CONTENTS - VOLUME 31, 2005
 
VOLUME 31 (1) 2005: 1 - 97


1 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

3 Is Stone Radiodensity a Useful Parameter for Predicting Outcome of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy for Stones ≤ 2 cm
M.S. Krishnamurthy, P.G. Ferucci, N. Sankey, P.S. Chandhoke

10 Sarcomatoid Differentiation in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Prognostic Implications
M.F. Dall’Oglio, M. Lieberknecht, V. Gouveia, A.C. Sant’Anna, K.R. Leite, M. Srougi

17 Hand-assisted Right Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Living Donor
F. Meyer, L.S. Santos, A.E. Varaschin, A.H. Patriani, B.F. Pimpao

22 Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Inflammatory Renal Disease: Proposal for a Staged Approach
M. Tobias-Machado, M.T. Lasmar, L.T. Batista, P.H. Forseto Jr, R.V. Juliano, E.R. Wroclawski

29 Metabolic Assessment in Patients with Urinary Lithiasis
C.R. Amaro, J. Goldberg, J.L. Amaro, C.R. Padovani

34 Prognostic Value of the Percentage of Positive Fragments in Biopsies from Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer
A.A. Antunes, M.F. Dall’Oglio, A.C. Sant’Anna, M. Paranhos, K.R.M. Leite, M. Srougi

42 Search and Identification of Spermatozoa and Spermatids in the Ejaculate of Non-obstructive Azoospermic Patients
O. Timm Jr, A.P. Cedenho, D.M. Spaine, M.H.P. Buttignol, R. Fraietta, V. Ortiz, M. Srougi

CASE REPORT

49 Renal Cell Carcinoma with Thrombus in the Inferior Vena Cava: Extracorporeal Circulation and Deep Hypothermia without Open-chest Surgery
C.A.L. D’Ancona, O. Petrucci Jr., R. Otsuka

51 Laparocopic Ureteral Reimplantation in Ureteral Stenosis after Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
A.W. Branco, A.J. Branco Filho, W. Kondo

54 Single Testicular Metastasis Mimicking Primary Testicular Neoplasm: a Rare Manifestation of Prostate Cancer
C.M.N. Jesus, J. Goldberg, J.L.V. Camargo

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

57 Relationship between the Persistence of the Processus Vaginalis and Age in Patients with Cryptorchidism
L.A. Favorito, W.S. Costa, F. J. Sampaio

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

62 Use of the Monti Principle for Constructing a Continent Gastrostomy
L.A.P. Araujo, C.T. Brandt, S.V.C. Lima, F.O. Vilar, A.A.P. Araujo

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

70 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

73 Endourology & Laparoscopy
F.J. Kim

75 Imaging
A. Prando

78 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

80 Pathology
A. Billis

83 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

84 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

86 Urological Oncology
A. Bohle

88 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

91 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

94 Information for Authors

97 Urological Calendar

 

 Volume 31(2) 2005: 98 - 189


98 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

100 Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Cancer: Techniques and Outcomes
M. Rubinstein, J.R. Colombo Jr., A Finelli, I.S. Gill

105 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in the Treatment of Renal Pelvicalyceal Stones in Morbidly Obese Patients
V.A. Mezentsev

111 Retroperitoneoscopy for Treatment of Renal and Ureteral Stones
R.S. Soares, P. Romanelli, M.A. Sandoval, M.M. Salim, J.E. Tavora, D.L. Abelha Jr.

117 Indications for Percutaneous Nephrostomy in Patients with Obstructive Uropathy Due to Malignant Urogenital Neoplasias
F.R. Romero, M. Broglio, S.R. Pires, R.F. Roca, I.A. Guibu, M.D. Perez

125 Surgical Complications after Renal Transplantation in Grafts with Multiple Arteries
E. Mazzucchi, A.A. Souza, W.C. Nahas, I.M. Antonopoulos, A.C. Piovesan, S. Arap

131 Repeat Prostate Biopsies Following Diagnoses of Prostate Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Atypical Small Gland Proliferation
K.R. Leite, C.A. Mitteldorf, L.H. Camara-Lopes

137 Assessment of Serum Level of Prostate-Specific Antigen Adjusted for the Transition Zone Volume in Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
M.D. Ferreira, W.J. Koff (Editorial Comment by Dr. V. Ortiz)

CASE REPORT

147 Retroperitoneoscopic Surgery with Extracorporeal Uretero-Ureteral Anastomosis for Treating Retrocaval Ureter
M. Tobias-Machado, M.T. Lasmar, E.R. Wroclawski

151 Renal Cell Carcinoma Presenting as a Cervical Mass
A.C. Pompeo, H. Kanashiro, Matheus N. Silva

153 Von Recklinghausen’s Disease with Urogenital Manifestation
T.F. Nunes, R.P. Costa, F.C. Navarro

155 Fibroepithelial Polyp of the Urethra
G.A. Aita, H. Begliomini, D. Mattos Jr.

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

157 Simplified Upper Pole Nephrectomy: Initial Experience
U. Barroso Jr., A.J. Vinhaes, M.S. Barros, A.A. Calado, A. Macedo Jr., M. Srougi

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

162 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

164 Endourology & Laparoscopy
F.J. Kim

166 Imaging
A. Prando

169 Urogenital Trauma
R.A. Santucci

171 Pathology
A. Billis

173 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

175 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl, K. Sievert, U. Nagele, J. Seibold

179 Urological Oncology
A. Bohle

181 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

183 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

186 Information for Authors

189 Urological Calendar


 Volume 31 (3) 2005: 190 - 296


190 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

192 Resorbable Extracellular Matrix Grafts in Urologic Reconstruction
R.A. Santucci, T.D. Barber

204 17-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Prospective Controlled Trial of Adjuvant Intravesical Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Superficial Bladder Cancer
C.W. Cheng, P.S. Chan, L.W. Chan, C.K. Chan, C.F. Ng, M.M. Lai (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.S. Soloway)

214 Stapleless Laparoscopic Assisted Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Neobladder in a Male and with Ileal Loop in a Female: Initial Report from Brazil
S.C. Abreu, R.A. Silveira, J.B. Cerqueira, R.P. Regadas, L.F. Gonzaga, G.N. Fonseca (Editorial Comment by T.M. Siqueira Jr.)

222 Survival of Patients with Prostate Cancer and Normal PSA Levels Treated by Radical Prostatectomy
M.F. Dall’Oglio, A. Crippa, A.A. Antunes, L.J. Nesrallah, K.R. Leite, M. Srougi

228 Preliminary Experience with Extraperitoneal Endoscopic Radical Prostatectomy Through Duplication of the Open Technique
M. Tobias-Machado, M.T.C. Lasmar, J.J.A. Medina, P.H. Forseto Jr, R.V. Juliano, E.R. Wroclawski

236 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of the Heat Shock Protein 90 Gene in Varicocele-Associated Infertility
P.A. Hassun Filho, A.P. Cedenho, S.B. Lima, V. Ortiz, M. Srougi (Editorial Comment by Dr. H.M. Nagler)

245 Deep-Seated Sarcomas of the Penis
A.A. Antunes, L.J. Nesrallah, P.D. Goncalves, Y.A. Ferreira, J.C. Campagnari, M. Srougi

CASE REPORT

251 Kidney Carcinoma Associated with Xp11.2 Translocation / TFE3 (ASPL-TFE3) Gene Fusion
P.G.O. Salles, M. Soto Jr. (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.V. Sadi)

256 Pseudo-Meigs’ Syndrome Associated to Renal Pelvis Tumor
Chiara S. Tessmer, Franklin C. Barcellos, Luiz C. Falchi

259 Intermittent Bladder Urinary Retention in a Young Woman. An Unusual Presentation of Partial Urethral Duplication
G. Sarnelli, L. D’Urso, G. Muto

262 Traumatic Degloving Lesion of Penile and Scrotal Skin
L.A. Zanettini, A. Fachinelli, G.P. Fonseca

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

264 Management of Complete Ureteral Obstructions with a Transluminal Puncture Technique
T. Egilmez, S. Guvel, F. Kilinc, O. Yaycioglu, H. Ozkardes

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

269 Re: Radiological Classification of Renal Angiomyolipomas Based on 127 Tumors
O. Turksoy, H. Tokgoz, S. Toparli

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

271 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

273 Endourology & Laparoscopy
F.J. Kim

274 Imaging
A. Prando

276 Urogenital Trauma
S.B. Brandes

279 Pathology
A. Billis

282 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

284 Reconstructive Urology
A. Stenzl

286 Urological Oncology
A. Bohle

288 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

290 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

293 Information for Authors

296 Urological Calendar


 Volume 31 (4) 2005: 297 - 418


297 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

299 Assessment of Serum Catecholamine Concentrations in Patients with Pheochromocytoma Undergoing Videolaparoscopic Adrenalectomy
M.F. Rocha, P. Tauzin-Fin, P.L. Vasconcelos, P. Ballanger (Editorial Comment by Dr. T.M. Siqueira Jr.)

309 Laparoscopic Surgery for Treatment of Incisional Lumbar Hernia
M. Tobias-Machado, F.J. Rincon, M.T. Lasmar, J.P. Zambon, R.V. Juliano, E.R. Wroclawski

315 Extended Complications of Urethroplasty
H.S. Al-Qudah, R.A. Santucci (Editorial Comment by Dr. M. Lazzeri and Dr. A.F. Morey)

326 Pathological Extension of Prostate Cancer as Defined by Gleason Score on Biopsy
M.F. Dall’Oglio, A. Crippa, M. Paranhos, L.J. Nesrallah, K.R. Leite, M. Srougi

331 Prostate Biopsy: is Age Important for Determining the Pathological Features in Prostate Cancer?
A.A. Antunes, K.R. Leite, M.F. Dall’Oglio, A. Crippa, L.J. Nesrallah, M. Srougi

338 Testicular Histopathological Diagnosis as a Predictive Factor for Retrieving Spermatozoa for ICSI in Non-Obstructive Azoospermic Patients
S. Glina, J.B. Soares, N. Antunes Jr, A.G. Galuppo, L.B. Paz, R. Wonchockier

342 Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Sildenafil in Brazilian Hypertensive Patients on Multiple Antihypertensive Drugs
D.C. Albuquerque, L.J. Miziara, J.F.K. Saraiva, U.S. Rodrigues, A.B. Ribeiro, M. Wajngarten (Editorial Comment by Dr. J.A. Claro and Dr. I.D. Sharlip)

CASE REPORT

356 Laparoscopic Treatment of Refluxing Segmental Megaureter
A.I. Mitre, V.C. Pagotto, V.A. Crivellaro

359 Pre-Pubertal Testicular Dermoid Cyst Treated with Conservative Surgery
L.E. Jesus, C.R.R. Pena, A.P.S. Leao

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

362 Laparoscopic Assisted Radical Cystoprostatectomy with Y-Shaped Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder Constructed with Non-Absorbable Titanium Staples Through a 5 cm Pfannensteil Incision
S.C. Abreu, F.I. Messias, R. S. Argollo, G. A. Guedes, M.B. Araujo, G.N. Fonseca (Editorial Comment by Dr. B.R. Lee and Dr. S.Y. Nakada)

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

370 Treatment of Phimosis with Topical Steroids and Foreskin Anatomy
T.C. Marques, F. J.B. Sampaio, L.A. Favorito (Editorial Comment by Dr. J.G. Hollowell)

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

375 Male Infertility in Spinal Cord Trauma
C. Utida, J.C. Truzzi, H. Bruschini, R. Simonetti, A.P. Cedenho, M. Srougi, V. Ortiz

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

184 Calcium Channel Blocker and Renal Mitochondrial Function in Warm Renal Ischemia
S. Tucci Jr, T.J. Borelli-Bovo, A.J. Cologna, R.B. Tiraboschi, A.C.P. Martins, J.E.S. Roselino

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

391 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

393 Endourology & Laparoscopy
F.J. Kim

395 Imaging
A. Prando

398 Urogenital Trauma
S.B. Brandes

400 Pathology
A. Billis

403 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

405 Reconstructive Urology
K. Sievert, M. Horstmann, M. Kuczyk, J. Seibold, M. Praetorius, U. Nagele, A. Stenzl

408 Urological Oncology
A. Bohle

409 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

411 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

414 Erratum

415 Information for Authors

418 Urological Calendar


Volume 31 (5) 2005: 419 - 516


419 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

421 Hand-Assisted Right Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy
A.W. Branco, A.J. Branco Filho, W. Kondo, M.A. George, R.F. Maciel, M.J. Garcia (Editorial Comment by Dr. C. Andreoni)

431 Likelihood of Retrograde Double-J Stenting According to Ureteral Obstructing Pathology
A. Danilovic, I.M. Antonopoulos, J.L. Mesquita, A.M. Lucon (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.R. Desai)

437 Serum PSA and Cure Perspective for Prostate Cancer in Males with Nonpalpable Tumor
M.F. Dall’Oglio, A. Crippa, C.C. Passerotti, L.J. Nesrallah, K.R. Leite, M. Srougi

445 Prediction of Pathological Stage in Prostate Cancer through the Percentage of Involved Fragments upon Biopsy
M.F. Dall’Oglio, A. Crippa, L.C. Oliveira, J.F. Neves Neto, K.R. Leite, M. Srougi

452 Assessment of Sexual Function in Patients Undergoing Vasectomy Using the International Index of Erectile Function
E. Bertero, J. Hallak, C. Gromatzky, A.M. Lucon, S. Arap

459 Early Catheter Removal after Anterior Anastomotic (3 days) and Ventral Buccal Mucosal Onlay (7 days) Urethroplasty
H.S. Al-Qudah, A.G. Cavalcanti, R.A. Santucci (Editorial Comment by Dr. S.V. Perovic and Dr. M.A. Al-Rifaei)

CASE REPORT

465 Collecting Duct Carcinoma Associated with Oncocytoma
G.M. Yousef, G.C. Ejeckam, L.M. Best, E.P. Diamandis (Editorial Comment by Dr. K.R. Leite and Dr. A. Billis)

470 Right Atrial Migration of Nephrostomy Catheter
A.C. Dias-Filho, G.A.V. Coaracy, W. Borges

472 Intravesical Wire as Foreign Body in Urinary Bladder
D.K. Pal, A.K. Bag

475 Aggressive Vaginal Angiomyxoma Mimicking Urethral Tumor
L.F. Gonzaga, F.C.M. Freitas, J.M. Tavares

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

477 Early Diagnosis of the Urofacial Syndrome is Essential to Prevent Irreversible Renal Failure
F.A. Nicanor, A. Cook, J.L. Pippi-Salle

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

482 Responsiveness to the Portuguese Version of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) after Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery
J.T.N. Tamanini, M. Dambros, C.A.L. D’Ancona, P.C.R. Palma, N. Rodrigues-Netto JR (Editorial Comment by Dr. J.C. Truzzi)

UROLOGICAL SURVEY

492 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

494 Imaging
A. Prando

497 Urogenital Trauma
S.B. Brandes

500 Pathology
A. Billis

503 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

505 Urological Oncology
A. Bohle

508 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

510 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

513 Information for Authors

516 Urological Calendar

Volume 31 (6) 2005: 517 - 637


517 Editor’s Comment

CLINICAL UROLOGY

519 Right Renal Vein Elongation with the Inferior Vena Cava for Cadaveric Kidney Transplants. An Old Neglected Surgical Approach
J.C. Baptista-Silva, J.O. Medina-Pestana, M.J.M. Verissimo, M.J. Castro, M.S. Demuner, M.F. Signorelli (Editorial Comment by Dr. W.C. Nahas)

526 Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy as a Minimally Invasive Option in The Treatment of Large Renal Specimens
M. Tobias-Machado, A. Tavares, P.H. Forseto Jr, J.P. Zambon, R.V. Juliano, E.R. Wroclawski

534 Relationship of Age to Outcome and Clinicopathologic Findings in Men Submitted to Radical Prostatectomy
A. Billis, L.A. Magna, M.M. Lira, L.R. Moreira, H. Okamura, A.R. Paz, R.C. Perina, R.M. Triglia, U. Ferreira (Editorial Comment by Dr. M.F. Dall’Oglio)

541 Recovery of Spermatogenesis after Microsurgical Subinguinal Varicocele Repair in Azoospermic Men Based on Testicular Histology
S.C. Esteves, S. Glina

CASE REPORT

549 Orthotopic Ureterocele Masquerading as a Bladder Tumor in a Woman with Pelvic Pain
D.D. Thiel, S.P. Petrou, G.A. Broderick

552 Recurrent Vesicourethal Stenosis after Radical Prostatectomy: How to Treat it?
F. Barreto, M. Dall’Oglio, M. Srougi

555 Idiopathic Chronic Hematocele of the Vaginal Sac
C. Alvarez-Alvarez, L.A. Farina-Perez, C.R. Barros

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

558 Kidney Transplantation In Children: A 50-Case Experience
M.Zerati Filho, P.S. Furtado, U. Barroso Jr, C.M. Pugas, C. D’Avila, G.F. Souza

562 Stereological and Morphometric Analysis of Collagen and Seminiferous Tubules in Testes of Patients with Cryptorchidism Submitted or Not to Treatment with Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin
L.A. Favorito, A. Hidalgo Jr, H.M.F. Pazos, W.S. Costa, F.J.B. Sampaio (Editorial Comment by Dr. F.C. Tanyel and Dr. S. Taskinen)

UROLOGICAL NEUROLOGY

569 Assessment of Urodynamic Bladder Behavior on Filling with Solutions Representing Physiological Extremes of Urinary Osmolarity
J.C. Truzzi, H. Bruschini, M. Srougi, V. Ortiz

INVESTIGATIVE UROLOGY

579 Structural Alterations of the Bladder Induced by Detrusor Instability. Experimental Study in Rabbits
J.L. Amaro, K.T. Balasteghin, C.R. Padovani, R. Montenegro (Editorial Comment by Dr. W.S. Costa)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

587 Re: Testicular Histopathological Diagnosis as a Predictive Factor for Retrieving Spermatozoa for ICSI in Non-Obstructive Azoospermic Patients
F.F. Pasqualotto

590 Stone Disease
M.S. Pearle

592 Endourology & Laparoscopy
F.J. Kim

594 Imaging
A. Prando

596 Urogenital Trauma
S.B. Brandes

599 Pathology
A. Billis

602 Investigative Urology
F.J.B. Sampaio

604 Reconstructive Urology
K. Sievert, J. Seibold, A. Merseburger, M. Horstmann, D. Schilling, A. Stenzl

609 Urological Oncology
A. Bohle

611 Female Urology
S.P. Petrou

613 Pediatric Urology
B.A. Kogan

GENERAL INFORMATION

616 Contents - Volume 31, 2005

622 Author Index - Volume 31, 2005

624 Subject Index - Volume 31, 2005

630 Reviewers - Year 2005

634 Information for Authors

637 Urological Calendar