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Dirk K, Rourke KF. Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Urethral Stenosis After Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer. Urology 2024; 185:109-115. [PMID: 38160763 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate patient-reported quality of life (PRQoL) in patients presenting with membranous urethral stenosis after prostate radiotherapy. Urethral stenosis is an under-reported complication after prostate radiotherapy with a particular deficiency in PRQoL. METHODS Patients presenting with urethral stenosis after radiotherapy were retrospectively reviewed from 2004 to 2022. PRQoL was assessed via patient survey using the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite for Clinical Practice (EPIC-CP). RESULTS Two hundred thirty patients were identified at a mean age of 67.7years and mean time to stricture diagnosis of 63.6months' postradiotherapy. Of 87 patients completing the survey, 29.9% recalled being aware of urethral stenosis as a potential complication and 51.7% had documentation of urethral stenosis as a potential complication. 33.5% of patients underwent urethroplasty, 59.6% repeat endoscopic treatment and 6.1% an indwelling catheter. 64.4% of patients reported urinary dysfunction as a "moderate" or "big" problem, 66.7% reported frequent or total incontinence, 64.4% required daily pad use and 50.6% reported incontinence as either a "moderate" or "big" problem. 85.0% reported poor or absent orgasmic dysfunction and 88.5% reported erections insufficient for sexual activity. Additionally, 47.1% of patients reported rectal pain and 31.0% reported dysuria. Depressive symptoms and fatigue were reported by 41.4% and 60.9% of patients respectively. CONCLUSION Urethral stenosis after radiotherapy is a clinically complex entity with a broad scope of associated symptoms including high rates of patient-reported incontinence, voiding dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, pain, bowel dysfunction and depression. This multifocal nature combined with often insidious presentation and patient unawareness creates a uniquely challenging condition to treat.
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- Kennedy Dirk
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Myers JB, Hernandez BS, McCormick B, Ramsay J, Kriesel JD, Hebert KJ, Fendereski K. Comparison of Urinary Diversion in Patients With Prostatic Fistula to Those with Localized Radiation Injury After Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Urology 2024; 183:256-263. [PMID: 38040294 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare characteristics and outcomes in patients who had radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer (PCa) and underwent urinary diversion (UD) due to prostatic fistula (Fistula) vs localized radiation injury (Localized). METHODS This study was a retrospective single-institution study. Exclusion criteria included follow-up <3 months, large pelvic tumor, and surgery for cancer control. The Fistula group included fistulization outside of the urinary tract (rectal, soft tissue, thigh, pubic symphysis, and extensive necrosis surrounding the prostate). The group Localized had a multitude of problems; however, all were confined to the urinary tract. Patient characteristics, perioperative variables, and outcomes were compared between groups. RESULTS Sixty-nine patients were included and had UD from 2009-2022. Median age and time from RT to UD were 73 (interquartile range (IQR) 67.9, 78.1) and 7.3 (IQR 3.2, 12.5) years. There were 29 (42%) and 40 (58%) patients in the Fistula and Localized groups. The Fistula group had a higher rate of abdominal/perineal approach (62.1% vs 12.5%, P <.001), a lower rate of right colon pouch (17.2% vs 40%, P = .043), and a longer operative time (515.7 vs 414.2 minutes, P = .017). Clavien-Dindo complications ≥3 were higher in the Fistula group (44.8% vs 20%, P = .027), including a higher rate of re-operation for recurrent pelvic abscess (37.9% vs 5%, P <.001). Survival for the cohort was 85.5% and did not differ between groups. CONCLUSION Patients with prostate fistula after RT for PCa undergoing UD had longer, more complex operations, and higher rates of complications, notably post-operative pelvic abscesses, compared to men with localized RT injury. Long-term survival was comparable in both groups.
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- Jeremy B Myers
- University of Utah, Department of Surgery (Urology), Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Department of Surgery (Urology), Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Department of Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease), Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Department of Surgery (Urology), Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Department of Surgery (Urology), Salt Lake City, UT.
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Tachibana I, Calaway AC, Abedali Z, Szymanski KM, Mellon MJ, Masterson TA, Cary C, Kaimakliotis HZ, Boris RS. Definitive surgical therapy for refractory radiation cystitis: Evaluating effectiveness, tolerability, and extent of surgical approach. Urol Oncol 2021; 39:789.e1-789.e7. [PMID: 34247908 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2021.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE The management of severe symptoms secondary to radiation changes to the bladder can be difficult. Many patients often endure costly procedures, hospitalizations, transfusions, and physician visits for intractable symptoms. Our aim was to evaluate the short-term efficacy and feasibility of urinary diversion in patients with severe, debilitating symptoms related to radiation cystitis by focusing on perioperative data examining surgical feasibility and assess for any improvement in the number of procedures, transfusions, hospitalizations, and office visits required. METHODS With IRB approval, we queried our institutional database for patients with a diagnosis code of radiation cystitis who underwent urinary diversion with or without bladder removal from 2011 to 2018. We reviewed institutional and regional record to assess pre, peri and postoperative outcomes, including rates of surgical procedures, hospitalizations, transfusions and clinic visits, in the year before and after treatment. Non-parametric statistics and linear regression were used. RESULTS Of the 286 patients with radiation cystitis, 45 patients underwent definitive urinary diversion - 31 with concomitant cystectomy and 14 with diversion alone. Analysis of perioperative variables such as estimated blood loss, surgical time, post-operative hospital stay or complication rates were similar to our experience with cystectomy in non-radiated patients. With a mean follow up of 14.6 months, we found that the number of procedures, hospitalizations and transfusions objectively improved following radical surgery. Office visits, however, did not seem to be impacted by performing urinary diversion. There were no significant differences in post-operative benefits between patients that received a concomitant cystectomy and those that only underwent diversion. CONCLUSION Patients suffering from severe refractory symptomatic radiation cystitis may be best treated with a radical surgical approach. Definitive urinary diversion with or without cystectomy can lower burden of disease by reducing the need for additional procedures, hospitalizations, and blood transfusions on short term follow-up.
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- Isamu Tachibana
- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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- Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Nourian A, Nikolavsky D, Simhan J. EDITORIAL COMMENTS. Urology 2021; 152:114-115. [PMID: 34112333 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Alex Nourian
- Einstein Healthcare Network, Department of Urology, Philadelphia, PA
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- Einstein Healthcare Network, Department of Urology, Philadelphia, PA; Fox Chase Cancer Center, Division of Urologic Oncology and Urology, Philadelphia, PA
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Helou J, Charas T. Acute and late side-effects after low dose-rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer; incidence, management and technical considerations. Brachytherapy 2021; 20:956-965. [PMID: 33972182 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To review common reported side effects and complications after primary LDR-BT (monotherapy) and discuss some of the technical aspects that could impact the treatment outcomes. METHODS AND MATERIALS A literature search was undertaken using medical subject headings (MeSH) complemented by the authors' personal and institutional expertise. RESULTS The reported incidence of acute and late grade 2 or above urinary, bowel and sexual side effects is very variable across the literature. The learning curve and the implant quality have a clear impact on the toxicity outcomes. Being aware of some of the technical challenges encountered during the procedure and ways to mitigate them could decrease the incidence of side effects. Careful planning of seed placement and seed deposition allow sparing of the organs at risk and a lower incidence of urinary and gastro-intestinal toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Low dose-rate brachytherapy remains a standard monotherapy treatment in the setting of favorable-risk prostate cancer. High disease control and low long-term toxicities are achievable in expert hands with a good technique.
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- Joelle Helou
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Oncology Division, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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Piazza P, Rosiello G, Chacon VT, Puliatti S, Amato M, Farinha R, Schiavina R, Brunocilla E, Berquin C, Develtere D, Sinatti C, Van Puyvelde H, De Groote R, Schatteman P, De Naeyer G, D'Hondt F, Mottrie A. Robot-assisted Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion After Pelvic Irradiation for Prostate Cancer: Technique and Results from a Single High-volume Center. Eur Urol 2021; 80:489-496. [PMID: 33838960 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2021.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer (PCa) treatment is burdened by high rates of late urinary adverse events (UAEs). The feasibility of robot-assisted cystectomy (RAC) with intracorporeal urinary diversion (ICUD) for treatment of high-grade UAEs has never been assessed. OBJECTIVE To report perioperative outcomes, early (≤90 d) and late (>90 d) complications among patients undergoing RAC for UAEs after RT. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS We retrospectively evaluated 32 patients undergoing RAC with ICUD for UAEs in a single tertiary centre. SURGICAL PROCEDURE Surgery was performed using a da Vinci Xi system with adaptation for the primary treatment. MEASUREMENTS Perioperative outcomes included estimated blood loss (EBL), operative time (OT), intraoperative complications, and length of stay (LOS). Data for early and late postoperative complications were collected using the quality criteria recommended by the European Association of Urology. Univariate logistic regressions were performed to test the effect of baseline and perioperative characteristics on early postoperative complications. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS The median age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (ACCI) was 6 (IQR 5-7). The indication for RAC was hemorrhagic radiation cystitis in 29 cases (91%), contracted bladder in two cases (6.2%), and urinary fistula in one case (3.1%). The median EBL, OT, and LOS were 250 ml, 330 min, and 10 d, respectively. A total of 31 (97%) patients received an ileal conduit. The 90-d rate of Clavien-Dindo grade ≥IIIa complications was 28%. The late complication rate was 46% and the perioperative mortality rate was 0%. On univariate analyses, ACCI was the only parameter correlated with the risk of early complications (odds ratio 1.75, 95% confidence interval 1.05-2.9; p = 0.03). The median follow-up was 30 mo (IQR 15-40). The lack of comparison with open cystectomy represents the main limitation. CONCLUSIONS RAC for UAEs in patients with a history of pelvic irradiation is a feasible option in high-volume centers. The use of new technologies can help to overcome some of the technical difficulties and reduce the risk of perioperative and late complications. PATIENT SUMMARY We report our experience with robot-assisted surgery for removal of the bladder in the management of urinary problems after radiation therapy for prostate cancer. When performed by highly experienced surgeons, this is a feasible procedure with outcomes and early and late complication rates that are acceptable.
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- Pietro Piazza
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium.
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium; Department of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium; Department of Urology, Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium; Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium; Department of Urology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium; ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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Sapienza LG, Ning MS, Carvalho EDF, Spratt D, Calsavara VF, McLaughlin PW, Gomes MJL, Baiocchi G, Abu-Isa E. Efficacy and Incontinence Rates After Urethroplasty for Radiation-induced Urethral Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Urology 2021; 152:109-116. [PMID: 33631205 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the efficacy of urethroplasty and rates of de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in the specific setting of radiation-induced urethral stenosis. METHODS A systematic search of databases (PubMed and EMBASE) was performed between 1980-2019 (CRD42020144845). Inclusion criteria were: (1) prior pelvic radiotherapy; (2) surgical urethroplasty; (3) rates of successful treatment and/or SUI development and (4) total case number provided. The pooled summary of stenosis resolution rate and SUI were calculated using the random-effects model weighted by the inverse variance. Accessory analyses were performed by reconstructive technique and type of RT. RESULTS Ninety-six studies were identified, of which 8 retrospective studies met inclusion criteria, comprising 256 patients. The proportion of cases treated with external beam RT (EBRT), brachytherapy (BT), or combination (EBRT+BT) were 52%, 33%, and 15%, respectively, of studies that specified modality. Most strictures involved the bulbomembranous region (n = 212; 83%). Sixty-one percent of cases (n = 157) entailed primary anastomosis, while the remainder underwent augmentation reconstruction (graft or flap). The mean follow-up time after urethroplasty varied from 10 to 50.5 months. The pooled stenosis resolution rate was 80% (95% CI: 74%-86%). There were no significant associations between stenosis resolution rate and reconstructive technique (rho=0.20, P = .74) or RT modality (rho=-0.31, P = .53). Fifty-three cases developed subsequent SUI, with a pooled complication rate of 19% (95% CI: 10%-31%). CONCLUSIONS Urethroplasty after radiation-induced urethral stenosis is effective for 80% of cases, independent of prior RT modality or urethroplasty technique; however, 1 out of every 5 patients develops SUI post-procedure.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado (HFSE-RJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Okubo T, Mitsuzuka K, Koie T, Hoshi S, Matsuo S, Saito S, Tsuchiya N, Habuchi T, Ohyama C, Arai Y. Two years of bicalutamide monotherapy in patients with biochemical relapse after radical prostatectomy. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2018; 48:570-575. [DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyy060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Teppei Okubo
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Miyagi
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Miyagi
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Aomori
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- Department of Urology, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Miyagi
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Akita University, Akita
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Akita University, Akita
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Aomori
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Miyagi
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Ma JL, Hennessey DB, Newell BP, Bolton DM, Lawrentschuk N. Radiotherapy-related complications presenting to a urology department: a more common problem than previously thought? BJU Int 2018; 121 Suppl 3:28-32. [PMID: 29360286 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To quantify the burden of the side effects of radiotherapy on a tertiary referral urology department. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective study of all urology admissions to a public urology department at a tertiary hospital in a 6-month period was performed. Patients admitted with complications attributable to radiotherapy were included in the study. Data obtained included patient demographics, radiotherapy details, complication type and management required. RESULTS A total of 1198 patients were admitted; 921 (77%) were elective and 277 (23%) were emergency admissions. Thirteen out of the 921 (1.4%) elective admissions and 20 out of the 277 (7.2%) emergency admissions were attributable to radiotherapy complications. Radiotherapy complications was the fourth most common reason for emergency admission, ahead of acute urinary retention. These 33 admissions were accounted for by 21 patients. A total of 39 separate complications attributable to radiotherapy were diagnosed, with some patients having multiple complications. The median (interquartile range) time to onset of complications was 4 (1-9) years. The surgical intervention rate was 67%. The commonest procedures were washout with/without clot evacuation or diathermy in theatre (15.8%) and urethral dilatation/bladder neck incision (15.8%). Two urinary diversions and two cystoprostatectomies plus urinary diversion were performed. CONCLUSION Radiotherapy complications are consequential and account for a substantial proportion of a tertiary urology department's emergency workload. These complications generally occur years after radiotherapy and frequently require surgical intervention.
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- Joyce L Ma
- Department of Urology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Urology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Urology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic., Australia.,Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic., Australia.,University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Urology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic., Australia.,Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Vic., Australia.,University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic., Australia
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Garnon J, Cazzato RL, Koch G, Uri IF, Tsoumakidou G, Caudrelier J, Tricard T, Gangi A, Lang H. Trans-rectal Ultrasound-Guided Autologous Blood Injection in the Interprostatorectal Space Prior to Percutaneous MRI-Guided Cryoablation of the Prostate. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2017; 41:653-659. [PMID: 29230498 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1853-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report a novel technique of ultrasound-guided injection of autologous blood in the interprostatorectal space, in an attempt to facilitate ablative prostatic procedures by widening durably the space between the rectum and the prostate. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between April and November 2016, four consecutive patients underwent the haemoprotection injection technique. For each patient, we recorded the time to perform the technique, the amount of injected blood, the achieved distances between the rectum and the prostate post-injection at fixed defined points (apex, middle, and base of prostate at the midline, left, and right sides of the gland), the extension of the ice ball outside the prostate capsule at those fixed points, and whether any residual blood was present on 1-month follow-up MRI. RESULTS Mean time to perform haemoprotection injection was 54 min, with an average blood volume of 103 cc. Mean distance achieved at the apex, middle, and base of the prostate, respectively, was 12, 13, and 16 mm in the midline; 8, 10, and 13 mm on the left side; and 9, 10, and 13 mm on the right side. The mean extension distance of the ice ball beyond the capsule was 4, 6, and 6 mm in the midline; 4, 5, and 6 mm on the left side; and 1, 3, and 3 mm on the right side. No residual blood was present on 1-month follow-up MRI in all patients. No rectal fistula occurred. CONCLUSION Haemoprotection may create a safe and effective virtual space between the prostate and rectum.
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- Julien Garnon
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Department of Urology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Department of Urology, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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Smith ZL, Johnson SC, Golan S, McGinnis JR, Steinberg GD, Smith ND. Fistulous Complications following Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: Analysis of a Large Modern Cohort. J Urol 2017; 199:663-668. [PMID: 28859892 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.08.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Fistula formation is a rare and poorly described complication following radical cystectomy with urinary diversion. We sought to identify patients who experienced any type of fistulous complication and we analyzed risk factors for formation as well as management outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent radical cystectomy for bladder cancer at our institution. Patients who experienced any fistula were identified. Risk factors, management strategies and outcomes were analyzed. Patients underwent initial conservative treatment and those in whom this treatment failed underwent surgical repair. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to identify predictors of fistula formation as well as the need for surgical repair. RESULTS Of the 1,041 patients 31 (3.0%) experienced fistula formation. Median time to fistula presentation was 31 days. Enterodiversion was the most common fistula type, noted in 54.8% of patients, followed by enterocutaneous and diversion cutaneous treatment in 29.0% and 12.9%, respectively. On multivariable analyses a history of radiation therapy (OR 3.1, p = 0.03) and an orthotopic neobladder (OR 3.1, p = 0.04) were predictors of fistula formation. Conservative management was successful in 41.9% of cases. There were no predictors of failed conservative management. Of patients who required surgical repair success was achieved in 94.4% at a single operation. CONCLUSIONS Fistulas are rare after radical cystectomy and they are most common between the urinary diversion and the small bowel. A history of radiation therapy and a orthotopic neobladder are risk factors for formation. When required, surgical repair is generally successful at a single operation.
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- Zachary L Smith
- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Urinary Diversion for Incontinence and Voiding Dysfunction in Cancer Survivors: a Critical Review of the Literature. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11884-017-0415-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dmochowski R. Editorial Comment. J Urol 2016; 197:749-750. [PMID: 27992740 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.10.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Roger Dmochowski
- Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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