Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Hjelle, Karin Margrethe"
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Current Status of Intravesical Therapies for Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS): A Narrative Review of Emerging Evidence
Jones, Patrick; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Mohn, Jannike; Gudbrandsdottir, Gigja; Roth, I; Chaudhry, Adeel Asghar; Bergesen, Anne Kvåle; Beisland, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a complex condition, which can have debilitating sequelae for patients. Many elements of BPS remain poorly understood including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Navigating patient ... -
The levels of IL-6 and soluble IL-33R are increased in the renal vein during surgery for clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Gudbrandsdottir, Gigja; Aarstad, Helene Hersvik; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Førde, Kristina; Reisæter, Lars Anders Rokne; Bostad, Leif; Aarstad, Hans Jørgen; Beisland, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose The main aim was to map serum levels of IL-1/IL-6 family cytokines and relevant receptors from serum samples taken across treatment in patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Additionally, we explored the possible ... -
Management of Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS): A Practical Guide
Jones, Charles Patrick Warburton; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Mohn, Jannike; Gudbrandsdottir, Gigja; Bosåen, Ingunn Roth; Chaudhry, Adeel Asghar; Bergesen, Anne Kvåle; Beisland, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a prevalent and pervasive disease. The physical and psychological sequelae can be very burdensome for the patient, and the condition represents a real challenge for the clinician as well. ... -
National Norwegian Practice Patterns for Surgical Treatment of Kidney Cancer Tumors ≤7 cm: Adherence to Changes in Guidelines May Improve Overall Survival
Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Johannesen, Tom B.; Bostad, Leif; Reisæter, Lars A. R.; Beisland, Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-08)Background: Guidelines on surgical treatment for kidney cancer (KC) have changed over the last 10 yr. We present population-based data for patients with KC tumors ≤7 cm from 2008 to 2013 to investigate whether surgical ... -
Outcomes with the Adjustable Transobturator Male System (ATOMS) for the Treatment of Male Stress Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery and the Impact of Previous Radiotherapy
Bosåen, Ingunn Roth; Juliebø-Jones, Patrick; Moen, Christian Arvei; Beisland, Christian; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background and objective The adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS) is an established treatment for patients with urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy and the ... -
A population based study on Kidney Cancer in Norway (2008 - 2013). Aspects of biopsy use, surgical treatment and outcome
Hjelle, Karin Margrethe (Doctoral thesis, 2018-11-02)Aims: The aim of this study was to explore whole nation data, reveal trends and obtain updated numbers on kidney cancer (KC) treatment in the six-year period from 2008- 2013. The field of KC management has undergone ... -
A preoperative magnetic resonance imaging can aid in staging and treatment choice for upper tract urothelial carcinoma
Almås, Bjarte; Reisæter, Lars Anders Rokne; Markhus, Carl Erik Nordvik; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Børretzen, Astrid; Beisland, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives The aim was to investigate the predictive abilities of a preoperative diffusion-weighted MRI (dwMRI) among patients with surgically treated upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Materials and methods Written ... -
Primary and revision artificial urinary sphincter for stress urinary incontinence post-radical prostatectomy: a surgery with high rewards but high risks?
Bosåen, Ingunn Roth; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Johansen, Charlotte Josefine; Moen, Christian Arvei; Beisland, Christian; Juliebø-Jones, Patrick (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation in men with stress urinary incontinence post-radical prostatectomy and the complication burden with a focus on identifying potential ... -
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction – How should success be determined?
Lien, Marie; Æsøy, Mathias S.; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Almås, Bjarte; Juliebø-Jones, Patrick; Ulvik, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is characterised by stenosis of the ureteral lumen at the level of the renal pelvis and proximal ureter. At Haukeland University Hospital, robotic-assisted laparoscopic ... -
Transcriptome sequencing (RNAseq) enables utilization of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded biopsies with clear cell renal cell carcinoma for exploration of disease biology and biomarker development
Eikrem, Øystein Solberg; Beisland, Christian; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Flatberg, Arnar; Scherer, Andreas; Landolt, Lea Zoe; Skogstrand, Trude; Leh, Sabine Maria; Beisvag, Vidar; Marti, Hans-Peter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-22)Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues are an underused resource for molecular analyses. This proof of concept study aimed to compare RNAseq results from FFPE biopsies with the corresponding RNAlater® (Qiagen, ...