A5039826308- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Nerve injury and regeneration
Catholic University of Korea
2016-2025
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
2016-2025
Stanford University
2022-2023
Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital
2010
Catholic University of Daegu
2006-2007
To stratify complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in a single, tertiary hospital by use the modified Clavien system.From May 1987 to December 2010, 1,236 cases PCNL were performed at our institute. Medical records available for 826 from 698 patients, February 1995 2010. Using multiple factors, we retrospectively reviewed and analyzed patients complication rates classified grading system, along with success rates.In staghorn stone accounted 33.8% (236 patients). Initial overall...
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy (MSCT) and defocused low-energy shock wave (ESWT) has been shown to ameliorate erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the interactions effects of action between MSCT ESWT remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated mechanisms combination with in a rat model diabetic ED. Eight-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 2 parts. Diabetic induced by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) 4 groups: (1) DM control group, (2) + (3) (4) group. The sham...
To evaluate the safety and cost-effectiveness of a totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) by comparing clinical outcomes cost analysis between standard PCNL for renal stones.From June 2012 to September 2013, total 121 patients with stones who underwent or two experienced surgeons were retrospectively evaluated group. According surgeon's preference nephrostomy tube and/or ureteral stent, present study was designed be divided into Group 1 2. performed one surgeon (H.J. Cho)...
Higher testicular temperature results in altered spermatogenesis due to heat‐related oxidative stress. We examined the effects of decursin extracted from Angelica gigas Nakai on antioxidant activity vitro and a cryptorchidism‐induced infertility rat model. TM3 Leydig cell viability was measured based stress according treatment. Either distilled water or AG 400 mg/kg A. extract administered orally for 4 weeks after unilateral cryptorchidism induced. After 1, 2, weeks, six rats control group...
Effective therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED) associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) are needed. In this study, the effects of stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1)-expressing engineered mesenchymal stem cells (SDF-1 eMSCs) and relevant mechanisms in corpus cavernosum a streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DM ED rat model were evaluated. randomized controlled trial, Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats (n = 48) divided into four groups 12/group): Normal (control), (diabetes induced by STZ), + BM-MSC...
Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) and explore mechanism. Methods RWPE‐2 cells were randomly divided into three groups: (a) group (normal control), (b) LPS groups (lipopolysaccharide inducing inflammation) (c) ESWT (LPS induced treated by ESWT). After was administered, supernatant collected for enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Western blot analysis. In...
To evaluated the efficacy and safety of gelatinized Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for eugonadal patients with late onset hypogonadism symptoms (LOH).Participants were instructed to receive 1,000 mg or placebo, two pills at a time, three times per day 12 weeks before food intake. evaluate drug, Aging Males' Symptoms scale (AMS), Androgen Deficiency in Males (ADAM), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Index Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaires, serologic tests (total testosterone free...
Purpose: To investigate the efficacy and safety of single-port (SP) robotic transperitoneal (TP) retroperitoneal (RP) partial nephrectomy. Materials Methods: We sequentially analyzed 30 nephrectomy performed after SP robot was introduced to hospital in September 2021 June 2022. All patients were found have T1 renal cell carcinoma (RCCs) operated by a single expert conventional with da Vinci platform. Results: Total underwent 16 (53.33%) TP approach 14 (47.67%) RP. Body mass index slightly...
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate efficacy and safety electromagnetic-type low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED).Materials Methods: randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind prospective performed at two referral hospitals.Participants were randomized a 1:1 ratio receive sham or Li-ESWT for 6 weeks.ED evaluated screening 4 7 weeks after treatment.Participants asked complete international index function-erectile...
A novel urolithiasis treatment in which a chelating solution encapsulated poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); PLGA-based microcapsules was delivered magnetically to specific sites and then subjected ultrasound (US) release the dissolve stones. Using double-droplet microfluidics method, hexametaphosphate (HMP) an Fe3O4 nanoparticle (Fe3O4 NP)-loaded PLGA polymer shell with thickness of <15 μm, forming homogenous 319 ± 14 μm size. The obtained (HMP/Fe3O4@PLGA) exhibited efficient magnetic mobility...
To compare the surgical results of retroperitoneal (RP) robot partial nephrectomy (PNx) using either a single-port (SP) or multi-port (MP).
Background and Objectives: This study evaluated the safety efficacy of long-term indwelling self-expandable covered metallic stents (UVENTA; Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic Korea) used to manage benign malignant ureteral strictures. Materials Methods: We retrospectively identified analyzed medical records all patients who underwent stent insertion at our institution since September 2012. Additionally, we technical clinical success rates complications follow-up for more than 36...
Purpose: We examined the association between obesity and prostate cancer both with without diabetic patients included in analysis using nationally representative data of Korean population from National Health Insurance System (NHIS). Materials Methods: Of 424,712 participants who underwent health examinations 2002-2008, 139,519 men ≥40 years old were followed beginning 2002 to end 2012. Multivariate adjusted Cox regression was conducted examine hazard ratio (HR) 95% confidence interval (CI)...
Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of Memokath 051™ (PNN Medical, Glostrup, Denmark) UVENTA™ (Taewoong Seoul, Korea) metal stents, we reviewed our experience with these two metallic ureteral stents for treating benign malignant obstructions. Subjects Methods: Twenty-seven patients who received treatment (Memokath 051, 10 patients; UVENTA, 17 patients) from November 2011 to May 2013 at institution were identified analyzed. We conducted a comparative analysis causes obstruction,...
The National Institutes of Health classification prostatitis reported the proportion chronic bacterial prostatitis, especially category II, at 3% to 10%. Because polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnosis technique, syndrome (CPS) with a known origin has increased recently. In this study, we evaluated in general hospital and primary care clinic (PCC) addition distribution microorganism Korea. Two hundred ninety-three patients were enrolled study. One five 188 PCC Using questionnaire, all...
The aim of this study is to investigate the usefulness GFR-estimating equations predict renal function in kidney donors before and after transplantation. We compared performance 24-hour-urine–based creatinine clearance (24 hr urine-CrCl), Cockcroft-Gault formula (eGFRCG), Modification Diet Renal Disease equation (eGFRMDRD), Chronic Kidney Epidemiology Collaboration (eGFRCKD-EPI) with technetium-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (99mTc-DTPA) (mGFR) 207 potential 108 uninephric donors. Before...
The Korean herbal formulation Ojayeonjonghwan is used for improving late‐onset hypogonadism (LOH) symptoms such as erectile dysfunction (ED). A previous research suggested that a modified (KH‐204) could be an alternative to the treatment ED. pharmacological effects were examined in different conditions, including vitro and vivo. We measured survival rate of TM3 Leydig cells under oxidative stress condition. s.c. injection leuprorelin was induce androgen deprivation. serum testosterone...
Objective Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) using GreenLight and Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) is an important surgical technique for management benign hyperplasia (BPH). We aimed to compare effectiveness safety PVP a 120 W with HoLEP in small volume. Methods Patients who underwent or surgery BPH at our institutions were reviewed from May 2009 December 2014 this retrospective study. Among them, patients volumes < 40 mL based on preoperative trans-rectal ultrasonography...
To investigate the prognostic factors associated with stone-free rate (SFR) and complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for treatment of staghorn stone to compare predictive value accuracy three stone-scoring systems success stone.We retrospectively reviewed all patients undergoing PCNL at our center from June 2003 2014. On basis noncontrast computed tomography (NCCT) scan images, we calculated Guy's score, S.T.O.N.E. nephrolithometry, Clinical Research Office Endourological...
To examine the effectiveness and safety of photoselective vaporization prostate (PVP) with 120 W high-performance system (HPS) Greenlight laser procedure in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients taking oral anticoagulant medications.This study was conducted on BPH medications form March 2009 to December 2010. Group I consisted who stopped before surgery (n=30), group II continued (n=30). PVP applying HPS done, followed up for 12 weeks. Follow-up variables were International Prostate...