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Robot-assisted laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation (RALUR-EV): a narrative review Open

Soufiane Essamoud, Filippo Ghidini, Ciro Andolfi, Mohan S. Gundeti · 2024

The article discusses the adoption of RALUR-EV, its advantages, the heterogeneity of study protocols, and the evolution of surgical techniques. It also highlights the need for standardized protocols and prospective studies to further under…

Minimally invasive surgery for adrenal masses in children: results of a bi-centric survey and Literature review. Open

Francesca Nascimben, Amane Lachkar, François Becmeur, Francesco Molinaro, Rossella Angotti , et al. · 2024

Background Minimally invasive surgery for adrenal pathologies in children is still developing because of the low incidence of adrenal masses in pediatric population and the discrepancy between the size of the mass and the child’s one. In L…

Blood Prostate-specific Antigen by Volume of Benign, Gleason Pattern 3 and 4 Prostate Tissue Open

Ciro Andolfi, Andrew J. Vickers, Matthew R. Cooperberg, Peter R. Carroll, Janet E. Cowan , et al. · 2022

A 10-step procedure for distal hypospadias repair with 50% resident involvement is safe and effective Open

Octavio Herrera, Sami Mostafa, Tony Da Lomba, Clark Judge, Ciro Andolfi , et al. · 2021

Background: Pediatric urological surgeons have long recognized hypospadias repair to be technically challenging. Resident involvement during hypospadias repair is reportedly limited due to this perceived difficulty. Objective: To 1) descri…

A narrative review of minimally invasive fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease and interstitial lung disease Open

Nicola Tamburini, Ciro Andolfi, P. Marco Fisichella · 2021

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) encompasses a heterogeneous group of acute and chronic disorders characterized by diffuse pulmonary infiltrates with histologic features of pulmonary inflammation, dyspnea, and restrictive lung patterns. Gas…

Pediatric urology amidst SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Building the future with current knowledge Open

Alyssa Lombardo, Ciro Andolfi, Abhishek Deshpande, Joshua Aizen, Pankaj Dangle , et al. · 2021

Long term renal function following selective angioembolization for iatrogenic vascular lesions after partial nephrectomy: A matched case-control study Open

Ragheed Saoud, Nassib Abou Heidar, Joshua Aizen, Ciro Andolfi, Logan Galansky , et al. · 2021

SAE for the management of IVL following partial nephrectomy is a safe and efficient procedure with no significant impact on short or long-term renal function. Less complex renal tumors with lower RENAL scores are less likely to require pos…

Pediatric robotic‐assisted laparoscopic ureterocalycostomy: Salient tips and technical modifications for optimal repair Open

Brittany Adamic, Alyssa Lombardo, Ciro Andolfi, David Hatcher, Manohar Gundeti · 2020

Introduction Ureterocalycostomy is a necessary option for renal salvage in cases where conventional reconstructions have failed or as a primary option in anatomic situations such as intrarenal pelvis, malrotated, or horseshoe kidney. The p…

The Urinary Microbiome and Bladder Cancer: Susceptibility and Immune Responsiveness Open

Ciro Andolfi, Jeffrey Bloodworth, Apostolos Papachristos, Randy F. Sweis · 2020

Bladder cancer is a highly prevalent disease worldwide and is associated with a high mortality rate. Across all stages of bladder cancer, immunotherapy has now become the cornerstone of treatment. The commensal microbiome has become a majo…

Robot‐assisted laparoscopic augmentation ileocystoplasty and Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy in children: Step‐by‐step and modifications to UChicago technique Open

Brittany Adamic, Lakshmi Kirkire, Ciro Andolfi, Craig Labbate, Joshua Aizen , et al. · 2020

Objective To describe the step‐by‐step techniques and modifications for robot‐assisted augmentation ileocystoplasty and Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy in a pediatric population with updated institutional results. Introduction Robot‐assis…

Live-case demonstrations in pediatric urology: Ethics, patient safety, and clinical outcomes from an 8-year institutional experience Open

Ciro Andolfi, Mohan S. Gundeti · 2020

Live surgery is a valuable didactic tool, but even experienced surgeons may be adversely affected by inappropriate case selection, technical difficulty, and anxiety associated with particular settings, such as operating at different instit…

Abstract 2836: The commensal urinary microbiome as a predictor of response to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunotherapy in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer Open

Randy F. Sweis, Shay Golan, Nimrod Barashi, Elle Hill, Ciro Andolfi , et al. · 2019

Impact and Outcomes of a Pediatric Robotic Urology Mini-Fellowship Open

Ciro Andolfi, Dev Patel, Veronica M. Rodríguez, Mohan S. Gundeti · 2019

Introduction: In order to support practicing pediatric surgeons and urologists to safely and effectively incorporate robotic surgery into their practice, we established a 5-day mini-fellowship program with a mentor, preceptor and pr…

MP64-15 HYDRONEPHROSIS FOLLOWING URETERAL REIMPLANTATION: WHEN IS IT CONCERNING? Open

Ciro Andolfi, Diboro Kanabolo, Veronica M. Rodríguez, Joshua Aizen, Brittany Adamic , et al. · 2019

You have accessJournal of UrologyPediatrics: Urinary Tract Infection & Vesicoureteral Reflux (MP64)1 Apr 2019MP64-15 HYDRONEPHROSIS FOLLOWING URETERAL REIMPLANTATION: WHEN IS IT CONCERNING? Ciro Andolfi*, Diboro Kanabolo, Veronica M. Rodri…

MP43-11 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE URINARY MICROBIOME IN PATIENTS WITH NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER TREATED WITH BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUéRIN IMMUNOTHERAPY Open

Randy F. Sweis, Shay Golan, Nimrod Barashi, Elle Hill, Ciro Andolfi , et al. · 2019

You have accessJournal of UrologyBladder Cancer: Non-invasive III (MP43)1 Apr 2019MP43-11 CHARACTERIZATION OF THE URINARY MICROBIOME IN PATIENTS WITH NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER TREATED WITH BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUéRIN IMMUNOTHERAPY Ra…

MP15-04 IMPACT OF UROLOGIC SURGERY ON INCREASED RATES OF PERSISTENT OPIOID USE: A NATIONAL SAMPLE Open

Joshua Aizen, Sandra A. Ham, Brittany Adamic, Craig Labbate, Ciro Andolfi , et al. · 2019

You have accessJournal of UrologyGeneral & Epidemiological Trends & Socioeconomics: Quality Improvement & Patient Safety II (MP15)1 Apr 2019MP15-04 IMPACT OF UROLOGIC SURGERY ON INCREASED RATES OF PERSISTENT OPIOID USE: A NATIONAL SAMPLE J…

Pediatrics (V07) Open

Amos Neheman, Jonathan Gal, Leon Chertin, Israel Tzrifin, Jaudat Gaber , et al. · 2019

You have accessJournal of UrologyPediatrics (V07)1 Apr 2019Pediatrics (V07) View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0000558621.12267.9cAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Shar…

MP49-13 IMPACT OF MISMANAGEMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN TESTICULAR CANCER SURVIVORS Open

Joshua Aizen, Ciro Andolfi, Madeleine Burg, Nimrod Barashi, Brittany Adamic , et al. · 2019

You have accessJournal of UrologyPenile & Testicular Cancer: Penile & Testicular Cancer I (MP49)1 Apr 2019MP49-13 IMPACT OF MISMANAGEMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN TESTICULAR CANCER SURVIVORS Joshua Aizen*, Ciro Andolfi, Madeleine Burg, Nimrod…

V07-04 ROBOT-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC AUGMENTATION ILEOCYSTOPLASTY AND MITROFANOFF APPENDICOVESICOSTOMY (RALIMA): UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO EXPERIENCE Open

Brittany Adamic, Lakshmi Kirkire, Ciro Andolfi, Joshua Aizen, Craig Labbate , et al. · 2019

You have accessJournal of UrologyPediatrics (V07)1 Apr 2019V07-04 ROBOT-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC AUGMENTATION ILEOCYSTOPLASTY AND MITROFANOFF APPENDICOVESICOSTOMY (RALIMA): UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO EXPERIENCE Brittany Adamic*, Lakshmi Kirkire, C…

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Robert Svensson‐Björk, Moncef Zarrouk, Giuseppe Asciutto, Julien Hasselmann, Stefan Acosta , et al. · 2019

Antecedentes: Las infecciones de la herida quirúrgica (surgical-site infections, SSI) tras incisiones inguinales en cirugía arterial son frecuentes y pueden llevar a la amputación y la muerte.Se ha propuesto la utilización de la terapia de…

Appraisal and Current Considerations of Robotics in Colon and Rectal Surgery Open

Ciro Andolfi, Konstantin Umanskiy · 2018

Laparoscopy remains technically challenging and conversion rates are still high. Therefore, most cases of colorectal surgery are still performed open. Robotic surgery aims to overcome the limits of the laparoscopic technique. This new tech…

Corrigendum to “Surgical evaluation of lymph nodes in esophageal adenocarcinoma: Standardized approach or personalized medicine?” [European Journal of Surgical Oncology (2018) 1177–1180] Open

Thomas C. Tsai, Jordan Miller, Ciro Andolfi, Brian Whang, P. Marco Fisichella · 2018

Esofagograma: imágenes que valen mas que mil palabras Open

Bernardo Alfonso Borráez Segura, Daniel Fernando Gómez Monroy, Julián Meza, Ricardo Oliveros Wilches, Raúl Eduardo Pinilla Morales , et al. · 2017

El estudio de las enfermedades esofágicas requiere de múltiples exámenes diagnósticos, ya que ninguno, por sí solo, provee total información sobre funcionalidad y la anatomía del tracto digestivo superior. Para los cirujanos generales y ga…

Secrets for successful laparoscopic antireflux surgery: patients with collagen diseases Open

Ciro Andolfi, Sara Furno, George Orthopoulos, P. Marco Fisichella · 2017

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with connective tissue disorders (CTDs) is often severe, and complications such as erosive esophagitis, strictures, and Barrett’s metaplasia may worsen the patient’s clinical course. Medic…

Surgical Treatment of Paraesophageal Hernias: A Review Open

Ciro Andolfi, Anahita Jalilvand, Alejandro Plana, P. Marco Fisichella · 2016

The management of paraesophageal hernia (PEH) can be challenging due to the lack of consensus regarding indications and principles of operative treatment. In addition, data about the pathophysiology of the hernias are scant. Therefore, the…

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