moking is associated with several major benign and malignant diseases, representing one of the most important modifiable risk factors. Among urothelial neoplasms, smoking is pivotal in tumor carcinogenesis, but its r...moking is associated with several major benign and malignant diseases, representing one of the most important modifiable risk factors. Among urothelial neoplasms, smoking is pivotal in tumor carcinogenesis, but its role in prostate cancer is still controversial. Many authors have failed to demonstrate an association between smoking and prostate cancer.展开更多
Treatment of large renal stones has changed considerably in recent years.The increasing prevalence of nephrolithiasis has mandated that urologists perform more surgeries for large renal calculi than before,and this ha...Treatment of large renal stones has changed considerably in recent years.The increasing prevalence of nephrolithiasis has mandated that urologists perform more surgeries for large renal calculi than before,and this has been met with improvements in percutaneous stone surgery.In this review paper,we examine recent developments in percutaneous stone surgery,including advances in diagnosis and preoperative planning,renal access,patient position,tract dilation,nephroscopes,lithotripsy,exit strategies,and post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis.展开更多
文摘moking is associated with several major benign and malignant diseases, representing one of the most important modifiable risk factors. Among urothelial neoplasms, smoking is pivotal in tumor carcinogenesis, but its role in prostate cancer is still controversial. Many authors have failed to demonstrate an association between smoking and prostate cancer.
文摘Treatment of large renal stones has changed considerably in recent years.The increasing prevalence of nephrolithiasis has mandated that urologists perform more surgeries for large renal calculi than before,and this has been met with improvements in percutaneous stone surgery.In this review paper,we examine recent developments in percutaneous stone surgery,including advances in diagnosis and preoperative planning,renal access,patient position,tract dilation,nephroscopes,lithotripsy,exit strategies,and post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis.
