The role of RENAL score in predicting complications after robotic partial nephrectomy.
CONCLUSIONS: Tumor complexity is not associated with an increase in overall or major complication rate after RPN. Experience in high-volume centers is demonstrating a standardization of low complications rates after RPN independent of tumor complexity.
PMID: 33439567 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
The timing of initial imaging in testicular cancer: impact on radiological findings and clinical decision making.
CONCLUSIONS: Timing of imaging affects the detection rate of unspecific lymph node enlargements but does not show a significant effect on the rate of adjuvant therapies.
PMID: 33439568 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
External validation of SPARE nephrometery score in predicting overall complications, trifecta and pentafecta outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study validates the SPARE nephrometry scoring system in predicting postoperative complications, trifecta, and pentafecta outcomes in a RAPN cohort. The predictive accuracy of SPARE is similar to RNS.
PMID: 33439569 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life 24-month after prostate cancer diagnosis: an update from the Pros-IT CNR prospective observational study.
CONCLUSIONS: Although all the treatments were relatively well-tolerated over the 24 month period following PCa diagnosis, each had a different impact on QoL.
PMID: 33439570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Association of statin use and oncological outcomes in patients with first diagnosis of T1 high grade non-muscle invasive urothelial bladder cancer: results from a multicentre study.
CONCLUSIONS: Statin daily intake do not compromise oncological outcomes in high risk NMIBC patients treated with BCG. Moreover, statin may have a beneficial effect on recurrence rates in this cohort of patients.
PMID: 33439571 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Impact of chronic exposure to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on the risk of hospitalization for COVID-19: a case-control study in male population from two COVID-19 regional centers of Lombardy (Italy).
CONCLUSIONS: Men exposed to 5ARIs might be less vulnerable to severe COVID-19, supporting its use in disease prophylaxis.
PMID: 33439572 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Classification and Standardized Reporting of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU) consensus statements.
CONCLUSIONS: The consensus statements will be useful to clarify operative technique, in the design of clinical trials and standardized reporting, and presentation of results to compare outcomes of different types of PCNLs.
PMID: 33439573 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Spontaneous ureteral stone passage: a novel and comprehensive nomogram.
CONCLUSIONS: Our novel nomogram can be used as a predictor for SSP and can be used clinically in decision making.
PMID: 33439574 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
A comparison of perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic versus open nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic RNU is associated with shorter hospital stay, but longer operative time in comparison to open RNU. Otherwise, there were no differences in other perioperative outcomes between these surgical modalities even after propensity score matching. The choice to offer laparoscopic or open RNU in the treatment of UTUC should not be based on concerns of different safety outcomes.
PMID: 33439575 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Comparison of outcomes between laparoscopic and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex renal tumors (RENAL score ≥ 7 or maximum tumor size > 4cm): a systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: For complex renal tumors, RAPN is more favorable than LPN in terms of lower rate of conversion to radical surgery, shorter IT, shorter LOS, less eGFR decline, and lower rate of CKD upstaging. Methodological limitations of observational studies should be taken into account in interpreting these results.
PMID: 33439576 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Molecular biomarkers in the context of focal therapy for prostate cancer: recommendations of a Delphi Consensus from the Focal Therapy Society.
CONCLUSIONS: The present study detailed an initial consensus on the use of MB in FT for PCa. This is until evidence becomes available on the subject.
PMID: 33439577 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
A systematic review of nerve-sparing surgery for high-risk prostate cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: NSS may provide benefits for patients with urinary continence and significantly improves EF in high-risk patients. Moreover, it is not associated with an increased risk of relapse in short- and middle-term follow-up. However, the advantages of using such a surgical technique are unclear.
PMID: 33439578 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Totally intracorporeal robotic ileal ureter replacement: focus on surgical technique and outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS: Robotic ileal ureter replacement can be performed completely intracorporeal with optimal results and limited complication rate, in selected cases. According to our considerations, specific surgical steps are needed to reduce the risks related to this procedure, including avoiding partial ileal substitution.
PMID: 33439579 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - January 14, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Trimodal therapy in muscle invasive bladder cancer management.
CONCLUSIONS: Published data and clinical experience strongly support trimodal therapy as an acceptable bladder sparing strategy in terms of oncological outcomes and quality of life in selected patients with MIBC. A strong need exists for specialized centers, to increase awareness among urologists, to discuss these options with patients and to stress the increased participation of patients and their families in treatment path decision-making.
PMID: 33263367 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - December 4, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
Percutaneous tumor ablation versus partial nephrectomy for small renal mass: the impact of histologic variant and tumor size.
CONCLUSIONS: PN and Cryo showed similar RFS rates in patients with non-clear cell RCC and with renal mass < 2cm.
PMID: 33256358 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica)
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - December 2, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
