Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000111
Nina Kar, Firas G. Petros
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Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000116
Reno P. Maldonado, Granville L. Lloyd
{"title":"Editorial Comment: Practice Patterns and Patient Experience of Care Among US Veterans with Prostate Cancer: A 10-Year Scoping Review","authors":"Reno P. Maldonado, Granville L. Lloyd","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000116","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"30 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139877997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000108
Ananth Punyala, C. Sze, Joshua Winograd, Alia Codelia-Anjum, Ernesto Morfin Montes de Oca, Naeem Bjohani, D. Elterman, K. Zorn, Bilal Chughtai
This systematic review was conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of Serenoa repens extract (saw palmetto extract) in treating chronic prostatitis, as compared with existing treatment regimens and placebo. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic query was performed across multiple databases in December 2021 to identify relevant studies. The selection criteria focused on studies evaluating the treatment regimens, safety, and efficacy of saw palmetto in treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Of 259 references, 21 studies encompassing 1666 patients were selected. These studies included a range of trial types, with a mean follow-up period of approximately 6.975 months. Saw palmetto extract showed improved symptom relief compared with placebo, with mixed results when compared with alpha-blockers or 5-ARIs. Multimodal treatments, especially those including saw palmetto extract alongside antibiotics, displayed better efficacy in managing both Category II and Category III prostatitis. Saw palmetto extract provides symptom relief in patients with chronic prostatitis. Although monotherapy exhibited certain benefits over placebo, its best efficacy was observed when integrated into multimodal treatment regimens, particularly with antibiotics for Category II prostatitis. Future research may unveil specific adjuncts that enhance the therapeutic outcomes of regimens containing saw palmetto extract.
{"title":"Saw Palmetto Treatment for Prostatitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature","authors":"Ananth Punyala, C. Sze, Joshua Winograd, Alia Codelia-Anjum, Ernesto Morfin Montes de Oca, Naeem Bjohani, D. Elterman, K. Zorn, Bilal Chughtai","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000108","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 This systematic review was conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of Serenoa repens extract (saw palmetto extract) in treating chronic prostatitis, as compared with existing treatment regimens and placebo.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic query was performed across multiple databases in December 2021 to identify relevant studies. The selection criteria focused on studies evaluating the treatment regimens, safety, and efficacy of saw palmetto in treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Of 259 references, 21 studies encompassing 1666 patients were selected. These studies included a range of trial types, with a mean follow-up period of approximately 6.975 months. Saw palmetto extract showed improved symptom relief compared with placebo, with mixed results when compared with alpha-blockers or 5-ARIs. Multimodal treatments, especially those including saw palmetto extract alongside antibiotics, displayed better efficacy in managing both Category II and Category III prostatitis.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Saw palmetto extract provides symptom relief in patients with chronic prostatitis. Although monotherapy exhibited certain benefits over placebo, its best efficacy was observed when integrated into multimodal treatment regimens, particularly with antibiotics for Category II prostatitis. Future research may unveil specific adjuncts that enhance the therapeutic outcomes of regimens containing saw palmetto extract.\u0000","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"116 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140463804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000102
Teruaki Sugino, S. Hamamoto, K. Taguchi, Takaaki Inoue, S. Okada, T. Yanase, Yasuhito Sue, K. Kawase, R. Unno, R. Ando, A. Okada, T. Yasui
Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) combines percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteroscopy. This procedure has become common with the development of the prone split-leg (PRO) and Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia (GMSV) positions. In this study, we evaluated the surgical outcomes of these positions during ECIRS. A noninferior randomized controlled trial was performed in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials. The eligibility criteria were age 20 to 80 years and presence of > 15-mm renal and/or ureteral stones. They were assigned to the PRO or GMSV groups and underwent ECIRS in the PRO or GMSV position, respectively. The primary outcome was stone-free rate (SFR) 3 months after surgery. The secondary outcomes were surgical outcomes—surgery time, percutaneous access time, and complication rate. A noninferiority margin of 30% was used. Eighty-six patients (46 in the PRO group and 43 in the GMSV group) were analyzed. The SFR was 91.3% and 90.7% in the PRO and GMSV groups, respectively. No between-group differences were observed regarding the overall complication rates. Percutaneous access time was longer in the PRO group than in the GMSV group for upper calyx punctures, whereas surgery and percutaneous access times were shorter in the PRO group for those with a middle calyx puncture. Surgical position did not affect the success rates. There was no difference in complications between the groups, except for perinephric hematoma formation.
{"title":"Prone Split-Leg vs Galdakao-Modified Supine Valdivia Position During Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery: A Noninferiority Design Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Teruaki Sugino, S. Hamamoto, K. Taguchi, Takaaki Inoue, S. Okada, T. Yanase, Yasuhito Sue, K. Kawase, R. Unno, R. Ando, A. Okada, T. Yasui","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000102","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) combines percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteroscopy. This procedure has become common with the development of the prone split-leg (PRO) and Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia (GMSV) positions. In this study, we evaluated the surgical outcomes of these positions during ECIRS.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A noninferior randomized controlled trial was performed in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials. The eligibility criteria were age 20 to 80 years and presence of > 15-mm renal and/or ureteral stones. They were assigned to the PRO or GMSV groups and underwent ECIRS in the PRO or GMSV position, respectively. The primary outcome was stone-free rate (SFR) 3 months after surgery. The secondary outcomes were surgical outcomes—surgery time, percutaneous access time, and complication rate. A noninferiority margin of 30% was used.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Eighty-six patients (46 in the PRO group and 43 in the GMSV group) were analyzed. The SFR was 91.3% and 90.7% in the PRO and GMSV groups, respectively. No between-group differences were observed regarding the overall complication rates. Percutaneous access time was longer in the PRO group than in the GMSV group for upper calyx punctures, whereas surgery and percutaneous access times were shorter in the PRO group for those with a middle calyx puncture.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Surgical position did not affect the success rates. There was no difference in complications between the groups, except for perinephric hematoma formation.\u0000","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"46 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140464520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000111
Nina Kar, Firas G. Petros
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Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000110
Mikolaj Filon, Bogdana Schmidt
{"title":"Editorial Comment: Effect of 3-Dimensional, Virtual Reality Models for Surgical Planning of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy on Surgical Outcomes: Qualitative Data From a Randomized Clinical Trial","authors":"Mikolaj Filon, Bogdana Schmidt","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000110","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"108 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139829535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000126
John W. Davis
{"title":"From the Editor—January 2024 AUA Publications Committee Meeting","authors":"John W. Davis","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000126","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"1058 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140467408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000117
Alfred Krebs, Mario I. Fernandez
{"title":"Editorial Comment: Prevalence, Incidence, and Determinants of Kidney Stones in a Nationally-representative Sample of US Adults","authors":"Alfred Krebs, Mario I. Fernandez","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000117","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"29 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139817940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000120
Joseph D. Shirk
{"title":"Reply to Editorial Comment: Effect of 3-Dimensional, Virtual Reality Models for Surgical Planning of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy on Surgical Outcomes: Qualitative Data from a Randomized Clinical Trial","authors":"Joseph D. Shirk","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000120","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139821107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1097/ju9.0000000000000120
Joseph D. Shirk
{"title":"Reply to Editorial Comment: Effect of 3-Dimensional, Virtual Reality Models for Surgical Planning of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy on Surgical Outcomes: Qualitative Data from a Randomized Clinical Trial","authors":"Joseph D. Shirk","doi":"10.1097/ju9.0000000000000120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000120","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":508272,"journal":{"name":"JU Open Plus","volume":"43 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139880892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}