Are current staging systems for cancer serving us well?

Peter T Scardino

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0933 | Full Text | PDF (148K)

Lifestyle and the Urologist

Roger Kirby and Michael Kirby

Diet and lifestyle are increasingly important and often overlooked factors in male urological illnesses. In this Viewpoint the authors discuss the evidence linking obesity and erectile dysfunction and the benefits of statins. The authors suggest that a more medical approach, including lifestyle advice and medical therapy, is the way ahead for urology.

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0913 | Full Text | PDF (125K)

Detection of occult lymph node metastases in locally advanced node-negative prostate cancer

Nivedita B Dhar and Urs E Studer

A recent study investigated the significance of occult metastases in the lymph nodes of prostate cancer patients who were originally considered node negative by histological evaluation. In this Viewpoint the authors discuss pelvic lymph node dissection and survival in prostate cancer patients with evidence of lymph node metastases.

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0907 | Full Text | PDF (124K)

Patient education for boys with functional urinary incontinence

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0891 | Full Text | PDF (85K)

Use of hydrophilic-coated catheters in patients with AUR and an abnormal urethra

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0892 | Full Text | PDF (85K)

Atorvastatin is ineffective for treating LUTS associated with BPH

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0893 | Full Text | PDF (100K)

Comparison of high-frequency jet ventilation and spontaneous ventilation in ESWL procedures

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0894 | Full Text | PDF (91K)

Radium-223 might benefit patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0895 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

Triad of pathological factors for assessing the prognosis of patients with RCC

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0896 | Full Text | PDF (89K)

Cryopreservation of sperm is effective in young adult male cancer patients

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0897 | Full Text | PDF (89K)

High levels of long chain fatty acids associated with decreased risk of prostate cancer

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0899 | Full Text | PDF (90K)

Autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts show promise for treatment of stress incontinence

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0900 | Full Text | PDF (90K)

Dose-dependent association between bisphosphonates and jaw complications

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0901 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

Finasteride has little effect on sexual function

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0902 | Full Text | PDF (92K)

"Prostatempathy" may lead to inappropriate PSA testing by older male healthcare providers

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0903 | Full Text | PDF (102K)

Oral antibiotics alone can be used to treat pediatric acute pyelonephritis

doi:10.1038/ncpneph0595 | Full Text | PDF (91K)

Antimicrobial prophylaxis in children with recurrent urinary tract infections

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0904 | Full Text | PDF (91K)

Is the number of lymph nodes removed during PLND related to the prevalence of lymph node invasion?

Karim Touijer

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0888 | Full Text | PDF (135K)

Does androgen suppression plus radiation therapy lead to changes in penile length in prostate cancer patients?

Arthur L Burnett

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0890 | Full Text | PDF (132K)

How common is PSA screening in elderly men with limited life expectancies?

Christiaan H Bangma and Monique J Roobol

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0889 | Full Text | PDF (133K)

Prospective, randomized, double-blind trial shows aerobic exercise is a valid treatment option for chronic prostatitis

Richard Berger

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0909 | Full Text | PDF (130K)

Should frozen section examination of the ureteral margins be routinely performed during cystectomy?

John P Stein

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0914 | Full Text | PDF (131K)

Does intravesical atropine have equivalent efficacy to oral oxybutynin in the treatment of detrusor overactivity?

Amy M Arisco and Stephen R Kraus

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0910 | Full Text | PDF (135K)

What is the prognostic value of the pT3a tumor classification for renal cell carcinoma?

Kristofer R Wagner and Thomas W Jarrett

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0912 | Full Text | PDF (135K)

Conservative management of testicular germ-cell tumors

Tim Oliver

The cure rate for men with testicular tumors is high and quality of life is an important consideration for these patients. This Review discusses the different conservative treatments available for testicular cancer, their efficacy and suitability for patients.

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0905 | Full Text | PDF (346K)

Surgery Insight: optimizing open nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy techniques for improved outcomes

James A Eastham

Quality of life is an important factor that men with prostate cancer and their physicians consider when choosing an appropriate treatment option. Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy offers the possibility of reducing postoperative complications relating to sexual, bladder and bowel dysfunction. This article reviews the techniques that can be used to improve outcomes in patients undergoing nerve-sparing surgery for prostate cancer.

doi:10.1038/ncpuro0916 | Full Text | PDF (748K)