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Ho L, Ramanujan S, Pramod N, Tang S, Bena JF, De S. Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Hypocontractile Bladders Undergoing Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate. Urology 2024:S0090-4295(24)00703-9. [PMID: 39181508 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare post-operative outcomes in patients who underwent holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and had urodynamic evidence of bladder hypocontractility versus those with normocontractile bladders. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed HoLEP patients with pre-operative urodynamic studies at a single institution, categorizing them into normocontractile and hypocontractile groups based on the bladder contractility index (BCI) (hypocontractile defined as BCI < 100). Post-void residual (PVR) volume was measured at 6 weeks and 6 months. Secondary outcomes included maximum flow rate (Qmax) and catheterization status. RESULTS Among 114 HoLEP patients with pre-operative urodynamic data, 49 had hypocontractile bladders. The median pre-operative PVR was 305 (202-446) mL in the hypocontractile group, higher than the median PVR of 190 (60-361) mL in the normocontractile group (P = .013). At 6 weeks post-op, the median PVR was higher in the hypocontractile compared to normocontractile group (38 [3-61] vs 5 [0-44] mL, P = .016), but at 6 months post-op there was no significant difference (18 [0-39] vs 12 (0-70) mL, P = .97). Among men who were catheter-dependent pre-operatively, 98% of hypocontractile and 100% of normocontractile patients were catheter-free post-operatively. Qmax and symptom scores were similar at both follow-up time points. CONCLUSION HoLEP can be an effective surgical option for BPH patients with hypocontractile bladders, including those who are catheter-dependent, with minimal differences in post-operative voiding parameters compared to those with normal bladder function.
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- Louisa Ho
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urologic and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Lerner Research Institute, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urologic and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH.
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Sinha S, Everaert K, Kheir GB, Roberts N, Solomon E, Belal M, Selai C, Perrouin-Verbe MA, Spicchiale CF, Wein A, Abrams P. Could a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiologies lead to more informed treatment choices in patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction due to an acontractile or underactive detrusor? ICI-RS 2023. Neurourol Urodyn 2024; 43:1381-1390. [PMID: 37960931 DOI: 10.1002/nau.25329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The underlying pathophysiology behind a diagnosis of acontractile or underactive detrusor at invasive urodynamics is very heterogeneous. Lack of etiological classification currently limits the possibility of stratifying therapy. METHODS This subject was discussed at a think-tank on the subject at the International Consultation on Incontinence-Research Society held in Bristol, June 2023. This manuscript is a result of those deliberations and the subsequent discussions of the think-tank. RESULTS There are challenges in defining abnormalities of detrusor contraction with resultant implications for available evidence. Pathology at any level of the neuromuscular pathway can impair or prevent a detrusor voiding contraction. Attempts have been made to identify clinical markers that might predict an underactive detrusor but strong supporting evidence is lacking. Hence, a holistic approach to phenotyping requires specialized neuro-imaging as well as physiological investigations. Several general measures can help individuals with an abnormal detrusor contraction. The search for a molecule to enhance the detrusor voiding contraction remains elusive but there are promising new candidates. Neuromodulation can help select individuals but data is not well stratified by underlying etiology. Manipulation of central neurotransmitters might offer an alternate therapeutic option. CONCLUSIONS A better understanding of the underlying pathophysiologies behind an abnormality of the detrusor voiding contraction is needed for improving management. Towards this goal, the think-tank proposes a classification of the underactive detrusor that might help in selecting and reporting more well-defined patient cohorts.
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- Sanjay Sinha
- Department of Urology, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, The University of Manchester, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Functional Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- UCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Desai-Seth Institute of Urology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Kheir GB, Verbakel I, Wyndaele M, Monaghan TF, Sinha S, Larsen TH, Van Laecke E, Birder L, Hervé F, Everaert K. Lifelong LUTS: Understanding the bladder's role and implications across transition phases, a comprehensive review. Neurourol Urodyn 2024; 43:1066-1074. [PMID: 38289317 DOI: 10.1002/nau.25304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) are a diverse array of urinary and pelvic dysfunctions that can emerge from childhood, extend through adulthood, and persist into older age. This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on the continuum of LUTS and shed light on the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications that span across the lower urinary tract. METHODS A panel of five experts from Belgium, the Netherlands, India, Denmark, and the United States participated in an intensive research to explore and pinpoint existing insights into the lifelong concept of LUTS, particularly at the pelvic level. The experts reviewed the existing literature and held a webinar to discuss their findings. RESULTS Childhood LUTS can persist, resolve, or progress into bladder underactivity, dysfunctional voiding, or pain syndromes. The Lifelong character can be explained by pelvic organ cross-talk facilitated through complex neurological and nonneurological interactions. At the molecular level, the role of vasopressin receptors in the bladder's modulation and their potential relevance to therapeutic strategies for LUTS are explored. Frailty emerges as a parallel concept to lifelong LUTS, with a complex and synergistic relationship. Frailty, not solely an age-related condition, accentuates LUTS severity with insufficient evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety profile of the available therapeutic modalities. CONCLUSION Understanding lifelong LUTSs offers insights into genetic, anatomical, neurological, and molecular mechanisms. Further research could identify predictive biomarkers, elucidate the role of clinically translatable elements in pelvic cross-talk, and uncover molecular signatures for personalized management.
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- George Bou Kheir
- Department of Urology, ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Urology, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Urology, ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Departments of Medicine and Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Urology, ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, ERN Accredited Centrum, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Sinha S, Bharadwaj S. Urodynamic characteristics of adult men with mixed detrusor overactivity with detrusor underactivity: A database analysis. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/20514158221143248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Objective: To examine the urodynamic characteristics of men with mixed detrusor overactivity with detrusor underactivity (DODU) across the entire adult-age spectrum. Materials and Methods: Data included all adult men who underwent urodynamics for refractory non-neurogenic lower tract symptoms between 2011 and 2019. DODU was defined as the concomitant presence of detrusor overactivity (DO) during storage with underactivity (bladder contractility index, BCI < 100) during voiding. Nonparametric tests with multiple hypothesis correction were used (SPSS 25.0). Results: DODU was noted in 199/1596 men (12.5%; median, 62 years). Men with DODU were older than men with detrusor underactivity (DU) or DO alone (median, 62, 48 and 56 years, respectively). DODU was commoner in older men but was noted across all age groups. As compared to men with isolated DU, men with DODU were more likely to be obstructed (38.7% versus 23.6%) and had better contractility (median BCI 81 versus 75). Peak detrusor contraction pressure during overactivity was lower in men with DODU than men with isolated DO. Conclusion: DODU should not be regarded as an exclusively geriatric disease. Differences in urodynamic characteristics suggest that this condition might not just be the coincidental occurrence of DO and underactivity in the same individual. Level of evidence: III
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Yeh CH, Chen BH, Tseng XW, Liao CH, Tsai WK, Chiang HS, Wu YN. Intravesical Instillation of Norketamine, a Ketamine Metabolite, and Induced Bladder Functional Changes in Rats. TOXICS 2021; 9:toxics9070154. [PMID: 34209184 PMCID: PMC8309735 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9070154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study aimed to determine the mechanism of ketamine-induced cystitis without metabolism. A total of 24 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were separated into control, ketamine, and norketamine groups. To induce cystitis, rats in the ketamine and norketamine groups were treated with intravesical instillation of ketamine and norketamine by mini-osmotic pump, which was placed in subcutaneous space, daily for 24 h for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, all rats were subjected to bladder functional tests. The bladders were collected for histological and pathological evaluation. Compared to control, ketamine treatment demonstrated an increase in the bladder weight, high bladder/body coefficient, contractive pressure, voiding volume, collagen deposition, reduced smooth muscle content, damaged glycosaminoglycan layer, and low bladder compliance. Compared to ketamine, norketamine treatment showed more severe collagen deposition, smooth muscle loss, damaged glycosaminoglycan layer, and increased residual urine. Intravesical administration of ketamine and norketamine induced cystitis with different urodynamic characteristics. Norketamine treatment caused more severe bladder dysfunction than ketamine treatment. Direct treatment of the bladder with norketamine induced symptoms more consistent with those of bladder outlet obstruction than ketamine cystitis. Detailed studies of cellular mechanisms are required to determine the pathogenesis of ketamine cystitis.
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- Chung-Hsin Yeh
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-H.L.)
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei City 111, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan;
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- Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan;
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-H.L.)
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei City 104, Taiwan;
- Ph.D. Program in Nutrition and Food Science, Graduate Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 252, Taiwan
- Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, Taipei City 252, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan;
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
- Department of Urology, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, New Taipei City 243, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-S.C.); (Y.-N.W.); Tel.: +886-2-29052202 (H.-S.C.); +886-2-29056442 (Y.-N.W.); Fax: +886-2-29017391 (H.-S.C.); +886-2-29056100 (Y.-N.W.)
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan; (C.-H.Y.); (C.-H.L.)
- Correspondence: (H.-S.C.); (Y.-N.W.); Tel.: +886-2-29052202 (H.-S.C.); +886-2-29056442 (Y.-N.W.); Fax: +886-2-29017391 (H.-S.C.); +886-2-29056100 (Y.-N.W.)
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Success of endoscopic prostatic surgery in patients with DUA: a prospective observational and analytic study. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/2051415821993604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction: Detrusor underactivity (DUA) is a highly prevalent and poorly understood disease in urology practice. Conservative treatment in the form of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) and pharmacotherapy are in use for DUA without good results. Endoscopic prostate surgery was initially considered ineffective in such patients. But a recent series of retrospective studies showed promising results of surgery in DUA. Therefore, we conducted this prospective study to evaluate success of endoscopic prostatic surgery in a patient with DUA. Materials and methods: This is prospective observational study of 50 patients, satisfying the inclusion criteria, at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, conducted between March 2017 and March 2019. Inclusion criteria are that the patients are male, aged > 50 years; urodynamically diagnosed with DUA; a bladder contractility index < 90 with associated bladder outlet obstruction index (BOOI) between 20–40 (equivocal) or > 40 (obstruction), who presented with lower urinary tract symptoms and poor flow ( Qmax < 10 ml/s in a voided volume of >150 ml. Patients were excluded from the study if they had DUA due to neurological causes or spinal trauma, an acontractile detrusor, and were < 50 years. Results: The follow-up period for each patient was 12 months. The mean international prostate specific score reduced from 24.82 ± 2.74 preoperatively to 4.4 ± 1.85 postoperatively. Mean quality of life score reduced from 4.06 ± 0.68 to 0.82 ± 0.62. Mean Qmax increased from 6.26 ±1.46 ml/s to 12.22 ±1.6 ml/s. Mean post-void residual urine volume reduced form 241.9 ±74.9 to 77.3 ±20.75. All of these were statistically significant with a p value < 0.00001. Conclusion: Transurethral resection of the prostate (monopolar/laser) to reduce BOO should be considered as an alternative, viable treatment option in men with DUA. Preoperative counselling and postoperative follow-up are crucial in the management of such patients. Level of evidence:
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Evolution of male patients with detrusor underactivity and conservative treatment. Five-year follow-up. Actas Urol Esp 2021; 45:83-89. [PMID: 33012591 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of the study was to compare the evolution of male patients with neurogenic detrusor underactivity (NDU) versus non-neurogenic DU (NNDU) and to establish risk factors to predict the need for clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) during the follow-up period. MATERIAL AND METHODS Longitudinal, descriptive study of a cohort of patients diagnosed with DU, and 2,496 urodynamic studies (2008-2018) were reviewed. Patients with DU (ICS 2002 and/or Bladder contraction index (< 100)) without treatment were included. Patients with CIC or interventional treatment were excluded. Follow-up included flowmetry every six months. CIC was indicated in cases of high residual volume (PVR) > 200 mL or voiding efficiency (VE)<50%. The need for CIC during follow-up or the appearance of complications (urinary tract infections (UTI), bladder lithiasis) were compared. RESULTS DU was found in 172 (6.89%) men. Neurological causes were observed in 106 (61,6%) cases. Finally, 62 patients were included with a mean follow-up of 4.9 years (+/- 2.6). Of these patients, 33 (53%) presented NDU and 29 (47%) NNDU. Six patients with NDU needed CIC versus none with NNDU (p = 0.04). Patients requiring CIC had higher PVR (p = 0.009) and lower VE (p = 0.017)), and there were also differences in terms of time until the need for CIC (log Rank: 0.009), which was 15.1 months [4-38]. In the multivariate analysis, none of the variables showed to be predictive of the need for CIC. CONCLUSIONS The most common cause of DU is neurologic injury. Patients with NDU remain stable without requiring CIC. We have not detected any risk factors that identify patients at risk of needing CIC.
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Sinha S, Matai L. Is isolated bladder outlet obstruction associated with hydronephrosis? A database analysis. Neurourol Urodyn 2020; 39:2361-2367. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.24495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Sanjay Sinha
- Department of Urology Apollo Hospital Hyderabad India
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- Department of Urology Apollo Hospital Hyderabad India
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Chen G, Jin X, Gao X, Ai J, Luo D, Zhou L, Xiao K, Li Z, Li H, Wang K. Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 Regulates Proliferation and Contractility of Human Bladder Smooth Muscle Cells Under Hydrostatic Pressure. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2020; 40:245-253. [PMID: 32091964 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2019.0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Guo Chen
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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De Nunzio C, Lombardo R, Cicione A, Trucchi A, Carter S, Tema G, Nacchia A, Vicentini C, Tubaro A. The role of bladder wall thickness in the evaluation of detrusor underactivity: Development of a clinical nomogram. Neurourol Urodyn 2020; 39:1115-1123. [PMID: 32110842 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIMS The aim of our study was to investigate noninvasive predictors for detrusor underactivity (DUA) in male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). METHODS A consecutive series of patients aged 45 years or older with non-neurogenic LUTS were prospectively enrolled. Patients underwent standard diagnostic assessment including International Prostatic Symptoms Score, uroflowmetry, urodynamic studies (cystometry and pressure-flow studies), transrectal ultrasound of the prostate, and ultrasound measurements of the bladder wall thickness (BWT). Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate predictors of DUA, defined as a bladder contractility index < 100 mm H2 O. A nomogram was developed based on the multivariable logistic regression model. RESULTS Overall 448 patients with a mean age of 66 ± 11 years were enrolled. In a multivariable logistic age-adjusted regression model BWT (odds ratio [OR]: 0.50 per mm; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.30-0-66; P = .001) and Qmax (OR: 0.75 per mL/s; 95% CI, 0.70-0.81; P = .001) were significant predictors for DUA. The nomogram based on the model presented good discrimination (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.82), good calibration (Hosmer-Lemeshow test, P > .05) and a net benefit in the range of probabilities between 10% and 80%. CONCLUSIONS According to our results, BWT and Qmax can noninvasively predict the presence of DUA in patients with LUTS and BPE. Although our study should be confirmed in a larger prospective cohort, we present the first available nomogram for the prediction of DUA in patients with LUTS.
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- Cosimo De Nunzio
- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, London Clinic, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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De Wachter S, Hervé F, Averbeck M. Can we predict the success of prostatic surgery for male lower urinary tract symptoms: ICI-RS 2018? Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38 Suppl 5:S111-S118. [PMID: 31821634 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS Male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common and bothersome symptoms in the aging population, of which the etiology is multifactorial. Prostatic surgery may be considered to alleviate some of these LUTS, especially in patients in which benign prostatic obstruction is believed to be the underlying cause. The aim of this paper is to discuss underlying pathophysiology, signs, and conditions that may lead to success or failure after prostatic surgery in male patients with LUTS. METHODS The paper is a report of presentations and subsequent discussions at the annual International Consultation on Incontinence Research Society, in June 2018 in Bristol. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Unfavorable outcomes after prostatic surgery are reported in 25% to 30% of the patients. This may be due to persistent or de novo symptoms, related to the multifactorial origin of symptoms. Specific underlying conditions such as with detrusor overactivity, detrusor underactivity, and nocturnal polyuria are discussed in their relationship with prostatic surgery. Knowledge gaps are addressed and specific research questions proposed.
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- Stefan De Wachter
- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Edegem, Belgium.,Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp (UA), Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Moinhos de Vento Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Dobberfuhl AD, Chen A, Alkaram AF, De EJ. Spontaneous voiding is surprisingly recoverable via outlet procedure in men with underactive bladder and documented detrusor underactivity on urodynamics. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38:2224-2232. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.24122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Amy D. Dobberfuhl
- Department of UrologyStanford University School of Medicine Stanford California
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- Department of UrologyStony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook New York
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- Department of Surgery, Section of UrologySalem VA Medical Center Salem Virginia
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- Department of UrologyMassachusetts General Hospital Boston Massachusetts
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Bosch R, Abrams P, Averbeck MA, Finazzi Agró E, Gammie A, Marcelissen T, Solomon E. Do functional changes occur in the bladder due to bladder outlet obstruction? - ICI-RS 2018. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38 Suppl 5:S56-S65. [PMID: 31278801 PMCID: PMC6915908 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Studies on bladder dysfunction (BD), more specifically functional‐urodynamic changes in the bladder as a result of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) have been summarized for this TT. Based on available, but limited evidence from human studies a three‐stage model can be hypothesized to characterize BOO‐induced bladder remodeling: hypertrophy, compensation (increased detrusor contractility during the voiding phase, often in combination with filling phase detrusor overactivity) followed by the phase of decompensation [detrusor underactivity]. The time between the start of compensation and eventual decompensation seems to be determined by age of onset, severity, and type of obstruction and clinical mitigating factors such as vascular and metabolic problems. Understanding the relative contributions of these factors may allow the development of personalized timelines and probabilities for these obstructed patients.
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- Ruud Bosch
- Department of Urology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Bristol Urological Institute, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Department of Surgery, Policlinico Tor Vergata, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" and Urology Unit, Rome, Italy
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- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Wu SY, Jiang YH, Kuo HC. Detrusor Underactivity and Bladder Outlet Procedures in Men. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11884-018-0491-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Detrusor underactivity in pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J 2017; 29:1111-1116. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3532-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kim DK. Current pharmacological and surgical treatment of underactive bladder. Investig Clin Urol 2017; 58:S90-S98. [PMID: 29279881 PMCID: PMC5740035 DOI: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.s2.s90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Generally accepted guidelines are not yet available on the management of underactive bladder (UAB). Although the natural history of UAB is still not fully understood, observation may be an acceptable management option in patients with tolerable lower urinary tract symptoms and little risk of upper urinary tract damage. If needed, scheduled and double voiding may be recommended as an effective and safe add-on therapy. Parasympathomimetics have been widely used for the management of UAB, but the evidence does not support clinical benefit. The efficacy of alpha-blockers has also not yet been clearly demonstrated. However, selective alpha-blockers may help to enhance voiding efficiency and to decrease possible upper tract damage. Sacral neuromodulation is a surgical option for nonobstructive UAB approved by the Food and Drug Administration. However, the response rate of test stimulation is not high and the efficacy of permanent implants does not always coincide with that of test stimulation. Although surgery to reduce outlet resistance may be a viable option in UAB with presumed obstruction, surgery seems to have little role in those without obstruction. Latissimus dorsi detrusor myoplasty has shown promising results in restoring voluntary voiding in selected patients. The procedure requires a multidisciplinary team approach of urologists and plastic reconstructive experts. In summary, current treatments of UAB remain unsatisfactory. The multifactorial nature of UAB pathogenesis complicates the appropriate management for each patient. Future research to establish a more clinically relevant definition of UAB will be required to open new era of UAB management.
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- Dae Kyung Kim
- Department of Urology, Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Averbeck MA, De Lima NG, Motta GA, Beltrao LF, Abboud Filho NJ, Rigotti CP, Dos Santos WN, Dos Santos SKJ, Da Silva LFB, Rhoden EL. Collagen content in the bladder of men with LUTS undergoing open prostatectomy: A pilot study. Neurourol Urodyn 2017; 37:1088-1094. [PMID: 28945275 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the collagen content in the bladder wall of men undergoing open prostate surgery. METHODS From July 2014 to August 2016, men aged ≥ 50 years, presenting LUTS and undergoing open prostate surgery due to benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) or prostate cancer were prospectively enrolled. Preoperative assessment included validated questionnaires (IPSS and OAB-V8), lower urinary tract ultrasound, and urodynamics. Bladder biopsies were obtained during open prostatectomy for determination of collagen content (sirius red-picric acid stain; polarized light analysis). Collagen to smooth muscle ratio (C/M) in the detrusor was measured and its relationship with preoperative parameters was investigated. The level of significance was P < 0.05. RESULTS Thirty-eight consecutive patients were included in this pilot study. Mean age was 66.36 ± 6.44 years and mean IPSS was 11.05 ± 8.72 points. Men diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM2) were found to have higher collagen content in the bladder wall when compared to non-diabetic patients (17.71 ± 6.82% vs 12.46 ± 5.2%, respectively; P = 0.024). Reduced bladder compliance was also marker for higher collagen content (P = 0.042). Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) was not a predictor of increased collagen deposition in the bladder wall (P = 0.75). Patients with PVR ≥ 200 mL showed a higher collagen to smooth muscle ratio in the bladder wall (P = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS DM2 and urodynamic parameters, such as increased PVR and reduced bladder compliance, were associated with higher collagen content in the bladder wall of men with LUTS.
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- Marcio A Averbeck
- Postgraduate in Health Sciences at Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Santa Casa Hospital Complex, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Moinhos de Vento Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate in Health Sciences at Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Urology Residency at Santa Casa Hospital Complex, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Urology Residency at Santa Casa Hospital Complex, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Urology Residency at Santa Casa Hospital Complex, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Santa Casa Hospital Complex, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Moinhos de Vento Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Department of Urology, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Kerdraon J, Peyronnet B, Gamé X, Fatton B, Haddad R, Hentzen C, Jeandel C, Mares P, Mezzadri M, Petit AC, Robain G, Vetel JM, Amarenco G. Physiopathologie de l’hypoactivité détrusorienne de la personne âgée. Prog Urol 2017; 27:402-412. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2017.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Pineda RH, Nedumaran B, Hypolite J, Pan XQ, Wilson S, Meacham RB, Malykhina AP. Altered expression and modulation of the two-pore-domain (K 2P) mechanogated potassium channel TREK-1 in overactive human detrusor. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2017; 313:F535-F546. [PMID: 28539337 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00638.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Detrusor overactivity (DO) is the abnormal response of the urinary bladder to physiological stretch during the filling phase of the micturition cycle. The mechanisms of bladder smooth muscle compliance upon the wall stretch are poorly understood. We previously reported that the function of normal detrusor is regulated by TREK-1, a member of the mechanogated subfamily of two-pore-domain potassium (K2P) channels. In the present study, we aimed to identify the changes in expression and function of TREK-1 channels under pathological conditions associated with DO, evaluate the potential relationship between TREK-1 channels and cytoskeletal proteins in the human bladder, and test the possibility of modulation of TREK-1 channel expression by small RNAs. Expression of TREK-1 channels in DO specimens was 2.7-fold decreased compared with control bladders and was associated with a significant reduction of the recorded TREK-1 currents. Isolated DO muscle strips failed to relax when exposed to a TREK-1 channel opener. Immunocytochemical labeling revealed close association of TREK-1 channels with cell cytoskeletal proteins and caveolins, with caveolae microdomains being severely disrupted in DO specimens. Small activating RNA (saRNA) tested in vitro provided evidence that expression of TREK-1 protein could be partially upregulated. Our data confirmed a significant downregulation of TREK-1 expression in human DO specimens and provided evidence of close association between the channel, cell cytoskeleton, and caveolins. Upregulation of TREK-1 expression by saRNA could be a future step for the development of in vivo pharmacological and genetic approaches to treat DO in humans.
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- Ricardo H Pineda
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado; and
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Sokhal AK, Sinha RJ, Purkait B, Singh V. Transurethral resection of prostate in benign prostatic enlargement with underactive bladder: A retrospective outcome analysis. Urol Ann 2017; 9:131-135. [PMID: 28479762 PMCID: PMC5405654 DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_115_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome and efficacy of transurethral resection of the prostate in patients of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) with underactive bladder. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study of 174 patients, who underwent transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) between 2008 and 2015, for lower urinary tract symptoms with BPE with bladder underactivity. Clinical history, physical examination, renal function test, urinalysis, cystourethroscopy, transabdominal or transrectal ultrasonography, and urodynamic study were recorded. Patients having a history of neurologic conditions, spinal trauma or surgery, pelvic trauma or surgery, diabetes mellitus with end organ damage, urethral pathology or surgery, and prostatic cancer were excluded from the study. Results: The mean follow-up period was 22.4 ± 6.2 months. Mean prostate volume was 42.8 ± 6.4 ml and mean serum prostate-specific antigen was 2.3 ± 1.8 ng/ml. The International Prostate Symptom Score changed from 24.6 ± 4.2 preoperatively to 10.8 ± 5.8 postoperatively which was found statistically significant. Quality of life (QOL) score changed from 4.8 ± 1.2 to 2.6 ± 0.4. Twenty-two patients out of 174 remained on a per-urethral catheter or clean intermittent catheterization due to voiding failure after TURP beyond 1 month. Conclusions: TURP should be considered a viable treatment option in men with enlarged prostate with underactive detrusor who had poor response to medical treatment. Preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up are crucial in the management of such patients.
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- Ashok Kumar Sokhal
- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Urology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Underactive bladder (UAB) is a very common condition leading to disabling lower urinary tract symptoms. There has been an increasing interest in this condition as there is no effective treatment currently available. UAB has been described in many ways, but there is no agreed upon consensus on its terminology. The prevalence of UAB may be underestimated. This review focuses on the terminology, pathophysiology, common causes, its treatment, and future areas of research.
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- Himanshu Aggarwal
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, J8 122, Dallas, TX, 75390-9110, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, J8 122, Dallas, TX, 75390-9110, USA.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Underactive bladder (UAB) is a clinical symptom complex only recently gaining recognition as a clinical diagnosis. Lack of consensus agreement on a definition of UAB has limited its recognition and diagnosis in clinical practice. The purposes of this review are to: present existing definitions of UAB, review recent data regarding clinical and urodynamic diagnosis of the condition, and examine up-to-date hypotheses regarding its pathophysiology, with a focus on women. RECENT FINDINGS The process to develop a consensus definition for UAB as a clinical symptom complex is ongoing. Symptoms associated with UAB, such as weak stream, straining to void, and history of urinary retention are well correlated to detrusor underactivity on urodynamics, which frequently develops in elderly women. In addition to aging, UAB may be the end stage of a variety of contributing pathologic conditions such as diabetes and ischemic disease. In some women, UAB may result from a progression from overactive bladder to UAB. SUMMARY Existing evidence supports UAB in women as a symptom complex with a clinical and pathophysiologic profile distinguishable from other lower urinary tract-associated clinical conditions. Consensus definitions of clinical and urodynamic diagnostic parameters will be essential to more widespread recognition of UAB.
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Gratzke C, Bachmann A, Descazeaud A, Drake MJ, Madersbacher S, Mamoulakis C, Oelke M, Tikkinen KAO, Gravas S. EAU Guidelines on the Assessment of Non-neurogenic Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms including Benign Prostatic Obstruction. Eur Urol 2015; 67:1099-1109. [PMID: 25613154 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 611] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 12/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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CONTEXT Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) represent one of the most common clinical complaints in adult men and have multifactorial aetiology. OBJECTIVE To develop European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines on the assessment of men with non-neurogenic LUTS. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A structured literature search on the assessment of non-neurogenic male LUTS was conducted. Articles with the highest available level of evidence were selected. The Delphi technique consensus approach was used to develop the recommendations. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS As a routine part of the initial assessment of male LUTS, a medical history must be taken, a validated symptom score questionnaire with quality-of-life question(s) should be completed, a physical examination including digital rectal examination should be performed, urinalysis must be ordered, post-void residual urine (PVR) should be measured, and uroflowmetry may be performed. Micturition frequency-volume charts or bladder diaries should be used to assess male LUTS with a prominent storage component or nocturia. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) should be measured only if a diagnosis of prostate cancer will change the management or if PSA can assist in decision-making for patients at risk of symptom progression and complications. Renal function must be assessed if renal impairment is suspected from the history and clinical examination, if the patient has hydronephrosis, or when considering surgical treatment for male LUTS. Uroflowmetry should be performed before any treatment. Imaging of the upper urinary tract in men with LUTS should be performed in patients with large PVR, haematuria, or a history of urolithiasis. Imaging of the prostate should be performed if this assists in choosing the appropriate drug and when considering surgical treatment. Urethrocystoscopy should only be performed in men with LUTS to exclude suspected bladder or urethral pathology and/or before minimally invasive/surgical therapies if the findings may change treatment. Pressure-flow studies should be performed only in individual patients for specific indications before surgery or when evaluation of the pathophysiology underlying LUTS is warranted. CONCLUSIONS These guidelines provide evidence-based practical guidance for assessment of non-neurogenic male LUTS. An extended version is available online (www.uroweb.org/guidelines). PATIENT SUMMARY This article presents a short version of European Association of Urology guidelines for non-neurogenic male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The recommended tests should be able to distinguish between uncomplicated male LUTS and possible differential diagnoses and to evaluate baseline parameters for treatment. The guidelines also define the clinical profile of patients to provide the best evidence-based care. An algorithm was developed to guide physicians in using appropriate diagnostic tests.
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- Christian Gratzke
- Department of Urology, Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum der Universität München-Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Dupuytren Hospital, University of Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Bristol Urological Institute and School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Urology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete Medical School, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Urology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Departments of Urology and Public Health, Helsinki University Central Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
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Beltrame F, Ferreira FT, Lorenzetti F, Dambros M, Bisogni S, Dambros M. Bladder function in obstructed men - does age matter? Aging Male 2015; 18:143-8. [PMID: 26000866 DOI: 10.3109/13685538.2015.1025377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIM The high prevalence of diseases and disabilities in the elderly will therefore impose major future challenges for governments, particularly in social security, health system and social care. METHODS Nine hundred and seventy-one men, 40 years or older referred for low urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) evaluation who underwent full urodynamic investigation, were reviewed. Urodynamic parameters were obtained, such as Uroflowmetry, those of Filling Cystometry and those of pressure flow study (PFS). RESULTS Mean age was of 66.1 years old. Most the patients included in the analysis were categorized as Schafer score 2-4. Correlation analysis of uroflowmetry parameters revealed statistically significant decrease in voided volume (p = 0.013), Qmax (p = 0.023) with aging. Cystometric parameters revealed significant age-related decrease in bladder capacity (p < 0.001) and bladder compliance (p = 0.004). PFS revealed significant decrease in voiding efficiency (p = 0.029), voided volume (p < 0.001), Qave (p = 0.008) and Qmax (p = 0.048) with progressing age. Age subgroup analyses showed significant differences in voiding efficiency (KW, p = 0.032), voided volume (KW, p < 0.001) and Qave (KW, p = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS Age-related changes in voiding function might not be a result of impaired detrusor contractility or increased outflow obstruction, intrinsic causes must be suspected. Changes in the storage function of the bladder represent specific pathophysiological mechanisms influenced by aging.
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- c Division of Geriatric Urology, Escola Paulista de Medicina , Federal University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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- d Faculty of Medicine , São Leopoldo Mandic , Campinas, São Paulo , Brazil , and
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- d Faculty of Medicine , São Leopoldo Mandic , Campinas, São Paulo , Brazil , and
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- e Hospital Municipal Dr. Mario Gatti , Campinas , Brazil
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Thiruchelvam N, Drake MJ, Venn S, Morley R. A 2014 snapshot audit of the role of urodynamics in the UK for benign prostatic enlargement surgery. Neurourol Urodyn 2014; 35:271-2. [PMID: 25451958 DOI: 10.1002/nau.22704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 10/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- N Thiruchelvam
- Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- St Richard's Hospital Chichester, Chichester
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- Kingstion, Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Drake MJ, Williams J, Bijos DA. Voiding dysfunction due to detrusor underactivity: an overview. Nat Rev Urol 2014; 11:454-64. [PMID: 25002201 DOI: 10.1038/nrurol.2014.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Detrusor underactivity (DUA) is defined as a voiding contraction of reduced strength and/or duration, which prolongs urination and/or prevents complete emptying of the bladder within a 'normal' period of time. This issue is associated with voiding and postmicturition urinary symptoms, and can predispose to urinary infections and acute urinary retention. The aetiology of DUA is influenced by multiple factors, including ageing, bladder outlet obstruction, neurological disease, and autonomic denervation. The true prevalence of this condition remains unknown, as most data come from referral populations. Urodynamic testing is used to diagnose the condition, either by assessing the relationship between bladder pressures and urinary flow, or by interrupting voiding to measure detrusor pressure change under isovolumetric conditions. Current treatments for DUA have poor efficacy and tolerability, and often fail to improve quality of life; muscarinic receptor agonists, in particular, have limited efficacy and frequent adverse effects. Bladder emptying might be achieved through Valsalva straining, and intermittent or indwelling catheterization, although sacral nerve stimulation can reduce dependency on catheterization. Novel stem-cell-based therapies have been attempted; however, new drugs that increase contractility are currently largely conceptual, and the complex pathophysiology of DUA, difficulty achieving organ specificity of treatment, the limited availability of animal models, and the subjective nature of current outcome measures must be addressed to facilitate the development of such agents.
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- Marcus J Drake
- Urology Department, University of Bristol and Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Avon BS10 5NB, UK
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- Urology Department, University of Bristol and Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Avon BS10 5NB, UK
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- Urology Department, University of Bristol and Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Avon BS10 5NB, UK
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Monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with endoscopic electrocautery remains the gold standard surgical technique for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) by which all new procedures are compared. We reviewed the current literature, and international urological guidelines and consensus opinion on various surgical options for BPH and present a brief overview of alternative techniques including bipolar TURP, transurethral incision of the prostate, transurethral vaporization of the prostate, laser prostatectomy (with holmium, thulium and potassium titanyl phosphate greenlight lasers) and open prostatectomy (with mention of new techniques including laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy). Emerging, experimental and less established techniques are also described including endoscopic heat generation (transurethral microwave thermotherapy, radiofrequency transurethral needle ablation of the prostate, high intensity focused ultrasound, hot water induced thermotherapy, pulsed electromagnetic radiofrequency), injection therapy (transurethral ethanol ablation and botulinum toxin) and mechanical devices (intraprostatic stents and urethral lift devices). Despite a plethora of surgical options, none have realistically improved outcomes in the long-term compared with TURP. Improvements have been made on improving surgical morbidity and time in hospital. Questions remain in this area, including what specific elements of bladder outflow obstruction (BOO) result in damage to the urinary tract, how does BPH contribute to BOO and how much prostate volume reduction is necessary to relieve BOO or lower urinary tract symptoms. Given these unanswered questions and the multitude of procedures available, it is clear that appropriate counselling is necessary in all men who undergo BPH surgery.
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- Nikesh Thiruchelvam
- Department of Urology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK
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Thorner DA, Blaivas JG, Tsui JF, Kashan MY, Weinberger JM, Weiss JP. Outcomes of Reduction Cystoplasty in Men With Impaired Detrusor Contractility. Urology 2014; 83:882-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.10.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Revised: 10/01/2013] [Accepted: 10/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mitchell CR, Mynderse LA, Lightner DJ, Husmann DA, Krambeck AE. Efficacy of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in patients with non-neurogenic impaired bladder contractility: results of a prospective trial. Urology 2013; 83:428-32. [PMID: 24231217 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2013] [Revised: 09/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the outcomes of men with detrusor underactivity or acontractility undergoing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). METHODS A prospective case series between 2009 and 2012 was performed to examine short-term outcomes of men with urodynamic evidence of detrusor hypocontractility or acontractility because of a non-neurogenic etiology and concurrent benign prostatic obstruction (BPO), undergoing HoLEP. RESULTS Fourteen patients with detrusor hypocontractility and 19 patients with acontractility and evidence of BPO underwent HoLEP during the study period. Median age was 71.5 and 75 years, respectively. Preoperatively, 5 (35.7%) men with hypocontractility and 19 (100%) men with acontractility had catheter-dependent urinary retention for a median of 3 and 9 months, respectively. At a median follow-up of 24.7 months, all 5 (100%) men with hypocontractility and 18 of 19 (94.7%) men with acontractility were voiding spontaneously without the need for intermittent catheterization. Individuals with hypocontratile bladders had statistically significant improvements in American Urological Association Symptom Index (21.5 vs 3; P = .014), maximum urine flow (Qmax, 10 vs 21 mL/s; P = .001), and postvoid residual (250 vs 53 mL; P = .007) from baseline to postoperative assessments. In patients with an acontractile bladder, 15 of 19 (78.9%) displayed significant return of detrusor contractility, whereas 4 of 19 (21.1%) were voiding exclusively by Valsalva effort on follow-up urodynamic study. Postoperatively, patient satisfaction, as ascertained by American Urological Association Symptom Index, was high for both groups. CONCLUSION Intermediate follow-up results indicate that HoLEP is a viable management option for men with BPO and detrusor hypocontractility. Furthermore, detrusor acontractility does not appear to adversely affect postoperative results, with return of spontaneous urination and demonstration of detrusor contractility allowing for efficient voiding, in over 95% of patients.
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Preoperative factors affecting postoperative early quality of life during the learning curve of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. Int Neurourol J 2013; 17:83-9. [PMID: 23869273 PMCID: PMC3713247 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2013.17.2.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Accepted: 06/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the preoperative factors related to early quality of life (QoL) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) during the surgeon's learning curve. Methods The medical records of 82 patients with a follow-up period of at least 3 months who were treated with HoLEP during the time of a surgeon's learning curve were analyzed retrospectively. We divided the patients into two groups on the basis of the QoL component of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) 3 months after HoLEP: the high QoL group (IPSS/QoL≤3) and the low QoL group (IPSS/QoL≥4). Preoperative factors in each group were compared, including prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen, history of acute urinary retention (AUR), urgency incontinence, IPSS, and urodynamic parameters. Detrusor underactivity was defined as a bladder contractility index less than 100 on urodynamic study. Results A total of 61 patients (74.3%) had a high QoL, whereas 21 (25.7%) had a low QoL. A history of AUR, detrusor pressure on maximal flow (PdetQmax), bladder outlet obstruction grade, bladder contractility index, and detrusor underactivity were associated with postoperative QoL in the univariate analysis. In the multivariate analysis, a history of AUR and PdetQmax were independent factors affecting postoperative QoL. Conclusions A history of AUR and bladder contractility affect early QoL, and preoperative urodynamic study plays an important role in the proper selection of patients during the HoLEP learning curve.
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Ku JH, Cho MC, Kim HS, Paick JS, Kim SW. Treatment satisfaction after 1 year high-power potassium-titanyl-phosphate photoselective vaporization of the prostate. Asian J Androl 2010; 12:728-34. [PMID: 20818402 DOI: 10.1038/aja.2010.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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To investigate the factors that influence treatment satisfaction after high-power potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser vaporization of the prostate, we compared the characteristics between patients who were satisfied and those who were not satisfied. In all, 97 patients aged between 53-82 years (median age 67 years) underwent high-power KTP laser vaporization of the prostate for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. At 12 months postoperatively, 60 patients were satisfied with the treatment, whereas 37 were dissatisfied. Although there were no differences in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) values at baseline, the satisfied group scored better in total IPSS at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively (P < 0.05). At baseline, the maximum flow rate (Qmax) was lower in the dissatisfied group and remained low throughout the follow-up period, with the exception of 1 month postoperatively (P < 0.05), compared with the satisfied group. There were no differences in other objective data between the two groups, including post-void residual and the number of voids based on the frequency-volume charts. In a multivariate model, a higher bladder contractility index was associated with a greater likelihood of treatment satisfaction 12 months after high-power KTP laser vaporization (odds ratio 1.024, 95% confidence interval 1.001-1.048, P < 0.05). Patients who were not satisfied following the surgery had a smaller improvement in subjective symptoms and Q(max). In addition, our findings suggest that the relative risk of treatment dissatisfaction following high-power KTP laser vaporization was increased in patients with weak detrusor contractility.
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- Ja Hyeon Ku
- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 100-744, Korea
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Bushman W. Etiology, epidemiology, and natural history of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urol Clin North Am 2010; 36:403-15, v. [PMID: 19942041 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2009.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Historically, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has been a major focus of urologic practice and surgery. But a simplistic causal relationship among prostatic enlargement, progressive obstruction, lower urinary tract symptoms, retention, and complications of retention has been challenged by recognition of the incomplete overlap of prostatic enlargement with symptoms and obstruction. The result has been a greater focus on symptoms than prostatic enlargement and a shift from surgery to medical treatment. Therefore, the question can be asked whether BPH per se, the glandular enlargement as it contributes to bladder dysfunction, or hyperplastic enlargement as a biomarker for generalized lower urinary tract dysfunction are concerns. This article addresses these issues.
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- Wade Bushman
- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, K6-562 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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Li L, Qiu G, Hao P, Song B. Effect of partial bladder outlet obstruction on detrusor compliance, excitability and contractility in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 40:293-9. [PMID: 16916770 DOI: 10.1080/00365590600641988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Partial bladder outlet obstruction (PBOO) is believed to change the functions of the detrusor, and can lead to an overactive detrusor (OD). The aim of this study was to investigate changes in bladder compliance, excitability and contractility after PBOO in rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS PBOO was performed for 6 weeks in 20 Wistar rats, 13 of which (OD group) had an OD and seven of which (non-OD group) did not. Simultaneously, 10 rats that underwent sham operations (control group) were also studied. Bladder compliance and cystometric capacity were identified in vivo, but bladder compliance was detected without elimination of bladder capacity. Isolated bladder smooth muscle strip (BSMS) was dissected to determine excitability and contractility. RESULTS After 6 weeks of PBOO, cystometric capacity and compliance were significantly higher than those in the control group. Compliance was 0.170+/-0.029 and 0.149+/-0.042 ml/cmH2O in the OD and non-OD groups, respectively, compared to 0.037+/-0.017 ml/cmH2O in the control group. The corresponding cystometric capacities were 3.66+/-0.490, 3.08+/-0.590 and 1.14+/-0.225 ml. The excitability in the OD group increased significantly compared to that in the non-OD and control groups. The tension threshold for BSMS contraction was lower in the OD group, and BSMS contracted more frequently at the same tension. The contractility of the BSMS in the OD group decreased significantly compared to that in the non-OD and control groups. CONCLUSIONS PBOO can cause a higher cystometric capacity and compliance. After PBOO, there is a chance that an OD may develop. When this occurs, the detrusor excitability increases and contractility decreases.
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- Longkun Li
- Department of Urology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Hashim H, Elhilali M, Bjerklund Johansen TE, Abrams P. The Immediate and 6-mo Reproducibility of Pressure–Flow Studies in Men with Benign Prostatic Enlargement. Eur Urol 2007; 52:1186-93. [PMID: 17293025 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2007.01.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2006] [Accepted: 01/22/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Urodynamics is an objective method of diagnosing bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in men. This study examined the immediate and 6-mo reproducibility of this investigation. METHODS Urodynamics was performed in men as part of a multinational, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled drug trial. Each patient had two fill/void cycles both at baseline and 6 mo. The BOO index (BOOI) and bladder contractility index (BCI) were calculated for each cycle and data analysed to look for changes in immediate and 6-mo reproducibility between the two fill/void cycles. RESULTS A total of 114 patients had urodynamics at baseline. In the immediate term, although there was a small but statistical fall in both the BOOI and BCI, with cycle one figures greater than those in cycle two, 81% and 79% of patients remained in the same BOOI and BCI category, respectively. At 6 mo, the differences were not statistically different with 70% of patients remaining unchanged in their BOOI category in cycle one and 71% in cycle two; 65% remained unchanged in their BCI category in cycle one and 74% in cycle two. No patient with a BOOI > 65 changed category in the second investigation, and only 5 of 103 first cycles with a BOOI > or = 50 changed category to equivocal obstruction. CONCLUSIONS Urodynamics has good reproducibility when looking at the BOOI and BCI, indicating that a second study is not necessary in most patients and one investigation is sufficient for an accurate diagnosis on which treatment options can be based.
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- Hashim Hashim
- Bristol Urological Institute, Bristol, United Kingdom.
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Paick JS, Um JM, Kwak C, Kim SW, Ku JH. Influence of bladder contractility on short-term outcomes of high-power potassium-titanyl-phosphate photoselective vaporization of the prostate. Urology 2007; 69:859-63. [PMID: 17482922 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2006] [Revised: 10/18/2006] [Accepted: 01/21/2007] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of bladder contractility on the outcomes of high-power (80 W) potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser vaporization of the prostate in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. METHODS A total of 68 men with a median age of 68.5 years (range 53 to 86) were included in the study. The median follow-up was 9 months (range 6 to 21). RESULTS The median International Prostate Symptom Score and quality-of-life index decreased from 18 to 8.5 (P <0.001) and from 4 to 2 (P <0.001), respectively. The median maximal flow rate increased from 10 to 16.1 mL/s (P <0.001) and the median postvoid residual urine volume decreased from 28 to 10 mL (P <0.001). No differences were found in the change in the International Prostate Symptom Score or maximal flow rate according to age, prostate volume, or bladder outlet obstruction index. The weak bladder contractility index (BCI) group (BCI less than 100) had a smaller decrease in the median International Prostate Symptom Score and a smaller increase in the maximal flow rate than did those in the higher BCI group (BCI of 100 or more; P = 0.047 and P = 0.035, respectively). The baseline clinical parameters, including age, prostate volume, serum prostate-specific antigen, and bladder outlet obstruction index, were not significantly different between the low and greater BCI groups. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study have shown that after high-power potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser vaporization, patients with weak bladder contractility had less subjective and objective improvement than did those patients with normal or strong bladder contractility.
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- Jae-Seung Paick
- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Abarbanel J, Marcus EL. Impaired detrusor contractility in community-dwelling elderly presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms. Urology 2007; 69:436-40. [PMID: 17382138 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2006] [Revised: 09/01/2006] [Accepted: 11/22/2006] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of impaired detrusor contractility (IDC) with and without detrusor hyperactivity (DH) among community-dwelling elderly with lower urinary tract symptoms and to identify which patients are at a greater risk of having a hypocontractile detrusor. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of all patients 70 years old or older with storage and/or voiding lower urinary tract symptoms who had undergone urodynamic pressure-flow studies in a urodynamic referral center during a 2-year period. RESULTS During the study period, 181 patients (82 men [45%] and 99 women [55%]), aged 70 years or older (mean age 75.7 +/- 4.8), underwent urodynamic studies. IDC was detected in 39 (48%) of the 82 men and in 12 (12%) of the 99 women. Two thirds of the men and one half of the women with IDC also had involuntary detrusor contractions during the filling phase and/or low bladder compliance. The prevalence of IDC/DH-IDC was significantly greater in those with a history of urinary retention and an indwelling urethral catheter. CONCLUSIONS Detrusor-impaired contractility is an important pathophysiologic mechanism in older patients with lower urinary tract symptoms, especially in men. Establishing the diagnosis by urodynamic pressure-flow studies is crucial for determining treatment--potentially harmful to this vulnerable population--from objective parameters rather than by empirical decisions.
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- Joseph Abarbanel
- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center (Hasharon Hospital), Petach-Tikva, Israel.
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Boomsma RA, Verhage HG. Detection of a progesterone-dependent secretory protein synthesized by cat endometrium. Biol Reprod 1987; 37:117-26. [PMID: 3651538 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod37.1.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Uterine flushings and culture media from endometrial explants incubated in the presence of radiolabeled amino acids were analyzed using one-(1-D) and two-dimensional (2-D) gel electrophoresis to identify proteins synthesized by the endometrium and subsequently released into the uterine lumen. 1-D and 2-D analyses of uterine flushings and culture media of endometrial explants obtained from 7- to 11-day pregnant cats (pre-implantation) showed a Mr 30,000 protein that appeared on 2-D gels as a family of macromolecules with isoelectric points between 6.5 and 7.0. This family of macromolecules was also present in the culture media of implantation-site tissue obtained from 12- to 16-day pregnant cats and of nonimplantation-site endometrium obtained form 12- to 28-day pregnant cats. The Mr 30,000 protein was absent in uterine flushings and culture media from estrous and 3- to 5-day-pregnant cats. In ovariectomized, steroid-treated animals, the Mr 30,000 protein was only detected in flushings and media from those animals treated with progesterone, regardless of the presence or absence of estradiol-priming and/or simultaneous estradiol treatment. In daily flushings obtained from ovariectomized, steroid-treated cats equipped with an indwelling uterine catheter, the Mr 30,000 protein was absent during the 14 days of estradiol treatment and was first detected 3-4 days after the onset of estradiol plus progesterone treatment. This protein was not detected in serum from estrous, 9-day pregnant, ovariectomized, and ovariectomized, steroid-treated animals. This study shows that 1) a progesterone-dependent protein, with an approximate molecular weight of 30,000 and an isoelectric point of 6.5-7.0, first appears within the uterine lumen soon after the arrival of the blastocyst and continues to be present during implantation; 2) the synthesis and release of the Mr 30,000 protein is dependent on progesterone regardless of the presence or absence of estradiol; and 3) the onset of secretion of the Mr 30,000 protein requires 3-4 days of continuous progesterone treatment in the estradiol-primed cat.
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- R A Boomsma
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago 60680
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