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View article: Comparing laser versus mechanical lithotripsy in suction mini-PCNL for kidney stone disease. Results from a large, prospective, and multicenter series from the endourology section of the European Association of Urology and the Suction mini-PCNL collaborative study group
Comparing laser versus mechanical lithotripsy in suction mini-PCNL for kidney stone disease. Results from a large, prospective, and multicenter series from the endourology section of the European Association of Urology and the Suction mini-PCNL collaborative study group Open
View article: Management of infectious stones with elective flexible ureteroscopy using flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths in patients with known urinary infections. A multicenter analysis of feasibility, safety, and efficacy
Management of infectious stones with elective flexible ureteroscopy using flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths in patients with known urinary infections. A multicenter analysis of feasibility, safety, and efficacy Open
View article: The prostatic inflammation score and risk of biochemical recurrence following radical prostatectomy
The prostatic inflammation score and risk of biochemical recurrence following radical prostatectomy Open
Background Inflammatory processes are thought to contribute to the development and progression of prostate cancer (PCa). This study aimed to evaluate whether a novel Prostatic Inflammation Score (PIS), integrating Irani Grade (G) and Aggre…
View article: Prognostic factors of PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prognostic factors of PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted radioligand therapy (RLT) is a widely accepted treatment option for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). However, synthesized evidence regarding potential pr…
View article: Comparing laser vs mechanical lithotripsy in suction mini‐PCNL for kidney stone disease: A prospective multicentre study by the endourology section of EAU
Comparing laser vs mechanical lithotripsy in suction mini‐PCNL for kidney stone disease: A prospective multicentre study by the endourology section of EAU Open
Objectives To compare perioperative outcomes, complications and stone‐free rates (SFRs) between laser and non‐laser lithotripsy in suction‐assisted mini‐PCNL (SM‐PCNL). Subjects and Methods This prospective multicentre study enrolled adult…
View article: Rectal Swab–based Targeted Prophylactic Antibiotics Reduce Infectious Complications After Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Rectal Swab–based Targeted Prophylactic Antibiotics Reduce Infectious Complications After Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
We reviewed infections occurring after transrectal prostate biopsy in over 3000 patients. The use of antibiotics chosen based on a simple rectal swab decreased the rate of postbiopsy fever and urinary tract infections by half compared with…
View article: Impact of PARP Inhibitors on Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Impact of PARP Inhibitors on Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
View article: Acute kidney injury as a predictor of infectious complications after mini‐PCNL
Acute kidney injury as a predictor of infectious complications after mini‐PCNL Open
Objective To investigate the incidence, risk factors and clinical consequences of acute kidney injury (AKI) following mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini‐PCNL), with particular focus on its association with postoperative infectious com…
View article: Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Predictive Tissue Biomarkers in Urothelial Carcinoma In Situ: A Narrative Review
Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Predictive Tissue Biomarkers in Urothelial Carcinoma In Situ: A Narrative Review Open
Urothelial carcinoma in situ (UCIS) is a high-grade non-muscle-invasive neoplasm with significant clinical implications due to its potential for progression to muscle-invasive disease. Accurate diagnosis and risk stratification are crucial…
View article: Optilume, a minimally invasive solution for BPH and urethral stricture: what we know, what we need? an EAU endourology scoping review
Optilume, a minimally invasive solution for BPH and urethral stricture: what we know, what we need? an EAU endourology scoping review Open
Introduction Optilume and Optilume BPH, a minimally invasive drug-coated balloon (DCB) combining mechanical dilation with paclitaxel delivery, offers a novel approach for treating urethral strictures and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) …
View article: The role of radiotherapy in pelvic nodal recurrence following definitive treatment for prostate cancer
The role of radiotherapy in pelvic nodal recurrence following definitive treatment for prostate cancer Open
Purpose of review To summarize recent evidence on the role of radiotherapy in managing pelvic lymph node (PLN) recurrence following curative-intent primary therapy for prostate cancer (PCa), focusing on radiotherapy strategies, novel medic…
View article: The Handling and Sampling of Radical Cystectomy Specimens: A Standardized Approach for Pathological Evaluation
The Handling and Sampling of Radical Cystectomy Specimens: A Standardized Approach for Pathological Evaluation Open
An accurate histopathological evaluation of radical cystectomy (RC) specimens is crucial for optimal tumor staging, prognosis, and therapeutic decision making. The increasing demand for precision medicine and multidisciplinary oncological …
View article: The Rebound Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The Rebound Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Open
Background and aim: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on delayed screening and consequent diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) is yet to be defined. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on PCa diagnosis by compa…
View article: Impact of Obesity on Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic/Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Benign or Malignant Adrenal Diseases: A Meta-Analysis
Impact of Obesity on Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic/Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Benign or Malignant Adrenal Diseases: A Meta-Analysis Open
Background and Objectives: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (RLA) is one of two laparoscopic procedures used to treat benign and malignant adrenal diseases. Obesity in patients undergoing minimally invasive adrenal surgery is a f…
View article: The Novel Histological Prostatic Inflammation Score Helps Defining the Association Between Stromal and Glandular Inflammation with the Risk of Prostate Cancer at Prostate Biopsy
The Novel Histological Prostatic Inflammation Score Helps Defining the Association Between Stromal and Glandular Inflammation with the Risk of Prostate Cancer at Prostate Biopsy Open
Background: There is emerging evidence of an inverse association between prostatic inflammation (PI) and prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis and outcome. The Irani score, a validated system that scores PI according to the grade of stromal infi…
View article: Evaluating diagnostic performance of urinary biomarkers in the surveillance of non-muscle invasive bladder carcinoma: A systematic review
Evaluating diagnostic performance of urinary biomarkers in the surveillance of non-muscle invasive bladder carcinoma: A systematic review Open
Urinary biomarkers could complement, rather than replace cystoscopy, in the surveillance of NMIBC, potentially reducing the frequency of invasive procedures. In cases of discordance, an algorithm focusing on shared decision-making and tail…
View article: Short-term outcomes in obese and non-obese patients undergoing transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for benign or malignant adrenal diseases: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Short-term outcomes in obese and non-obese patients undergoing transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for benign or malignant adrenal diseases: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
We can say that obesity does not impact TLA safety and effectiveness. Due to biases among meta-analyzed studies (small overall sample size and small number of events analyzed, in particular), careful interpretation is needed to interpret o…
View article: Stapled W-shaped (Hautmann) Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder. Functional Results and Complications over a 13-year Period
Stapled W-shaped (Hautmann) Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder. Functional Results and Complications over a 13-year Period Open
This study details the surgical technique, complications, and functional outcomes of patients who underwent open cystectomy with a stapled W-shaped ileal neobladder. Our results indicate that this approach is safe and provides favorable lo…
View article: Diagnostic Biomarkers in Renal Cell Tumors According to the Latest WHO Classification: A Focus on Selected New Entities
Diagnostic Biomarkers in Renal Cell Tumors According to the Latest WHO Classification: A Focus on Selected New Entities Open
The fifth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification for urogenital tumors, released in 2022, introduces some novelties in the chapter on renal epithelial tumors compared to the previous 2016 classification. Significant …
View article: Integrating the PD-L1 Prognostic Biomarker in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer in Clinical Practice—A Comprehensive Review on State-of-the-Art Advances and Critical Issues
Integrating the PD-L1 Prognostic Biomarker in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer in Clinical Practice—A Comprehensive Review on State-of-the-Art Advances and Critical Issues Open
Bladder cancer (BC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), comprising the majority of initial BC presentations, requires accurate risk stratification for optimal management. This review …
View article: Mini and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Obese Patients. Results from a Single-surgeon Large Series
Mini and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Obese Patients. Results from a Single-surgeon Large Series Open
View article: Prognostic Value of P63 Expression in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer and Association with Molecular Subtypes—Preliminary Report
Prognostic Value of P63 Expression in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer and Association with Molecular Subtypes—Preliminary Report Open
There is an ongoing need for biomarkers that could reliably predict the outcome of BC and that could guide the management of this disease. In this setting, we aimed to explore the prognostic value of the transcription factor P63 in patient…
View article: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureterolithotripsy, and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy challenges in managing spinal cord neuropathy patients. Lessons learned from a scoping review
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureterolithotripsy, and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy challenges in managing spinal cord neuropathy patients. Lessons learned from a scoping review Open
SWL, ureterolithotripsy, and PCNL should be considered challenging procedures in SNP due to positioning issues, an increased risk of intra and peri-operative morbidity, and even mortality. Computed tomography should be recommended to asses…
View article: The current evidence on surgical management for synchronous bilateral renal tumors: results from a scoping review
The current evidence on surgical management for synchronous bilateral renal tumors: results from a scoping review Open
View article: Clinicopathological Features and Survival Analysis in Molecular Subtypes of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Clinicopathological Features and Survival Analysis in Molecular Subtypes of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Open
Molecular subtyping of bladder cancer (BC) aims to capture the biological heterogeneity of this complex disease in order to provide better patient risk stratification. Immunohistochemical (IHC) markers are regarded as promising surrogates …
View article: HER2 Expression in Bladder Cancer: A Focused View on Its Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Predictive Role
HER2 Expression in Bladder Cancer: A Focused View on Its Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Predictive Role Open
Bladder cancer (BC) is a heterogeneous disease from a molecular, morphological, and clinical standpoint. HER2 is a known oncogene involved in bladder carcinogenesis. Assessing HER2 overexpression as a result of its molecular changes in a r…