[Primary testicular rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report]. / Rabdomiosarcoma testicular primario: reporte de un caso.

BACKGROUND: Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common sarcoma of soft tissues in childhood and adolescence, with an annual incidence of 4-7 cases per million children aged 15. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is common in adults younger than 30 years, and are usually presented as a large painless, palpable mass (> 5cm). Survival in the case of paratesticular sarcoma in men is approximately 50%. CLINICAL CASE: Male 27 years of age with no history of importance, was seen in a clinic with an increased, painless, left testicular volume 3 years onset. Intrascrotal left testicle increased volume, with dimensions of 20×12×8cm, a stone and left inguinal node in induratum measuring 2×2cm. Microscopically, it showed a pattern of an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma with left inguinal node metastases. CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis of testicular tumours, and especially of primary intratesticular rhabdomyosarcomas, and aggressive surgical treatment in combination with chemotherapy reduces the incidence of local recurrence and may improve the rate of disease-free survival and overall survival in adult patients with metastases.

[Experience in nephron-sparing surgery in patients with small renal tumors]. / Experiencia en cirugía preservadora de nefronas en pacientes con tumores renales pequeños.

BACKGROUND: Nephron -sparing surgery is currently the treatment of choice for surgical removal of solid renal tumours smaller than 7 cm, in the case of a solitary kidney, bilateral renal tumours or the presence of chronic renal failure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational, descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study was conducted. The variables evaluated were: age at diagnosis, gender, intraoperative blood loss, operative time, preoperative tumour size, hospital stay, pathology report, pTNM classification, Fuhrman nuclear grade, pre- and post-operative creatinine, monitoring for cancer. All were analysed using SPSS v 22. RESULTS: The study included 28 patients, 14 male and 14 women, with a mean age 52.3 years. The approach was lumbotomy in all patients. The mean hospital stay was 4.1 days. Mean perioperative bleeding loss was 380.3 ml. The mean preoperative creatinine was 0.96 mg/dl, with a post-operative mean of 1.12 mg/dl. Histopathology reported, 23 clear cell tumours, 2 angiomyolipomas, 2 oncocytomas, and 1 haemorrhagic cyst. Tumour staging was performed on 14 patients, with 13 patients T1bN0M0, and 1 patient T2aN0M0. In clear cell tumours, Fuhrman nuclear grade 2 was present in 16 patients and 7 patients were Fuhrman grade 3. CONCLUSION: Nephron sparing surgery is the choice procedure of choice in patients with small renal tumours, with good functional results without significant alteration in renal function. Outcome is optimal, with a low incidence of complications.

[Subtrigonal sling with abdominal fascia for treatment of complex stress urinary incontinence]. / Cabestrillo subtrigonal con aponeurosis abdominal en el tratamiento de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo compleja.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to describe the technique of subtrigonal sling with abdominal fascia and demonstrate its usefulness in resolving complex stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS: We performed a cohort, longitudinal, observational study in adult females who attended the Urodynamics Department of the Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI, Mexico City, with recurrent SUI or with risk factors for recurrence, whether or not associated with urge urinary incontinence (UUI). RESULTS: Between 1995 and 2006, 40 patients were included. Mean follow-up was 41.95 months (9-106), and the average patient age was 55 years. In 35 patients (87.5%) SUI was resolved, in two patients (5%) it improved, and in three patients (7.5%) it persisted. Of the 40 study patients, 18 had UUI and in only 7/18 patients (39%) was it resolved postoperatively. UUI de novo was noted in 12/40 patients (30%). One patient presented crural hernia, two patients presented postincisional hernia and two patients required blood transfusion. No patient presented acute urinary retention or urinary voiding problems postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Results obtained by this surgical technique are effective and long-lasting in patients with complex SUI. We did not observe bladder emptying dysfunction but there were formations of abdominal wall hernias. The minimally invasive approach consisting of the subtrigonal placement of synthetic tapes may maintain efficacy with minimal morbidity.

Cabestrillo subtrigonal con aponeurosis abdominal en el tratamiento de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo compleja / Subtrigonal sling with abdominal fascia for treatment of complex stress urinary incontinence

Objetivo: Describir la técnica de cabestrillo subtrigonal con fascia abdominal y demostrar su utilidad en la resolución de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo compleja. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohorte longitudinal y observacional en mujeres adultas que acudieron al Servicio de Urodinamia, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, para tratamiento de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo recidivante o con factores de riesgo para recidiva, asociada o no a incontinencia urinaria de urgencia. Resultados: Entre 1995 y 2006 incluimos 40 pacientes; el seguimiento fue de 41.95 meses (rango 9 a 106) y el promedio de edad de 55 años. En 35 pacientes (87.5 %) fue resuelta la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo, dos pacientes mejoraron (5 %) y tres persistieron (7.5 %) con la incontinencia. De las 40 pacientes, 18 presentaban incontinencia urinaria de urgencia y solo en siete de éstas (39 %) se resolvió después de la cirugía. La incontinencia urinaria de urgencia de novo se presentó en 12 (30 %). Una tuvo hernia crural, dos hernia posincisional y dos requirieron transfusión sanguínea. Ninguna evidenció problemas de vaciamiento urinario posterior a la cirugía. Conclusiones: Los resultados con la técnica descrita son eficaces y duraderos en pacientes con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo recidivante o factores de riesgo para recidiva. No se observó disfunción de vaciamiento vesical, sin embargo, hubo hernias abdominales. El abordaje de mínima invasión para colocar las cintas sintéticas en posición subtrigonal podría mantener la eficacia con mínima morbilidad.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to describe the technique of subtrigonal sling with abdominal fascia and demonstrate its usefulness in resolving complex stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS: We performed a cohort, longitudinal, observational study in adult females who attended the Urodynamics Department of the Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI, Mexico City, with recurrent SUI or with risk factors for recurrence, whether or not associated with urge urinary incontinence (UUI). RESULTS: Between 1995 and 2006, 40 patients were included. Mean follow-up was 41.95 months (9-106), and the average patient age was 55 years. In 35 patients (87.5%) SUI was resolved, in two patients (5%) it improved, and in three patients (7.5%) it persisted. Of the 40 study patients, 18 had UUI and in only 7/18 patients (39%) was it resolved postoperatively. UUI de novo was noted in 12/40 patients (30%). One patient presented crural hernia, two patients presented postincisional hernia and two patients required blood transfusion. No patient presented acute urinary retention or urinary voiding problems postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Results obtained by this surgical technique are effective and long-lasting in patients with complex SUI. We did not observe bladder emptying dysfunction but there were formations of abdominal wall hernias. The minimally invasive approach consisting of the subtrigonal placement of synthetic tapes may maintain efficacy with minimal morbidity.

[Ejaculatory duct obstruction]. / Obstrucción de conductos eyaculadores.

BACKGROUND: Prostatic cysts are rare lesions with a reported incidence from 1 to 7.9%. They have been associated with primary infertility. The main characteristic is the benign course and positive prognosis after correct surgical management. CLINICAL CASES: We present three clinical cases, two with primary infertility and another with a history of primary infertility who presented with recurrent hemospermia and refractory medical treatment. All patients had hypospermia and alteration of the seminal parameters represented by moderate oligospermia (MOS), asteno- and teratozoospermia, in addition to hemospermia in two patients. Diagnosis was confirmed by transrectal ultrasound. Transurethral resection (TUR) of the cyst was performed in two cases and resection of the veru montanum in one, obtaining improvement in the seminal parameters after 1 month of follow-up and acceptable parameters for spontaneous conception at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: Infertility associated with partially obstructed ejaculatory ducts may be suspected clinically by hypospermia. Transrectal ultrasound is essential to confirm the diagnosis. TUR of this lesion reestablishes the free passage of semen in almost all patients, with potential recovery of fertility 6 months after treatment.

Obstrucción de conductos eyaculadores / Ejaculatory duct obstruction

BACKGROUND: Prostatic cysts are rare lesions with a reported incidence from 1 to 7.9%. They have been associated with primary infertility. The main characteristic is the benign course and positive prognosis after correct surgical management. CLINICAL CASES: We present three clinical cases, two with primary infertility and another with a history of primary infertility who presented with recurrent hemospermia and refractory medical treatment. All patients had hypospermia and alteration of the seminal parameters represented by moderate oligospermia (MOS), asteno- and teratozoospermia, in addition to hemospermia in two patients. Diagnosis was confirmed by transrectal ultrasound. Transurethral resection (TUR) of the cyst was performed in two cases and resection of the veru montanum in one, obtaining improvement in the seminal parameters after 1 month of follow-up and acceptable parameters for spontaneous conception at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: Infertility associated with partially obstructed ejaculatory ducts may be suspected clinically by hypospermia. Transrectal ultrasound is essential to confirm the diagnosis. TUR of this lesion reestablishes the free passage of semen in almost all patients, with potential recovery of fertility 6 months after treatment.