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DNA methylation is an important mechanism in the regulation of gene expression and maintenance of genomic integrity. Aberrant DNA methylation is an early event in carcinogenesis. DNA methyltransferase inhibitors are used to restore aberrant DNA methylation and inhibit tumor growth. Evaluation of DNA methylation level is important for an effective anti-cancer therapy. In the present study, the determination of global DNA methylation levels in patients with urinary bladder cancer was proposed. The methylation-sensitive comet assay determined the global DNA methylation level at the level of single cells. McrBC enzyme, a methylation-sensitive restriction endonuclease was used for enzymatic digestion to generate additional breaks at methylated sites. % DNA methylation level was significantly higher in patients with bladder cancer compared to the control group. The clinical performance of % DNA methylation analysis by methylation-sensitive comet assay was evaluated by ROC curve. Using the cut-off value of 6,5% DNA methylation, 92% sensitivity, and 42% specificity were obtained. In conclusion, global DNA methylation measured by methylation-sensitive comet assay may be a promising non-invasive biomarker that reduces interventional tests required in the diagnosis and follow-up of urinary bladder cancer.
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Objective: Our aim was to evaluate patient-related factors and compare the techniques used for surgical specimen removal [trocar extension (TE) and Pfannenstiel incision (PF)] in terms of incisional hernia (IH) occurrence in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP). Materials and Methods: The records of 219 patients who underwent RALRP in our clinic between November 2017 and March 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Postoperative complication data and functional (continence and potency status) and oncological outcomes were recorded. Hernia type, location, and treatments applied were also noted. Results: After exclusion, complete data were available on 192 patients undergoing RALRP between the specified dates. The TE technique for removing the surgical specimen was performed in 135 patients, and the lower abdominal transverse incision technique (PF) in 57 patients. Preoperative patient- and tumor-related characteristics (age, body mass index [BMI], American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, T stage, and prostate size) were similar in both surgical groups. IH was detected in 16 patients (14 in the TE group and 2 in the PF group) (P = .156). Thirteen patients underwent surgery for IH, and three were followed up clinically. Conclusion: In our study, no statistically significant demographic or surgical technique-related factors were found to explain the occurrence of IH in patients who underwent RALRP for prostate cancer. It was observed that IH occurred more frequently in the cases where the surgical specimen was removed with the TE technique compared with the PF incision, but this result was not statistically significant. There was also no statistically significant difference between these two groups regarding oncological and functional outcomes in the early postoperative period.
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Objective: To compare the functional (obstruction relieving) outcomes and complications of unilateral J-cut division, partial and subtotal vaginal removal techniques were performed for mesh-related urethral obstruction (MRUO) in females. Methods: Patient review included demographics, a medical history and proforma with details of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), physical and urodynamic findings, detailed surgical reports and follow-up data. Variables were compared between the three groups. Results: Out of 130 patients with sling revision surgery (SRS), 54 women underwent SRS for MRUO with a median follow-up of 48 (17-96) months. Unilateral J-cut division, partial and subtotal vaginal removal techniques were performed in 12, 31 and 11 patients with a median duration of surgery of 30 (25-34), 40 (35-56) and 60 (60-70) minutes, respectively (p = 0.001). Statistically significant increase in median maximum free urine flow rate and decrease in median post-void residual urine volume were found after SRS in the three groups, while de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) developed in 10%, 44% and 60% of the patients in the unilateral J-cut division, partial and subtotal removal groups, respectively (p = 0.007). Conclusions: The unilateral J-cut division technique was as effective as the partial and subtotal vaginal removal techniques in relieving MRUO with a shorter duration of surgery time (p = 0.001) and lower risk of de novo SUI (p = 0.007). Comparative studies with a larger number of patients are needed.
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BACKGROUND: Thanks to technological advances, prostate cancer (PCa) can be diagnosed at a younger age. It is known that most of these patients are in the low-intermediate risk group, and the histological grade of the tumor increases in half of those undergoing radical prostatectomy (Rp) compared to their diagnostic biopsies. This is especially important in terms of active surveillance (AS) and/or the timely evaluation of curative treatment options in patients diagnosed at an early age. Our aim was to investigate clinical and histopathological parameters that may be associated with an increase in the histological grade of the tumor in patients with acinar adenocarcinoma who were diagnosed by transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy (TRUS-Bx) and underwent Rp. METHODS: A total of 205 patients with classical acinar adenocarcinoma diagnosed by TRUS-Bx without metastasis and who underwent Rp were grouped according to the D'Amico risk classification. Age at diagnosis, serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA), PSA density, prostate volume, Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) score, clinical stage, Gleason Grade Group (GGG), high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia in tumor-free cores (HGPIN) (single and ≥2 cores), perineural invasion (PNI), and lymphovascular invasion (LVI) was obtained. Additionally, GGG, pathological stage, lymph node metastasis, surgical margin positivity, and tumor volume obtained from Rp were evaluated. Comparisons were made between the case groups in which the tumor grade increased and remained the same, in terms of age, serum PSA, PSA density, HGPIN in tumor-free cores (single and ≥2 cores), PNI, and LVI in all biopsies (with or without tumors), as well as risk groups. In addition, the relationships of HGPIN in tumor-free cores (single and ≥2 cores), PNI, and LVI on TRUS-Bx with age, serum PSA and PSA density, tumor volume, surgical margin positivity, pathological stage, lymph node metastasis, and risk groups were examined separately. RESULTS: Of the patients, 72 (35.1%) were in the low-risk group, 95 (46.3%) in the intermediate-risk group, and 38 (18.5%) in the high-risk group. Most of the patients with an increased histological grade (n = 38, 48.1%) were in the low-risk group (p < 0.05) and had an advanced median age. HGPIN in single and ≥2 tumor-free cores and PNI were more common in these patients (p < 0.01, p < 0.001, and p < 0.05, respectively). According to the multivariable analysis, advanced age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.087, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.029-1.148, p < 0.05), high serum PSA (OR: 1.047, 95% CI: 1.006-1.090, p < 0.05), HGPIN in ≥2 tumor-free cores (OR: 6.346, 95% CI: 3.136-12.912, p < 0.001), and PNI (OR: 3.138, 95% CI: 1.179-8.356, p < 0.05) were independent risk factors for a tumor upgrade. Furthermore, being in the low-risk group was an independent risk factor when compared to the intermediate- and high-risk groups (OR: 0.187, 95% CI: 0.080-0.437, p < 0.001 and OR: 0.054, 95% CI: 0.013-0.230, p < 0.001, respectively). The HGPIN diagnosis was more common in the low- and intermediate-risk groups. Advanced age at diagnosis, high serum PSA and PSA density values were associated with PNI on TRUS-Bx. High serum PSA and PSA density values were associated with LVI on TRUS-Bx. Surgical margin positivity was higher in cases with PNI and LVI detected by TRUS-Bx. HGPIN in ≥2 tumor-free cores, PNI, and LVI on TRUS-Bx were associated with a higher rate of lymph node metastases. CONCLUSIONS: In patients diagnosed with acinar adenocarcinoma, the presence of HGPIN even in a single tumor-free core on TRUS-Bx was found to be significant in terms of showing an increase in the histological tumor grade in Rp. The diagnosis of HGPIN in ≥2 tumor-free cores on TRUS-Bx was determined as an independent risk factor for an increased Gleason score after Rp. Furthermore, an advanced age, a high serum PSA value, being in the low-risk group, and the presence of PNI were associated with a tumor upgrade. HGPIN in ≥2 tumor-free cores, PNI, and LVI were also associated with lymph node metastasis. Therefore, the diagnosis of HGPIN should be signed out on pathological reports.
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Biópsia Guiada por Imagem , Gradação de Tumores , Prostatectomia , Neoplasias da Próstata , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Neoplasias da Próstata/cirurgia , Neoplasias da Próstata/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias da Próstata/sangue , Prostatectomia/métodos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Biópsia Guiada por Imagem/métodos , Próstata/patologia , Próstata/diagnóstico por imagem , Próstata/cirurgia , Antígeno Prostático Específico/sangue , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção/métodos , Carcinoma de Células Acinares/patologia , Carcinoma de Células Acinares/cirurgia , Carcinoma de Células Acinares/diagnóstico por imagem , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Introduction: To evaluate by using 3D renal volumetric assessment and compare renal parenchymal preservation between patient who underwent open partial nephrectomy (OPN) and robot assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of the patients to evaluate the effect of OPN (23 patients) or RALPN (19 patients) partial nephrectomy on renal parenchymal preservation. The CT or MRI were examined using 3D-Slicer image processing software. The tumor volume and preoperative and postoperative non-tumor bearing parenchymal volumes were evaluated with the segmentation. The preoperative and postoperative parenchymal volumes, serum creatinine levels, and estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) were compared between the surgical techniques. Results: The data of 42 patients were included in the final analysis. The patient and tumor characteristics were similar between the two groups. Postoperative renal parenchymal volumetric changes were seen similar between groups. Although the serum creatinine levels and eGFRs did not change postoperatively in the RALPN group (P = .145 and P = .085, respectively), creatinine increased while eGFR decreased in the OPN group (P = .003 and P = .002, respectively). Conclusions: Our analysis showed that RALPN could be considered similar to OPN in terms of parenchymal volume preservation, but the rate of parenchymal volume preservation was not associated with the change in functional parameters. These results should be supported by further research.
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BACKGROUND: Live surgery events (LSEs) are frequently organized for sharing the surgical experiences with surgeons at the beginning of their learning curves. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the outcomes and complication rates of patients underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) at LSEs are comparable with regular cases. METHODS: Ten courses were organized during 2017-2022. Data of 32 patients who operated in the LSEs were 1:3 matched (for stone burden and surgeon) with the data of patients who underwent regular RIRS within the course periods at the same centers (n = 96). All courses took place in concordance with the latest LSE policies. The primary outcomes were stone-free and complication rates. Fluoroscopy and operation times were the secondary outcomes. RESULTS: Stone-free rates of the groups were similar (84% in LSE and 79% in control group; p = 0.520). Similarly, there were no differences in complication rates (p = 0.428) and fluoroscopy time (p = 0.477). Duration of the LSE cases (82.24 ± 31.12 min) was slightly but insignificantly longer than regular cases (73.77 ± 20.89 min, p = 0.092). Moreover, guest surgeons tend to have longer operation time with statistically insignificant prolongation (74.92 ± 30.43 min for host, 89.52 ± 28.34 min for guest surgeons, p = 0.064). CONCLUSIONS: RIRS can be performed without jeopardizing operation efficiency and patient safety in LSEs. If surgeon is not familiar with operating room set-up or staff, live surgery must be performed by host surgeon to avoid extended operating time.
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Curva de Aprendizado , Cirurgiões , Humanos , Fluoroscopia , Duração da Cirurgia , PolíticasRESUMO
PURPOSE: To determine the voiding dynamics of the patients with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective patient file review was performed of 877 female patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. After exclusion criteria 373 female patients were eligible for the study. Two patient groups w/wo prolapse were identified. The symptoms, patient characteristics, patterns of free urine flow, and detrusor voiding pressure curves were compared between two groups. A comparison of the urodynamic findings between the subgroups (mild/moderate, severe, and w/o prolapse) was made and shown on a scatter plot graphics of Pdet Qmax versus Qmax as well. RESULTS: A total of 373 patients with median age 54 (18-92), 189 (51%) had varying degrees and forms of POP while 184 (49%) did not have any prolapse (p < 0.003). Logistic regression analysis results showed that older age [p = 0.023, odds ratio (OR) = 1.01, confidence interval (CI): (1.00-1.03)], weaker pelvic floor muscle strength [p = 0.032, OR = 1.67, CI: (1.04-2.69)], more frequent symptom of hesitancy [p = 0.003 OR = 2.15 CI: (1.29-3.58)], prolonged-tailed shaped curve pattern of free urine flow [p = 0.027 OR = 1.97 CI: (1.08-3.58)], and higher Pdet Qmax (22 cmH2 O) values [p = 0.002, OR = 1.02, CI: (1.00-1.03)] were the independent different features of the patients with prolapse. Subgroup urodynamic analysis showed significantly lower free flowmetry Qmax and higher Pdet Qmax values in patients with severe prolapse. Prolonged/tailed-shaped curve pattern of free urine flow was significantly more frequent in patients with prolapse. CONCLUSIONS: Voiding dynamics of the patients with prolapse were significantly different from the patients' w/o prolapse. They had higher Pdet Qmax values, more frequent symptom of hesitancy, and prolonged shaped free flow curve pattern. Free flow Qmax values were lower in patients with severe prolapse.
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Sintomas do Trato Urinário Inferior , Prolapso de Órgão Pélvico , Doenças da Bexiga Urinária , Humanos , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Micção/fisiologiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: In this study, we aimed to compare the results of split-cuff nipple and modified Lich-Gregoir ureteroneocystostomy, which are the most commonly used techniques in stage ≥ 3 iatrogenic distal ureteral injuries. METHODS: The files of patients who were treated for iatrogenic distal ureteral injuries in our clinic between January 2013 and January 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 60 patients who underwent either intra-vesical split-cuff nipple ureteroneocystostomy (Group A) or extra-vesical modified Lich-Gregoir ureteroneocystostomy (Group B) operations were included in the study. The success of ureteroneocystostomy was defined as no additional surgery requirement, no progression of hydronephrosis on imaging, and normal contrast transition on imaging. RESULTS: Thirty-four patients underwent split-cuff nipple and 26 patients underwent modified Lich-Gregoir ureteroneocystostomy. The treatment was successful in 53 (88.3%) patients and failed in seven (11.7%). Complications occurred in 19 (31.7%) patients, of whom 14 (23.3%) had minor and five (8.3%) had major complications. The rate of postoperative complications was significantly higher in Group A than in Group B (p = 0.019). There was no significant difference between Group A and Group B in terms of the success ratio (p = 1), rate of major complications (p = 0.372), and postoperative hospitalization times (p = 0.254). CONCLUSION: In this study, a higher complication rate was found in patients with iatrogenic ureteral injuries who underwent ureteroneocystostomy with the split-cuff ureteral nipple technique compared to those who underwent this operation with the modified Lich-Gregoir technique. However, no significant difference was observed between these two techniques in terms of treatment success and major complications.