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Uro
Uro
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on all aspects of urology and andrology, including oncology, endourology, sexual dysfunction, fertility, and infertility, published quarterly online by MDPI. The Italian Society of Andrology (SIA) is affiliated to Uro, and its members receive a discount on the article processing charges.
- Open Access—free to download, share, and reuse content. Authors receive recognition for their contribution when the paper is reused.
- Rapid Publication: first decisions in 15 days; acceptance to publication in 3 days (median values for MDPI journals in the second half of 2021).
- Recognition of Reviewers: APC discount vouchers, optional signed peer review, and reviewer names published annually in the journal.
- Uro is a companion journal of JCM.
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ISSN: 2673-4397
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Evaluation Methods of Detrusor Sphincter Dyssynergia in Spinal Cord Injury Patients: A Literature Review
Uro 2022, 2(2), 122-133; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020015 - 01 Jun 2022
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Detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) is defined as an external urethral sphincter anomalous contraction concomitant to detrusor contraction during voiding, due to a neurological disease. It commonly occurs in suprasacral spinal cord-injured (SCI) patients and can be associated with autonomic dysreflexia. DSD generates risks
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Detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) is defined as an external urethral sphincter anomalous contraction concomitant to detrusor contraction during voiding, due to a neurological disease. It commonly occurs in suprasacral spinal cord-injured (SCI) patients and can be associated with autonomic dysreflexia. DSD generates risks to the urinary system and overall health; hence, it should be promptly diagnosed and managed. Bladder neck dyssynergia is a condition that should be integrated in DSD assessment. We reviewed the literature indexed in PubMed/Medline on the evaluation methods of DSD in SCI patients. Urodynamics is the mainstay evaluation method and has a prognostic value for the progression of upper urinary tract structural degradation and renal function decline. We found a lack of consensus on the optimal urodynamics configuration when evaluating DSD, especially in obtaining and measuring the signal from external urethral sphincter (EUS) activity. It appears that a combination of recordings of voiding cystourethrography and EUS electromyography, either with or without EUS pressure measurement, is the most accurate method available for evaluating DSD. While gathering articles, we came across an interesting approach in evaluating DSD in the past: urodynamics coupled with ultrasound imaging. Despite being considered valuable from a diagnostic standpoint by some prominent authors, it is no longer represented in the current literature. In addition to the instrumental diagnosis, health professionals should consider additional clinical features when evaluating and managing DSD in SCI patients, to design a customized plan to achieve the best compromise between quality of life and urinary system protection.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Lower Urinary Tract Research: Rationale, Feasibility, and Design)
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Recent Advances in Prostate Cancer (PCa) Diagnostics
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Uro 2022, 2(2), 109-121; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020014 - 01 Jun 2022
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Prostate cancer (PCa), which is among the most prevalent types of cancer in men, is a prominent topic in imaging research. The primary aim of PCa imaging is to acquire more accurate characterizations of the disease. More precise imaging of the local stage
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Prostate cancer (PCa), which is among the most prevalent types of cancer in men, is a prominent topic in imaging research. The primary aim of PCa imaging is to acquire more accurate characterizations of the disease. More precise imaging of the local stage progression, early discovery of metastatic cancers, reliable diagnosis of oligometastatic cancer, and optimum treatment response evaluation are areas in which contemporary imaging is quickly improving and developing. Imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the whole body and molecular imaging with combined positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and MRI, enable imaging to support and enhance treatment lines in patients with local and advanced PCa. With the availability of multiple imaging modalities for the management of PCa, we aim in this review to offer a multidisciplinary viewpoint on the appropriate function of contemporary imaging in the identification of PCa.
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Pull-Through Ureteroneocystostomy for Very Small En Bloc Kidney Transplants from Donors Weighing ≤ 5 kg
Uro 2022, 2(2), 102-108; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020013 - 13 May 2022
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Background: Urologic complications are the most dreaded complications of renal transplantation, particularly when pediatric en bloc kidneys (EBKs) are used. Current techniques of ureteroneocystostomy (UNC) are not applicable to the very small ureters of very small en bloc kidneys. We reviewed our experience
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Background: Urologic complications are the most dreaded complications of renal transplantation, particularly when pediatric en bloc kidneys (EBKs) are used. Current techniques of ureteroneocystostomy (UNC) are not applicable to the very small ureters of very small en bloc kidneys. We reviewed our experience with the pull-through ureteroneocystostomy in kidney transplantation from donors under or equal to 5 kg weight. Material and Methods: The technique was used in 32 EBKs. Complications and 4-year graft survival are discussed. Results: One single graft thrombosed and required nephrectomy. The remaining kidneys provided good renal function. Hematuria was transient in five patients and did not require fulguration. No leakage was experienced. Delayed graft function occurred in 16% of cases. No primary nonfunction was noted. During the follow-up period, hydronephrosis and/or pyelonephritis were not observed. The 4-year graft survival was 95% with serum creatinine levels averaging 0.9 mg/dl. Conclusions: The procedure proved to be safe and reproducible. It can be applied to the ureteral re-implantation of very small EBKs.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Concepts in Transplantation)
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Using Artificial Intelligence for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer: The Paper of Yuichiro Oishi et al. Is a Step Forward on the Way of Precision Medicine
Uro 2022, 2(2), 100-101; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020012 - 20 Apr 2022
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Single-Stage Trans-Vestibular and Foley’s-Assisted Epispadias Repair (STAFER) for Girls with Incontinent Epispadias: A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary-Care Center
Uro 2022, 2(2), 93-99; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020011 - 20 Apr 2022
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of single-stage trans-vestibular and Foley’s assisted epispadias repair (STAFER) technique in girls with incontinent epispadias. Methods: The records of all girls who had undergone epispadias repair and bladder neck plication via the
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of single-stage trans-vestibular and Foley’s assisted epispadias repair (STAFER) technique in girls with incontinent epispadias. Methods: The records of all girls who had undergone epispadias repair and bladder neck plication via the STAFER technique over a four-year study period (January 2016 to December 2019) were retrospectively reviewed from the archives. A comparison of preoperative and postoperative functional outcomes was performed. Incontinence status was divided into four grades on the basis of severity: grade 0 (completely dry during day and night), grade 1 (occasional episodes of urine leakage leading to damp undergarments or requiring pads occasionally but not daily), grade 2 (frequent episodes of urine leakage with a dry period of <3 h), and grade 3 (completely incontinent). Renal bladder ultrasound (RBUS), micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) scan, technetium-99m diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) scan, and technetium-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan were performed to assess the upper tract function. Results: Nine girls with average (SD) age at surgery of 7.9 (3.8) years were operated on utilizing the STAFER technique during the study period. All cases had grade 3 incontinence and normal upper tracts prior to the surgery. Postoperatively, 8/9 girls had a dry period of more than 3 h. Six of them were completely dry and had no wetting episodes (grade 0 incontinence). DMSA and DTPA scans showed preserved upper tracts while MCUG scans revealed grade II VUR in only one case. Conclusions: In a limited cohort of girls with incontinent epispadias, the STAFER technique provides favorable functional outcomes in terms of continence and upper tract function. Further studies comprising a larger cohort of patients with a younger average age at surgery need to be conducted before definite conclusions regarding the efficacy of this technique are drawn.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex (BEEC): Current Management and Evolving Paradigms)
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The Prostate Cancer Immune Microenvironment, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Intervention
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Uro 2022, 2(2), 74-92; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020010 - 10 Apr 2022
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Advanced prostate cancers have a poor survival rate and a lack of effective treatment options. In order to broaden the available treatments, immunotherapies have been investigated. These include cancer vaccines, immune checkpoint inhibitors, chimeric antigen receptor T cells and bispecific antibodies. In addition,
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Advanced prostate cancers have a poor survival rate and a lack of effective treatment options. In order to broaden the available treatments, immunotherapies have been investigated. These include cancer vaccines, immune checkpoint inhibitors, chimeric antigen receptor T cells and bispecific antibodies. In addition, combinations of different immunotherapies and with standard therapy have been explored. Despite the success of the Sipuleucel-T vaccine in the metastatic, castrate-resistant prostate cancer setting, other immunotherapies have not shown the same efficacy in this population at large. Some individual patients, however, have shown remarkable responsiveness to these therapies. Therefore, work is underway to identify which populations will respond positively to therapy via the identification of predictive biomarkers. These include biomarkers of the immunologically active tumour microenvironment and biomarkers indicative of high neoantigen expression in the tumour. This review examines the constitution of the prostate tumour immune microenvironment, explores the effectiveness of immunotherapies, and finally investigates how therapy selection can be optimised by the use of biomarkers.
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Effectiveness of Ginseng, Rutin and Moringa for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
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Uro 2022, 2(2), 65-73; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2020009 - 02 Apr 2022
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Introduction, The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the current evidence for the effectiveness of ginseng, Rutin and Moringa for treating erectile dysfunction. Methods, A broad search of the Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane and Web of Science databases was performed
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Introduction, The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the current evidence for the effectiveness of ginseng, Rutin and Moringa for treating erectile dysfunction. Methods, A broad search of the Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane and Web of Science databases was performed in complicance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The following criteria were required for articles to be included in the review: English language; observational studies (cohort studies, case control/comparative studies, single-arm studies); randomized controlled trials; non-randomized comparative studies; case series; number of participants: ≥5 for case series or ≥5 patients per group for comparative studies. The Cochrane risk of bias (RoB) assessment tool for RCTs was used to assess the risk of bias of included studies. Results, Seven full-text articles were included in this review. All studies were randomized controlled trials. No studies on Rutin and Moringa alone matched the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality of the RCTs was variable. In all studies, the group treated with ginseng reported an improvement of erectile function (EF) compared to the control groups. IIEF and IIEF-5 were used to evaluate erectile function in six studies and in four of them, the improvement of the scores in the group treated with ginseng over the control group reached the statistical significance. Conclusion, This review suggests a positive effect of ginseng on EF in men. The association of ginseng along with other nutritional components with potential beneficial effects on ED appears promising and deserves further investigation in large randomized controlled trials.
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The Management of Urinary Tract Infections during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Do We Need to Know?
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Uro 2022, 2(1), 55-64; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010008 - 11 Mar 2022
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The landscape of management of urinary tract infections (UTI) is changing rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic draws our attention to the SARS-CoV-2 management with a subsequent reduced attention on bacterial infections. The COVID-19 diffusion containing procedures, such as use of facemasks and handwashing, have
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The landscape of management of urinary tract infections (UTI) is changing rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic draws our attention to the SARS-CoV-2 management with a subsequent reduced attention on bacterial infections. The COVID-19 diffusion containing procedures, such as use of facemasks and handwashing, have reduced spreading of bacteria and bacterial lung infections. However, a brief analysis of UTI management during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals that the pandemic has changed our management of UTI in a way that violates the principles of antimicrobial stewardship. We therefore remind all urologists and other physicians who manage patients affected by UTI about the importance of continued adherence to antimicrobial stewardship principles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Safety and Efficacy of Simultaneous Bilateral Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Uro 2022, 2(1), 49-54; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010007 - 16 Feb 2022
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A retrospective review was conducted to evaluate intraoperative and patient outcomes following simultaneous bilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SB-PCNL). Target stone characteristics, operative time, hospitalization length, post-operative complications, blood loss, opioid use, pain, and stone-free rates were evaluated. In total, 42 patients with large renal
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A retrospective review was conducted to evaluate intraoperative and patient outcomes following simultaneous bilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SB-PCNL). Target stone characteristics, operative time, hospitalization length, post-operative complications, blood loss, opioid use, pain, and stone-free rates were evaluated. In total, 42 patients with large renal stones (>20 mm2) were identified for this study, and 38% of them achieved stone-free status with no residual fragments apparent on post-operative day one CT imaging. The maximum mean residual fragment size was 3.67 mm2 and average number of residual fragments following the procedures was 1.63. The rates of blood loss, post-operative complications, opioid use, and pain from the study cohort were similar to the reported outcomes of studies conducted by others. The potential benefits of a single procedure and anesthesia to treat bilateral stone burdens, lower total pain medication prescribed, and lower hospital costs render SB-PCNL as an attractive option in the treatment of bilateral kidney stones.
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Soybean Extracts (Glycine Max) with Curcuma, Boswellia, Pinus and Urtica Are Able to Improve Quality of Life in Patients Affected by CP/CPPS: Is the Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine IL-8 Level Decreasing the Physiopathological Link?
Uro 2022, 2(1), 40-48; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010006 - 13 Feb 2022
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The present study evaluates the efficacy of a combination of soyabean extracts associated with Curcuma Longa, Boswellia, Pinus pinaster and Urtica dioica (PROSTAFLOG®) in patients affected by CP/CPPS, through the evaluation of interleukin-8 (IL-8) plasma seminal levels. All patients diagnosed with
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The present study evaluates the efficacy of a combination of soyabean extracts associated with Curcuma Longa, Boswellia, Pinus pinaster and Urtica dioica (PROSTAFLOG®) in patients affected by CP/CPPS, through the evaluation of interleukin-8 (IL-8) plasma seminal levels. All patients diagnosed with CP/CPPS, attending the same urologic center, were enrolled in this randomized, controlled phase III study. Participants were randomized to receive oral capsules of PROSTAFLOG® (two capsules at bedtime every 24 h) or Ibuprofen 600 mg (1 tablet daily), lasting for a period of four weeks. NIH-CPSI and SF-36 questionnaires, as urological evaluations with a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), the Meares–Stamey test, and IL-8 dosage in seminal plasma were performed at baseline and at 3 months follow-up. A total of 77 patients (mean age of 34.5 ± 6.1) were enrolled (PROSTAFLOG® (n = 39); ibuprofen (n = 38)) in the study. At 3 months, in the PROSTAFLOG® series, 69.2% of patients showed a significant reduction in the NIH-CPSI score, compared with 34.2% in the ibuprofen group (p < 0001). The mean IL-8 levels were significantly lower in the PROSTAFLOG® cohort compared with the ibuprofen series (p < 0.0001), while a significant reduction in the IL-8 level between the enrolment and last follow-up evaluation was also observed in this group (p < 0.0001). Additionally, a significant reduction in the volume of the seminal vesicles assessed by TRUS was also found in the PROSTAFLOG® series during the observational timeframe (18.3 ± 7.1 mL vs. 11.2 ± 2.4 mL (p < 0.0001). In conclusion, PROSTAFLOG® significantly improves the QoL in patients affected by CP/CPPS and it provides a significant reduction in IL-8 seminal levels as the overall seminal vesicles volume.
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Exploring the Role of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer: A Review of Safety
Uro 2022, 2(1), 30-39; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010005 - 11 Feb 2022
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Increased risk of prostate diseases triggered by testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) remains a worldwide concern. That said, we reviewed the safety of TRT in the spheres of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (PCa), exploring clinical findings in this regard. Compelling evidence
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Increased risk of prostate diseases triggered by testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) remains a worldwide concern. That said, we reviewed the safety of TRT in the spheres of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (PCa), exploring clinical findings in this regard. Compelling evidence based on meta-analyses of randomized and observational studies indicates safety for TRT in patients suffering from prostate disorders such as BPH and PCa, at the same time improving lower tract urinary symptoms. Thus, the harmful relationship geared toward androgens and BPH seems to be overestimated as TRT has sufficient safety and, if properly prescribed, may counteract several metabolic problems. Even after PCa treatment, the benefits of TRT could outweigh the risk of recurrence, but further long-term randomized clinical trials are needed to elucidate unresolved questions.
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Diagnosis and Localization of Prostate Cancer via Automated Multiparametric MRI Equipped with Artificial Intelligence
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Uro 2022, 2(1), 21-29; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010004 - 14 Jan 2022
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Prostate MRI scans for pre-biopsied patients are important. However, fewer radiologists are available for MRI diagnoses, which requires multi-sequential interpretations of multi-slice images. To reduce such a burden, artificial intelligence (AI)-based, computer-aided diagnosis is expected to be a critical technology. We present an
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Prostate MRI scans for pre-biopsied patients are important. However, fewer radiologists are available for MRI diagnoses, which requires multi-sequential interpretations of multi-slice images. To reduce such a burden, artificial intelligence (AI)-based, computer-aided diagnosis is expected to be a critical technology. We present an AI-based method for pinpointing prostate cancer location and determining tumor morphology using multiparametric MRI. The study enrolled 15 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy between April 2008 and August 2017 at our institution. We labeled the cancer area on the peripheral zone on MR images, comparing MRI with histopathological mapping of radical prostatectomy specimens. Likelihood maps were drawn, and tumors were divided into morphologically distinct regions using the superpixel method. Likelihood maps consisted of pixels, which utilize the cancer likelihood value computed from the T2-weighted, apparent diffusion coefficient, and diffusion-weighted MRI-based texture features. Cancer location was determined based on the likelihood maps. We evaluated the diagnostic performance by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve according to the Chi-square test. The area under the ROC curve was 0.985. Sensitivity and specificity for our approach were 0.875 and 0.961 (p < 0.01), respectively. Our AI-based procedures were successfully applied to automated prostate cancer localization and shape estimation using multiparametric MRI.
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Endoscopic Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Challenging the Definition of the Maximal Lesion Size for Safe Ablation
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Uro 2022, 2(1), 13-20; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010003 - 12 Jan 2022
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Introduction: With advances in endoscopic treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) lesions, the recommended upper limit of lesion size amenable to laser ablation was set to 2 cm. However, this limit is based on expert opinion only, and debate still exists regarding
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Introduction: With advances in endoscopic treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) lesions, the recommended upper limit of lesion size amenable to laser ablation was set to 2 cm. However, this limit is based on expert opinion only, and debate still exists regarding this definition. Objective: To determine the maximal size of the tissue, for which total endoscopic ablation with laser energy is achievable, from a laser performance perspective. Materials and Methods: Simulating endoscopic surgery conditions, renal tissue blocks from pork kidneys in growing size from 1 cm3 to 3 cm3 were totally ablated with Ho:YAG laser (1 J, 10 Hz). The time to ablation was recorded for each tissue mass. Following the ablation, each sample was inspected microscopically by an expert pathologist to determine the extent to which the tissue was destroyed. Results: Time to ablation ranged from 16.4 min for a 1 cm3 mass, to 69.7 min for a 3 cm3 mass. Histologic evaluation after laser ablation showed that ablation was achieved in all tissue masses, and no “unaffected” tissue was present, even for lesions with a size of 3 cm3. Conclusions: This study showed that laser ablation can be achieved for tumor lesions up to a size of 3 cm3. The results of this study can contribute to the debate regarding the limits of endoscopic management of UTUC lesions and strengthen the recommended upper limit of 2 cm3 for endoscopic treatment of tumor lesions.
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Concomitant Radical Cystectomy and Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with Cryopreserved Aortic Allograft: A Case Report
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Uro 2022, 2(1), 6-12; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010002 - 11 Jan 2022
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In localized muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), the gold standard treatment is radical cystectomy (RC) with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), associated with cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy, whereas first-line treatment for metastatic patients is cisplatin-based chemotherapy. In men with an abdominal aortic aneurysm
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In localized muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), the gold standard treatment is radical cystectomy (RC) with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), associated with cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy, whereas first-line treatment for metastatic patients is cisplatin-based chemotherapy. In men with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), elective repair is recommended when its diameter is >5.5 cm, while cryopreserved arterial allografts (CAA) offer resistance to infection. A patient with simultaneous metastatic MIBC, associated with left hydronephrosis, and infrarenal AAA of 49 mm diameter was evaluated in an interdisciplinary study. Concomitant surgery was opted for; first, the AAA repair with CAA implantation was practiced, followed by retroperitoneal and common iliac lymphadenectomy. Thereafter, RC and PLND were conducted, and a Wallace-1 ileal conduit and a stoma were constructed. Chest and abdomen contrast-enhanced CT at 2 months showed the onset of two osteolytic lesions on the left ilium. At oncological re-evaluation the patient was deemed cisplatin-fit.
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To What Extent Does Frailty Influence the Risk of Developing Urolithiasis?
Uro 2022, 2(1), 1-5; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro2010001 - 08 Jan 2022
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Urolithiasis has become more prevalent in recent years, given the rapid rise of the global geriatric population. Although factors such as ethnicity, dietary and fluid intake, co-morbidity status and age have been associated with increased incidence of urolithiasis, the links between frailty status
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Urolithiasis has become more prevalent in recent years, given the rapid rise of the global geriatric population. Although factors such as ethnicity, dietary and fluid intake, co-morbidity status and age have been associated with increased incidence of urolithiasis, the links between frailty status and risks of developing urolithiasis are not yet known. In this commentary, we will explore the scale and significance of this relationship based on emerging evidence. We will review the plausible factors on how a more severe frailty status may be significantly associated with greater risks of developing urolithiasis. We will also discuss the strategies that may help to lower the incidence of urolithiasis in older and frail individuals. We hope our article will bring greater awareness on this issue and motivate further research initiatives evaluating the relationship between frailty and urolithiasis, as well as holistic prevention strategies to lower the risks of developing urolithiasis within this vulnerable population.
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En-Bloc Transplantation of Dual Adult Kidneys with Multiple Vessels
Uro 2021, 1(4), 274-280; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro1040030 - 17 Dec 2021
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Background. To provide optimal nephron mass, two adult kidneys with suboptimal function can be transplanted into one single recipient. All techniques described to date are based on the lengthy sequential transplantation of one allograft after the other, in each iliac fossa, or
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Background. To provide optimal nephron mass, two adult kidneys with suboptimal function can be transplanted into one single recipient. All techniques described to date are based on the lengthy sequential transplantation of one allograft after the other, in each iliac fossa, or through one long incision in the right iliac quadrant. Material and Methods. We report on a novel shorter and simpler operative technique allowing the en-bloc transplantation of seven dual adult kidneys with multiple vessels into a single iliac fossa, with revascularization through the donor aorta and vena cava. A proposal for the identification, allocation, procurement, and placement of the dual adult kidneys is presented. Results. There was no primary non-function, no thrombosis, and no urinary leakage. No urosepsis and hydronephrosis were noted during the follow-up. The operative time was 180 min. At 36 months, serum creatinine levels averaged 1.8 mg/dL (range 1.4–1.9 mg/dL). Conclusions. The procedure described permits converting two complex vascular kidneys into one en-bloc graft, which then can be transplanted into a single iliac incision, using only one arterial and one venous anastomoses. It avoids extensive dissection, shortens the operative time, and reduces the complications rate for the elderly recipients. It is applicable to the transplantation of dual kidneys with single or multiple arteries.
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Prognostic and Diagnostic Significance of Platelet Indices in Patients with Urothelial Carcinoma
Uro 2021, 1(4), 266-273; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro1040029 - 07 Dec 2021
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Some prognostic markers have been shown to determine the course and survival of Urothelial Cancer. A cross-sectional retrospective study, specifically looking at the role that various indices related to platelets—namely Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), platelet count and MPV/Platelet ratio—play in the diagnosis and
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Some prognostic markers have been shown to determine the course and survival of Urothelial Cancer. A cross-sectional retrospective study, specifically looking at the role that various indices related to platelets—namely Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), platelet count and MPV/Platelet ratio—play in the diagnosis and prognosis of urinary bladder cancer, was conducted at the Department of Pathology, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan (India) between January 2016 and August 2021 and included 76 patients who underwent multicore TURBT biopsy. Complete Blood Count (CBC) was used to determine platelet count, MPV and MPV/Platelet ratio. Platelet count was found to be more elevated in patients with high grade urothelial carcinoma and muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma as compared to patients with low grade urothelial carcinoma and non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma (p < 0.05). The median MPV and MPV/PLT ratio was found to be significantly lower in patients with high grade urothelial carcinoma and muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma as compared to patients with low grade urothelial carcinoma and non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma (p < 0.05). Thus, platelet indices can be useful supportive prognostic and diagnostic indicators in the determination of the clinical outcome of urothelial carcinoma.
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Robotics in Urology: No More Shadows?
Uro 2021, 1(4), 254-265; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro1040028 - 02 Dec 2021
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Robotic surgery saw unprecedented success throughout the world, with urology as a key discipline. Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and partial nephrectomy (RAPN) were the frontline procedures. Many other urologic procedures have since been standardized over time. However, there is no universal consensus in
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Robotic surgery saw unprecedented success throughout the world, with urology as a key discipline. Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and partial nephrectomy (RAPN) were the frontline procedures. Many other urologic procedures have since been standardized over time. However, there is no universal consensus in current research on the recognition of robotics as the standard of care. Although better operative outcomes have been reported for most robotic procedures compared to open and laparoscopic surgery, no superiority has been proven as far as oncologic outcomes are concerned. This review aims to describe current research on robotic surgery concerning each urologic procedure, showing its applications and limits. The non-classic parameters in part responsible for the planetary success of robotics, such as the shorter learning curve, improved ergonomics, and surgeon’s comfort, as well immersive three-dimensional vision, are further areas of focus.
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Robot-Aided Prostate Cancer Diagnosis with Fiber Optic Sensing: A Validation Study on Phantoms and Ex-Vivo Tissues
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Uro 2021, 1(4), 245-253; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro1040027 - 02 Dec 2021
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Despite technological progress in instrumental diagnostic investigations of the last decade, prostate cancer remains one of the most frequent malignant tumors and the second leading cause of cancer death among men. Although prostate biopsy remains the reference among all diagnosis procedures, it still
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Despite technological progress in instrumental diagnostic investigations of the last decade, prostate cancer remains one of the most frequent malignant tumors and the second leading cause of cancer death among men. Although prostate biopsy remains the reference among all diagnosis procedures, it still exposes patients to the risk of developing complications. In this paper, the authors present a novel robotic system for prostate cancer diagnosis aimed at improving the current diagnostic procedures and reducing their undesired effects. The purpose of this work is to validate the proposed methodology by considering experimental analysis on both phantom and ex-vivo prostate tissues.
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Contrast Agent Mimicking Calculi in Entrapped Calyx. A Report of a Case
Uro 2021, 1(4), 238-244; https://doi.org/10.3390/uro1040026 - 25 Nov 2021
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Urolithiasis is a common condition, and it represents a large number of hospital visits. Under the term infundibulopelvic dysgenesis, many conditions amongst a spectrum of congenital disorders of the pelvicalyceal system are described. Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is an effective and safe treatment
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Urolithiasis is a common condition, and it represents a large number of hospital visits. Under the term infundibulopelvic dysgenesis, many conditions amongst a spectrum of congenital disorders of the pelvicalyceal system are described. Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is an effective and safe treatment modality in the management of urinary system stone disease. Fluoroscopic imaging is a cornerstone in endourology. Herein, we present a case where we diagnosed an obstructed calyx during RIRS for renal calculi and operated on it. In this extraordinary case, contrast agent was trapped in the calyx mimicking a renal stone and that was the reason that we discovered the infundibular stenosis. The patient, 24 h after the operation, left the hospital without any complications reported.
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