Surgeon experience in second-look transurethral resection of bladder cancer - a prospective study.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is crucial in the treatment of bladder tumors and when incorrectly performed can cause staging mistakes. To avoid these errors, a second resection is recommended in selected cases. The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgeon's ability to predict histologically complete primary resection of newly diagnosed bladder tumors avoiding the need for a second TURBT. METHODS: This is a prospective, observational study involving 47 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed bladder tumors who had previously undergone primary TURBT, and met EAU criteria for second-look TURBT. Second-look TURBT specimens were analyzed for routine histological assessment and compared with the surgeon's impression of the tumor at initial resection. RESULTS: Of 91 patients submitted to primary TURBT, 47 met the criteria for second-look TURBT. Second-look specimens revealed residual disease in 20.9% of patients and 3 (6.4%) of patients showed upstaging disease. The sensitivity of a senior to detect disease on second-look TURBT in relation to muscle invasion was 75%, and the specificity was 85%. CONCLUSIONS: Second-look TURBT is crucial in the treatment of bladder cancer and cannot be replaced by a surgeon's opinion, so international recommendations should be followed. Supervision of less experienced surgeons is a cornerstone.

La incidencia acumulada y los factores predictivos de la cistitis rádica en pacientes con cáncer de próstata localizado / Cumulative incidence and predictive factors of radiation cystitis in patients with localized prostate cancer

Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia acumulada de la cistitis rádica y la cistitis rádica severa en una cohorte de pacientes de alto volumen e investigar sus potenciales factores predictivos. Métodos: Hemos realizado un análisis retrospectivo de los datos clínicos de pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer de próstata localizado y tratados con radioterapia en nuestra institución (junio 2005-enero 2013), y cuantificado la incidencia acumulada de cistitis rádica. El análisis de regresión de Cox y las curvas de Kaplan-Meier se calcularon para evaluar los determinantes de la cistitis por radiación. Resultados: Se utilizaron datos de 783 pacientes (557 tratados con radioterapia primaria, 188 con adyuvante y 38 con rescate). El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 49 meses (P25-P75: 31,8-69,3). A los 5 años de seguimiento, la incidencia acumulada de cistitis rádica y cistitis rádica severa fue de 9,1 y 1,6%, respectivamente. No se encontró asociación entre la incidencia de cistitis rádica y la edad, el estadio T tumoral, el nivel de PSA basal, la puntuación de Gleason, la clasificación de riesgo de D’Amico, el ajuste de radioterapia (primario frente a adyuvante frente a rescate) o la dosis de radiación aplicada. Conclusiones: Dentro de nuestra cohorte, la cistitis rádica es una complicación poco frecuente del tratamiento de radioterapia prostática y los casos graves que requieren hospitalización son aún más infrecuentes. No se encontró asociación entre las características del tumor, el ajuste de la radioterapia o la dosis de radiación y la incidencia acumulada de cistitis rádica

Purpose: To determine the cumulative incidence of overall and severe radiation cystitis in a high volume cohort of patients and to investigate its potential predictive factors.Methods: We have performed a retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and treated with radiotherapy at our institution (June 2005-January 2013), and quantified the cumulative incidence of radiation cystitis. Cox regression analysis and Kaplan-Meier curves were computed to evaluate the determinants of radiation cystitis. Results: Data from 783 patients was retrieved (557 treated with primary radiotherapy, 188 with adjuvant and 38 with salvage). Median follow-up time was 49 months (P25-P75: 31.8-69.3). At 5 years of follow-up, cumulative incidence of overall and severe radiation cystitis was 9.1 and 1.6%, respectively. No association was found between the incidence of radiation cystitis and age, tumor T stage, baseline PSA level, Gleason score, D’Amico risk classification, radiotherapy setting (primary versus adjuvant versus salvage) or radiation dose applied. Conclusions: Within our cohort, radiation cystitis is an uncommon complication of prostatic radiotherapy treatment, and severe cases requiring hospitalization are even more infrequent. We found no association between tumor characteristics, radiotherapy setting or radiation dose and the cumulative incidence of radiation cystitis

¿Es útil el sistema transobturatriz ajustable ATOMS(R) para el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria masculina en centros urológicos de bajo y medio volumen? / Is the adjustable transobturator system ATOMS(R) useful for the treatment of male urinary incontinence in low to medium volume urological centers?

Introducción: La incontinencia urinaria (IU) es una complicación de la prostatectomía radical (PR) y de la resección transuretral de próstata (RTUP). El tratamiento de referencia es el esfínter urinario artificial; sin embargo, han surgido nuevos tratamientos. Objetivo: Examinar el resultado de un sistema masculino transobturador ajustable (ATOMS(R)) en varones con IU tras cirugía prostática en un centro de continencia de volumen bajo a medio. Materiales y métodos: Veinticinco hombres con IU han sido implantados con el sistema ATOMS(R) entre 2012 y 2014. La indicación más común ha sido la IU después de PR (92%), seguida de IU por RTUP (8%). Once pacientes (44%) habían recibido radioterapia adyuvante (RT). Se han considerado «secos» los que dejaron de usar compresas o necesitaron solo una compresa protectora; y mejorados aquellos en que el número de compresas usadas disminuyó por la mitad. Se ha utilizado el cuestionario de calidad de vida de la incontinencia (ICIQ-SF), agregando una pregunta sobre la satisfacción del paciente. Resultados: Después de un seguimiento medio de 21,56 meses, el 64% estaban secos y el 8% revelaron una mejoría significativa. El éxito del procedimiento se correlacionó negativamente con la severidad de la IU previa y con el tratamiento con RT. Al final, el 84% repetirían el procedimiento. Conclusión: ATOMS(R) ofrece una elevada tasa de éxito con una tasa razonable de complicaciones menores. Los resultados de este estudio, realizado en un centro de continencia de volumen bajo a medio, son comparables a los resultados obtenidos en centros de continencia de alto volumen

Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a complication of radical prostatectomy (RP) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The gold-standard treatment is the artificial urinary sphincter, however, new treatments have been investigated. Objective: To examine the outcome of an adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS(R)) in men with UI after prostatic surgery in a low to medium volume continence center. Materials and methods: Twenty-five men with UI were implanted with ATOMS(R) system between 2012 and 2014. The most common indication was UI after RP (92%), followed by UI after TURP (8%). Eleven patients (44%) had received adjuvant external beam radiotherapy (RT). Patients were considered to be ‘dry’ if they stopped wearing pads or needed just one protective pad per day; and improved if the daily number of pads used decreased by at least half. The Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaire (ICIQ-SF) was used, adding a verbal question about the satisfaction of the patient considering the outcome. Results: After a mean follow-up of 21.56 months, 64% were dry and 8% revealed a significant improvement. The success of the procedure was negatively correlated with the severity of the previous UI and with previous treatment with RT. Concerning patients satisfaction, 84% of the patients would repeat the procedure. Conclusion: ATOMS(R) offers good rates of cure and improvement of UI after prostatic surgery with a reasonable rate of minor complications. The results of this study, performed in a low to medium volume continence center, are comparable to the results achieved in high volume continence centers

Cumulative incidence and predictive factors of radiation cystitis in patients with localized prostate cancer. / La incidencia acumulada y los factores predictivos de la cistitis rádica en pacientes con cáncer de próstata localizado.

PURPOSE: To determine the cumulative incidence of overall and severe radiation cystitis in a high volume cohort of patients and to investigate its potential predictive factors. METHODS: We have performed a retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and treated with radiotherapy at our institution (June 2005-January 2013), and quantified the cumulative incidence of radiation cystitis. Cox regression analysis and Kaplan-Meier curves were computed to evaluate the determinants of radiation cystitis. RESULTS: Data from 783 patients was retrieved (557 treated with primary radiotherapy, 188 with adjuvant and 38 with salvage). Median follow-up time was 49 months (P25-P75: 31.8-69.3). At 5 years of follow-up, cumulative incidence of overall and severe radiation cystitis was 9.1 and 1.6%, respectively. No association was found between the incidence of radiation cystitis and age, tumor T stage, baseline PSA level, Gleason score, D'Amico risk classification, radiotherapy setting (primary versus adjuvant versus salvage) or radiation dose applied. CONCLUSIONS: Within our cohort, radiation cystitis is an uncommon complication of prostatic radiotherapy treatment, and severe cases requiring hospitalization are even more infrequent. We found no association between tumor characteristics, radiotherapy setting or radiation dose and the cumulative incidence of radiation cystitis.

Is the adjustable transobturator system ATOMS® useful for the treatment of male urinary incontinence in low to medium volume urological centers? / ¿Es útil el sistema transobturatriz ajustable ATOMS® para el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria masculina en centros urológicos de bajo y medio volumen?

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a complication of radical prostatectomy (RP) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The gold-standard treatment is the artificial urinary sphincter, however, new treatments have been investigated. OBJECTIVE: To examine the outcome of an adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS®) in men with UI after prostatic surgery in a low to medium volume continence center. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five men with UI were implanted with ATOMS® system between 2012 and 2014. The most common indication was UI after RP (92%), followed by UI after TURP (8%). Eleven patients (44%) had received adjuvant external beam radiotherapy (RT). Patients were considered to be 'dry' if they stopped wearing pads or needed just one protective pad per day; and improved if the daily number of pads used decreased by at least half. The Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaire (ICIQ-SF) was used, adding a verbal question about the satisfaction of the patient considering the outcome. RESULTS: After a mean follow-up of 21.56 months, 64% were dry and 8% revealed a significant improvement. The success of the procedure was negatively correlated with the severity of the previous UI and with previous treatment with RT. Concerning patients satisfaction, 84% of the patients would repeat the procedure. CONCLUSION: ATOMS® offers good rates of cure and improvement of UI after prostatic surgery with a reasonable rate of minor complications. The results of this study, performed in a low to medium volume continence center, are comparable to the results achieved in high volume continence centers.

Intrarenal artery pseudoaneurysm after blunt abdominal trauma: a case report of successful superselective angioembolization.

Renal artery pseudoaneurysm is a very rare complication after blunt trauma injury. We report on a case of a 54-year-old man admitted to our hospital for right flank pain and gross hematuria, 5 days after blunt abdominal trauma. The diagnosis of interlobar renal pseudoaneurysm was established by a computed tomography scan and confirmed by angiography. Successful superselective angioembolization was performed. This radiographic intervention is an effective and minimally invasive technique to stop active bleeding from renal artery pseudoaneurysms, when patients are hemodynamically stable and where technically feasible. A review of the literature was carried out.