Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System01:20

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System I: Health History01:21

Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System I: Health History

The genitourinary system is critical to maintaining fluid balance, waste elimination, and reproductive function. Nurses play a vital role in assessing this system, beginning with a thorough health history. This process involves gathering patient information, identifying risk factors, and recognizing symptoms of genitourinary disorders. Early detection is vital for timely interventions and management.1. Gathering Patient InformationA complete health history includes the patient’s personal,...
Urine Studies I: Urinalysis01:29

Urine Studies I: Urinalysis

Urinalysis is a widely used diagnostic test that analyzes urine's physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics. Healthcare providers use it to detect and monitor various health conditions, including renal disease, urinary tract infections (UTIs), diabetes, and metabolic or systemic disorders.Components of UrinalysisUrinalysis consists of three primary components: physical, chemical, and microscopic examination. Each provides unique insights into the urine sample and, by extension, the...
Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:28

Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Reply to 'Comment on novel MRI-US fusion with advanced annotation in focal cryoablation for prostate cancer'.

BJU international·2026
Same author

A simplified algorithm for management of CP/CPPS and associated entities: A summary table for general urologists.

Current urology·2026
Same author

Glue (n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate) for Prostate Artery Embolization: Development of a Glue Penetration Score and Association with Clinical Outcomes.

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR·2025
Same author

A Multi-Institutional Study of Magnetic Resonance/Ultrasound Fusion-Guided Nanoparticle-Directed Focal Therapy for Prostate Ablation: Erratum.

The Journal of urology·2025
Same author

Novel MRI-US fusion with advanced annotation in focal cryoablation for prostate cancer: medium-term outcomes and learning curve insights.

BJU international·2025
Same author

Predicting progression to renal replacement therapy in children with posterior urethral valves: international validation of the secondary use of the posterior urethral valve risk of chronic kidney disease (PURK) score.

Journal of pediatric urology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 7, 2026

Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser
07:17

Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser

Published on: May 9, 2018

Persistent prostatic hematuria.

Ardeshir R Rastinehad1, Michael C Ost, Brian A VanderBrink

  • 1The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, North Shore-LIJ Health System, 450 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY 11042, USA. arastine@nshs.edu

Nature Clinical Practice. Urology
|February 7, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Prostatic hematuria, or blood in urine from the prostate, presents diagnostic and treatment challenges. This review covers diagnosis, including cystoscopy, and therapies like 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and prostatic artery embolization.

More Related Videos

Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
05:25

Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

Published on: August 14, 2019

Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
06:04

Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).

Published on: March 6, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 7, 2026

Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser
07:17

Photoselective Vaporesection of the Prostate via an End-firing Lithium Triborate Crystal Laser

Published on: May 9, 2018

Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
05:25

Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

Published on: August 14, 2019

Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
06:04

Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).

Published on: March 6, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Prostatic hematuria is a complex clinical issue requiring careful evaluation.
  • Ruling out non-prostatic sources of hematuria is crucial before initiating treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diagnostic methods for prostatic hematuria.
  • To discuss available pharmacologic and minimally invasive therapeutic options.
  • To explore treatments for both primary and refractory cases.

Main Methods:

  • Formal cystoscopy is recommended for all patients.
  • Therapeutic approaches include functional, biochemical, and interventional methods.
  • Pharmacologic options include 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia-related hematuria.
  • Second-line therapies involve intravesical instillations (e.g., alum, silver nitrate, formalin).
  • Selective arterial prostatic embolization (SAPE) is a novel, minimally invasive option.
  • SAPE utilizes interventional radiology for selective prostatic arterial embolization.
  • More invasive options include transurethral resection or vaporization of the prostate.

Main Results:

  • 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia-induced prostatic hematuria.
  • Intravesical instillations show limited success.
  • Selective arterial prostatic embolization can rapidly control hematuria.
  • Pre-embolization or surgical intervention may require prostate resection/vaporization and clot evacuation.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive diagnostic approach, including cystoscopy, is essential.
  • Treatment strategies range from pharmacologic agents to minimally invasive embolization.
  • Selective arterial prostatic embolization offers a promising option for managing refractory prostatic hematuria.