Corrigendum to “Twin penile skin flap, is it the answer for repair of long anterior urethral strictures?” [Arab J. Urol. 16(2) (2018) 224–231]
Publication date: September 2018Source: Arab Journal of Urology, Volume 16, Issue 3Author(s): Diaaeldin Mostafa, Hisham Elshawaf, Mohamed Abuelnaga, Mohamed Kotb, Abdelwahab Elkassaby (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - August 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

The first Iraqi experience in sacral neuromodulation for patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction
ConclusionSNM offers a good and durable solution for some functional bladder problems, if patients are well selected. There may also be additional extra-urinary benefits that contribute to improvements in QoL. SNM was well tolerated by our patients with an encouraging response rate, especially in psychologically stable patients with idiopathic dysfunctions. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - August 8, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Expanding the indications of robotic surgery in urology: A systematic review of the literature
ConclusionEmerging data demonstrate that the breadth and complexity of urological procedures performed using the da Vinci® platform (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA) is continually expanding. There is a gaining consensus that RAS is producing promising surgical results in a wide range of procedures. A major limitation of the current literature is the sparsity of comparative trials evaluating these procedures. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - August 8, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Multi-disciplinary and shared decision-making approach in the management of organ-confined prostate cancer
Publication date: Available online 6 August 2018Source: Arab Journal of UrologyAuthor(s): Syed M. Nazim, Mohamed Fawzy, Christian Bach, M. Hammad AtherAbstractDecision-making in the management of organ-confined prostate cancer is complex as it is based on multi-factorial considerations. It is complicated by a multitude of issues, which are related to the patient, treatment, disease, availability of equipment(s), expertise, and physicians. Combination of all these factors play a major role in the decision-making process and provide for an interactive decision-making preferably in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting. M...
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - August 7, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

The age of robotic surgery – Is laparoscopy dead?
ConclusionsWe found substantial, albeit mostly low-quality evidence, that robotic operations can have better outcomes than procedures performed laparoscopically. However, in light of the significant costs and because high-quality data from prospective randomised trials are still missing, conventional urological laparoscopy is certainly not ‘dead’ yet. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 31, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Radical nephrectomy and intracaval thrombectomy for advanced renal cancer with extensive inferior vena cava involvement utilising cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermic circulatory arrest: Is it worthwhile?
ConclusionsRadical surgery for patients with extensive IVC tumour thrombus has acceptable operative morbidity and mortality. It provides symptom palliation and the possibility of long-term survival. Improvements in preoperative detection of occult metastasis may improve case selection and newer adjuvant therapies may improve survival in this high-risk group. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 31, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Efficacy of silodosin on the outcome of semi-rigid ureteroscopy for the management of large distal ureteric stones: blinded randomised trial
ConclusionSilodosin therapy prior to URS management of large distal ureteric stones seems to be associated with better advancing of the ureteroscope to access the stone, shorter procedure time, higher stone-free rate, lower incidence of complications, and lesser need for postoperative analgesia. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 27, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Oral desmopressin in nocturia with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review of the literature
ConclusionLow-dose oral desmopressin therapy alone is an effective treatment for nocturia associated with LUTS in patients with BPH. Oral desmopressin combined with α-blockers is well tolerated and beneficial for improving the International Prostate Symptom Score and nocturnal symptoms. All patients should be educated about the mechanism of desmopressin action to avoid treatment discontinuation due to adverse events. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

A brief overview of the development of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Publication date: Available online 24 July 2018Source: Arab Journal of UrologyAuthor(s): Oliver W. HakenbergAbstractRobot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RP) has gained remarkable worldwide distribution and has become a standard procedure for localised prostate cancer, indeed a new ‘gold standard’. There are proven advantages in reduced blood loss and shorter recovery time. Whilst case series publications often report improved functional outcomes, systematic hospital and healthcare data analyses mostly do not support these findings. Robotic surgery remains more costly. Its use has also increased knowledge about the ana...
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

The age of robotic surgery – Is laparoscopy dead?
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2018Source: Arab Journal of UrologyAuthor(s): Noor N.P. Buchholz, Christian Bach (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 17, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Simulation-based training in urology residency programmes in the USA: Results of a nationwide survey
ConclusionsThe majority of urology programme directors consider that there is a role for incorporating a simulation-based curriculum into urology training. Barriers to implementation include cost burden, need for constant technology updates, need for advanced planning, and willingness of faculty to participate in administration. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 17, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Positive ureteric margins at radical cystectomy: Can it be predicted at initial transurethral resection of bladder tumour?
ConclusionsPrimary tumour-related factors on initial TURBT that predicted PUM (at RC) were involvement of the ureteric orifice(s) and presence of associated CIS. These results may help to select patients who can be selectively offered intraoperative frozen section analysis. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 15, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Robotic stone surgery – Current state and future prospects: A systematic review
ConclusionsThe benefits of robotic devices in stone surgery in existing endourological, laparoscopic, and open treatment strategies still need elucidation. Although recent data are promising, more prospective randomised controlled studies are necessary to clarify the impact of this technique on patient safety and stone-free rates. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

How robotic surgery is changing our understanding of anatomy
Publication date: Available online 6 November 2017Source: Arab Journal of UrologyAuthor(s): Fabrizio Dal MoroAbstractThe most recent revolution in our understanding and knowledge of the human body is the introduction of new technologies allowing direct magnified vision of internal organs, as in laparoscopy and robotics. The possibility of viewing an anatomical detail, until now not directly visible during open surgical operations and only partially during dissections of cadavers, has created a ‘new surgical anatomy’. Consequent refinements of operative techniques, combined with better views of the surgical field, have ...
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Complications in robotic urological surgeries and how to avoid them: A systematic review
ConclusionsAdequate patient selection, surgical positioning, mentorship training, and avoiding long-lasting procedures are essential to prevent RAL-related complications. The robotic surgical team must be careful and work together to avoid possible complications. This review offers several steps in surgical planning to reach this goal. (Source: Arab Journal of Urology)
Source: Arab Journal of Urology - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research