1 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

3 Current Status of Endocrine Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer: Cure has Become a Strong Possibility
F. Labrie

12 Predictive Value of PSA Velocity Over Early Clinical and Pathological Parameters in Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer who Undergo Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
C.A.L. Martinez, M. Dall’oglio, L. Nesrallah, K.M. Leite, V. Ortiz, M. Srougi

18 Assessment of Lymphocele Incidence Following 450 Renal Transplantations
V.T. Dubeaux, R.M. Oliveira, V.J. Moura, J.M.S. Pereira, F.P. Henriques

22 Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Live Donor
A.I. Mitre, F.T. Dénes, A.C. Piovesan, F.A. Simões, L.N. Castilho, S. Arap

CASE REPORT

29 Urolithiasis Associated with Topiramate
S. Eggener, S.C. Kim, H.M. User, J. Pazona, R.B. Nadler (Editorial Comment by Dr. G.M. Preminger)

32 Management of Lithiasis in Pelvic Kidney Through Laparoscopy-Guided Percutaneous Transperitoneal Nephrolithotripsy
A.R. Santos, D.C.B. Rocha Filho, L.C.F. Tajra (Editorial Comment by Dr. A.I. Mitre)

35 Traumatic Rupture of Adrenal Pseudocyst Leading to Massive Hemorrhage in Retroperitoneum
L.A. Favorito, F.M. Lott, A.G. Cavalcante

37 Primary Lymphoma of the Bladder
K.R.M. Leite, H. Bruschini, L.H. Camara-Lopes

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

40 Prenatal Intervention for Urinary Obstruction and Myelomeningocele
H.S. Swana, R.S. Sutherland, L. Baskin

49 Study on the Incidence of Testicular and Epididymal Appendages in Patients with Cryptorchidism
L.A. Favorito, A.G.L. Cavalcante; M.A. Babinski

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

53 Resiniferatoxin for Detrusor Instability Refractory to Anticholinergics
P.C.R. Palma, M. Thiel, C.L.Z. Riccetto, M. Dambros, R. Miyaoka, N. Rodrigues Netto Jr

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

59 Acucise Endopyelotomy in a Porcine Model: Procedure Standardization and Analysis of Safety and Immediate Efficacy
C. Andreoni, M. Srougi, V. Ortiz , R.V. Clayman

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

67 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

69 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

71 Imaging
A. Prando

74 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

76 Pathology
A. Billis

78 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

82 Reconstrutive Urology
A. Stenzl

84 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

85 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

87 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

90 Information for Authors

93 Urological Calendar

94 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

96 The Role of Endoluminal Ultrasonography in Urology: Current Perspectives
S. Kondabolu, S.A. Khan, J. Whyard, C. Diblasio, M. Ayyala, S. Pentyala

102 Prediction of Differential Creatinine Clearance in Chronically Obstructed Kidneys by Non-Contrast Helical Computerized Tomography
C.F. Ng, L.W. Chan, K.T. Wong, C.W. Cheng, S.C.H. Yu, W.S. Wong (Editorial Comment by Dr. W.H. Bush Jr. and A.T. Rosenfield)

109 Value of Various PSA Parameters for Diagnosing Prostate Cancer in Men with Normal Digital Rectal Examination
A. Miotto Jr, M. Srougi, G.A. Brito, K.M. Leite, A.J. Nesrallah, V. Ortiz

114 Is the Periprostatic Anesthetic Blockade Advantageous in Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy?
A.P. Vanni, C.H. Schaal, R.P. Costa, F.C. Sala

CASE REPORT

119 Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumor as a Rare Cause of Hypertension in Adults
J.L. Chambô, R. Falci Júnior, A.M. Lucon

121 Successful Management of Stuttering Priapism Using Home Self-Injections of the Alpha-Agonist Metaraminol
M. McDonald, R.A. Santucci

123 Synthetic Pubovaginal Sling (TVT): Failure in Conservative Treatment Following Vaginal Exteriorization
E.Thorell, G.T. Pioner, M.R. Thorell

125 Cystectomy with Orthotopic Reconstruction Following Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
A . Miotto Jr, M. Dall’Oglio, M. Srougi

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

128 The Use and Rationale of Selective Alpha Blockade in Children with Non-Neurogenic Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
G. Bogaert, G. Beckers, R. Lombaerts

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

135 International Prostate Symptom Score – Ipss - Aua as Discriminat Scale in 400 Male Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts)
P. Rodrigues, A. Meller, J.C. Campagnari, D. Alcântara, M. D’Império

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

142 Effects of High-Energy Shock Wave on Organs Adjacent to the Kidney in the Growing Rat
A.C. Nardi, U. Ferreira, J.A. Claro, G.M. Stopiglia, N. Rodrigues Netto Jr.

148 Effect of Shock Wave Reapplication on Urinary N-Acetyl-Beta-Glucosaminidase in Canine Kidney
M.A.Q.R. Fortes, A. Andriolo, V. Ortiz, M. Srougi

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

156 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

158 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

160 Imaging
A. Prando

162 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

164 Pathology
A. Billis

166 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

168 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

170 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

173 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

175 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

178 Information for Authors

181 Urological Calendar

183 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

185 Role of Intravenous Urography and Transabdominal Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Bladder Carcinoma
M. Rafique, A.A. Javed (Editorial Comment by Dr. W.H. Bush Jr.)

192 Laparoscopic Partial Cystectomy in Bladder Cancer – Initial Experience
M.B. Mariano, M.V. Tefilli

199 An Alternative Non-Invasive Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease
J.A. Claro, C.C. Passerotti, A.C. Figueiredo Neto, A. Nardozza Jr., V. Ortiz, M. Srougi (Editorial Comment by Dr. W. Weidner)

205 Changes in Calcium Oxalate Crystal Morphology as a Function of Supersaturation
M. Carvalho, M.A. Vieira (Editorial Comment by Dr. G.M. Preminger)

CASE REPORT

210 Primary Renal Sarcoma with Morphologic and Immunohistochemical Aspects Compatible with Synovial Sarcoma
C.H. Schaal, F.C. Navarro, F.A. Moraes Neto

214 Renal Liposarcoma
D.A.L. Bader, L.A.B. Peres, S.L. Bader

216 Renal Hemangioma
T.F. Costa Neto, J.M. Renteria, G. Di Biase Filho

219 Multiple Foreign Bodies in the Anterior and Posterior Urethra
T. Sukkarieh, M. Smaldone, B. Shah

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

221 Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy by Extraperitoneal Access with Duplication of the Open Technique
M. Tobias-Machado, P. Forseto Jr., J.A. Medina, M. Watanabe, R.V. Juliano, E.R. Wroclawski

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

227 Renal Cell Carcinoma in Childhood
L.R. Barros, S. Glina, L.F. Mello (Editorial Comment by Dr. E.T. Fernandes)

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

230 Laparoscopic Burch Surgery: Is There Any Advantage in Relation to Open Approach?
C.A. Bezerra, A.O. Rodrigues, A.L. Seo, J.M.C. Ruano, M. Borrelli, E.R. Wroclawski

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

237 Total Bladder Replacement with De-Epithelialized Ileum. Experimental Study in Dogs
F.O. Vilar, L.A.P. de Araújo, S.V.C. Lima

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

246 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

248 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

250 Imaging
A. Prando

252 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

255 Pathology
A. Billis

257 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

259 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

261 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

263 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

265 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

268 Information for Authors

271 Urological Calendar

273 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

275 Gabapentin for Overactive Bladder and Nocturia After Anticholinergic Failure
Y.T. Kim, D.D. Kwon, J. Kim, D.K. Kim, J.Y. Lee, M.B. Chancellor

279 NAT2 Gene Polymorphism in Bladder Cancer: A Study from North India
R.D. Mittal, D.S.L. Srivastava, A. Mandhani (Editorial Comment by Dr. I. Cascorbi,Dr. D.W. Hein and Dr. R.W. de Vere White)

289 Biochemical Failure as Single Abnormality in Patients with Prostate Cancer Following Radical Treatment with External Radiotherapy: Follow-Up without Immediate Treatment
S.L. Faria, M. Salah, M. David, L. Souhami, M. Duclos, G. Shenouda, F. Deblois, C. Janick, C.R. Freeman (Editorial Comment by Dr. G.F. Carvalhal)

296 Coexistence of Prostate Neoplasia in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystoprostatectomy Due to Vesical Neoplasia
F.R. Romero, M.G. Castro, A. Andriolo Júnior, A.H. Meneses, R.C. Fernandes, M.D.C. Perez

302 Variables Predictive of Voiding Disfunction Following Aponeurotic Sling Surgery: Multivariate Analysis
S.H.M. Almeida, E. Gregório, S. El Sayed, F.C. Fraga, H.A. Moreira, M.A.F. Rodrigues

307 Longitudinal Urethral Sling with Prepubic and Retropubic Fixation for Male Urinary Incontinence
C.H. Schaal, R.P. Costa, F.C. Sala, A.P. Vanni, J.P. Cortez (Editorial Comment by Dr. H. Bruschini)

CASE REPORT

313 Adenomatoid Tumor of Supra-Renal Gland
N.T. Denicol, F.R. Lemos, W.J. Koff

316 Spontaneous Nephrocutaneous Fistula
A.A. Antunes, A.A. Calado, E. Falcão

319 Neoplasia in Horseshoe Kidney with Pyelic Fusion and Crossed Single Ureter
R.P. Costa, C.H. Schaal, F.C. Navarro

321 Cake Kidney Drained by Single Ureter
A.A. Calado, A. Macedo Jr., M. Srougi

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

323 Vesicourethral Anastomosis Facilitated By a New Disposable Instrument
A.C. Di Piero (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.F. Dall’Oglio)

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

327 Use of small Intestine Submucosa as Ureteral Allograft in Pigs
F.H. Greca, L. Noronha, M. Bendhack, A. Feres, A. Soccol, J.R. Duda (Editorial Comment by Dr. S.V.C. Lima)

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

337 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

339 Endourology & Laparoscopy
J.S. Wolf Jr.

341 Imaging
A. Prando

344 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

346 Pathology
A. Billis

349 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

351 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

353 Urological Oncology
A. Böhle

354 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

357 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

360 Information for Authors

363 Urological Calendar