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View article: Annual updates of the European Association of Urology – European Society for Pediatric Urology (EAU-ESPU) paediatric urology guidelines: Are large-language models (LLM) better than the usual structured methodology?
Annual updates of the European Association of Urology – European Society for Pediatric Urology (EAU-ESPU) paediatric urology guidelines: Are large-language models (LLM) better than the usual structured methodology? Open
View article: Managing Preoperative Anxiety and Thromboprophylaxis in Children Undergoing Urological Procedures: An Update of the European Association of Urology/European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines on Paediatric Urology
Managing Preoperative Anxiety and Thromboprophylaxis in Children Undergoing Urological Procedures: An Update of the European Association of Urology/European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines on Paediatric Urology Open
In this summary and update of the European Association of Urology/European Society for Paediatric Urology guidelines on paediatric urology, we provide practical considerations for preventative measures against anxiety and antithrombotic ma…
View article: A0142 – Annual updates of the European Association of Urology (EAU) / European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) Pediatric Urology Guidelines: Are large-language models better than the usual structured methodology?
A0142 – Annual updates of the European Association of Urology (EAU) / European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) Pediatric Urology Guidelines: Are large-language models better than the usual structured methodology? Open
View article: Congenital Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Update and Summary of the European Association of Urology and European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines
Congenital Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Update and Summary of the European Association of Urology and European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines Open
View article: Editorial: Insights in pediatric urology: 2022
Editorial: Insights in pediatric urology: 2022 Open
View article: Laparoscopic varicocelectomy: Does intraoperative lymphography with vital dye influence the outcome?
Laparoscopic varicocelectomy: Does intraoperative lymphography with vital dye influence the outcome? Open
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: Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in pediatric robotic surgery
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in pediatric robotic surgery Open
This study aimed to report our experience in indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in pediatric robotics. The data of 55 patients (35 boys and 20 girls), who underwent robotic surgery using ICG fluorescence in three ins…
View article: European Association of Urology/European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines on Paediatric Urology: Summary of the 2024 Updates
European Association of Urology/European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines on Paediatric Urology: Summary of the 2024 Updates Open
View article: Voiding cystourethrography in patients undergoing endoscopic decompression of duplex system ureteroceles: to do or not to do?
Voiding cystourethrography in patients undergoing endoscopic decompression of duplex system ureteroceles: to do or not to do? 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
View article: Update and Summary of the European Association of Urology/European Society of Paediatric Urology Paediatric Guidelines on Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
Update and Summary of the European Association of Urology/European Society of Paediatric Urology Paediatric Guidelines on Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children Open
View article: Endoscopic dilatation/incision of primary obstructive megaureter. A systematic review. On behalf of the EAU paediatric urology guidelines panel
Endoscopic dilatation/incision of primary obstructive megaureter. A systematic review. On behalf of the EAU paediatric urology guidelines panel Open
View article: Pyelo-ureteral junction obstruction in poorly functioning kidneys: Does conservative management play a role in pediatric patients?
Pyelo-ureteral junction obstruction in poorly functioning kidneys: Does conservative management play a role in pediatric patients? Open
Background Management of Pyelo-ureteral Junction Obstruction (PUJO) in poorly functioning kidneys in pediatric patients is still controversial, particularly regarding the role of conservative treatment. Aim To evaluate and present the outc…
View article: V-I penoscrotal reconfiguration: a simple new technique in the treatment of congenital webbed penis.
V-I penoscrotal reconfiguration: a simple new technique in the treatment of congenital webbed penis. Open
Introduction: Congenital webbed penis (CWP) describes a condition in which the ventral skin of the penis is fused with the median raphe of the scrotum, thereby obscuring the penoscrotal angle. Materials and methods: We retrospectively revi…
View article: Endoscopic injection of bulking agents in pediatric vesicoureteral reflux: a narrative review of the literature
Endoscopic injection of bulking agents in pediatric vesicoureteral reflux: a narrative review of the literature Open
In the last 20 years, endoscopic injection (EI) has affirmed as a valid alternative to open surgery for management of pediatric vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This study aimed to investigate and discuss some debated aspects such as indicatio…
View article: Glans dehiscence after severe hypospadias repair. Is it a real complication? Clues from a study in post-pubertal patients
Glans dehiscence after severe hypospadias repair. Is it a real complication? Clues from a study in post-pubertal patients Open
Introduction Glans dehiscence (GD) is reportedly a common complication after proximal hypospadias repairs. However, the need for surgical correction is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess awareness, risk factors, and outcome…
View article: The Discipline of Pediatric Urology: Prerogatives and Necessities
The Discipline of Pediatric Urology: Prerogatives and Necessities Open
To the Editor, The aim of this “position paper” is to describe the discipline of Pediatric Urology with its clinical and cultural competencies, represent the reasons for legitimizing its existence, and reinforce its importance in the “scen…
View article: Review of a 25-Year Experience in the Management of Ovarian Masses in Neonates, Children and Adolescents: From Laparoscopy to Robotics and Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Technology
Review of a 25-Year Experience in the Management of Ovarian Masses in Neonates, Children and Adolescents: From Laparoscopy to Robotics and Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Technology Open
Background: Ovarian masses in pediatric populations are the most common abdominal masses in young girls. In neonates, the majority of masses are benign while in children and teen-agers the risk of malignancy exists. The aim of this study i…
View article: 490 ACUTE URINARY RETENTION IN CHILDREN: IS THE BLADDER CATHETERIZATION ALWAYS NECESSARY?
490 ACUTE URINARY RETENTION IN CHILDREN: IS THE BLADDER CATHETERIZATION ALWAYS NECESSARY? Open
View article: 489 DOES EARLY ULTRASOUND INFLUENCE THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE URINARY RETENTION?
489 DOES EARLY ULTRASOUND INFLUENCE THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE URINARY RETENTION? Open
View article: Complex bench surgery does not increase vascular complication rate in pediatric kidney transplantation
Complex bench surgery does not increase vascular complication rate in pediatric kidney transplantation Open
Conclusions: Our data confirm that robotic pyeloplasty is safe and effective with short hospitalization times and rapid home discharge.The duration of the surgery is significant even with an improvement trend during the learning curve.Simi…
View article: Extraperitoneal kidney transplantation: a comparison between children weighting ≤15 kg and >15 kg. Experience of a single institution
Extraperitoneal kidney transplantation: a comparison between children weighting ≤15 kg and >15 kg. Experience of a single institution Open
Extraperitoneal approach is sometimes recommended for kidney transplantation (KT) in children weighting 15 kg (Normal-weight (NW) group). All the 108 KTs were performed through an extraperitoneal approach. The LW group included 31 patients…
View article: Bench thrombolysis and “autotransplantation” as a rescue treatment for venous thrombosis after living‐donor kidney transplantation
Bench thrombolysis and “autotransplantation” as a rescue treatment for venous thrombosis after living‐donor kidney transplantation Open
Background Allograft venous thrombosis is a severe complication after kidney transplantation (KT). Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial in preserving the survival of the allograft. In this study, we aimed to describe an emergen…
View article: Technical standardization of ICG near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for duplex kidney in pediatric patients
Technical standardization of ICG near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for duplex kidney in pediatric patients Open
View article: Evaluation of a New Tubular Finger Oxygen-Enriched Oil Inside-Coated Dressing Device in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Distal Hypospadias Repair: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Part II
Evaluation of a New Tubular Finger Oxygen-Enriched Oil Inside-Coated Dressing Device in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Distal Hypospadias Repair: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Part II Open
Background: This study was the second part of a prospective randomized clinical trial and aimed to evaluate the use of a tubular finger oxygen-enriched oil inside-coated dressing device and its effect on the post-operative outcome of child…
View article: Minimally Invasive Management of Bladder Stones in Children
Minimally Invasive Management of Bladder Stones in Children Open
Background: Bladder stones (BS) are rare in children. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) seems to be nowadays the procedure of choice to treat pediatric patients with BS. This study aimed to analyze retrospectively our experience with percut…
View article: Transcutaneous near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring kidney and liver allograft perfusion
Transcutaneous near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring kidney and liver allograft perfusion Open
Preliminary studies have related NIRS monitoring to kidney and liver allograft perfusion, both in adults and children. Further investigation is needed to establish the normal range of NIRS values and the factors influencing NIRS monitoring.
View article: Transcutaneous Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring paediatric renal allograft perfusion
Transcutaneous Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring paediatric renal allograft perfusion Open
Background. The use of transcutaneous near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for the monitoring of the perfusion of renal allografts in paediatric population has been proposed in the last years. This device might detect early decrease in allogr…
View article: Kidney Transplant (KT) in Anorectal Malformation (ARM) Patients: risk factors and outcome
Kidney Transplant (KT) in Anorectal Malformation (ARM) Patients: risk factors and outcome Open