Prognostic value of prostate circulating cells detection in prostate cancer patients: a prospective study

In clinically organ-confined prostate cancer patients, bloodstream tumour cell dissemination generally occurs, and may be enhanced by surgical prostate manipulation. To evaluate cancer-cell seeding impact upon patient recurrence-free survival, 155 patients were prospectively enrolled then followed. Here, 57 patients presented blood prostate cell shedding preoperatively and intraoperatively (group I). Of the 98 preoperatively negative patients, 53 (54%) remained negative (group II) and 45 (46%) became intraoperatively positive (group III). Median biological and clinical recurrence-free time was far shorter in group I (36.2 months, P<0.0001) than in group II (69.6 months) but did not significantly differ in group II and III (69.6 months vs 65.0). Such 5-year follow-up data show that preoperative circulating prostate cells are an independent prognosis factor of recurrence. Moreover, tumour handling induces cancer-cell seeding but surgical blood dissemination does not accelerate cancer evolution

Infarctus testiculaire. A propos d\'un cas et revue de la littérature

L\'infarctus testiculaire est une entité rare. L\'étiopathogénie est encore mal connue. Sa symptomatologie est faite de douleurs testiculaires brutales sans contexte traumatique ou detorsion, simulant souvent une tumeur. Les marqueurs tumoraux sont normaux et les urines stériles. L\'échographie montre une zone hypoéchogène, avasculaire au Doppler. L\'imagerie par resonance magnétique (IRM) demeure l\'examen de choix. L\'orchidectomie est la règle, mais elle peut être évitée au profi t d\'une exérèse segmentaire conservatrice en cas d\'infarctus segmentaire. Les auteurs rapportent une observation d\'infarctus testiculaire segmentaire pour lequel ils proposent une abstention surveillanceAfrican Journal of Urology Vol. 14 (1) 2008: pp. 63-6

347 Developing minimally-invasive therapy for sphincter urinary incontinence: New guidance system based on surgical navigation for percutaneous peri-urethral external compression

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Résultats fonctionnels et prise en charge des troubles fonctionnels après prostatectomie totale

International audienceOBJECTIVE:To describe the functional results and treatment of functional dysfunctions after radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer.MATERIAL AND METHOD:Bibliography search was performed from the database Medline (National Library of Medicine, Pubmed) selected according to the scientific relevance. The research was focused on continence, potency, les dyserections, couple sexuality, incontinence, treatments of postoperative incontinence, dysrection and trifecta.RESULTS:Radical prostatectomy is an elaborate and challenging procedure when carcinological risk balances with functional results. Despite recent developments in surgical techniques, post-radical prostatectomy urinary incontinence (pRP-UI) continues to be one of the most devastating complications, which affects 9-16% of patients. Sphincter injury and bladder dysfunction are the most common causes or pRP-UI. The assessment of severity of pRP-UI that affects the choice of treatment is still not well standardized but should include at least a pad test and self-administered questionnaires. The implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter AMS800 remains the gold standard treatment for patients with moderate to severe pRP-UI. The development of less invasive techniques such as the male sling of Pro-ACT balloons has provided alternative therapeutic options for moderate and slight forms of pRP-UI. Most groups now consider the bulbo-urethral compressive sling as the treatment of choice for patients with non-severe pRP-UI. The most appropriate second-line therapeutic strategy is not clearly determined. Recent therapies such as adjustable artificial urinary sphincters and sling and stem cells injections have been investigated. Maintenance of a satisfying sex life is a major concern of a majority of men facing prostate cancer and its treatments. It is essential to assess the couple's sexuality before treating prostate cancer in order to deliver comprehensive information and consider early therapeutic solutions adapted to the couple's expectations. Active pharmacological erectile rehabilitation (intracavernous injections or phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors [PDE5i] on demand, during in the month following surgery) or passive (daily PDE5i after surgery) might improve the quality of erections especially in response to PDE5i. Unimpaired aspects of sexual response (orgasm) may, when the erection is not yet recovered, represent an alternative allowing the couple to preserve intimacy and complicity. Androgen blockade is a major barrier to maintain or return to a satisfying sex. Trifecta is a simple tool to present in one way the results of radical prostatectomy: in case of bilateral neurovascular preservation, Trifecta is 60% whatever the surgical approach.CONCLUSION:Radical prostatectomy is an elaborate and challenging procedure when carcinological risk balances with functional results. Various treatments of postoperative incontinence and dysrections exist. Functional disorders after surgery have to be treated to ameliorate quality of life of patients

Treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia using the Rezum® water vapor therapy system: Results at one year

International audiencePurpose: To report the results of convective radiofrequency (RF) water vapor thermal therapy in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with one-year follow-up evaluation.Material and method: The study was conducted in 2 French hospitals, for men with moderate to severe LUTS secondary to BPH, as an alternative to classical surgery treatment. The pre- and postoperative evaluation of urinary symptomatology was based on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire, measures of peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) and post-void residual volume (PVR). Erectile and ejaculatory functions were evaluated via the IIEF5 and MSHQ-ejd questionnaires. Rates of retreatment and complications were also reported.Results: Sixty-two outpatients including 8 with urinary retention were treated. The median preoperative prostate volume was 47 (27-200) mL. At 6months postoperative, the IPSS had decreased significantly by 13.9 points (68.1%, PClavien II) were observed. No cases of de novo erectile dysfunction and an anejaculation rate of 10.8% was reported. The surgical retreatment rate at one year was 2.1%.Conclusion: The short-term results are encouraging, with significant efficacy on urinary symptoms and respect of sexual function. Nevertheless, it will be necessary to pursue the follow-up of this cohort to evaluate the mid-term and long-term evolution

Évaluation rétrospective multicentrique de l’efficacité de bandelettes sous urétrales quatre bras et ajustables dans la prise en charge des incontinences urinaires légères et modérées après prostatectomie totale

International audienceIntroduction: Objective of the study to carry out a retrospective multicentric evaluation of the efficacy of male slings in the management of mild and moderate urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.Method: We performed a multi-center study that included all patients with mild to moderate urinary stress incontinence after radical prostatectomy with adjustable slings or four-arm slings. We collected the number of protections before the procedure and one year after the application of the male sling.Results: A 4 arms or adjustable sling was put to 65 men. The cure rate was 33.3% (n=5) for Remeex, 52% (n=13) for TOMS, and 46.7% (n=12) for Virtue (P=0.07). The failure rate was 26.7% (n=4) for Remeex, 24% (n=6) for TOMS, and 40% (n=10) for Virtue (P=0.18). The overall complication rate was 40% (n=6) for Remeex, 28% (n=7) for TOMS, and 16% (n=4) for Virtue (P=0.19).Conclusion: This multicentric retrospective series confirms that male slings are a usefull therapy for patients with mild or moderate urinary incontinence.Level of evidence: 4

Traitement de l’hyperplasie bénigne de prostate par thermothérapie à la vapeur d’eau (système REZUM) : résultats à 1 an

International audienceObjectifs : rapporter les résultats à 1 an du traitement mini-invasif de l’hyperplasie bénigne de prostate (HBP) par thermothérapie convective à la vapeur d’eau (système REZUM).Méthodes : cette technique a été proposée dans 2 centres français aux patients ayant une HBP symptomatique ou compliquée, en alternative à un traitement chirurgical ablatif classique ou à un traitement médicamenteux refusé. L’évaluation pré- et postopératoire de la symptomatologie urinaire a été basée sur le questionnaire IPSS, le débit urinaire maximal (Qmax) et le résidu post-mictionnel (RPM). L’évaluation des fonctions érectile et éjaculatoire a été basée sur les questionnaires IIEF5 et MSHQejd. Les taux de retraitement et les complications ont été rapportés. L’analyse statistique a été réalisée par un test t de Student ou par le test des rangs signés de Wilcoxon selon que les variables suivaient une loi de distribution normale ou non. Une valeur seuil de p Clavien II) n’a été observé. Aucune dysfonction érectile de novo et 10 % d’anéjaculation rétrograde ont été rapporté. Le taux de retraitement chirurgical à un an a été de 2,1 % (Tableau 1).Conclusion : les résultats à court terme de notre étude objectivent une amélioration significative de la symptomatologie urinaire et un respect de la fonction sexuelle. Cette étude suggère ainsi la reproductibilité, sur la population française en pratique courante, des résultats obtenus dans les études contrôlées randomisées nord américaines. Nous faisons toutefois état d’un taux de complications et notamment d’anéjaculation supérieurs à ceux rapportés dans ces mêmes études. La poursuite du suivi de notre cohorte est nécessaire afin d’évaluer l’évolution à moyen et long terme

Bandelette sous-urétrale rétropubienne ajustable Remeex ® dans le traitement de l’incontinence urinaire d’effort masculine : résultats à un an

International audienceOBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the adjustable suburethral sling Remeex® in the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence (SUI).PATIENTS AND METHODS:Single-center prospective study of patients treated for SUI after radical prostatectomy or transurethral resection of prostate. The severity of incontinence was evaluated by the number of pads used per day. Success rate, complications and number of adjustments were studied.RESULTS:From February 2011 to May 2015, Remeex® was implanted in 25 patients. The average preoperative number of pads used per day was 3,8 (±1,8). Sling tension has been adjusted the day after surgery in all patients. Mean follow-up was 31 months (±15). During follow-up, 6 patients did not need any readjustment (24%) and 15 patients (60%) had to be readjusted. One Remeex system had to be completely removed because of a sub-occlusive syndrome. Three patients had early infection requiring partial system removal (Varitensor). At the end of follow-up, 9 patients were cured (36%), 9 patients (36%) were significantly improved and 7 patients (28%) were not improved. Five patients are waiting for a new readjustment.CONCLUSION:In this short series of patients who had prostatic surgery, at mid-term follow-up, the placement of a BSUA-R was associated with an improvement or cure of urinary incontinence symptoms in two-thirds of cases.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:4