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K Vada

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PubMed1993

Sexual function after transurethral prostatectomy.

The potency of 98 men who underwent transurethral resection for benign prostatic enlargement was assessed before and after operation in a prospective study. Preoperatively, 38 could not maintain their erections long enough to achieve coitus. Three months after operation a decrease in erectile ability had been experienced by three of the remaining 60 patients, while two reported an improvement. At the six-month follow-up two of these patients stated that they had recovered their preoperative potency, while the third patient still experienced reduced erectile function. Examination showed normal penile blood pressure but testing with papaverine showed reduced tumescence.

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PubMed1992

Blood transfusion and survival following surgery for renal carcinoma.

The effect of peri-operative blood transfusion on survival after surgery for renal carcinoma was studied in 201 patients. In addition to blood transfusion, several other factors were included in a multivariate analysis. Using Cox's proportional hazards model, transfusion of more than 4 units of blood was found to be an independent prognostic factor in addition to tumour stage, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and macrohaematuria.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Orchidectomy or LHRH-analogue? Which do the patients prefer and what treatment would Norwegian urologists prefer if they had advanced cancer of the prostate?

Since January 1989, we have carried out a prospective study about whether patients prefer orchidectomy or medical castration with luteinising hormone releasing hormone analogues for the treatment of prostatic cancer. When the preliminary results were presented, 40 Norwegian urologists were asked which treatment they would prefer if they had advanced cancer of the prostatic gland. Most patients and urologists (65-70%) favoured medical castration.

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PubMed1990

[Perinephritic abscess].

In spite of technical advances in diagnostic radiology the recognition of a perinephric abscess is still a challenge to even the most experienced urologist. Untreated perinephric abscesses result in considerable mortality. We present ten years experience from 17 patients. All underwent open drainage procedures. In our case this still seems to be the treatment of choice for the majority of these patients. Percutaneous drainage is an alternative to surgery, and is particularly suitable for the high risk patient.

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