-up period was 6.4 months. RESULTS: The postoperative parameters were significantly improved in all patients(p<0.05). With respect to each of the three classified groups, the postoperative parameters of each group were also significantly improved (p<0.05). However, in group III, the postoperative IPSS and QoL index were lower than the average value. Especially, the items for frequency, nocturia and urgency of the IPSS resulted in bad grades. The rate of complications in group III were higher than those in groups I and II, such as urinary retention, delayed hematuria, urethral stricture and bladder neck contracture. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the excellence of KTP, careful consideration must be given when the operation is performed on patients with a large prostate size.

Adenocarcinoma Arising in Augmented Bladder / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Adenocarcinoma arising in an augmented bladder is a relative rare neoplasm. We report here on 2 cases of adenocarcinoma that developed in augmented bladders 23 and 30 years after ileocystoplasty, and both tumors were associated with contracted bladder due to tuberculosis. We also reviewed the literatures related to neoplasms occurring after urinary diversion procedures.

Abscess of the Penile Corpus Cavernosum / 대한비뇨기과학회지

We present an unusual case of a penile cavernosal abscess. This patient did not improve clinically despite repeat percutaneous aspiration of the abscess and administration of oral fluoroquinolone. Surgical drainage was required. Culture of pus and infected tissues were negative. Three months postoperatively, penile deviation to the left side and erectile dysfunction occurred but the patient was able to have sexual intercourse by using the medication of oral vardenafil. Colchicine was administered orally to the patient for 9 months and the penile curvature was improved.

Adenomatoid Tumor of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Adenomatoid tumors arising in the tunica vaginalis are relative rare neoplasms, and usually benign in nature. An appropriate treatment of an adenomatoid tumor is local excision. Herein, a case of an adenomatoid tumor of the tunica vaginalis, in a 40-year-old man, is described. An orchiectomy was performed to excise the mass, and pathologic evaluation revealed an adenomatoid tumor of the tunica vaginalis.

Adenomatoid Tumor of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Adenomatoid tumors arising in the tunica vaginalis are relative rare neoplasms, and usually benign in nature. An appropriate treatment of an adenomatoid tumor is local excision. Herein, a case of an adenomatoid tumor of the tunica vaginalis, in a 40-year-old man, is described. An orchiectomy was performed to excise the mass, and pathologic evaluation revealed an adenomatoid tumor of the tunica vaginalis.