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View article: Monoclonal Gammopathy Prevalence in Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patients: A Correlative Perspective Observational Study
Monoclonal Gammopathy Prevalence in Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patients: A Correlative Perspective Observational Study Open
Background: While there have been limited reports suggesting a possible association between Monoclonal Gammopathy (MG) of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) and prostate cancer, a clear biological correlation has yet to be established. Metho…
View article: Heightened IDO1 levels predict Bacillus Calmette-Guèrin failure in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients
Heightened IDO1 levels predict Bacillus Calmette-Guèrin failure in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients Open
View article: Targeted Prostate Biopsy: How, When, and Why? A Systematic Review
Targeted Prostate Biopsy: How, When, and Why? A Systematic Review Open
Objective: Prostate cancer, the second most diagnosed cancer among men, requires precise diagnostic techniques to ensure effective treatment. This review explores the technological advancements, optimal application conditions, and benefits…
View article: Analysis of Bacterial Stent Colonization: The Role of Urine and Device Microbiological Cultures
Analysis of Bacterial Stent Colonization: The Role of Urine and Device Microbiological Cultures Open
In this study, we explored the incidence of double J (JJ) contamination of patients who underwent an endourological procedure for urinary stones and ureteral stenosis. We developed a prospective study between January 2019 and December 2021…
View article: Double-Layered Hand-Sewn versus Stapled Intestinal Anastomosis in Patients Who Underwent Ileal Urinary Diversion in Radical Cystectomy: A Comparative and Cost Effective Study
Double-Layered Hand-Sewn versus Stapled Intestinal Anastomosis in Patients Who Underwent Ileal Urinary Diversion in Radical Cystectomy: A Comparative and Cost Effective Study Open
Introduction: Intestinal anastomosis can be performed by hand suturing (single layer or double layer) or by a mechanical suturing machine. The aim of the study was to compare complications, operative time, and costs of the intestinal anast…
View article: A conservative treatment for eosinophilic cystitis
A conservative treatment for eosinophilic cystitis Open
Introduction Eosinophilic cystitis is a rare condition which causes common symptoms and may mimic other conditions. Eosinophilic cystitis has several causes such as hypereosinophilic syndrome, inflammatory diseases, neoplasia, parasites or…
View article: Preliminary Results of ERAS Protocol in a Single Surgeon Prospective Case Series
Preliminary Results of ERAS Protocol in a Single Surgeon Prospective Case Series Open
Background and Objectives: The aim was to compare the intra and postoperative outcomes between the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol versus the standard of care protocol (SCP) in patients who underwent radical cystectomy perf…
View article: Evaluating the effect of organization and context on technical efficiency: a second-stage DEA analysis of Italian hospitals
Evaluating the effect of organization and context on technical efficiency: a second-stage DEA analysis of Italian hospitals Open
Objective: the purpose of this study was to compare the technical efficiency of Italian hospitals at a regional level and to examine if differences could be explained by organisational and contextual factors. Technical efficiency was defin…
View article: Comparison of Fluoroquinolones and Other Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regimens for Preventing Complications in Patients Undergoing Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
Comparison of Fluoroquinolones and Other Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regimens for Preventing Complications in Patients Undergoing Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Open
Our study aimed to compare the incidence of infective complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUSBx) when adopting different antimicrobial prophylaxis regimens. A multi-institutional cohort of 1150 patients who …
View article: Criss-cross hemostatic suture in nephron sparing open surgery
Criss-cross hemostatic suture in nephron sparing open surgery Open
View article: N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate renal stone, a rare complication after embolization of urinary fistula: A case report
N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate renal stone, a rare complication after embolization of urinary fistula: A case report Open
Embolization with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) is an effective and safe procedure recently used for closure of upper tract urinary fistula. However, NBCA constitutes a foreign body for human organs, so it can cause complications. In our …
View article: Criss-cross hemostatic suture in nephron sparing open surgery
Criss-cross hemostatic suture in nephron sparing open surgery Open
Surgery is the curative treatment for localized Renal Cancer Carcinoma (RCC). Nephron sparing surgery is the recommended treatment modality in patients with T1 tumors based on oncological and functional outcomes [1]. Patients with stage T1…
View article: The potential role of Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) as early post-operative sepsis biomarker
The potential role of Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) as early post-operative sepsis biomarker Open
Sepsis is one of the most dangerous post-operative complications. Recently, Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW), a blood test parameter able to measure morphological changes in monocytes, has been proposed and investigated as a new promising…
View article: Prestenting and its role in the URS: a study on the advantages it could have in intracorporeal lithotripsy interventions
Prestenting and its role in the URS: a study on the advantages it could have in intracorporeal lithotripsy interventions Open
Ureteroscopy (URS) represents the most used procedure in the treatment of urolithiasis, conversely ureteral stenting before URS is still a topic of scientific discussion. The aim of our study is to evaluate the possible benefits and uses o…
View article: Role of inflammatory markers as predictors of adverse pathological outcomes in patients with testicular cancer: a multicenter analysis
Role of inflammatory markers as predictors of adverse pathological outcomes in patients with testicular cancer: a multicenter analysis Open
View article: Possible effectiveness of anti-COVID-19 hygienic measures in preventing hospital acquired infections in urological wards
Possible effectiveness of anti-COVID-19 hygienic measures in preventing hospital acquired infections in urological wards Open
View article: Double-layered hand-performed intestinal anastomosis vs mechanical suturing machine in radical cystectomy: comparison of complications, operating time and costs
Double-layered hand-performed intestinal anastomosis vs mechanical suturing machine in radical cystectomy: comparison of complications, operating time and costs Open
View article: The potential role of COVID-19 hygienic measures in reducing infective complications during hospitalization
The potential role of COVID-19 hygienic measures in reducing infective complications during hospitalization Open
View article: Percutaneous Nephrostomy Catheter Misplacement into Inferior Vena Cava in a Patient with a Horseshoe Kidney
Percutaneous Nephrostomy Catheter Misplacement into Inferior Vena Cava in a Patient with a Horseshoe Kidney Open
Background: Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) is commonly indicated for upper urinary tract drainage in case of obstruction or fistula. Only a few cases of PCN catheter misplacement into the inferior vena cava (IVC) have been pu…
View article: Measuring sustainable economic development through a multidimensional Gini index
Measuring sustainable economic development through a multidimensional Gini index Open
This paper analyse the evolution of the sustainable economic development inequality in Italy as regard the efforts made by each administrative Regions as a response to the main EU policies issued in the environmental and energy sector. To …
View article: Green growth: regioni italiane a confronto
Green growth: regioni italiane a confronto Open
La ripresa economica e l'interesse verso le problematiche ambientali sono oggetto di studio da parte di molti paesi e organismi internazionali con l'obiettivo di definire un sentiero di sviluppo incentrato su una "crescita verde" (green gr…