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View article: Framing Surgical Decisions in Elderly Patients: Minimally Invasive Partial Versus Radical Nephrectomy for Stage I Renal Cell Carcinoma at Mid-Term Follow-Up
Framing Surgical Decisions in Elderly Patients: Minimally Invasive Partial Versus Radical Nephrectomy for Stage I Renal Cell Carcinoma at Mid-Term Follow-Up Open
Background/Objectives: The optimal surgical approach for stage I renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in ultra-octogenarians remains debated, especially when balancing oncologic control, renal preservation, and procedural safety. While ablative tech…
View article: New Insights into Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Lessons Learned from the ROBUUST Collaborative Study
New Insights into Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Lessons Learned from the ROBUUST Collaborative Study Open
Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare malignancy, representing only 5–10% of urothelial carcinoma. The mainstay of treatment for high-risk patients is radical nephroureterectomy. Given the aggressive behavior of this disease, a…
View article: Peyronie's disease in the United States: A real‐world, 13‐year nationwide analysis of demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatment trends
Peyronie's disease in the United States: A real‐world, 13‐year nationwide analysis of demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatment trends Open
Background Real‐world data on Peyronie's disease remains limited. Objectives Describe the demographics, clinical characteristics, and therapeutic management of Peyronie's disease patients in the United States. Materials and methods A retro…
View article: Comparing Outcomes of Open and Robot-Assisted Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for the Treatment of cN2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis: A Retrospective Single-Center Analysis
Comparing Outcomes of Open and Robot-Assisted Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for the Treatment of cN2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis: A Retrospective Single-Center Analysis Open
Background: Inguinal lymph node (LN) dissection (iLND) is mandatory in cN2 penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC). Open iLND (OIL) is often omitted due to the high rate of complications. A minimally invasive approach may reduce morbidity; h…
View article: Open versus Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy: Trends and Outcomes from a Wide National Population-Based Database
Open versus Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy: Trends and Outcomes from a Wide National Population-Based Database Open
Objectives: To investigate temporal trends and overall complication rates among open partial nephrectomy (OPN) and minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MIPN), including the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on postoperative…
View article: Stratifying the Risk of Disease Progression among Surgically Treated Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Eligible for Adjuvant Nivolumab
Stratifying the Risk of Disease Progression among Surgically Treated Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Eligible for Adjuvant Nivolumab Open
Background: Check-Mate 274 has demonstrated the disease-free survival (DFS) benefit of adjuvant nivolumab in surgically treated muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Since immunotherapy represents an expensive treatment with potential sid…
View article: Renal Function Preservation in Purely Off-Clamp Sutureless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Initial Experience and Technique
Renal Function Preservation in Purely Off-Clamp Sutureless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Initial Experience and Technique Open
The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a sutureless off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (sl-oc RAPN), particularly its impact on renal function. A multicenter study was conducted from April 2021 to Jun…
View article: Cisplatin eligibility in the neoadjuvant setting of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy
Cisplatin eligibility in the neoadjuvant setting of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy Open
Background To examine the agreement of different calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) formulas and measured creatinine clearance (CrCI) at the primary diagnosis of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Materials and Meth…
View article: Assessing risk of lymph node invasion in complete responders to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle‐invasive bladder cancer
Assessing risk of lymph node invasion in complete responders to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle‐invasive bladder cancer Open
Objectives To investigate the lymph node invasion (LNI) rate in patients exhibiting complete pathological response (CR) to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and to test the association of CR status with lower LNI and better survival outcomes.…
View article: Purely Off-Clamp Sutureless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Novice Robotic Surgeons: A Multi-Institutional Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Purely Off-Clamp Sutureless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Novice Robotic Surgeons: A Multi-Institutional Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Open
Objectives: To compare perioperative outcomes of patients treated with sutureless off-clamp robotic partial nephrectomy (sl-oc RAPN) by either a novice or an expert robotic surgeon at two different institutions. Methods: Data concerning tw…
View article: Incidence, Timing, and Pattern of Atypical Recurrence after Minimally Invasive Surgery for Urothelial Carcinoma
Incidence, Timing, and Pattern of Atypical Recurrence after Minimally Invasive Surgery for Urothelial Carcinoma Open
The management of urothelial carcinoma has evolved with the introduction of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic or robotic procedures, challenging the traditional approach of open surgery, and giving rise to atypical recurre…
View article: Assessing the value of a pelvic drain for urinary leak after robotic radical prostatectomy
Assessing the value of a pelvic drain for urinary leak after robotic radical prostatectomy Open
Aim The value of post‐operative pelvic drain placement after robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for the purpose of diagnosing post‐operative complications is undetermined. The aim of this study was to assess the yield of pelvic dr…
View article: Comparative Outcomes of Open Radical Cystectomy vs. Robot-Assisted Approaches with Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion: A Meta-Analysis and Network Meta-Analysis of Perioperative and Quality of Life Outcomes
Comparative Outcomes of Open Radical Cystectomy vs. Robot-Assisted Approaches with Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion: A Meta-Analysis and Network Meta-Analysis of Perioperative and Quality of Life Outcomes Open
Background: To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs that compare outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) with intra- or extracorporeal urinary diversion (ICUD or ECUD) and the standard op…
View article: Management of small renal mass: unmet needs and quest for high quality evidence
Management of small renal mass: unmet needs and quest for high quality evidence Open
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View article: Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality: Transforming Urology?
Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality: Transforming Urology? Open
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) in the medical field has signaled a transformative shift in urological practice. This mini-review encapsulates the current innovations, challenges, and ethical considera…
View article: Incidental Prostate Cancer in Patients Treated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Analysis from a Contemporary National Dataset
Incidental Prostate Cancer in Patients Treated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Analysis from a Contemporary National Dataset Open
(1) Background: Prostate Cancer (PCa) may be incidentally diagnosed during the microscopic evaluation of resected tissue from BPH surgeries, characterizing the clinical condition known as incidental PCa (iPCa). This study aims to assess th…
View article: Tissue-Based Genomic Testing in Prostate Cancer: 10-Year Analysis of National Trends on the Use of Prolaris, Decipher, ProMark, and Oncotype DX
Tissue-Based Genomic Testing in Prostate Cancer: 10-Year Analysis of National Trends on the Use of Prolaris, Decipher, ProMark, and Oncotype DX Open
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) management is moving towards patient-tailored strategies. Advances in molecular and genetic profiling of tumor tissues, integrated with clinical risk assessments, provide deeper insights into disease aggre…
View article: Robot‐assisted single‐port transvesical enucleation of the prostate: step‐by‐step technique and early single‐centre experience
Robot‐assisted single‐port transvesical enucleation of the prostate: step‐by‐step technique and early single‐centre experience Open
In recent years, robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) has become one of the various minimally invasive techniques for the surgical treatment of severe LUTS due to benign prostatic enlargement [1]. It is primarily recommended for pati…
View article: Robot-assisted deferred cytoreductive nephrectomy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma following immune checkpoint inhibitors plus tyrosine-kinase inhibitor
Robot-assisted deferred cytoreductive nephrectomy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma following immune checkpoint inhibitors plus tyrosine-kinase inhibitor Open
Objective: This video aims to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of performing deferred cytoreductive nephrectomy (dCN) using robotic assistance in patient treated with immunotherapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Patients…
View article: Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer: Guideline of Guidelines
Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer: Guideline of Guidelines Open
Background: Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare disease with a potentially dismal prognosis. We systematically compared international guidelines on UTUC to analyze similitudes and differences among them. Methods: We conducted…
View article: Simulation and Training in Robot-Assisted Urological Surgery: From Model to Patient
Simulation and Training in Robot-Assisted Urological Surgery: From Model to Patient Open
(1) Background: Simulation-based training has revolutionized surgical education, providing a solution to the changing demands of surgical training and performance. The increasing demand for standardized training in robotic surgery has acce…
View article: Impacts of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Perioperative Outcomes in Patients with Bladder Cancer Treated with Radical Cystectomy: A Single High-Volume Center Experience
Impacts of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Perioperative Outcomes in Patients with Bladder Cancer Treated with Radical Cystectomy: A Single High-Volume Center Experience Open
(1) Background: Less than 30% of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), and reasons for underuse remain unclear. One potential explanation is the concern for the increased risk of periop…
View article: Current Expectations and Opinions on Single-port Robotic Surgery: A Survey Among European Experts by the SPARC Collaborative Group
Current Expectations and Opinions on Single-port Robotic Surgery: A Survey Among European Experts by the SPARC Collaborative Group Open
Technology for single-port (SP) robotic surgery, in which just one skin incision is made in the abdomen to perform the operation, will soon be available in Europe. We conducted a survey on SP surgery among European experts in urological ro…
View article: Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Urinary Tract Infections: From Biological Insights to Emerging Therapeutic Alternatives
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Urinary Tract Infections: From Biological Insights to Emerging Therapeutic Alternatives Open
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most frequent type of infection observed in clinical practice. Gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae are common pathogens in UTIs. Excessive antibiotic use in humans and animals, poor infection con…
View article: Incidence and management of BPH surgery-related urethral stricture: results from a large U.S. database
Incidence and management of BPH surgery-related urethral stricture: results from a large U.S. database Open
Introduction and objectives: Urethral stricture (US) is a well-known complication after surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), whose treatment options range from conservative or endoscopic approaches to more invasive one…
View article: Transperitoneal single-port robotic firefly-guided bladder diverticulectomy and simple prostatectomy
Transperitoneal single-port robotic firefly-guided bladder diverticulectomy and simple prostatectomy Open
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