Super-, perfect-, ultra-, micro-, mini-, …: does anybody benefit from miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy?
Published in World journal of urology
Live surgery: highly educational or harmful?
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In the setting of live surgery, the overall rate of complications is low considering the complexity of surgeries. The PMI is not higher in more complex procedures, whereas RP seems very safe.
A prospective randomized pilot study evaluating an ERAS protocol versus a standard protocol for patients treated with ra...
Published in World journal of urology
This study shows the feasibility of a randomized pilot study assessing ERAS compared to SP post RC. ERAS protocol provided evidence of significant benefits over SP with similar complication rates. This study suggests the need for a clinical trial of assessing ERAS protocols after RC.
The effect of onabotulinumtoxinA according to site of injection in patients with overactive bladder: a systematic review...
Published in World journal of urology
Trigone-including onabotulinumtoxinA injection has superior efficacy to trigone-sparing injection without increased complications. The depth of injection does not influence the efficacy or safety of onabotulinumtoxinA.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards prostate cancer screening amongst men living in the southern Italian peninsu...
Published in World journal of urology
Knowledge about PCa screening amongst male subjects living in southern peninsular Italy is quite high. Knowledge of PCa risk factors is suboptimal and the practice of DRE is underutilized.
A prospective randomized comparison among SWL, PCNL and RIRS for lower calyceal stones less than 2 cm: a multicenter exp...
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RIRS and PCNL were more effective than SWL to obtain a better SFR and less auxiliary and re-treatment rate in single lower calyceal stone with a CT diameter between 1 and 2 cm. RIRS compared to PCNL offers the best outcome in terms of procedure length, radiation exposure and hospital stay. ISRCTN 55546280.
Patterns and predictors of recurrence after open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: a comprehensive review of the li...
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A correct prognostic assessment is essential for patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer, thereby potentially improving their oncologic outcomes.
Reconsidering the role of pelvic lymph node dissection with radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer in an era of impro...
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In men with lymph node metastasis, the probability of long-term bNED is low and the NNT for cure is high. With emerging improved radiological imaging techniques increasing the detection of lymph node metastasis outside the extended lymph node dissection templates, more scientific investigation is required to evaluate which men will benefit from a P...
AR-V7 predicting treatment response in metastasized prostate cancer: has it peaked?
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Healthcare utilization in men with poorer sexual and urinary function recovery following robot-assisted radical prostate...
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Patients with the poorest quality of life outcomes at 90 days post-operatively were more likely to seek care via email and physical therapy encounters related to sexual function and urinary incontinence, respectively. This suggests that maximizing post-treatment quality of life can potentially reduce healthcare utilization.
