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{"title":"Intraoperative complications during radical cystectomy: a detailed analysis of intraoperative vascular injuries.","authors":"Kaushik P Kolanukuduru, Neeraja Tillu, Arjun Venkatesh, Osama Zaytoun, Maurizio Buscarini","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06030-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06030-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Robot-assisted T-plasty for recalcitrant bladder neck stenosis: description of technique and initial results.","authors":"Nicolaas Lumen, Zeyu Wang, Mieke Waterschoot, Thomas Tailly, Beatrice Turchi, Wesley Verla","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05872-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05872-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study was to describe the technique and initial outcomes of robot-assisted T-plasty for recalcitrant bladder neck stenosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who underwent robot-assisted T-plasty for recalcitrant bladder neck stenosis in a single center were included. Presence of bladder neck stenosis was preoperatively confirmed by the combination of retrograde urethrography with voiding cysto-urethrography and flexible urethroscopy. Follow-up visits were performed with history taking, uroflowmetry and echographic residual urine measurement. Complications were graded according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. Patients without urinary symptoms and with a maximum uroflow of no less than 15mL/s were considered as successfully treated. Otherwise, cystoscopy would be performed, and recurrence was defined as the inability to pass a 14 French cystoscope through the bladder neck.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Since 2018, seven patients were treated. The etiologies were transurethral resection of the prostate and simple prostatectomy in respectively 6 patients and 1 patient. Cystoscopy was able to diagnose bladder neck stenosis in all cases whereas urethrography was equivocal in 3 out of 7 cases. Median (range) age at surgery was 60 (54-75) years, and median number of prior endoscopic treatment for bladder neck stenosis was 3 (1-16). The median operative time was 123 (110-159) minutes. No intraoperative complications were reported. Three patients suffered a grade 2 complication. After a median follow-up of 27 (4-74) months, the recurrence-free rate was 100% with no evidence of de-novo incontinence or erectile dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In our series, robot-assisted T-plasty suggests positive and safe outcomes in treating recalcitrant bladder neck stenosis with a good patency rate and low incontinence rate. Additionally, cystoscopy is reliable in the diagnosis of patients with inconclusive urethrography results.</p>","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142395209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Could transperineal interstitial laser ablation of the prostate be the right option for highly-comorbid patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic obstruction? A preliminary single-center experience focusing on functional and safety outcomes.","authors":"Paolo Polverino, Mattia Lo Re, Marco Saladino, Alessio Pecoraro, Luisa Moscardi, Anna Rivetti, Giulio R Resta, Marta Pezzoli, Andrea Romano, Bhaskar K Somani, Giampaolo Siena, Andrea Cocci, Mauro Gacci, Andrea Minervini, Sergio Serni, Riccardo Campi, Francesco Sessa","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.23.05479-4","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.23.05479-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this paper, we aimed to highlight functional and safety outcomes of highly-comorbid patients undergoing transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) of prostate at a referral academic center. Patients undergoing TPLA from April 2021 and February 2023 with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), prostate volume ranging from 30 to 100 mL, and an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Score ≥3 were included. All patients were evaluated as unfit for standard surgery. Procedures were performed in an outpatient setting using local anesthesia. Failure after the procedure was defined as the shift to other ultra-minimally invasive surgical treatment or the need for long-term indwelling catheter replacement. Overall, 23 patients were enrolled with a median age of 76 years. Median ASA Score and Charlson Comorbidity Index were 3 and 5, respectively. Of these, 11 (48%) were under antiplatelets, 4 (17%) under new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and 3 (13%) under warfarin. Six (26%) patients had an indwelling catheter preoperatively. Median prostate volume was 42 mL. Median follow-up was 12 months. No Clavien-Dindo Grade ≥2 complications were recorded. Four/six (66%) patients with an indwelling catheter before TPLA achieved spontaneous micturition. Treatment failure occurred in 2 (8.5%) patients. Of the remaining 21 patients, 12/21 (57%) patients reported an improvement in International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) symptoms class (i.e., severe to moderate, moderate to mild, etc.); all patients whose IPSS symptoms class remained stable (N.=8 [38%]) had a significant improvement of the IPSS score as compared to the preoperative period, while 1 (4.5%) patient reported worsening of LUTS. In conclusion, TPLA appears to be a safe and feasible ultra-minimally-invasive option for LUTS due to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) in patients with significant comorbidities at high-risk for standard surgical options.</p>","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":"646-649"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138800110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transforming UTUC diagnostics: the potential of bladder Epicheck® in clinical practice.","authors":"Loic Baekelandt, Murat Akand, Thomas VAN DEN Broeck, Thomas Gevaert, Steven Joniau","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06059-2","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06059-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":"654-656"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Operative outcomes 24 hours after retrograde intrarenal surgery for solitary renal calculi using a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath. A prospective global multicenter study by the European Association of Urology Section on Urolithiasis.","authors":"Vineet Gauhar, Olivier Traxer, Daniele Castellani, Khi Y Fong, Saeed Bin Hamri, Mehmet I Gökce, Nariman Gadzhiev, Mariela Corrales, Vigen Malkhasyan, Deepak Ragoori, Boyke Soebhali, Karl Tan, Chu A Chai, Azimdjon N Tursunkulov, Yiloren Tanidir, Satyendra Persaud, Mohamed Elshazly, Wissam Kamal, Tzevat Tefik, Anil Shrestha, Ben H Chew, Mohamed A Lakmichi, Andrea B Galosi, Heng C Tiong, Christian Seitz, Bhaskar K Somani","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05961-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05961-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Suction techniques showed potential to improve outcomes of retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS). We assessed the 24-hour stone-free rate (SFR) and complications after RIRS using flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths (FANS-UAS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixteen centers prospectively contributed to data (August 2023-October 2023). Inclusion criteria: age ≥18 years, single renal stone, pre and 24-hour post-RIRS CT scan. Exclusion criteria were: ureteral stone, anomalous kidney, multiple stones. SFR was divided into: 1) grade A - no fragments; 2) grade B - fragments ≤2 mm; 3) grade C - fragments 2.1-4 mm; and 4) grade D - fragments >4 mm. A multivariable logistic regression analysis model was performed to assess factors associated with the odds of having grade A stone-free status. Data are expressed as median (interquartile range), absolute numbers and frequencies, odds ratio (OR), and 95% confidence interval (CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred forty-two patients with a median age of 52 years (40-61) were enrolled. 61.3% were males. Median stone volume was 1165 mm³ (656-1936). Median operative time was 48.5 (36.25-71.75) min. Transient fever (37°C-37.5°C) occurred in 10 (7%) patients. No sepsis case occurred. 96.5% of patients were stone-free (Grade A+B). Grade A SFR was 52.8%. All patients were discharged within 48 hours. Bone window (OR 3.156 95% CI 1.177-9.130, P=0.027) was the only factor significantly associated with higher odds of 100% SFR, while stone volume (OR 0.999, 95% CI 0.999-1.000, P=0.007) was significantly associated with lower odds.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Imaging and clinical evidence demonstrate excellent perioperative outcomes just 24 hours post RIRS with FANS-UAS. The technique demonstrates a good safety profile, ability for immediate high SFR, and a low rate of infective complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":"76 5","pages":"625-634"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Organized prostate cancer screening program: a proposal from the Italian Society of Urology (SIU).","authors":"Vincenzo Ficarra, Riccardo Bartoletti, Marco Borghesi, Orazio Caffo, Cosimo DE Nunzio, Ugo G Falagario, Giorgio Gandaglia, Gianluca Giannarini, Andrea Minervini, Vincenzo Mirone, Francesco Porpiglia, Bernardo Rocco, Andrea Salonia, Paolo Verze, Giuseppe Carrieri","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06117-2","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06117-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To contrast opportunistic PCa screening, the European Union Council suggested extending screening programs to PCa by recommending the implementation of a stepwise approach in the EU Countries to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an organized program based on PSA testing in combination with additional MRI as a follow-up test. The objective of this expert-based document is to propose an organized PCa screening program according to the EU Council recommendations. The Italian Society of Urology (SIU) developed a team of experts with the aim to report 1) the most recent epidemiologic data about incidence, prevalence, and mortality of PCa; 2) the most important risk factors to identify categories of men with an increased risk to eventually develop the disease; 3) the most relevant studies presenting data on population-based screening; and 4) the current recommendations of the leading International Guidelines. According to previous evidence, the Panel proposed some indications to develop a new organized PCa screening program for asymptomatic men with a life-expectancy of at least fifteen years. The SIU Panel strongly supports the implementation of a pilot, organized PCa screening program inviting asymptomatic men in the age range of 50-55 years. Invited men who are already performing opportunistic screening will be randomized to continue opportunistic screening or to cross into the organized protocol. Men with PSA level ≤3 ng/mL and familiarity for PCa received a DRE as well as all those with PSA levels >3 ng/mL. All other men with PSA levels greater than 3 ng/mL proceed to secondary testing represented by mpMRI. Men with Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) lesions 3 and PSAD 0.15 ng/mL/cc or higher as well as those with PI-RADS 4-5 lesions proceed to targeted plus systematic prostate biopsy. The primary outcome of the proposed pilot PCa screening program will be the detection rate of clinically significant PCa defined as a tumor with a ISUP Grade Group ≥2. Main secondary outcomes will be the detection rate of aggressive PCa (ISUP Grade Group ≥4); the detection rate of insignificant PCa (ISUP Grade Group 1); the number of unnecessary prostate biopsy avoided, the metastasis-free survival, and the overall survival. Men will be invited over a one-year period. Preliminary analyses will be planned 2 and 5 years after the baseline enrollment. According to the recent EU Council recommendations on cancer screening, pilot studies evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of PCa screening programs using PSA as the primary and mpMRI as the secondary screening test in selected cohorts of patients must be strongly promoted by scientific societies and supported by national governments.</p>","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":"76 5","pages":"519-529"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of tolerance and efficacy of JJ and pigtail suture stents in acute ureteral obstruction.","authors":"Michal Fedorko, Viktor Adedokun, Tomas Adamkovic, Michal Majesky","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05958-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05958-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":"650-652"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oncologic surveillance after surgical treatment for clinically localized kidney cancer: UroCCR study n. 129.","authors":"Alberto Martini, Jean-Christophe Bernhard, Ugo G Falagario, Guillaume Herman, Arna Geshkovska, Zine-Eddine Khene, François Audenet, Cecile Champy, Franck Bruyere, Muriel Rolland, Thibaut Waeckel, Martin Lorette, Nicolas Doumerc, Louis Surlemont, Bastien Parier, Thibault Tricard, Nicolas Branger, Constance Michel, Gaëlle Fiard, Alexis Fontenil, Maxime Vallée, Julien Guillotreau, Jean-Jacques Patard, Charlotte Joncour, Romain Boissier, Idir Ouzaid, Frédéric Panthier, Olivier Belas, Richard Mallet, Pierre Gimel, Stéphane DE Vergie, Pierre Bigot, Jean B Beauval","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05857-9","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05857-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In 2021, the EAU Guidelines implemented a novel, expert opinion-based follow-up scheme, with a three-risk-category system for clear cell (cc) and non-cc renal cell carcinoma (non-ccRCC) after surgery with curative intent. We aimed to validate the novel follow-up scheme and provide data-driven recurrence estimates according to risk groups, to confirm or implement the oncologic surveillance strategy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We identified 5,320 patients from a prospectively maintained database involving 28 French referral centers. The risk of recurrence, as either loco-regional or distant, was evaluated with the Kaplan-Meier method for each group (low- intermediate- or high-risk) according to ccRCC or non-ccRCC histology. The noncumulative distribution of recurrences was graphically investigated through the LOWESS smoother.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two thousand two hundred ninety-three (58%), 926 (23%), and 738 (19%) had low-, intermediate, and high-risk ccRCC, and 683 (50%), 297 (22%), and 383 (28%) had low-, intermediate, and high-risk non-ccRCC, respectively. Median follow-up for survivors was 46 months. Overall, 661 patients experienced recurrence. Over time, the noncumulative risk of recurrence was approximately 10% for low-risk cc-RCC, non-ccRCC, and intermediate-risk non-ccRCC, with non-significant difference among the three recurrence functions (P=0.9). At 5-year, time point after which imaging should be de-intensified to biennial, the noncumulative risks of recurrence were: for intermediate risk ccRCC and non-ccRCC: 15% and 11%, respectively; for high-risk ccRCC and non-ccRCC: 24% and 8%, respectively. Among high-risk non-ccRCC patients there were 9 recurrences at 3-month. There was no significant difference between the recurrence function of high-risk non-ccRCC patients with negative imaging at 3-month and the one of intermediate-risk ccRCC (P=0.3).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Given the relatively low recurrence risk of patients with intermediate-risk non-ccRCC, those individuals could be followed up with a similar strategy to the low-risk category. Similarly, patients with high-risk non-ccRCC with negative imaging at 3-month, could be followed up similarly to intermediate-risk ccRCC after the 3-month time point.</p>","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":"76 5","pages":"578-587"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Are Italian urologists and nurses ready for electronic instructions for use? A nationwide survey.","authors":"Francesco DI Rocco, Giulia Dal Gesso, Eleonora Rosato, Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Hein VAN Poppel, Jens Rassweiler, Philip E VAN Kerrebroeck, Simone Albisinni","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05966-4","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05966-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":"536-539"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy by the da Vinci and Versius System: first comparative analysis.","authors":"Francesco Dibitetto, Roberto Castellucci, Pierluigi Russo, Filippo Marino, Filippo Gavi, Mauro Ragonese, Nazario Foschi, Domenico Nigro, Asgar Akhundov, Lorenzo Defidio, Salvatore Sansalone, Luca Cindolo, Mauro DE Dominicis","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05792-6","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6051.24.05792-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Robotic-assisted surgery (particularly with the da Vinci Surgical System) has revolutionized urological interventions. The advent of the Versius Surgical System introduces a compelling alternative. This study compares outcomes of extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (eRARP) using da Vinci and Versius, presenting the largest case series to date.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis of 106 consecutive patients undergoing eRARP (July 2021-July 2023) with da Vinci and Versius. Surgical techniques involved extraperitoneal approaches, with a single surgeon ensuring consistency. Baseline characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and pathology results were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Baseline characteristics were comparable between da Vinci and Versius groups. While no significant differences were observed in overall operative time, estimated blood loss, and length of hospital stay, variations were noted in pelvic lymphadenectomy rates and nerve-sparing procedures. Pathology results revealed no significant disparities in International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) grades and positive surgical margins. However, a notable difference emerged in pathological N stage, with Versius showing a higher percentage of positive lymph nodes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of da Vinci and Versius in eRARP, representing the largest case series to date. While overall outcomes were similar, nuances in lymphadenectomy rates and Pathological N stage merit attention. Ongoing research and longer-term follow-up will refine our understanding, guiding urological surgeons in optimal robotic system selection.</p>","PeriodicalId":53228,"journal":{"name":"Minerva Urology and Nephrology","volume":" ","pages":"570-577"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}