1 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

3 Surgical Management of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Adults
S. Kausik, J.W. Segura

11 Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Living Donor
L.S. Santos, A.E. Varaschin, F. Meyer, A. Branco, F. Koleski, R. Carvalho (Editorial Comment by Dr. C. Andreoni)

18 Ureteral Avulsion as a Complication of Ureteroscopy
J.M. Alapont, E. Broseta, F. Oliver, J.L. Pontones, F. Boronat, J.F. Jiménez-Cruz (Editorial Comment by Dr. S.B. Streem)

24 Efficiency of 6- and 12-Punctures Biopsies to Detect Prostate Cancer in Patients with PSA < 10 Ng/mL and Normal Digital Rectal Examination
L.E. Slongo, M.C. Sugisawa, S.O. Ioshii, R. Tâmbara Filho, L.C.A. Rocha

30 Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostatic Abscess
P. Oliveira, J.A. Andrade, H.C. Porto, J.E. Pereira Filho, A.F.J. Vinhaes

35 Penile Fracture - Experience in 56 Cases
L. Koifman, A.G. Cavalcanti, C.H. Manes, D.R. Filho, L.A. Favorito

CASE REPORT

40 Wilms’ Tumor in Adults
J.M. Alapont, J.L. Pontones, J.F. Jimenez-Cruz

43 Leiomyosarcoma of the Renal Vein
G.C. Lemos, O.R. El Hayek, M. Apezzato

45 Laparoscopic Approach in the Ovarian Vein Syndrome
A. Almeida, F. Cavalcanti, S. Barbosa, R. Cohen, A. Medeiros

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

48 Use of Cadaveric Fascia Lata to Correct Grade IV Cystocele
S.H.M. Almeida, E.P. Gregório, E.E. Saquetti, H.A. Moreira, F. Fraga, M.A.F. Rodrigues (Editorial Comment by Dr. L.A.S. Rios)

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

53 Surgical Management of the Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel
G.C. Mingin, L.S. Baskin

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

62 Experimental Model of Bladder Instability in Rabbits
K.T. Balasteghin, A.M. Nardo, J.L. Amaro, C.R. Padovani

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

69 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

71 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

74 Pathology
A. Billis

76 Imaging
A. Prando

79 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

81 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

83 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

85 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

89 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

92 Information for Authors

95 Urological Calendar

96 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

98 Surgical Exploration of the Injured Kidney: Current Indications and Techniques
M.J. Metro, J.W. McAninch

106 Assessment of Stage T1 (Tnm 1997) for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Is Recommended the Subdivision in T1a and T1b?
M. Dall’Oglio, M.Srougi, M. Mangini, E. Ribeiro, M. Ferraz, A. Sañudo, K. Leite, L. Nesrallah (Editorial Comment by Dr. N.R. Netto Jr. and Dr. F.J.B. Sampaio)

113 Correlation Between Tumor Extent in Radical Prostatectomies and Preoperative Psa, Histological Grade, Surgical Margins, and Extraprostatic Extension: Application of a New Practical Method for Tumor Extent Evaluation
A. Billis, L.A. Magna, U.Ferreira (Editorial Comment by Dr. C. Álvarez-Álvarez)

121 Value of Prostate Specific Antigen in Predicting the Existence of Bone Metastasis in Scintigraphy
E.L. Rhoden, O.Torres, G. Z. Ramos, R.R. Lemos, C.A.V. Souto (Editorial Comment by Dr. G.F. Carvalhal)

127 Economical Impact of Orchiectomy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
A.A.P. De Paula, H.R.S. Piccelli, N.P. Pinto, A.G. Teles, A.G. Franqueiro, A.R.L. Maltez, J.H. Silva (Editorial Comment by Dr. H. Arruda and Dr. F. Hering)

133 Effects of the Technique of Cryopreservation and Dilution/Centrifugation after Thawing on the Motility and Vitality of Spermatozoa of Oligoasthenozoospermic Men
S.C. Esteves, D.M. Spaine, A.P. Cedenho, M. Srougi (Editorial Comment by Dr. P. Neves)

141 Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (Pesa) in Men with Obstructive Azoospermia
S. Glina, J.B. Fragoso, F.G. Martins, J.B. Soares, A.G. Galuppo, R. Wonchockier

CASE REPORT

147 Thrombolytic Therapy in Bilateral Embolism of Renal Arteries Branches
M.F. Cassini, P.L. Cassini, R.L. Russo

149 Vesical Hemangioma in Patient with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome
L.A. Favorito

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

151 Percutaneous Renal Surgery – New Model for Learning and Training
P.P.S. Earp

155 Bulbar Urethroplasty Using the Dorsal Approach: Current Techniques
G. Barbagli, E. Palminteri, G. Guazzoni, A. Cavalcanti

UROLOGY NEUROLOGY

162 Modulation of Urethral Alpha-Sympathetic by Parasympathetic Before and Following Bethanechol Chloride Injection
H.J. Suaid, J.N. Rocha, A.C.P. Martins, A.J. Cologna, S. Tucci Junior

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

167 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

169 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

172 Pathology
A. Billis

174 Imaging
A. Prando

176 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

179 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

181 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

184 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

186 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

189 Information for Authors

192 Urological Calendar

193 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

195 Renal Pelvic Stones: Choosing Shock Wave Lithotripsy or Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
R. Marcovich, A.D. Smith

208 Radiological Classification of Renal Angiomyolipomas Based on 127 Tumors
A. Prando (Editorial Comment by Dr. A.T. Rosenfield)

217 Metabolic Investigation of Patients with Urolithiasis in a Specific Region
L.A.B. Peres, A.S. Molina, M.H.L. Galles

221 Rupture of Vesicourethral Anastomosis Following Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
M. Dall’Oglio, M. Srougi, D. Pereira, A. Nesrallah, C. Andreoni, J.R. Kauffmann, L. Nesrallah (Editorial Comment by Dr. A.F. Toledo)

228 Clodronate for Treatment of Bone Metastases in Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer
F. Hering, P.R.T. Rodrigues, M. Lipay

234 Estimated Costs of Treatment of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Brazil
H.J. Suaid, M.A. Gonçalves, A.A. Rodrigues Jr, J.P. Cunha, A.J. Cologna, A.C.P. Martins

CASE REPORT

238 Surgical Treatment of Metachronous Metastases in Different Organs Following Radical Nephrectomy
C.M.N. Jesus, L.A. Corrêa, J.C.S. Trindade Filho

241 Nephrobronchial Fistula Secondary to Xantogranulomatous Pyelonephritis
J.R. Souza, J.A. Rosa, N.C.B. Barbosa

243 Bilateral Hydronephrosis Caused by Vaginal Prolapse
H. Begliomini, B.D.S. Begliomini

245 Intramural Leiomyomas of The Bladder in Asymptomatic Men
R.I. Lopes, R.N. Lopes, M. Srougi (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.S. Soloway and Replay by The Authors)

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY - CASE REPORT

248 Magnetic Resonance in Diagnosis of Ureterocele
H. Nascimento, M. Hachul, A. Macedo Jr

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

251 Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
J.N. Rubeinstein, K.T. Mcvary

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

265 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

267 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

269 Pathology
A. Billis

272 Imaging
A. Prando

274 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

277 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

279 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

280 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

282 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

284 Information for Authors

287 Urological Calendar

289 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

291 Case Selection and Outcome of Radical Perineal Prostatectomy in Localized Prostate Cancer
J.M. Holzbeierlein, P. Langenstroer, H.J. Porter II, J.B. Thrasher

300 Racial Influence on the Prevalence of Prostate Carcinoma in Brazilian Volunteers
E.L. Paschoalin, A.C.P. Martins, M. Pastorello, K.A. Sândis, L.M.Z. Maciel, W.A. Silva Jr., M.A. Zago, J. Bessa Jr.

306 Prevalence of Prostate Adenocarcinoma According to Race in an University Hospital
M.S. Barros, V.R.S. Silva, G.B. Santos, A. Hughes, M.A. Silveira (Editorial Comment by Dr. G.F. Carvalhal)

313 Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Prostate Biopsy. A Comparative Randomized Clinical Assay between Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin and Chloramphenicol
M. Tobias-Machado, T.D. Corrêa, E.L.Barros, E.R. Wroclawski

320 Effect of Sildenafil in Cavernous Arteries of Patients with Erectile Dysfunction
J.A. Claro, S.F. Ximenes, A. Nardozza Jr, E. Andrade, L. Messina, M. Srougi

CASE REPORT

327 Chronic Penile Strangulation
R.I. Lopes, S.I. Lopes, R.N. Lopes

330 Bilateral and Synchronic Seminomatous Testicular Neoplasia
A. Schmitz

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

332 Slightly Modified Technique of the Original Essed Plication Procedure for Congenital Penile Deviation
C. Van der Horst, F.J. Martinez Portillo, C. Seif, A. Musial, P. Alken, K.P. Jünemann (Editorial Comment by Dr. D. Montague)

336 Radical Cystectomy with Preservation of Sexual Function and Urinary Continence: Description of a New Technique
M. Srougi, M. Dall’Oglio, L.J. Nesrallah, H.O. Arruda, V. Ortiz (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.S. Soloway, Dr. J.F. Ward, Dr. H. Zincke and Dr. J.E. Montie)

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

345 The Role of Videolaparoscopy in The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach of Nonpalpable Testis
D.G. Bittencourt, M.L. Miranda, A.P.P. Moreira, S. Miyabara, J.M. Bustorff-Silva (Editorial Comment by Dr. Francisco Tibor Dénes)

UROLOGY NEUROLOGY

353 SafyreTM: A Readjustable Minimally Invasive Sling for Female Urinary Stress Incontinence
P.C.R. Palma, C.L.Z. Riccetto, M. Dambros, M. Thiel, R. Fraga, N.R. Netto Jr.

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

361 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

363 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

365 Imaging
A. Prando

368 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

370 Pathology
A. Billis

372 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

374 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

377 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

378 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

381 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

384 Information for Authors

387 Urological Calendar