Resurfacing and reconstruction of the glans penis Eur Urol 2007; 52: 893-900. Objectives: To describe the techniques and results of surgical reconstruction of glans penis lesions. Methods: Seventeen patients (mean age: 53.2 yr) were treated by resurfacing or reconstruction of the glans penis for benign, premalignant and malignant penile lesions. The aetiology of the […]
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Oral mucosa harvest: an overview of anatomic and biologic considerations EAU-EBU UPDATE SERIES 2007; 5:179-187. Objectives: The authors review the biologic characteristics of the oral mucosa. In addition, the authors report a contemporary harvesting technique of the oral mucosa for urethral transplantation, using biologically sound principles, modified by current literature. Methods: We reviewed pertinent […]
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History and Evolution of Transpubic Urethroplasty: A Lesson for Young Urologists in Training Eur Urol 2007; 52: 1290-1292. The history and evolution of the use of the transpubic approach for posterior urethroplasty in patients with pelvic fracture urethral distraction defects (PFUDDs) can be summarized within two different time periods. In 1962, Pierce first described […]
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Substitution Urethroplasty: Which Tissues and Techniques are Optimal for Urethral Replacement? Eur Urol 2007; 52: 602-604. The original procedure for urethroplasty involved the use of scrotal skin, but the long-term efficacy was unacceptable. Subsequently, nonhirsute, full- thickness skin graft tissue was used. Can you ex- pand on the outcome with the use of these […]
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The Tunica Vaginalis Dorsal Graft Urethroplasty: Initial Experience (Editorial Comment) International Braz J Urol 2007; 33: 523-531. The use of tunica vaginalis in reconstructive urethral surgery was mainly suggested by pediatric urologists in hypospadias repair. The objective was to provide vascular and mechanical support to the reconstructed urethra in order to avoid fistula formation. […]
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The Oral Mucosa Graft: A Systematic Review J Urol 2007; 178: 387-394. Purpose: We provide the reader with a critical, nonbiased, systematic review of current and precedent literature regarding the use of oral mucosa in the reconstruction of urethral defects associated with stricture and hypospadias/epispadias. Materials and Methods: We reviewed pertinent English literature from […]
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Surgical Treatment of Anterior Urethral Stricture Diseases: Brief Overview International Braz J Urol 2007; 33: 461-469. We performed an up-to-date review of the surgical techniques suggested for the treatment of anterior urethral strictures. References for this review were identified by searching PubMed and MEDLINE using the search terms “urethral stricture” or “urethroplasty” from 1995 […]