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Open AccessEvaluation of predictive factors for i-CLARAS (intraoperative complications in laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery): a multicentre international retrospective cohort study
The laparoscopic approach represents the standard of treatment for renal and adrenal diseases, and its use is increasing even outside referral centres. Although most procedures are routinely performed, intraop...
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Open AccessUltrasound imaging of male urethral stricture disease: a narrative review of the available evidence, focusing on selected prospective studies
To synthetize the current scientific knowledge on the use of ultrasound of the male urethra for evaluation of urethral stricture disease. This review aims to provide a detailed description of the technical asp...
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Re: “Guidelines for cadaver dissection in education and research of clinical medicine (The Japan Surgical Society and The Japanese Association of Anatomists)”
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Adrenocortical carcinoma with venous tumor invasion: is there a role for mini-invasive surgery?
This study aims to investigate early oncologic outcomes in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) with venous invasion (VI) treated using both open and mini-invasive approaches.
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Open AccessChanges in renal function after nephroureterectomy for upper urinary tract carcinoma: analysis of a large multicenter cohort (Radical Nephroureterectomy Outcomes (RaNeO) Research Consortium)
To investigate prevalence and predictors of renal function variation in a multicenter cohort treated with radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).
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Life expectancy in metastatic urothelial bladder cancer patients according to race/ethnicity
to compare observed overall survival vs age-adjusted lifetable (LT) derived life expectancy (LE) in metastatic urothelial bladder cancer (MBCa) patients according to race/ethnicity.
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Simultaneous robotic partial nephrectomy for bilateral renal masses
There is currently no consensus regarding the optimal treatment strategy for patients presenting with synchronous bilateral renal masses. The decision to perform bilateral procedures on the same intervention o...
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External validation of the Palacios’ equation: a simple and accurate tool to estimate the new baseline renal function after renal cancer surgery
To externally validate the Palacios’ equation estimating the new baseline glomerular filtration rate (NB-GFR) after partial or radical-nephrectomy (PN, RN) for Renal cancer carcinoma (RCC).
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COVID-19 impact on birth rates: first data from Metropolitan City of Genoa, Northern Italy
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Survival after radical prostatectomy vs. radiation therapy in ductal carcinoma of the prostate
To compare cancer-specific mortality (CSM) rates between radical prostatectomy (RP) vs. external beam radiotherapy (RT) in patients with ductal carcinoma (DC) of the prostate.
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Knowledge gap across continents: the andrology and male infertility exposure among urology residents in the United States and Europe
It is well established that resident’s exposure and training are of primary importance and positively correlated with patient and health quality outcomes. We aimed to compare and contrast urology residents’ se...
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The Italian andrology patient is changing. Broader cultural knowledge is needed!
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Sexuality during COVID lockdown: a cross-sectional Italian study among hospital workers and their relatives
In March 2020, the Italian Government introduced measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infection. Between 8th April and 2nd May 2020 we investigated levels and correlates of sexual activity and depression ...
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Current Italian surgical resident trends regarding elective rotations abroad
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Port-site metastasis and atypical recurrences after robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC): an updated comprehensive and systematic review of current evidences
The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the current evidence regarding atypical metastases in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). A review of the current literature w...
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External validation of Cormio nomogram for predicting all prostate cancers and clinically significant prostate cancers
Recently, the Cormio et al. nomogram has been developed to predict prostate cancer (PCa) and clinically significant PCa using benign prostatic obstruction parameters. The aim of the present study was to extern...
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Learning curve for robotic surgery in children: a systematic review of outcomes and fellowship programs
The learning curve (LC) of a new technique is fundamental for its application and assessment, and for the training. Literature was analysed to define the LCs of different surgical procedures and the impact of ...
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Awareness of European practitioners toward uncommon tropical diseases: are we prepared to deal with mass migration? Results of an international survey
The recent rise in migration from Africa through the Mediterranean basin into Europe has resulted in an increased incidence of uncommon diseases such as schistosomiasis and genito-urinary tuberculosis, which w...
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Current status of urology surgical training in Europe: an ESRU–ESU–ESUT collaborative study
To determine the current status of surgical training amongst European Urology Residents, including their satisfaction with training and their confidence in performing procedures.
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Robotic surgery in patients with achondroplastic dwarfism: evaluation of risks and issues in an anatomical challenging bilateral partial nephrectomy
The reports on the performance of robotic surgery in patients with dwarfism are anecdotal; anesthesiological issues and a challenging anatomy are the main factors that lead most of surgeons to prefer a more tr...
