The Place and the Results of Monotherapy

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1998), 66(2), 11-5

Exploration du testicule cryptorchide non palpe

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1995), 63(2), 69-76

Cryptorchidism affects approximately 1 in 150 boys. Non-palpable testes represent nearly 20% of all cases. If present, they are situated between the inferior renal pole and the external inguinal ring ... [more ▼]

Cryptorchidism affects approximately 1 in 150 boys. Non-palpable testes represent nearly 20% of all cases. If present, they are situated between the inferior renal pole and the external inguinal ring. Often at surgical exploration, however, a "nubbin" of testicular tissue is found at the end of blind ending spermatic vessels without demonstration of a recognizable testis; this finding is referred to as an absent testis. In other patients, no vascular or ductular (epididymis-vas deferens) or even testicular structure can be observed. This situation defines true testicular agenesis. Non-palpable testes have an increased risk of malignant transformation, infertility, associated inguinal hernia and congenital ductular abnormalities. Surgical treatment is often more complex and unsuccessful. Many imaging diagnostic methods to investigate patients with non-palpable testes (pneumoperitoneography, angiography, ultrasonography, CT scan and RMN) have been used so far but none of these has been uniformly accepted as the ideal investigative technique because they are unreliable and/or they involve a fair risk. Since Cortesi and associates first described in 1976 a case of abdominal testes identified by laparoscopy, this technique has gained increased acceptance by pediatric urologists and surgeons. Today, celioscopy plays a central role in the exploration of non-palpable cryptorchid testes. The authors try to establish an algorithm methodology for investigating non-palpable testes under the light of recently reported anatomical, pathological and surgical data. [less ▲]

Cytofluorometric analysis of prostate cancer specimens: Histological and clinical correlations

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1994, January), 62

DNA histograms were oblained by flow cytometry for 39 human prostate carcinomas (27 total proslatectomy specimens, 5 biopsies and 7 transuretral resections). The study was performed on formalin-fixed and ... [more ▼]

DNA histograms were oblained by flow cytometry for 39 human prostate carcinomas (27 total proslatectomy specimens, 5 biopsies and 7 transuretral resections). The study was performed on formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded. material. In this report, ploidy index did not seem to be a good marker of prognosis as no significant variation in ploidy was found neither among the different stages nor among the different Gleason categories. Proliferative index of the tumors seemed to be a more sensitive parameter; a significant relation was observed between proliferative index and stage of the tumor. The authors discuss these results under the light of previously reported observations. [less ▲]

The experience of radical prostatectomy for locally confined prostate cancer in Liege.

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1994), 62(1), 51-9

The authors report their experience of 148 radical prostatectomies performed for adeno-carcinoma. They expose the reasons which have led them to adopt this kind of treatment and the reasons explaining a ... [more ▼]

The authors report their experience of 148 radical prostatectomies performed for adeno-carcinoma. They expose the reasons which have led them to adopt this kind of treatment and the reasons explaining a nearly exponential increase of the frequency of the operation during the last 5 years. They underline the importance of lymphadenectomy and the safety of frozen sections of the nodes. The surgical technique is briefly commented and the (low) morbidity of the operation is reviewed. They compare the results of RPV to those of external radiotherapy, watchful attitude or immediate hormonal treatment and they conclude in insisting on the benefit of the surgical approach as far as indications (which are defined) are strictly followed. [less ▲]

Résection ureteroscopique du polype fibreux de l'uretère

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1991), 59(3), 119-30

From a new case of fibroepithelial polyp in a 41 year old woman, we reviewed literature on this rare and benign pathology, for which differential diagnosis with malignant tumor is most often obtained ... [more ▼]

From a new case of fibroepithelial polyp in a 41 year old woman, we reviewed literature on this rare and benign pathology, for which differential diagnosis with malignant tumor is most often obtained surgically. We emphasize both diagnostic and therapeutic advantages of endoscopic approach of this lesion. [less ▲]

Plasmocytome solitaire de l'urètre

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1988), 51

Solitary extra-medullary plasmocytomas are mostly located in the upper respiratory airways. Genito-urinary localizations have been rarely described. The authors report one case of solitary plasmocytoma of ... [more ▼]

Solitary extra-medullary plasmocytomas are mostly located in the upper respiratory airways. Genito-urinary localizations have been rarely described. The authors report one case of solitary plasmocytoma of the urethra which was treated by external radiotherapy and surgery. A review of the diagnosis, treatment, evolution and prognosis is given. [less ▲]