Impacto del envejecimiento sobre la incidencia y mortalidad de los cánceres urológicos: proyección a 20 años en España / Impact of aging on the incidence and mortality of urological cancers: 20-year projection in Spain

Introducción En el año 2020, en España, se diagnosticaron 282.421 nuevos casos de cáncer, encontrándose las neoplasias urológicas (NU) entre las más frecuentes. El tratamiento del cáncer en personas mayores es todo un reto, debido a su fragilidad y comorbilidades. Para responder a las necesidades que plantean las NU en las personas mayores, es necesaria una adecuada planificación de la enfermedad, comenzando por analizar los registros de cáncer. El objetivo fue, considerando a la población española de más de 65 años, proporcionar un análisis detallado de incidencia y mortalidad de las NU en el año 2020, así como las estimaciones para el año 2040. Material y métodos Las NU que se incluyeron fueron: testículo, vejiga, pene, riñón y próstata. Las estimaciones de incidencia y mortalidad fueron obtenidas de la base de datos GLOBOCAN. Resultados En el año 2020 se diagnosticaron en España 63.278 NU. Exceptuando la neoplasia de testículo, todas las neoplasias se diagnosticaron con mucha mayor frecuencia en el grupo de mayores de 65 años. Para el año 2040 se estima un aumento del 41,5%, alcanzando los 89.507 nuevos casos por año, de los cuales aproximadamente tres cuartas partes tendrán lugar en mayores de 65. El número de fallecidos mayores de 65 aumentará un 60,15% en 2040. Conclusión En las próximas 2 décadas es esperable que los nuevos casos de NU en mayores de 65 años aumenten por encima del 50%. Mayores recursos económicos y humanos, además de equipos multidisciplinares con experiencia y formación geriátrica, serán necesarios (AU)

Introduction In 2020, 282,421 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in Spain, and urological neoplasms (UN) were among the most frequent ones. Cancer treatment in elderly people is challenging due to frailty and comorbidities. Healthcare resources must be optimized in order to meet the needs of treating UN in the elderly, and deep analysis of cancer registries becomes mandatory. The objective of this work was to provide a detailed analysis of the incidence and mortality of UN in patients over 65 years old in the last year 2020 in Spain, as well as the estimates for the year 2040. Material and methods Incidence and mortality estimates were obtained from the GLOBOCAN database. The UN included were testicle, bladder, penis, kidney, and prostate. Results In 2020, 63,278 cases of UN were diagnosed in Spain. Most UN were much more frequent among patients > 65 years old, except for testicular cancers. For the year 2040, an increased incidence of 41.5% is estimated, reaching 89,507 new cases of UN per year, with approximately 3 out of 4 patients over 65 years of age. Deaths in people over 65 will increase by 60.15% in 2040. Conclusion In the next two decades, it is expected that new cases of UN in people over 65 years will rise above 50%. More financial and human resources, as well as multidisciplinary teams with experience and geriatric training, will be necessary (AU)

Impact of aging on the incidence and mortality of urological cancers: 20-year projection in Spain.

INTRODUCTION: In 2020, 282,421 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in Spain, and urological neoplasms (UN) were among the most frequent ones. Cancer treatment in eldery people is challenging due to fragility and comorbidities of these patients. To meet the needs of treating UN in the eldery, it is necessary to optimize healthcare resources, for which a deep analysis of cancer registries becomes mandatory. The objective of this work was to provide a detailed analysis of the incidence and mortality of UN in Spanish people over 65 years old in the last year 2020, as well as the estimates for the year 2040. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Incidence and mortality estimates were obtained from the GLOBOCAN database. The urological neoplasms that were included were: testicle, bladder, penis, kidney and prostate. RESULTS: In 2020, 63,278 cases of UN were diagnosed in Spain. Most UN were much more frequent among patients >65 years old, except for testicular cancers. For the year 2040, an incidence increase of 41.5% is estimated, reaching 89,507 new cases of UN per year, with approximately 3 out of 4 patients being over 65 years old. Deaths in people over 65 will increase by 60.15% in 2040. CONCLUSION: In the next two decades, it is expected that new cases UN in people over 65 years will increase above 50%. For Healthcare systems to face it, greater financial and human resources, as well as multidisciplinary teams with experience and geriatric training will be necessary.

Análisis comparativo de costes directos e indirectos de dos técnicas mínimamente invasivas, para el tratamiento de la litiasis renoureteral menor de 2 cm / Comparative analysis of direct and indirect costs of two minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of renal/ureteral calculi smaller than 2 cm

OBJETIVO: Analizar de forma comparativa los costes indirectos y directos de dos técnicas mínimamente invasivas (litotricia extracorpórea (LEOC) vs. ureterorrenoscopia-láser holmium (URS/RIRS)) para el tratamiento de la litiasis reno-ureteral menor de 2 cm. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio prospectivo y comparativo, no aleatorizado de 84 pacientes tratados por litiasis reno-ureteral menor de 2 cm entre enero y diciembre de 2016. De estos, 38 (45,67%) se trataron con LEOC (18 litiasis renales y 20 litiasis ureterales) y 46 (54,32%) con URS/RIRS (22 litiasis renal y 24 litiasis ureteral). Un total de 19 (41,3%) pacientes estaban activos laboralmente en el grupo de URS/RIRS y 15 (39,5%) pacientes en el grupo de LEOC. Las variables analizadas fueron sexo, edad, número y tamaño de las litiasis, días de baja laboral debido al tratamiento, estimación del coste indirecto por la pérdida de productividad laboral y el coste directo del tratamiento aplicado incluyendo el seguimiento (número total de procedimientos, procedimientos auxiliares, visitas y pruebas diagnósticas). Para la estimación del coste indirecto se empleó la Encuesta de Estructura Salarial 2015 (INE). Además, también se utilizó el cuestionario «Work Productivity and Activity Impairment» (WPAI) para determinar el grado de percepción de pérdida de productividad. RESULTADOS: El número medio de sesiones hasta la resolución de la litiasis fue de 2,57 para el grupo de LEOC y de 1,04 para la URS. El promedio de días de baja laboral en el grupo de la URS fue de 7,16 días, mientras que en el caso de la LEOC fue de 3,18 (p = 0,034). Los costes indirectos totales derivados de la pérdida de productividad fueron de 621,55 € y de 276,05 € para la URS y LEOC, respectivamente. Los costes directos en el grupo de la LEOC fueron de 1.382,9 € y 2.317,71 € en el grupo de la URS. El grado de afectación en el trabajo percibido por los pacientes sometidos a URS fue del 18,88% y del 21,33% en el grupo de LEOC. El grado de afectación para realizar actividades cotidianas fue del 24,44% en URS y del 15% en LEOC. CONCLUSIONES: La LEOC es una técnica que precisa de un mayor número medio de sesiones para la resolución de la litiasis reno-ureteral menor de 2 cm, pero con una menor repercusión en los costes totales y en la percepción del grado de afectación

OBJECTIVE: To perform a comparative analysis of indirect and direct costs of two minimally invasive techniques (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) vs. ureteroscopy with holmium laser (URS/RIRS)) for the treatment of renal/ureteral calculi smaller than 2 cm. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective, comparative, non-randomized study of 84 patients treated for kidney stones smaller than 2 cm between January and December 2016. Of these, 38 (45.67%) were treated with ESWL (18 renal lithiasis and 20 ureteral lithiasis) and 46 (54.32%) with URS/RIRS (22 renal lithiasis and 24 ureteral lithiasis). A total of 19 (41.3%) patients in the URS/RIRS group and 15 (39.5%) patients in the ESWL group were actively working before treatment. The variables analyzed were sex, age, number and size of lithiasis, time (days) off from work due to treatment, estimate of indirect cost due to labor productivity loss and direct treatment costs including follow-up (total number of procedures, ancillary care, visits and diagnostic tests). The 2015 Wage Structure Survey (INE) was used to estimate the indirect cost. In addition, the «Work Productivity and Activity Impairment» (WPAI) questionnaire was also used to determine the level of perceived productivity loss. RESULTS: The mean number of sessions until lithiasis resolution was achieved was 2.57 for the ESWL group and 1.04 for the URS. The mean number of days off from work in the URS group was 7.16 days and 3.18 (p = 0.034) in the ESWL group. The total indirect costs resulting from productivity loss were EUR 621.55 and EUR 276.05 for the URS and ESWL, respectively. Direct costs in the ESWL group were EUR 1,382.9 and EUR 2,317.71 in the URS group. The level of work impairment perceived by patients undergoing URS was 18.88% and 21.33% in the ESWL group. The degree of impairment for performing activities of daily living was 24.44% in the URS and 15% in ESWL. CONCLUSIONS: The ESWL technique requires a higher number of sessions for the resolution of kidney stones under 2 cm, but it has a lower impact on total costs and on the perceived degree of affectation

Comparative analysis of direct and indirect costs of two minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of renal/ureteral calculi smaller than 2 cm. / Análisis comparativo de costes directos e indirectos de dos técnicas mínimamente invasivas, para el tratamiento de la litiasis renoureteral menor de 2 cm.

OBJECTIVE: To perform a comparative analysis of indirect and direct costs of two minimally invasive techniques (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) vs. ureteroscopy with holmium laser (URS/RIRS)) for the treatment of renal/ureteral calculi smaller than 2 cm. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective, comparative, non-randomized study of 84 patients treated for kidney stones smaller than 2 cm between January and December 2016. Of these, 38 (45.67%) were treated with ESWL (18 renal lithiasis and 20 ureteral lithiasis) and 46 (54.32%) with URS/RIRS (22 renal lithiasis and 24 ureteral lithiasis). A total of 19 (41.3%) patients in the URS/RIRS group and 15 (39.5%) patients in the ESWL group were actively working before treatment. The variables analyzed were sex, age, number and size of lithiasis, time (days) off from work due to treatment, estimate of indirect cost due to labor productivity loss and direct treatment costs including follow-up (total number of procedures, ancillary care, visits and diagnostic tests). The 2015 Wage Structure Survey (INE) was used to estimate the indirect cost. In addition, the «Work Productivity and Activity Impairment¼ (WPAI) questionnaire was also used to determine the level of perceived productivity loss. RESULTS: The mean number of sessions until lithiasis resolution was achieved was 2.57 for the ESWL group and 1.04 for the URS. The mean number of days off from work in the URS group was 7.16 days and 3.18 (p = 0.034) in the ESWL group. The total indirect costs resulting from productivity loss were EUR 621.55 and EUR 276.05 for the URS and ESWL, respectively. Direct costs in the ESWL group were EUR 1,382.9 and EUR 2,317.71 in the URS group. The level of work impairment perceived by patients undergoing URS was 18.88% and 21.33% in the ESWL group. The degree of impairment for performing activities of daily living was 24.44% in the URS and 15% in ESWL. CONCLUSIONS: The ESWL technique requires a higher number of sessions for the resolution of kidney stones under 2 cm, but it has a lower impact on total costs and on the perceived degree of affectation.

Spontaneous spermatic vein thrombosis in pediatric patients: A condition to be considered. / Trombosis espontánea de la vena espermática en la edad pediátrica: una entidad a tener en cuenta.

Spermatic vein thrombosis is a very rare pathology, with 25 cases published only, 6 of which in patients under 15 years of age. We present the case of a male patient, as well as a review of the literature. A 12-year old boy presented at emergency with 3-day progressive testicular pain. Following abdominal Doppler ultrasound imaging, he was diagnosed with left spermatic vein thrombosis and nutcracker syndrome. Admission and enoxaparin treatment were decided upon. Patient evolution was satisfactory, with subsequent ultrasound imaging demonstrating the absence of thrombus. The patient is currently under follow-up and without treatment. Various treatments are mentioned in the literature, with conservative management being the treatment of choice.

La trombosis de la vena espermática es una patología muy poco frecuente, con solo 25 casos publicados, 6 de los cuales menores de 15 años. De esta manera presentamos el caso de un varón, así como la revisión de la literatura. Un paciente de 12 años de edad acudió a Urgencias por dolor testicular de aumento progresivo, de 3 días de evolución. Mediante ecografía doppler abdominal se diagnosticó de trombosis de la vena espermática izquierda y síndrome de cascanueces. Se decidió ingreso y tratamiento con enoxaparina. La evolución del paciente fue satisfactoria, en la ecografía posterior se observó la desaparición del trombo. El paciente se encuentra en seguimiento y sin tratamiento. Existen varios tratamientos reflejados en la literatura, siendo el de elección el manejo conservador.

Trombosis espontánea de la vena espermática en la edad pediátrica: una entidad a tener en cuenta / Spontaneous spermatic vein thrombosis in pediatric patients: A condition to be considered

La trombosis de la vena espermática es una patología muy poco frecuente, con solo 25 casos publicados, 6 de los cuales menores de 15 años. De esta manera presentamos el caso de un varón, así como la revisión de la literatura. Un paciente de 12 años de edad acudió a Urgencias por dolor testicular de aumento progresivo, de 3 días de evolución. Mediante ecografía doppler abdominal se diagnosticó de trombosis de la vena espermática izquierda y síndrome de cascanueces. Se decidió ingreso y tratamiento con enoxaparina. La evolución del paciente fue satisfactoria, en la ecografía posterior se observó la desaparición del trombo. El paciente se encuentra en seguimiento y sin tratamiento. Existen varios tratamientos reflejados en la literatura, siendo el de elección el manejo conservador

Spermatic vein thrombosis is a very rare pathology, with 25 cases published only, 6 of which in patients under 15 years of age. We present the case of a male patient, as well as a review of the literature.A 12-year old boy presented at emergency with 3-day progressive testicular pain. Following abdominal Doppler ultrasound imaging, he was diagnosed with left spermatic vein thrombosis and nutcracker syndrome. Admission and enoxaparin treatment were decided upon. Patient evolution was satisfactory, with subsequent ultrasound imaging demonstrating the absence of thrombus. The patient is currently under follow-up and without treatment. Various treatments are mentioned in the literature, with conservative management being the treatment of choice

Factores predictores de complicaciones infecciosas en el postoperatorio de la nefrolitotomía percutánea / Predictive factors of infectious complications in the postoperative period of percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Objetivo: Las complicaciones infecciosas (CI) tras la nefrolitotomía percutánea (NLPC) pueden llegar a ser de gravedad. Nuestro objetivo fue analizar factores predictores preoperatorios de CI tras la NLPC. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyó en un estudio prospectivo a un total de 203 pacientes que se trataron con NLPC entre enero de 2013 y febrero de 2016. Se definió CI postoperatoria como infección urinaria/pielonefritis, síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica o sepsis. Las variables analizadas fueron: edad, sexo, número, lado y tamaño (cm) de la litiasis; unidades Hounsfield, diabetes (insulinodependiente o no), cultivo de orina preoperatorio, bacteria aislada, multitrayecto, índice de masa corporal y tiempo quirúrgico (min). Se llevó a cabo un análisis multivariante (regresión logística). Resultados: Se produjeron CI en 30 pacientes (14,8%): en 9 de ellos (4,4%) se presentó infección urinaria, en 14 (6,9%) síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica y en 7 (3,5%) sepsis. Además, 13 (43,3%) tenían un cultivo de orina preoperatorio negativo, 15 (50%) positivo y en 2 (6,7%) no estaba disponible. En la regresión logística, el tamaño de la litiasis, la diabetes insulinodependiente y el sexo femenino resultaron factores predictores independientes de CI (OR: 1,03; 14,6 y 7,8, respectivamente; p = 0,0001). Conclusiones: Pacientes con litiasis de mayor tamaño, diabéticos insulinodependientes y mujeres deberían ser aconsejados de forma preoperatoria sobre el riesgo de CI tras la NLPC, y ser estrechamente seguidos tras la cirugía. Además, un cultivo de orina preoperatorio negativo no ofrece fiabilidad suficiente para excluir el riesgo de CI

Objective: Infectious complications (IC) following percutaneous nephrolithotomy surgery (PCNL) can be life-threatening. Our objective was to analyze preoperative predictors of IC in PCNL. Materials and methods: A total of 203 patients who underwent PCNL were included in a prospective study between January 2013 and February 2016. A postoperative IC was defined as urinary infection/pyelonephritis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis. The variables analyzed were age, gender, number, size (cm) and side of stone; Hounsfield units, diabetes (insulin dependent or not), preoperative culture, isolated bacteria, multitract, body mass index and surgical time (min). A multivariate forward stepwise (logistic regression) was performed. Results: IC occurred in 30 patients (14.8%): 9 (4.4%) had urinary infection, 14 (6.9%) systemic inflammatory response syndrome and 7 (3.5%) sepsis. In addition, 13 (43.3%) had negative preoperative urine culture, 15 (50%) positive and in 2 (6.7%) was not available. On the logistic regression analysis, stone size (cm), insulin dependent diabetes and female sex were independently associated with increased risk of IC (odds ratio [OR] 1.03, 14.6 and 7.8, respectively; p = 0.0001). Conclusions: Patients with large stone burdens, insulin-dependentdiabetes condition and female gender, should be counselled properly regarding postoperative infection risks and closely followed up to diagnose IC (specially sepsis) soon enough. Negative preoperative urine culture seems not reliable enough to exclude an infectious complication according to our results

Predictive factors of infectious complications in the postoperative of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. / Factores predictores de complicaciones infecciosas en el postoperatorio de la nefrolitotomía percutánea.

OBJECTIVE: Infectious complications (IC) following percutaneous nephrolithotomy surgery (PCNL) can be life-threatening. Our objective was to analyse preoperative predictors of IC in PCNL. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 203 patients who underwent PCNL were included in a prospective study between January 2013 and February 2016. A postoperative IC was defined as urinary infection/pyelonephritis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis. The variables analysed were age, gender, number, size(cm) and side of stone; Hounsfield units,diabetes (insulin dependent or not), preoperative culture, isolated bacteria, multitract, bodymass index and surgical time (min). A multivariate forward stepwise (logistic regression) was performed. RESULTS: IC occurred in 30 patients (14.8%): 9 (4.4%) had urinary infection, 14 (6.9%) systemic inflammatory response syndrome and 7 (3.5%) sepsis. In addition, 13 (43.3%) had negative preoperative urine culture, 15 (50%) positive and in 2 (6.7%) was not available. On the logistic regression analysis, stone size (cm), insulin dependent diabetes and female sex were independently associated with increased risk of IC (odds ratio [OR] 1.03, 14.6 and 7.8, respectively; P=.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with large stone burdens, insulin diabetes condition and female gender, should be counselled properly regarding postoperative infection risks and closely followed up to diagnose IC (specially sepsis) soon enough. Negative preoperative urine culture seems not reliable enough to exclude an infectious complication according to our results.