Robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic ICG-fluorescence lymphatic-sparing palomo varicocelectomy: a comparative retrospective study of techniques and outcomes
ConclusionRAV can be safely and effectively performed in pediatric patients, with the same excellent outcomes as conventional laparoscopic procedure. Laparoscopy has the advantages of faster surgery, smaller instruments, better cosmesis and lower cost than robotics. To date, laparoscopy remains preferable to robotics to treat pediatric varicocele. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 6, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Causal associations of immune cells with benign prostatic hyperplasia: insights from a Mendelian randomization study
ConclusionsOur study provides valuable insights for future clinical investigations by establishing a significant association between immune cells and BPH. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 6, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness analysis of prostate cancer screening and MRI
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 5, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A nomogram clinical prediction model for predicting urinary infection stones: development and validation in a retrospective study
ConclusionsThe nomogram developed in this study has good clinical predictive value and clinical application efficiency can help with risk assessment and decision-making for infection stones in diagnosing and treating urolithiasis. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 4, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Beyond surgery: bladder preservation and the role of systemic treatment in localised muscle-invasive bladder cancer
AbstractOver the last two to three decades the non-surgical curative management of bladder cancer has significantly progressed. Increasing evidence supports the use of bladder preservation as an alternative to radical cystectomy (RC) for localised muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Radiosensitisation with chemotherapy or hypoxia modification improves the efficacy of radiotherapy. Systemic treatments play an important role in the management of localised MIBC with the benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to radical treatment well established. The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the radical treatment of...
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 4, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Is PI ‑RADS upgrading the strongest predictor for the presence of clinically significant prostate cancer in patients with initial PI‑RADS‑3 lesions?
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Source: World Journal of Urology - April 3, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Renal anatomical classification systems cannot predict the occurrence of vascular complications after partial nephrectomy
ConclusionThe renal anatomic classification system cannot predict the occurrence of vascular complications after partial nephrectomy. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 2, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Letter to the editor for the article “Transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
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Source: World Journal of Urology - April 2, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Near-infrared fluorescence-assisted superficial inguinal lymph-node excision for low-risk penile cancer
ConclusionNear-infrared fluorescence-assisted superficial inguinal lymph-node dissection in penile carcinoma is accurate and effective, and could reduce surgical complications. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 1, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The ERUS course on robot-assisted kidney transplantation
ConclusionLeveraging the potential of simulation, wet-lab training, live porcine models, and experienced proctors, the RAKT course performed at the EAU Skills Center in Orsi Academy represents the first structured teaching effort aiming to offer surgeons a full immersion in RAKT to train the core technical skills. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 30, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Thulium fiber laser versus holmium:yttrium aluminum garnet for lithotripsy
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 30, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
From TURP to enucleation: navigating the complex relationship between BPH treatments and bladder cancer
(Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 29, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Follow-up of urolithiasis patients after treatment: an algorithm from the EAU Urolithiasis Panel
ConclusionsBased on evidence from the systematic review we propose, for the first time, a follow-up algorithm for patients after surgical stone treatment balancing the risks of stone recurrence against the burden of radiation from imaging studies. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Revisiting the issue of “beach balls” in holmium laser enucleation of prostate: clinical and histological characterization
ConclusionsBBs are expected in older patients and cases of chronic retention. Prostatic volume is the most reliable predictor of their presence. They contribute to prolonged operating time and increased risk of complications. The predominantly stromal composition of the BBs apparently confers their resistance to morcellation. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 28, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Association between the American Heart Association ’s new “Life’s Essential 8” metrics and kidney stone
ConclusionsIn the present study, ideal CVH, a factor indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds of kidney stone occurrence. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 27, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
