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Phillip M. Pierorazio
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Open AccessRate of benign histology after resection of suspected renal cell carcinoma: multicenter comparison between Korea and the United States
In the United States, the rate of benign histology among resected renal tumors suspected to be malignant is increasing. We evaluated the rates in the Republic of Korea and assessed the racial effect using rece...
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Open AccessImmunomodulatory response to neoadjuvant nivolumab in non-metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Novel perioperative strategies are needed to reduce recurrence rates in patients undergoing nephrectomy for high-risk, non-metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). We conducted a prospective, phase ...
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Minimally invasive retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for men with testis cancer: a retrospective cohort study of safety and feasibility
To describe the perioperative safety, functional and immediate post-operative oncological outcomes of minimally invasive RPLND (miRPLND) for testis cancer.
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Testicular ultrasound underestimates the size of small testicular masses: a radiologic–pathologic correlation study
Increasing use and resolution of testicular ultrasound imaging has resulted in a greater diagnosis of non-palpable small testicular masses and subsequent over-treatment with orchiectomy. Our aim was to determi...
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Decision-making in active surveillance in kidney cancer: current trends and future urine and tissue markers
Surveillance for small renal masses is a growing choice of management amongst physicians and patients. These decisions, however, can be difficult as patient factors and tumor factors may blur the line between ...
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A prospective comparative study of routine versus deferred pelvic drain placement after radical prostatectomy: impact on complications and opioid use
To evaluate the association of post-RP drain placement with post-operative complications and opioid use at a high-volume institution.
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Primary robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection following orchiectomy for testicular germ cell tumors: a single-surgeon experience
The objectives were to evaluate the safety and oncologic efficacy of primary robotic retroperitoneal lymph node (R-RPLND) dissection for testicular germ cell tumors. A retrospective analysis was performed on a...
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Surgical ergonomics for urologists: a practical guide
Poor ergonomics in the operating room can have detrimental effects on a surgeon’s physical, psychological and economic well-being. This problem is of particular importance to urologists who are trained in near...
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Oncologic Monitoring After Radical Nephroureterectomy
Tumor recurrence after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for upper tract urothelial cell carcinoma (UTUCC) can occur in the bladder, the contralateral upper urinary tract, or systemically. Therefore, oncologic ...
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Advanced renal cell carcinoma and COVID-19 — a personal perspective
The management pathways of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have considerably evolved in the past 5 years, presenting a particular challenge during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this ...
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Open AccessExtracellular vesicle isolation from human renal cancer tissue
Renal cell carcinoma is a lethal disease that is often discovered incidentally. New non-invasive biomarkers are needed to aid diagnosis and treatment. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), membranous vesicles secreted...
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Active Surveillance of Renal Tumors
Asymptomatic solid small renal masses are an increasingly common clinical entity. While most small renal masses are malignant, many have limited metastatic potential as evidenced by a significant proportion of...
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Molecular Imaging for Evaluation of Viable Testicular Cancer Nodal Metastases
Determining the metastatic viability of suspicious retroperitoneal nodes in testicular cancer with conventional imaging is challenging. The aim of this report is to review recent evidence in the utilization of...
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Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular seminomas: population-based practice and survival outcomes
While retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is traditionally reserved for nonseminomatous germ cell tumors, recent efforts to reduce long-term toxicities of radiation and chemotherapy have turned atten...
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Frontiers in robot-assisted retroperitoneal oncological surgery
Robotic assistance has been rapidly adopted by urologists for a wide range of surgical procedures involving the retroperitoneal space
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Open AccessCorrelation of 99mTc-sestamibi uptake in renal masses with mitochondrial content and multi-drug resistance pump expression
99mTc-sestamibi single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) has recently been explored for the characterization of indeterminate renal masses. As judged b...
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Undertreatment of small renal masses by overuse of biopsy
Recent evidence from series of small renal mass biopsy samples and methodologically robust meta-analyses provides improved guidance on cost–benefit trade-offs for diagnosis and management of this disease. Rena...
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Robotic Primary RPLND for Stage I Testicular Cancer: a Review of Indications and Outcomes
Patients diagnosed with stage I non-seminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT) face the task of selecting a management strategy. Whereas these options all offer excellent survival, unfortunately, each has drawbacks....
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Active Surveillance for Small Renal Masses: A Review of the Aims and Preliminary Results of the DISSRM Registry
Active surveillance is an increasingly accepted treatment modality for select patients with small renal masses. The DISSRM (delayed intervention and surveillance for small renal masses) registry is a multi-ins...
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Beyond BCG: Taxanes
Many patients undergoing intravesical therapy for superficial bladder cancer will fail initial treatment; therefore additional bladder-sparing options are needed for these patients. The taxanes are potentially...
