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View article: The influence of pre-stenting and drugs on the outcomes of ureteroscopy for kidney and ureteral stone disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the EAU Section of Endourology
The influence of pre-stenting and drugs on the outcomes of ureteroscopy for kidney and ureteral stone disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by the EAU Section of Endourology Open
Introduction Ureteroscopy serves as a minimally invasive surgical treatment option for ureteral and kidney stones but is not without technical challenges. Pre-stenting and medical therapies, such as alpha-blockers, may improve outcomes by …
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: Correction: The infection post flexible UreteroreNoscopy (I-FUN) predictive model based on machine learning: a new clinical tool to assess the risk of sepsis post retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stone disease
Correction: The infection post flexible UreteroreNoscopy (I-FUN) predictive model based on machine learning: a new clinical tool to assess the risk of sepsis post retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stone disease Open
View article: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Refractory Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC): Current Guidance and Experience from Clinical Practice
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Refractory Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC): Current Guidance and Experience from Clinical Practice Open
BCG is the standard of care for non-muscle invasive high-risk bladder cancer. Notwithstanding the high rate of cure, cancer may recur. A non-muscle invasive high-risk recurrence may be defined as BCG refractory or naïve. BCG refractory pat…
View article: Real world propensity score matched analysis evaluating the influence of en-bloc vs. non en-bloc techniques, energy and instrumentation on enucleation outcomes for large and very large prostates
Real world propensity score matched analysis evaluating the influence of en-bloc vs. non en-bloc techniques, energy and instrumentation on enucleation outcomes for large and very large prostates Open
View article: One-Year Outcomes of Transurethral Treatment of Bladder Neck Stenosis Following Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. Results from a Large, Multicenter Series
One-Year Outcomes of Transurethral Treatment of Bladder Neck Stenosis Following Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. Results from a Large, Multicenter Series Open
Transurethral BN incision provides satisfactory short-term results with an acceptable rate of complications.
View article: Pudendal Nerve Neurolysis in Patients Afflicted With Pudendal Nerve Entrapment: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Their Efficacy
Pudendal Nerve Neurolysis in Patients Afflicted With Pudendal Nerve Entrapment: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Their Efficacy Open
To assess the effectiveness and safety of various techniques of pudendal nerve neurolysis (PNN) in patients with pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE). A comprehensive literature search was conducted on May 20th, 2023, using Scopus, PubMed, and …
View article: Incidence of complications and urinary incontinence following endoscopic enucleation of the prostate in men with a prostate volume of 80 ml and above: results from a multicenter, real-world experience of 2512 patients
Incidence of complications and urinary incontinence following endoscopic enucleation of the prostate in men with a prostate volume of 80 ml and above: results from a multicenter, real-world experience of 2512 patients Open
Purpose To evaluate complications and urinary incontinence (UI) after endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) stratified by prostate volume (PV). Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia who under…
View article: Understanding the role of surveys in modern urology: an insight into survey trends over the decades
Understanding the role of surveys in modern urology: an insight into survey trends over the decades Open
Over the decades, surveys have served as an effective interactive tool for urologists to engage and investigate different aspects of practice and training across sub-specialties. In modern times, better evaluation tools integrated with AI …
View article: Aquablation: A new benchmark for BPH management?
Aquablation: A new benchmark for BPH management? Open
View article: Will Aquablation Be the New Benchmark for Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Will Aquablation Be the New Benchmark for Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Open
View article: Current Evidence on Utility, Outcomes, and Limitations of Endoscopic Laser Ablation for Localized Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Results from a Scoping Review
Current Evidence on Utility, Outcomes, and Limitations of Endoscopic Laser Ablation for Localized Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Results from a Scoping Review Open
With the advancement of technology, the conservative approach utilizing endoscopic laser ablation for upper tract urothelial tumors has been proved to be both safe and effective, showcasing promising survival rates.
View article: Erratum to “COVID-19- associated Guillain–Barrè Syndrome and Urinary Dysfunction: A case report” [Cont. Rep. 4 (2022) 100017]
Erratum to “COVID-19- associated Guillain–Barrè Syndrome and Urinary Dysfunction: A case report” [Cont. Rep. 4 (2022) 100017] Open
View article: Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging with Indocyanine Green for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging with Indocyanine Green for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: We aimed to analyze the influence of near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) using indocyanine green (ICG) with standard robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) in patients with a kidney tumor (KT). Methods: We performed a literatu…
View article: Oncological results and cancer control definition in focal therapy for Prostate Cancer: a systematic review
Oncological results and cancer control definition in focal therapy for Prostate Cancer: a systematic review Open
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: Transperineal US-MRI Fusion-Guided Biopsy for the Detection of Clinical Significant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Cognitive and Software-Assisted Technique
Transperineal US-MRI Fusion-Guided Biopsy for the Detection of Clinical Significant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Cognitive and Software-Assisted Technique Open
Introduction: We aimed to find potential differences in clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) detection rates between transperineal software-assisted fusion biopsy (saFB) and cognitive fusion biopsies (cFB). Methods: A systematic …
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View article: Improving Outcomes of Same-sitting Bilateral Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones in Real-world Practice—Lessons Learnt from Global Multicenter Experience of 1250 Patients
Improving Outcomes of Same-sitting Bilateral Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones in Real-world Practice—Lessons Learnt from Global Multicenter Experience of 1250 Patients Open
View article: Editorial Comment to Significance of dorsal bladder neck involvement in predicting the progression of non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer
Editorial Comment to Significance of dorsal bladder neck involvement in predicting the progression of non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer Open
No conflict of interests has to be disclosed.
View article: Nephrostomy tube versus double J ureteral stent in patients with malignant ureteric obstruction. A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.
Nephrostomy tube versus double J ureteral stent in patients with malignant ureteric obstruction. A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. Open
Our meta-analysis favors stents as the preferred choice as these are easier to maintain and ureteral stent placement should be recommended whenever feasible. If the malignant obstruction precludes a stent placement, then PCN is a safe alte…
View article: COVID-19-associated Guillain–Barrè Syndrome and Urinary Dysfunction: A case report
COVID-19-associated Guillain–Barrè Syndrome and Urinary Dysfunction: A case report Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral infection can cause multiple systemic and neurological complications, including Guillain–Barrè Syndrome (GBS). In this report we describe for the first time, urinary dysfun…
View article: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for Bladder Cancer Detection: Where Do We Stand?
Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for Bladder Cancer Detection: Where Do We Stand? Open
Introduction: Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a relatively new technology that allows for a real-time in situ microscopic characterization of tissue lesions, being able to discriminate between low- and high-grade ones. After a first…
View article: Lesion Volume in a Bi- or Multivariate Prediction Model for the Management of PI-RADS v2.1 Score 3 Category Lesions
Lesion Volume in a Bi- or Multivariate Prediction Model for the Management of PI-RADS v2.1 Score 3 Category Lesions Open
0.5 mL lesion volume cutoff value significantly discriminates fusion-targeted biopsy need in PI-RADS v2.1 score 3 lesions and its diagnostic accuracy improves when it combines with prostate volume and age in a multivariate model.
View article: 17 - Results of an international survey on current trends on surgery for female stress urinary incontinence surgery and pelvic organ prolapse
17 - Results of an international survey on current trends on surgery for female stress urinary incontinence surgery and pelvic organ prolapse Open
View article: 67 - International survey on urodynamic investigations in women undergoing stress urinary incontinence surgery
67 - International survey on urodynamic investigations in women undergoing stress urinary incontinence surgery Open
View article: Role of pre-operative ureteral stent on outcomes of retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS): systematic review and meta-analysis of 3831 patients and comparison of Asian and non-Asian cohorts
Role of pre-operative ureteral stent on outcomes of retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS): systematic review and meta-analysis of 3831 patients and comparison of Asian and non-Asian cohorts Open
View article: Is endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery ready for primetime in endourology? Outcomes from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Is endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery ready for primetime in endourology? Outcomes from a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
ECIRS showed shorter operative time, lower complication rate, and retreatment compared to PCNL. Conventional PCNL showed a higher stone-free rate.
View article: Does power setting impact surgical outcomes of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Does power setting impact surgical outcomes of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The study shows equal outcomes in outcomes from HoLEP performed with LP or HP energy settings. Even if further comparative studies are still needed to increase the level of evidence, those results encourage a further clinical adoption of L…
View article: Which factors can influence post-operative renal function preservation after nephron-sparing surgery for kidney cancer: a critical review
Which factors can influence post-operative renal function preservation after nephron-sparing surgery for kidney cancer: a critical review Open
Patients' age, tumor size, off-clamp technique, and robot-assisted approach were significant independent predictive factors able to influence renal function changes after NSS. A lower reduction of eGFR and IRF after NSS was reported in pat…