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View article: Long-Term Bladder Dysfunction and Bilateral Obstructive Megaureter in VACTERL Syndrome: A Case Report of Challenging Urological Management
Long-Term Bladder Dysfunction and Bilateral Obstructive Megaureter in VACTERL Syndrome: A Case Report of Challenging Urological Management Open
Background and Clinical Significance: VACTERL association is a rare spectrum of congenital malformations that may involve the genitourinary system. We describe a challenging case of hypotonic, hyporeflexic, large-capacity bladder with bila…
View article: The Impact of Postoperative Urinary Diversion on Surgical Outcomes of Hypospadias Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pediatric Literature
The Impact of Postoperative Urinary Diversion on Surgical Outcomes of Hypospadias Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pediatric Literature Open
Background and Objectives: The optimal postoperative urinary diversion strategy after hypospadias repair remains debated, with variability in type, material, and duration. Pediatric-specific data are limited. This systematic review and met…
View article: Case Report: Uncommon presentation of Schistosoma haematobium infection in a migrant patient: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
Case Report: Uncommon presentation of Schistosoma haematobium infection in a migrant patient: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges Open
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection prevalent mainly in tropical and subtropical countries. We report a case of urinary infection caused by Schistosoma haematobium in a 16 years-old boy from Mali presented to our Institution with a on…
View article: Ozonated Olive Oil Dressing for Pediatric Hypospadias Repair: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Ozonated Olive Oil Dressing for Pediatric Hypospadias Repair: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Many ozone-based products that promote the healing process of wounds have been released in recent years. In this study, we evaluate a new spray dressing preparation based on stable ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate in children operated for d…
View article: Seven years of pediatric robotic-assisted surgery: insights from 105 procedures
Seven years of pediatric robotic-assisted surgery: insights from 105 procedures Open
View article: Use of ICG-guided fluorescence imaging in pediatric laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery: a single-center retrospective study
Use of ICG-guided fluorescence imaging in pediatric laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery: a single-center retrospective study Open
View article: A rare finding of testicular epidermoid keratinized cyst in a prepubertal boy: case report and management standardization
A rare finding of testicular epidermoid keratinized cyst in a prepubertal boy: case report and management standardization Open
Testicular epidermoid cysts (TECs) are rare, benign lesions that can also mimic malignant testicular masses. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential for proper management. A 13-year-old male presented with a painless solid mass in the…
View article: Robotic Management of Complex Obstructive Megaureter Needing Ureteral Dismembering and/or Tapering in Children: A Single-Center Case Series
Robotic Management of Complex Obstructive Megaureter Needing Ureteral Dismembering and/or Tapering in Children: A Single-Center Case Series Open
Background and Objectives: Robot-assisted extravesical ureteral reimplantation (REVUR) has been described as valuable alternative to open reimplantation in the pediatric population. This study aimed to report the outcome of REVUR in childr…
View article: Robot-Assisted Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation (REVUR) in Pediatric Patients: A New Standard of Treatment for Patients with VUR—A Narrative Review
Robot-Assisted Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation (REVUR) in Pediatric Patients: A New Standard of Treatment for Patients with VUR—A Narrative Review Open
Robot-assisted extravesical ureteral reimplantation (REVUR) was described for the first time in 2004. Since then, the surgical approach of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) has changed dramatically. The benefits of this technique are great when …
View article: An unusual case of blood dripping following robotic-assisted laparoscopic varicocelectomy
An unusual case of blood dripping following robotic-assisted laparoscopic varicocelectomy Open
View article: Validation of A 3D-printed simulator for training in endoscopic injection of bulking agent for vesicoureteral reflux: a pilot study
Validation of A 3D-printed simulator for training in endoscopic injection of bulking agent for vesicoureteral reflux: a pilot study Open
Background Simulation-based training plays a significant role in surgical education, especially in minimally invasive pediatric surgery and urology. This study aimed to evaluate a novel 3D-printed model as training tool for endoscopic inje…
View article: Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in pediatric robotic surgery
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in pediatric robotic surgery Open
View article: Robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic ICG-fluorescence lymphatic-sparing palomo varicocelectomy: a comparative retrospective study of techniques and outcomes
Robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic ICG-fluorescence lymphatic-sparing palomo varicocelectomy: a comparative retrospective study of techniques and outcomes Open
Purpose This study aimed to compare techniques and outcomes of robotic-assisted varicocelectomy (RAV) and laparoscopic varicocelectomy (LV). Methods The medical records of 40 patients, who received RAV and LV over a 2-year period, were ret…
View article: Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) combined with ozonide oil dressing: standardization of technique in pediatric patients
Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) combined with ozonide oil dressing: standardization of technique in pediatric patients Open
View article: Robotic-assisted surgery for gynecological indications in children and adolescents: European multicenter report
Robotic-assisted surgery for gynecological indications in children and adolescents: European multicenter report Open
View article: Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence-Assisted Open Surgery Using the Rubina® Lens System in the Pediatric Population: A Single-Center Prospective Case Series
Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence-Assisted Open Surgery Using the Rubina® Lens System in the Pediatric Population: A Single-Center Prospective Case Series Open
Introduction: There are scarce papers about the use of fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in the open surgical field. This study aimed to assess the usefulness of FGS in an open setting in the pediatric population and to report our prelimin…
View article: Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Gynecological Indications in Children: A Multicenter Experience
Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Gynecological Indications in Children: A Multicenter Experience Open
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly adopted in the pediatric population. This retrospective multicenter study aimed to report application of RAS for pediatric gynecological indications. The medical records of all children and ad…
View article: Quality of life of pediatric patients operated for pilonidal sinus disease
Quality of life of pediatric patients operated for pilonidal sinus disease Open