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The present study investigated the prevalence and mechanisms of fluoroquinolone (FQ)/quinolone (Q) resistance in <i>Escherichia</i> (<i>E</i>.) <i>coli</i> isolates from companion animals, pet-owners, and non-pet-owners. A total of 63 <i>E. coli</i> isolates were collected from 104 anal swab samples, and 27 nalidixic acid (NA)-resistant isolates were identified. Of those, 10 showed ciprofloxacin (CIP) resistance. A plasmid-mediated Q resistance gene was detected in one isolate. Increased efflux

Possible cross-transmission of hospital-associated enterococci between human patients, medical staff, and hospital environments has been extensively studied. However, limited information is available for veterinary hospital-associated Enterococcus isolates. This study investigated the possibility of cross-transmission of antibiotic-resistant enterococci between dog patients, their owners, veterinary staff, and hospital environments. Swab samples (n =46 5) were obtained from five veterinary hospi

To address the limitations and challenges associated with transrectal (TR) biopsy and to present transperineal (TP) biopsy as a viable and potentially safer alternative to TR biopsy. Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant global health concern. The prevalence of advanced-stage prostate cancer in Asia is higher than that in the United States, emphasizing the need for effective screening and diagnosis methods. The gold standard of diagnosis is a TR biopsy. However, it has limitations due to the ri

Preoperative diagnostic ureteroscopy before RNU was a significant factor for IVR. Therefore, we should carefully consider Pre-U before RNU for nonobvious ureteral lesions. These results should be validated in a prospective study.

Limited information is available regarding horse-associated antimicrobial resistant (AR) Escherichia (E.) coli. This study was designed to evaluate the frequency and characterize the pattern of AR E. coli from healthy horse-associated samples. A total of 143 E. coli (4.6%) were isolated from 3,078 samples collected from three national racetracks and 14 private horse-riding courses in Korea. Thirty of the E. coli isolates (21%) showed antimicrobial resistance to at least one antimicrobial agent,

This review examines diagnostic methods for prostate cancer, focusing on the role of digital rectal examination (DRE) alongside modern advancements like prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, Prostate Health Index (PHI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA-PET), particularly in the context of Korea's aging population and healthcare challenges. Technological advancements have significantly improved prostate cancer diagnosis

Companion animals are considered as one of the reservoirs of antimicrobial-resistant (AR) bacteria that can be cross-transmitted to humans. However, limited information is available on the possibility of AR bacteria originating from companion animals being transmitted secondarily from owners to non-owners sharing the same space. To address this issue, the present study investigated clonal relatedness among AR E. coli isolated from dog owners and non-owners in the same college classroom or househ

The emergence and global spread of the antimicrobial-resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> pose a significant public health challenge. Despite extensive research on clinical isolates, data on <i>A. baumannii</i> outside of hospital settings, particularly in livestock, remain limited. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular characteristics of <i>A. baumannii</i> within the livestock production chain in South Korea, including farms, slaughterhouse

High-P was significantly unfavorable with RT failure-free survival, OS, and CSS in patients who underwent RT after radical prostatectomy with concurrent HT. Seminal vesicle invasion, lymph node invasion, and the absence of PIN were identified as significant prognostic factors for RT failure.

To determine risk factors for urinary retention (UR) after robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RALC) with orthotopic neobladder diversion. A total of 269 patients who underwent RALC with orthotopic neobladder diversion from 2008 to 2019 at seven tertiary hospitals were retrospectively analyzed. There were 68 patients who had UR (UR arm) and 201 patients who did not have UR (no-UR arm). UR was defined as voiding dysfunction without catheterization or more than 100 mL of residual urine after voidin

Purpose: We compared the surgical outcomes of radical nephrectomy (RN) and partial nephrectomy (PN) in adult patients with clinical T2 stage (cT2) renal cell carcinoma (RCC) by utilizing data from the Korean Renal Cell Carcinoma (KORCC) database.Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed adult patients with cT2 RCC from 8 tertiary hospitals who were registered in the KORCC between 2003 and 2023. Patients with a solitary kidney or bilateral tumors were excluded. The patient cohort was div

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the rate of germline variant detection following targeted cascade genetic testing among family members of prostate cancer (PCa) probands.Materials and Methods: Records of PCa patients with confirmed germline mutations and their family members recommended for cascade testing were retrospectively reviewed. Cascade testing for germline mutations identified in PCa probands was conducted among first-degree relatives (FDRs) and second-degree relatives. The rate of c

You have accessJournal of UrologyKidney Cancer: Localized: Surgical Therapy III (MP44)1 May 2024MP44-10 RISK FACTORS OF RENAL CELL CARCINOMA LATE RECURRENCE: KORCC REGISTRY ANALYSIS Younsoo Chung, Seok-Soo Byun, Sung Kyu Hong, Sangchul Lee, Jung Kwon Kim, Cheol Kwak, Ja Hyeon Ku, Chang Wook Jeong, Ji Youl Lee, Sung Hoo Hong, Yong-June Kim, Eu Chang Hwang, Tae Gyun Kwon, Tae-Hwan Kim, Seok Ho Kang, Jinsoo Chung, Jun Hyeon Nam, Hae Seong Lee, Jeong Keun Song, and Jeong Won Park Younsoo ChungYounso