1 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

3 Lower Pole Renal Calculi: When and How to Treat
D.P. Murphy, S.B. Streem

10 Metabolic Evaluation of Stone Disease
B. Shekarriz, M.L. Stoller

19 The Role of Varicocele Treatment in the Era of Assisted Reproductive Technology
L.M. Fisher, J.I. Sandlow

26 Stereological Analysis of Histologic Components in Transition Zone of Normal and Hyperplastic Human Prostates
M.A. Chagas, M.A. Babinski, W.S. Costa, R. Damião, F.J.B. Sampaio

32 Serum Levels of Prostate-Specific Antigen in Patients Screened for Prostate Cancer
F.P. Fonseca, D.B. Veneziano, R.C. Betti, C.O. Okawa

37 Findings of Repeated Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy
G.F. Souza, A.A. Calado, U. Barroso Jr., L.B.P. Cherubini, C. B.M. Verona, M. Zerati Filho

42 Correlation Between Chronic Prostatitis and Prostate Specific Antigen Values
R. Kiehl, L.A.D. Lemos, J.N. Stavale, V. Ortiz

46 Long-Term Outcome of Penile Fracture Treatment
P.T.R. Gianini, A.C. Piovesan, J.L.B. Mesquita, R.L.P. Romão, S. Arap

CASE REPORTS

50 Synchronous Contralateral Adrenal Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma
S. Dutkiewicz, R. Jarema, A. Witeska

52 Subcutaneous and Testicular Metastasis from Prostatic Adenocarcinoma with Neuroendocrine Differentiation
F.T. Dénes, A.H. Brito, A.M. Santos

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

55 Sonographic-Urodynamic Evaluation of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Alpha-Blocker
C.H.S. Manes, A.G. Cavalcanti, A.F. Canalini, V. Javaroni, D. Rachid Filho, J.B. Souto

60 Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: Urological Aspects
A.J. Roque, M. Srougi

HISTORICAL ARTICLE

72 The History of Brazilian Republic was Almost Changed by a Bladder Stone
E.A. Silva

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

78 Effects of L-Arginine and L-Name on Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion in Rats
E.L. Rhoden, C. Telöken, C.A.V. Souto, C.R. Rhoden, M.L. Lucas, A. Belló-Klein

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

85 Pathology
A. Billis

86 Pediatric Urology
A. Macedo Jr., P.P.S. Earp

88 Imaging
A. Prando

89 Andrology
P.A. Neves, J.A. Claro

90 Endourology and Laparoscopy
L.N. Castilho, M.L. Lima

92 Miscellaneous
M. Rodrigues Netto, O.A.C. Clark

GENERAL INFORMATION

95 Information for Authors

101 Urological Calendar

103 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

105 Indications for Genetic Evaluation of Men in a Reproductive Medicine Program
D.M. Nudell, R. Pagani, L.I. Lipshultz

120 Current Treatment of Upper Third Ureteral Stones
R. Beduschi, J.S. Wolf Jr.

128 Optimal minimally Invasive Treatment of Ureterolithiasis
M.H. Ather

133 Serum Levels of Total Acid Phosphatase, Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Total and Free Prostate-Specific Antigen, in Patients within Chronic Hemodialysis Program
B. Gümüs, M. Lekili, B.S. Uyanik, G. Temeltas, T. Büyüksu, S. Kürsat

136 Native Femoral Artery-Saphenous Vein Fistula for Hemodialysis
A.J. Mocelin, L. Brandina, A.M. Matni, M.A.F. Rodrigues, V. D.A. Delfino, A.C.A. Vianna

139 Staging Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy in Prostate Cancer
L.E. Café, N. Gattás, H. Arruda, V. Ortiz, M. Srougi

144 Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Prospective Randomized Study of Catheter Removal after 24 or 48 Hours Following Surgery
I.L. Toscano Jr., L.C. Maciel, F.G. Martins, A.R. Fernandes, L. F. Mello, S. Glina

148 Efficacy and Safety of Sildenafil Citrate for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction in Latin America
S. Glina, E. Bertero, J. Claro, R. Damião, G. Faria, A. Fregonesi, J. Jaspersen, A. Mendoza, D. Mattos Jr., L.C. Rocha, M. Sotomayor, C. Telõken, S. Ureta, E. Zonana, F. Ugarte

155 Prospective Study of Sodium Nitroprusside in Pharmacologically induced Erection
W.J. Bestane, M.C. Bestane, N.A. Ramos

CASE REPORT

159 Pyeloduodenal Fistula: Complication of Staghorn Calculous Associated with Epidermoid carcinoma of the Renal pelvis
A.F. Araujo, F.P.F. Melo, R.R. Maroclo

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

162 Spermatozoa Retrieval: mini-Mesa Technique
A.P. Cedenho, V. Freitas, M.M. Mori, D.M. Spaine, M. Srougi

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

165 Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence in Women
S.P. Petrou, F. Baracat

171 Histopathological Alterations Resulting from Subcutaneous Implant of Collagen and Autologous Aponeurotic fascia: A Comparative Study in Dogs
P.C.R. Palma, P.C. Marques, B.C. Vidal, C.L.Z. Riccetto, M. Dambros, N.R. Netto Jr.

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

178 Effects of Arginine-Enriched Enteral Nutrition on Walker Tumor Bearing Rats in the Kidney
L.F.G. Silva, D.M.M. Fé, J.L.B.G. Cavalcante, F.S.D. Soares, M.O. Moraes, P.R.L. Vasconcelos

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

187 Pathology
A. Billis

188 Imaging
A. Prando, N.M.G. Caserta

190 Endourology and Laparoscopy
P.P.S. Earp, M.L. Lima, L.N. Castilho

193 Urological Neurology
A.C. Dias Filho, A. Macedo Jr.

196 Oncology
F.F.H. Bretas, O.A. Clark, G.N. Fonseca

GENERAL INFORMATION

199 Information for Authors

205 Urological Calendar

207 Editor’s Comment

SPECIAL ARTICLE

209 From Knife to Needle to Nothing: The Waning of the Wound
R.V. Clayman

CLINICAL UROLOGY

215 Transurethral Prostatectomy: Review of 1,000 Patients Using Distilled Water as Irrigating Fluid and the Suprapubic Shunt
R.A.S. Zulian, K.E. Piedade, R.R. Brito, H.J. Borges, L.A.C.Guerra, R.R.B. Bresler

222 The Significance of Hypoechoic Lesion Directed and Transition Zone Biopsies in Improving the Diagnostic Ability in Prostate Cancer
K. Cam, H. Ozveri, L. Turkeri, A. Akdas

227 Results of Prostate Cancer Screening in Non-Symptomatic Men
I.M. Antonopoulos, A.C.L. Pompeo, O.R. El Hayek, Á.S.Sarkis, W. Alfer Júnior, S. Arap

235 Results of Screening for Prostate Cancer in a Community Hospital
S. Glina, I.L. Toscano Jr., L.F. Mello, F.G. Martins, V.L.A.Vieira, C.G.S. Damas

244 Conservative Surgery for Small Renal Tumors
C. Machado, P.D. Gonçalves, M. Srougi

250 Evaluation of the Dorsal Decubitus in Percutaneous Procedures
G. Di Biase Fo., P.T. Higa, R.R. Maroclo, F.P.F. De Melo, M.V. O. Maroclo, W. Colli

255 The Relationship Between Morphology of Human Spermatozoa and Hemizona Assay
R.J. Rafaelli, D.M.G. Spaine, A.P. Cedenho, M. Srougi

CASE REPORT

262 Infected Urachal Cyst Mimicking an Acute Abdomen
L.A. Favorito, D.R. Filho, S.R. Gomes

264 Giant Stone in Urethral Diverticulum
S. Abreu, A.E. Meller, J. Cury

267 Priapism Associated with Compression of the Medulla
F. Lorenzini, L.C.A. Rocha, A.S. Neumann

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

270 Study of Testicular Migration after Treatment with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in Patients with Cryptorchidism
L.A. Favorito, J.S. Toledo Fo.

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

275 A Simple Surgical Technique to Minimize Postoperative Urinary Retention with a Pubovaginal Sling
S.P. Petrou, F. Baracat, L.A. Ribeiro Filho, P.R. Young

281 Urinary Incontinence. Knowledge and Attitudes in São Paulo
L. Blanes, R.C.T. Pinto, V.L.C.G. Santos

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

289 Comparative Efficacy of Topical Sodium Hyaluronate in Renal Trauma Model
I. Koçak, M. Dündar, M. Erkus

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

296 Imaging
A. Prando

297 Endourology and Laparoscopy
M.L. Lima, J.A. Claro, L.N. Castilho

300 Urological Neurology
A.C. Dias Filho

301 Oncology
F.F.H. Bretãs, O.A.C. Clark, N.Rodrigues Netto Jr., G.N. Fonseca

305 Miscellaneous
M. Rodrigues Netto

GENERAL INFORMATION

306 Information for Authors

312 Urological Calendar

314 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

316 Imaging in Urinary Tract Obstruction
C.D. Ames, R.A. Older

326 Peyronie’s Disease
T.M. Graziottin, J.Resplande, S.S. Gholami, T.F. Lue

341 Telomerase Activity in Localized Prostate Cancer: Correlation with Histological Parameters
K.R.M. Leite, M. Srougi, E. Darini, C.M. Carvalho, L.H. Camara-Lopes

348 Quantitative Morphological Changes in the Prostate Epithelium of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
M.A. Babinski, M.A. Chagas, H.P. da Luz, M.J.S. Pereira, W.S. Costa, F.J.B. Sampaio

353 Correlation between Urinary Flow Rate, Quality of Life and International Prostate Symptom Score in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
P.N. da Luz Jr, W.J. Koff, M. Berger, R.L. Boeno, G. Toniazzo, B. Silva Neto

358 Management of Urethral Strictures with Acucise Catheter
R.J. Duarte, A.I. Mitre, A.M. Giron, S. Arap (Editorial Comments by N.R. Netto Jr., G.M. Preminger, and J.S. Wolf Jr.)

CASE REPORT

367 Double Inferior Vena Cava associated with Renal Cell Carcinoma
F.P.F. de Melo, H.A. Gouveia, R.R. Maroclo

370 Prostatic and Renal Synchronous Neoplasms
A.C.A. Cunha, S.R. Molles, R.R. Maroclo

373 Leiomyoma of the Bladder
A. Meller, S. Abreu, J. Cury

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

376 Double Onlay Preputial Flap for Hypospadia Repair
U. Barroso Jr., M. Jacobino, A. Macedo Jr., M. Srougi, R. González

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

380 Laparoscopic Evaluation and Treatment of the Impalpable Testis
F.T. Dénes, F.A.Q. Silva, A.M. Girón, S. Arap

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

386 Vaginal Wall Transverse Flap Sling for Repair of Severe Cystocele and Cystourethrocele with Associated Stress Incontinence
J.C. Angulo, R. Lera, M. Esteban, J.M. Hontoria

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

394 Composition Changes of Glycosaminoglycans in the Urethral Stricture Disease
E. Alexsandro da Silva, F.J.B. Sampaio, M.C. Dornas, V. Ortiz, L.E.M. Cardoso

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

400 Endourology and Laparoscopy
M. Travassos, N.R. Netto Jr., P.P. de Sá Earp, L.N. Castilho

404 Imaging
A. Prando, N.M.G. Caserta

406 Oncology
F.F.H. Bretas, J.A. Claro, O. Clark

409 Pathology
A. Billis

410 Pediatric Urology
A. Macedo Jr.

411 Urological Neurology
A.C. Dias Filho

GENERAL INFORMATION

413 Information for Authors

419 Urological Calendar