Scrotoscopy: a promising future? Our preliminary experience.

Scrotoscopy is a new endourologic technique for the exploration of the scrotum. After distention of the tunica vaginalis space with saline, a standard arthroscope was employed in 20 cadavers and subsequently in 5 patients before full surgical exploration for hydrocele (1 case), testicular biopsy (3 cases), or orchidectomy (1 case). There was a clear view of the testis and epididymis. The procedure was easy, and there were no major complications. Scrotoscopy could potentially be performed on an outpatient basis. Its indications in infertility appear to be particularly promising.

[Transitional cell neoplasm of the bladder in childhood: presentation of a clinical case]. / Neoplasia vesical de células de transición en edad pediátrica: presentación de un caso clínico.

A case of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder in a 13-year-old boy is reported. As observed in the literature, it is an extremely rare condition in children. The importance of gross or microscopic hematuria, which is often the only sign of this condition, is underscored. The authors comment on the possible follow-up modalities in relation with the characteristics of this tumor type in young patients. Although it is more invasive (anesthesia, trauma) than US or urinary cytology, cystoscopy is more precise. Because recurrence is extremely rare, it can be performed once a year.