Sistema REMEEX® para el tratamiento de la incontinencia de esfuerzo masculina: nuestra experiencia / REMEEX® system for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence: Our experience

Introducción: Presentamos un estudio retrospectivo sobre los resultados obtenidos por nuestro servicio en el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo masculina con el sistema REMEEX®. Material y métodos: Entre febrero de 2007 y diciembre de 2009 se intervinieron con el sistema REMEEX® 14 pacientes varones diagnosticados de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo moderada-severa. El origen de la incontinencia fue secundario a prostatectomía radical abierta (n=9), laparoscópica (n=4) y RTU prostática (n=1). Evaluamos las complicaciones obtenidas en tres grupos: intraoperatorias, precoces (menos de 1 mes) y tardías (más de 1 mes). Evaluamos el estado de los pacientes tras 1, 3, 6 y 12 meses de seguimiento. Resultados: La mediana de edad fue de 68,5 años (rango: 62–71). El tiempo mediano de seguimiento fue de 18,6 meses (rango: 10,1–35,2). La media de reajustes fue de 3,7 (rango: 1–6). Un total de 12 pacientes fue reajustado en el postoperatorio inmediato (24–72h tras la intervención). En tres ocasiones (21,4%) fue necesario retirar todo el sistema, uno por infección precoz y dos porque no deseaban más reajustes. La complicación intraoperatoria más frecuente fue la perforación vesical con 4 casos (28,5%). La complicación precoz más encontrada fueron 5 episodios de retención aguda de orina (35,7%). Al año, un 41,7% de los pacientes está totalmente continente (5/12) y un 33,3% presenta leves escapes (4/12). Conclusiones: El sistema REMEEX® para la incontinencia urinaria masculina, según nuestra experiencia, presenta un porcentaje de éxito al año (pacientes continentes o con mínimos escapes) del 75%, con una alta incidencia de complicaciones menores.Los reajustes, sobre todo durante los primeros seis meses, son frecuentes y es necesario un estrecho seguimiento. Necesitamos trabajos que evalúen la efectividad de este sistema a más largo plazo (AU)

Introduction: We evaluate the effectiveness of REMEEX® (readjustable sling) for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence (SUI). Materials and method: Between February 2007 and December 2009, 14 male patients with mild to severe SUI were operated with the use of REMEEX® system. The origin of incontinence was radical open prostatectomy (n=9), laparoscopic prostatectomy (n=4) and TUR (n=1). We evaluate postoperatively complications in three groups: intraoperatively, early complications (before 1 month) and late complications (after 1 month). Follow up was done at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention. Results: The mean age was 68,5 years (range: 62–71). The average follow-up time was 18,6 months (range: 10,1–35,2). The mean of readjustment was 3,7 (range: 1–6). Twelve patients were readjusted during the early period (24–72h after intervention). The mesh was removed in 3 cases (21,4%) owing to infection in one and the others because patients didn't want more system readjustment. There were four (28,5%) intraoperative bladder perforations. The early complication more frequent was acute urinary retention with five cases (35,7%). To the year of follow-up 41,7% of the patients are totally continent (5/12) and 33,3% presents light urinary incontinence (4/12). Conclusions: The REMEEX® system for the treatment of male SUI presents (in our experience) a 75% of good results (continent patients or patients with light urinary incontinence) at the year of follow-up with a high rate of light complications. Readjustment are frequent at the first six months after intervention and it′s necessary an intense follow-up. We need more studies that evaluate the long-term efficiency of this system (AU)

[REMEEX® system for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence: our experience]. / Sistema REMEEX® para el tratamiento de la incontinencia de esfuerzo masculina: nuestra experiencia.

INTRODUCTION: We evaluate the effectiveness of REMEEX® (readjustable sling) for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence (SUI). MATERIALS AND METHOD: Between February 2007 and December 2009, 14 male patients with mild to severe SUI were operated with the use of REMEEX® system. The origin of incontinence was radical open prostatectomy (n=9), laparoscopic prostatectomy (n=4) and TUR (n=1). We evaluate postoperatively complications in three groups: intraoperatively, early complications (before 1 month) and late complications (after 1 month). Follow up was done at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention. RESULTS: The mean age was 68,5 years (range: 62-71). The average follow-up time was 18,6 months (range: 10,1-35,2). The mean of readjustment was 3,7 (range: 1-6). Twelve patients were readjusted during the early period (24-72h after intervention). The mesh was removed in 3 cases (21,4%) owing to infection in one and the others because patients didn't want more system readjustment. There were four (28,5%) intraoperative bladder perforations. The early complication more frequent was acute urinary retention with five cases (35,7%). To the year of follow-up 41,7% of the patients are totally continent (5/12) and 33,3% presents light urinary incontinence (4/12). CONCLUSIONS: The REMEEX® system for the treatment of male SUI presents (in our experience) a 75% of good results (continent patients or patients with light urinary incontinence) at the year of follow-up with a high rate of light complications. Readjustment are frequent at the first six months after intervention and it's necessary an intense follow-up. We need more studies that evaluate the long-term efficiency of this system.

[Stress urinary incontinence surgery with MiniArc swing system: our experience]. / Nuestra experiencia con minicintas MiniArc en la cirugía de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the surgical technique of AMS MiniArc swing system for the treatment of female urinary incontinence, evaluate its results and complications. METHOD: We performed a retrospective study of surgery with AMS Miniarc swing system. From august 2007 to march 2009, 135 patients with urinary incontinence (UI) underwent AMS MiniArc swing system surgery in hammock way. 110 patients (81.5%) suffered from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and 25 (18.5) from mixed (MUI). The average age was 55 years-old. All these procedures were performed wigh local anesthesia and in <>. We evaluate every patient a month later, between 3-6 months later, and a year after surgery. During the following up, clinical history was made in every women with ICIQ-SF questionnaire, that included a fourth question to evaluate the degree of satisfaction after surgery, as well as physical examination. We considered objective cure when negative stress test with full bladder. We use the SPSS program (V 14.0) for statistical analysis of the results (Student's t-test). RESULTS: With a mean follow-up of 495 days (range from 181 to 777), early complications included: 2 bladder perforations during sling placement, inguinal pain in 4 patients and one obturator hematoma (resolved spontaneously). The long-term postoperative complications were: 4 tape exposures in vagina (2.9%), urethral obstruction in 3 patients (2.2%) that required urethrolysis and net section, and irritative symptoms of frequency and urgency reported in 9 patients (6.6%), 5 out of 9 were temporary (between 2 and 6 months) whereas the remaining 4 required anticholinergic agents due to persistent symptoms. When evaluating the success rates of anti-incontinence surgery, 91.9% of patients showed objective cure (88% with MUI and 92.7% with SUI) since we demonstrated no loss of urine by physical examination with full bladder. The ICIQ-SF score (fourth question included) decreased an average of 12.7 points. 90% of patients were very or fairly satisfied. CONCLUSION: The AMS Minarc swing system is an optim anti-incontinence procedure. Its main advantage might be the possibility of performing this procedure under local anesthesia, in order to test and adjust the sling's tension according to the person's needs. Despite its promising results, further studies are required in order to arrive at more precise conclusions, taking into account that the TVT remains the gold standard surgical technique of SUI.

Nuestra experiencia con minicintas MiniArc® en la cirugía de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo / Stress urinary incontinence surgery with MiniArc swing system: Our experience

Objetivos: El objetivo de esta publicación es describir de forma retrospectiva la técnica quirúrgica y evaluar las complicaciones y los resultados de la colocación de la cinta AMS MiniArc® swing system para el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria. Material y método: Presentamos un estudio retrospectivo sobre la colocación de cinta AMS MiniArc® swing system. Entre agosto de 2007 y marzo de 2009 colocamos dicha cinta en hamaca a 135 pacientes, 110 (81,5%) tenían incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo y 25 (18,5%) incontinencia urinaria mixta con un edad mediana de 55 años (rango entre 27–82 años). Todos los procedimientos se realizaron con anestesia local y en régimen de cirugía mayor ambulatoria. Las pacientes fueron controladas en consultas externas al mes (control 1), entre los 3–6 meses (control 2) y al año (control 3). Se les realizó una historia clínica y el cuestionario ICIQ-SF, al que le añadimos una pregunta para cuantificar el grado de satisfacción, así como la exploración física. Consideramos como curación objetiva que la paciente en la exploración física realizada en la consulta con la vejiga llena presentara un test de esfuerzo negativo. Analizamos los resultados y el análisis descriptivo y de comparación de medias con la t de student mediante el programa informático SPSS (V14.0). Resultados: La mediana de seguimiento fue de 495 días (rango entre 181–777 días). En las 135 pacientes intervenidas registramos como complicaciones intraoperatorias 2 perforaciones vesicales. Como complicaciones precoces registramos 1 paciente con hematoma en la fosa obturatriz que evolucionó espontáneamente a curación y 4 pacientes (2,9%) con dolor leve a nivel inguinal no incapacitante. Como complicaciones tardías, 4 pacientes (2,9%) presentaron extrusión de la malla y 3 pacientes (2,2%) necesitaron corte unilateral de la cinta por presentar obstrucción. En 9 pacientes (6,6%) se presentó urgencia de novo, 5 de las cuales (3,7%) fueron temporales entre 2–6 meses, y 4 (2,96%) persistentes y tratadas mediante anticolinérgicos. Observamos que el 91,9 % de las pacientes estaban curadas al año. Si analizamos los resultados según el tipo de incontinencia que presentaban, las pacientes con incontinencia urinaria mixta estuvieron curadas en el 88% y las pacientes con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo en el 92,7%. Con el cuestionario ICIQ-SF y la pregunta de satisfacción, observamos un descenso medio en la puntuación de 12,7 puntos, con un 90% de las pacientes muy o bastante satisfechas. Conclusión: La colocación de esta minicinta AMS MiniArc® swing system es una herramienta más para el tratamiento quirúrgico de la incontinencia urinaria, y la ventaja fundamental respecto a sus predecesoras es la posibilidad de realizar la cirugía con anestesia local consiguiendo dar la tensión adecuada a la cinta in situ. Pero debe demostrar sus resultados a largo plazo teniendo como referencia al «gold standard» de la TVT (AU)

Method: We performed a retrospective study of surgery with AMS Miniarc swing system. From august 2007 to march 2009, 135 patients with urinary incontinence (UI) underwent AMS MiniArc swing system surgery in hammock way. 110 patients (81.5%) suffered from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and 25 (18.5) from mixed (MUI). The average age was 55 years-old. All these procedures were performed wigh local anesthesia and in «Out patient Surgery». We evaluate every patient a month later, between 3–6 months later, and a year after surgery. During the following up, clinical history was made in every women with ICIQ-SF questionnare, that included a fourth question to evaluate the degree of satisfaction after surgery, as well as physical examination. We considered objective cure when negative stress test with full bladder. We use the SPSS program (V 14.0) for statistical analysis of the results (Student′s t-test). Results: With a mean follow-up of 495 days (range from 181 to 777), early complications included: 2 bladder perforations during sling placement, inguinal pain in 4 patients and one obturator hematoma (resolved spontaneously). The long-term postoperative complications were: 4 tape exposures in vagina (2.9%), urethral obstruction in 3 patients (2.2%) that required urethrolysis and net section, and irritative symptoms of frequency and urgency reported in 9 patients (6.6%), 5 out of 9 were temporary (between 2 and 6 months) whereas the remaining 4 required anticholinergic agents due to persistent symtoms. When evaluating the success rates of anti-incontinence surgery, 91.9% of patients showed objective cure (88% with MUI and 92.7% with SUI) since we demonstrated no loss of urine by physical examination with full bladder. The ICIQ-SF score (fourth question included) decreased an average of 12.7 points. 90% of patients were very or fairly satisfied. Conclusion: The AMS Minarc swing system is an optim anti-incontinence procedure. Its main advantage might be the possibility of performing this procedure under local anesthesia, in order to test and adjust the sling′s tension according to the person′s needs. Dispite its promising results, further studies are required in order to arrive at more precise conclusions, taking into account that the TVT remains the gold standard surgical technique of SUI (AU)

[Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst mimicking adrenal gland tumor]. / Quiste broncogénico retroperitoneal simulando un tumor suprarrenal.

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst, an anomaly during the development of the primitive anterior intestine from which the bronchi and lungs are developed. METHODS/RESULTS: A 38-year-old male presented with left lumbar pain. Patient evaluation disclosed a left adrenal polycystic mass which was removed by surgery. Pathological analysis of the surgical specimen demonstrated a bronchogenic cyst. This case is compared with some of the few cases reported in the literature. CONCLUSIONS: Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst is a cause of retroperitoneal tumors in the splenic or hepato-renal region. Although it is uncommon, it should be taken into account when making the differential diagnosis.

[Cystic pyeloureteritis. Our approach]. / Pieloureteritis quística: nuestra actitud.

We report a case of massive cystic pyeloureteritis that had been diagnosed by ureterorenoscopy in a patient with recurrent urinary infection and episodes of nephritic colic. The reports published in the literature indicate there is no specific treatment for this disease whose etiology is unknown. Its pathogenesis has not been well-established and it is difficult to distinguish from other urothelial filling defects. Although it has also been reported that it may progress to malignancy, we believe that the therapeutic approach should be conservative.

[Eosinophilic cystitis associated with transitional cell carcinoma: apropos a case]. / Cistitis esosinófila asociada a carcinoma de células transicionales: a propósito de un caso.

An additional case of eosinophilic cystitis coexisting with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder is presented. The patient was treated with antihistamine but posteriorly presented with an infiltrating tumor that warranted a cystectomy procedure and ureteroileostomy. The patient is currently symptom-free.

[Percutaneous U-loop nephrostomy: our experience]. / Nefrostomía percutánea en raqueta: nuestra experiencia.

Thirteen U-loop nephrostomy procedures performed percutaneously in 9 patients are described. Thirty-three percent of these patients had a bilateral, one-stage procedure. This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia and, on average, requires 45 minutes. It is simple, yet it provides many other advantages; i.e., enhanced urinary drainage, easy to change and excellent patient tolerance. For all the foregoing reasons, we consider this procedure to be a valid alternative to open surgery.

[Duplication of the inferior vena cava associated with renal carcinoma]. / Duplicidad de vena cava inferior asociada a carcinoma renal.

Although uncommon, vascular anomalies of the inferior vena cava can have important consequences in urological oncologic surgery. A case of duplicated vena cava associated with clear cell renal adenocarcinoma is described. This type of tumor of the genitourinary system had been detected intraoperatively.

[Treatment of urinary stress incontinence using paraurethral injection of autologous fat]. / Tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo mediante la inyección parauretral de grasa autóloga.

The authors present the late results (greater than 1 year) in the treatment of urinary incontinence in 15 women with stress urinary incontinence and 5 men with post-adenomectomy incontinence using endoscopic injection of autologous fat tissue obtained by microliposuction. Good results were achieved in 23% of the cases with stress urinary incontinence and in 0% of those with post-adenomectomy incontinence. Although the results are disappointing, they are not very different from those obtained with teflon injection. Furthermore, the technique is simple, has no complications and it costs very little to obtain the autologous graft material. A historical review of free fat grafting and injection of liposuction fatty tissue is performed and the hypotheses that have been put forward recently relative to the fate of the fat graft are discussed.

[Acquired hydrocele in the adult: sclerotherapy]. / Hidrocele adquirido del adulto: escleroterapia.

We report our experience in the treatment of hydrocele using sclerosant therapy in 50 patients with adult acquired hydrocele (AAH) or cord cyst (CC). The sclerosing agent utilized in all of the patients was quinacrine dihydrochloride (quinacrine) at a dose of 13.3 mg 50 cc aspirated volume. The results were assessed clinically, ultrasonographically and thermographically. The presence of multilocular cysts or incomplete aspiration of the liquid was the most frequent cause of failure. The results show a success rate of 85%; however, 18% required more than one treatment.

[Percutaneous endo-retro-pyelotomy: an elective treatment method in stenosis of the uretero-pelvic junction]. / Endoureteropielotomía percutánea: un tratamiento de elección en las estenosis de la UPU.

Fifteen adult patients diagnosed as having congenital stricture of the ureteropelvic junction were treated by percutaneous endoureteropyelotomy. Our results were clinically satisfactory in 85.7% (excellent acured 57.1%, good/with occasional mild discomfort 28.5%). Radiologically, 64.2% were normal and 14.2% had mild ectasia but good renal function. No clinical improvement was observed in 14.2% and 21.4% had persistent hydronephrosis indicating the procedure had failed. The most important complication was intraoperative hemorrhage from effraction of an inferior polar artery which required a conventional lumbotomy procedure and Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty. The foregoing results, with the limitations inherent in data from a small series, indicate that endoureteropyelotomy is the procedure of choice in the treatment of congenital UPJ strictures in the adult patient.