2019
Couple‐focused interventions for men with localized prostate cancer and their spouses: A randomized clinical trial
Manne S, Kashy D, Zaider T, Kissane D, Lee D, Kim I, Heckman C, Penedo F, Murphy E, Virtue S. Couple‐focused interventions for men with localized prostate cancer and their spouses: A randomized clinical trial. British Journal Of Health Psychology 2019, 24: 396-418. PMID: 30852854, PMCID: PMC8279429, DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalCouples TherapyHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersonal SatisfactionProstatic NeoplasmsQuality of LifeSpousesConceptsCouple-focused interventionsRelationship satisfactionPsychological adjustmentCancer-specific distressPsychological adaptationRelationship communicationWellness interventionsStatement of contributionTraditional masculine normsUsual careLocalized prostate cancerRandomized clinical trialsPsychological functioningPsychological treatmentRelationship outcomesAssessment time pointsElevated distressProstate cancerLong relationshipRelationship lengthClinical trialsGeneral healthIntervention benefitsCancer concernsShorter relationships
2016
Open versus robotic cystectomy: Comparison of outcomes
Davis R, Farber N, Tabakin A, Kim I, Elsamra S. Open versus robotic cystectomy: Comparison of outcomes. Investigative And Clinical Urology 2016, 57: s36-s43. PMID: 27326405, PMCID: PMC4910765, DOI: 10.4111/icu.2016.57.s1.s36.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted radical cystectomyRadical cystectomyMuscle-invasive bladder cancerExtrapelvic lymph nodesFaster gastrointestinal recoveryLower narcotic requirementLymph node yieldInvasive bladder cancerPositive surgical marginsCurrent gold standard treatmentNumber of patientsGold standard treatmentComparison of outcomesSuperior patient outcomesRobotic surgical techniquesNarcotic requirementsPerioperative advantagesTransfusion rateGastrointestinal recoveryOncologic outcomesUrinary continenceBlood lossPostoperative qualityDistant metastasisLymph nodes
2013
Factors related to patient-perceived satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy based on the expanded prostate cancer index composite survey
Kim J, Ha Y, Jeong S, Kim S, Kim W, Jang T, Kim I. Factors related to patient-perceived satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy based on the expanded prostate cancer index composite survey. Prostate Cancer And Prostatic Diseases 2013, 16: 341-345. PMID: 23917307, PMCID: PMC5767467, DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2013.24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPatient-perceived satisfactionProstate Cancer Index Composite surveyUrinary botherEPIC scoresRadical prostatectomyIndependent factorsLongitudinal changesOverall satisfactionEPIC questionnaireProstate cancerSame patientGroup 1Optimal managementPatientsRecovery periodLinear mixed modelsProstatectomyComposite surveyMonthsDomain subscalesMenScoresMixed modelsGroup
2011
Impact of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy on health‐related quality of life in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
Choi E, Jeong J, Kang D, Johnson K, Ercolani M, Jang T, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Impact of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy on health‐related quality of life in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. International Journal Of Urology 2011, 18: 297-303. PMID: 21342297, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2011.02730.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tract symptomsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPreoperative lower urinary tract symptomsUrinary tract symptomsHealth-related qualityAUA-SSTract symptomsRadical prostatectomyAmerican Urologic Association symptom scoreExpanded Prostate Cancer Index CompositePostoperative health-related qualityPreoperative Sexual Health InventoryProstate Cancer Index CompositeSexual Health InventorySignificant differencesLUTS severityUrinary botherUrinary domainStorage symptomsUrinary functionSevere groupSymptom scoresCommon complaintProstate cancerSignificant symptoms