Purpose : The relative effectiveness of partial vs radical nephrectomy remains unclear in
light of the recent phase 3 European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer …

Context Due to high recurrence rates, intensive surveillance strategies, and expensive
treatment costs, the management of bladder cancer contributes significantly to medical costs. …

Purpose : Despite benefits in functional renal outcome and the similar oncological efficacy
of partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma, previous studies show marked underuse of …

BACKGROUND There is few data on what constitutes the distribution of metastatic sites in
prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of our study was to systematically describe the most common …

Purpose : The artificial urinary sphincter continues to be one of the most effective and commonly
used surgical treatments for severe urinary incontinence. The long-term durability and …

Quality of life (QOL) considerations are important in the treatment decision making process
for prostate cancer patients. Although patient involvement in the treatment decision process …

… When focusing on 30-day outcomes, no significant differences were observed in overall
complications (Table 2; P 0.1). However, patients undergoing RARP had higher rates of …

Importance There is limited data on the prevalence and mortality of venous thromboembolism
(VTE) following oncologic surgery. Objective To evaluate the trends, factors, and mortality …

BACKGROUND: Mortality from invasive bladder cancer is common, even with high‐quality
care. Thus, the best opportunities to improve outcomes may precede the diagnosis. Although …

Purpose : In 2010 the American Joint Committee on Cancer updated the renal cell carcinoma
TNM classification. Without independent validation of the new classification its predictive …