31 results on '"Paladini, Alessio"'
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2. Mid-term functional outcomes of extraperitoneal robot-assisted simple prostatectomy: a single centre experience
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Paladini, Alessio, Benamran, Daniel, Pinar, Ugo, Duquesne, Igor, Benarroche, Davy, Parra, Jerome, Vaessen, Christophe, Chartier-Kastler, Emmanuel, Seisen, Thomas, and Roupret, Morgan
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- 2022
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3. Ureteroiliac fistula after oncological surgery: Case report and review of the literature
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Mearini Ettore, Paladini Alessio, Cellini Valerio, Mearini Matteo, Felici Graziano, Vitale Andrea, and Cochetti Giovanni
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ureteroiliac fistula ,haemorrhagic shock ,emergency treatment ,Medicine - Abstract
Fistulas arising between ureters and iliac arteries (UAF) are rare pathological events and frequently require emergency treatment, as they are associated with massive haematuria and haemorrhagic shock. The medical history plays a key role in the diagnostic and therapeutic process, as it allows to include UAF among the differential diagnoses of gross haematuria. The emergency treatments of fistulas arising between the urinary system and the vascular system include the open repairing surgery or the endovascular grafting, the latter generally better tolerated by patients suffering from multiple comorbidities or not eligible for traditional surgery. Nephrostomy or ureteral stent can be used to drain the affected upper urinary tract temporarily or permanently. Herein, we reported two cases of oncological patients affected by UAF and treated successfully by endovascular procedures. Furthermore, we performed a narrative review of the literature concerning UAF and its diagnostic and therapeutic management. Although our study did not allow us to state definitive conclusion about the diagnostic and therapeutic management of UAF due to small sample size, our findings support previous experiences in favour of the treatment of fistulas with an endovascular approach.
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- 2022
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4. Simultaneous treatment of a pubovesical fistula and lymph node metastasis secondary to multimodal treatment for prostate cancer: Case report and review of the literature
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Cochetti Giovanni, Paladini Alessio, Felici Graziano, Tancredi Angelica, Cellini Valerio, Del Zingaro Michele, and Mearini Ettore
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pubovesical fistula ,prostate cancer ,radical cystectomy ,lymphadenectomy ,Medicine - Abstract
Pubovesical fistula (PVF) is a rare complication of radical treatments for prostate cancer (PCa), especially when a multimodal approach is performed. We present a case of PVF with extensive communication between the bladder and the pubic bones, and lymph node metastases of PCa treated by cystectomy and salvage lymphadenectomy. We describe a case of a 65-year old male patient who, after radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation therapy, suffered from suprapubic and perineal pain, ambulation difficulties and recurrent urinary tract infections. Cystoscopy, cystography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging diagnosed a PVF. Choline positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan demonstrated PCa lymph node metastases. After the failure of conservative treatment, open radical cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy diversion and salvage lymphadenectomy were performed with resolution of symptoms. At 3-month follow-up, the pelvic and perineal pain was completely regressed and 1-year later the patient was still asymptomatic. This clinical case shows efficacy and safety of combined salvage lymphadenectomy and cystectomy with urinary diversion for the treatment of late PCa node metastasis and PVF.
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- 2022
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5. Management of Fournier’s gangrene during the Covid-19 pandemic era: make a virtue out of necessity
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Paladini, Alessio, Cochetti, Giovanni, Tancredi, Angelica, Mearini, Matteo, Vitale, Andrea, Pastore, Francesca, Mangione, Paolo, and Mearini, Ettore
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- 2022
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6. External validation of a nomogram for outcome prediction in management of medium-sized (1-2 cm) kidney stones.
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SIGHINOLFI, Maria C., CALCAGNILE, Tommaso, TICONOSCO, Marco, KALECI, Shaniko, DI BARI, Stefano, ASSUMMA, Simone, SARCHI, Luca, PANIO, Enrico, FERRARI, Riccardo, PIRO, Adele, RAGUSA, Alberto, CIARLARIELLO, Silvia, DA SILVA, Rodrigo D., ROCCA, Roberto LA, ILLIANO, Ester, PALADINI, Alessio, PERSICO, Francesco, GIRAUDO, Davide, DE MARZO, Enrico, and GRISANTI, Riccardo
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- 2024
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7. Metastatic renal Ewing’s sarcoma in adult woman: Case report and review of the literature
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Cochetti Giovanni, Paladini Alessio, de Vermandois Jacopo Adolfo Rossi, Fatigoni Sonia, Zanelli Magda, Ascani Stefano, and Mearini Ettore
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extra-skeletal ewing sarcoma ,adult ewing sarcoma ,pnet ,renal tumor ,surgical margins ,Medicine - Abstract
Primary renal extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma is a rare neoplasm, often metastatic at diagnosis, and with a poor outcome. A multimodal approach is often the treatment of choice in this aggressive neoplasm. We present a case of primary renal extra-skeletal sarcoma in a 45-year-old woman who underwent tumor resection without clear margins. After no response to the first cycle of chemotherapy, we documented an early onset of local recurrence. The patient refused any other treatment and died four months after surgery.
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- 2021
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8. Fournier’s gangrene and intravenous drug abuse: an unusual case report and review of the literature
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Zingaro Michele Del, Boni Andrea, Vermandois Jacopo Adolfo Rossi De, Paladini Alessio, Lepri Emanuele, Ursi Pietro, Cirocchi Roberto, Turco Morena, Gaudio Gianluca, Nogara Andrea, and Mearini Ettore
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fournier's gangrene ,necrotizing fasciitis ,surgery ,infection ,Medicine - Abstract
Fournier’s gangrene is a potentially fatal emergency condition characterized by necrotizing fasciitis and supported by an infection of the external genital, perineal and perianal region, with a rapid and progressive spread from subcutaneous fat tissue to fascial planes.
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- 2019
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9. Renal artery embolization before radical nephrectomy for complex renal tumour: which are the true advantages?
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Cochetti Giovanni, Zingaro Michele Del, Boni Andrea, Allegritti Massimiliano, Vermandois Jacopo Adolfo Rossi de, Paladini Alessio, Egidi Maria Giulia, Poli Giulia, Ursi Pietro, Cirocchi Roberto, and Mearini Ettore
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radical nephrectomy ,embolization ,prae ,renal masses ,huge mass ,Medicine - Abstract
Renal artery embolization is performed before radical nephrectomy (RN) for renal mass in order to induce preoperative infarction and to facilitate surgical intervention through decrease of intraoperative bleeding. Moreover, in metastatic renal cancer it seems to stimulate tumour-specific antibodies, even if no established benefits in clinical response or survival have been reported. The role of preoperative renal artery embolization (PRAE) in management of renal masses has been often debated and its real benefits are still unclear. Nevertheless, in huge and complex renal masses, which are often characterized by a high and anarchic blood supply and rapid local invasion, radical nephrectomy can be challenging even for skilled surgeons. The aim of this prospective randomized study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PRAE in complex masses by comparing perioperative outcomes of RN with and without PRAE.
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- 2019
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10. Evaluation of surgical site infection in mini-invasive urological surgery
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de Vermandois Jacopo Adolfo Rossi, Cochetti Giovanni, Zingaro Michele Del, Santoro Alberto, Panciarola Mattia, Boni Andrea, Marsico Matteo, Gaudio Gianluca, Paladini Alessio, Guiggi Paolo, Cirocchi Roberto, and Mearini Ettore
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minimally invasive ,urology ,infection ,surgery ,surgical site ,hospital-acquired infection ,Medicine - Abstract
Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is the most frequent source of infection in surgical patients and the second most frequent cause of hospital-acquired infection. The primary aim of this prospective study was to compare SSI occurrences between minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and open urological surgery. Secondly, perioperative outcomes were evaluated in two different approaches.
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- 2019
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11. Uroflow stop test with electromyography: a novel index of urinary continence recovery after RARP
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Boni, Andrea, Cochetti, Giovanni, Del Zingaro, Michele, Paladini, Alessio, Turco, Morena, Rossi de Vermandois, Jacopo Adolfo, and Mearini, Ettore
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- 2019
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12. Complications of extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in high-risk prostate cancer: A single high-volume center experience
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Paladini, Alessio, Cochetti, Giovanni, Felici, Graziano, Russo, Miriam, Saqer, Eleonora, Cari, Luigi, Bordini, Stefano, and Mearini, Ettore
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extraperitoneal ,complications ,Surgery ,lymph node dissection ,prostate cancer ,robot-assisted ,radical prostatectomy - Abstract
IntroductionThe role of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) has been debated over the years, but it appears safe and effective in selected patients. While the outcomes of transperitoneal RARP for high-risk PCa have been already widely investigated, data on the extraperitoneal approach are scarcely available. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate intra- and postoperative complications in a series of patients with high-risk PCa treated by extraperitoneal RARP (eRARP) and pelvic lymph node dissection. The secondary aim is to report oncological and functional outcomes.MethodsData of patients who underwent eRARP for high-risk PCa were prospectively collected from January 2013 to September 2021. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded, as also perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were classified by employing Intraoperative Adverse Incident Classification by the European Association of Urology and the Clavien–Dindo classification, respectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate a potential association between clinical and pathological features and the risk of complications.ResultsA total of 108 patients were included. The mean operative time and estimated blood loss were 183.5 ± 44 min and 115.2 ± 72.4 mL, respectively. Only two intraoperative complications were recorded, both grade 3. Early complications were recorded in 15 patients, of which 14 were of minor grade, and 1 was grade IIIa. Late complications were diagnosed in four patients, all of grade III. Body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2, Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) > 20 ng/mL, PSA density >0.15 ng/mL2, and pN1 significantly correlated with a higher rate of overall postoperative complications. Moreover, BMI >30 kg/m2, PSA >20 ng/mL, and pN1 significantly correlated with a higher rate of early complications, while PSA >20 ng/mL, prostate volume 20 ng/mL significantly correlated with overall postoperative complications, while PSA > 20 and pN1 correlated with early complications. Urinary continence and sexual potency were restored in 49.1%, 66.7%, and 79.6% of patients and in 19.1%, 29.9%, and 36.2% of patients at 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively.ConclusionseRARP with pelvic lymph node dissection in patients with high-risk PCa is a feasible and safe technique, resulting in only a few intra- and postoperative complications, mostly of low grade.
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- 2023
13. Robotic treatment of oligometastatic kidney tumor with synchronous pancreatic metastasis: case report and review of the literature
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Boni, Andrea, Cochetti, Giovanni, Ascani, Stefano, Del Zingaro, Michele, Quadrini, Francesca, Paladini, Alessio, Cocca, Diego, and Mearini, Ettore
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- 2018
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14. 6 - Acceleration parameters at uroflowmetry to predict Schäfer nomogram results
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Maiolino, Giuseppe, Ciarletti, Sara, Manfredini, Giulia, Paladini, Alessio, and Mearini, Ettore
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- 2022
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15. The Challenges of Patient Selection for Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy: A Retrospective Observational Multicentre Study.
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Paladini, Alessio, Cochetti, Giovanni, Colau, Alexandre, Mouton, Martin, Ciarletti, Sara, Felici, Graziano, Maiolino, Giuseppe, Balzarini, Federica, Sèbe, Philippe, and Mearini, Ettore
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PROSTATE cancer , *DRUG side effects , *DISEASE risk factors , *PROSTATECTOMY , *GLEASON grading system - Abstract
Increased diagnoses of silent prostate cancer (PCa) have led to overtreatment and consequent functional side effects. Focal therapy (FT) applies energy to a prostatic index lesion treating only the clinically significant PCa focus. We analysed the potential predictive factors of FT failure. We collected data from patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in two high-volume hospitals from January 2017 to January 2020. The inclusion criteria were: one MRI-detected lesion with a Gleason Score (GS) of ≤7, ≤cT2a, PSA of ≤10 ng/mL, and GS 6 on a random biopsy with ≤2 positive foci out of 12. Potential oncological safety of FT was defined as the respect of clinicopathological inclusion criteria on histology specimens, no extracapsular extension, and no biochemical, local, or metastatic recurrence within 12 months. To predict FT failure, we performed uni- and multivariate logistic regression. Sixty-seven patients were enrolled. The MRI index lesion median size was 11 mm; target lesions were ISUP grade 1 in 27 patients and ISUP grade 2 in 40. Potential FT failure occurred in 32 patients, and only the PSA value resulted as a predictive parameter (p < 0.05). The main issue for FT is patient selection, mainly because of multifocal csPCa foci. Nevertheless, FT could represent a therapeutic alternative for highly selected low-risk PCa patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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16. PD32-07 LIMITATIONS OF IIEF-15 IN THE PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY FOR PROSTATE DISEASE.
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Maiolino, Giuseppe, Mucciardi, Francesca, Rizzo, Domenico, La Mura, Raffaele, Russo, Miriam, Paladini, Alessio, Mearini, Ettore, and Cochetti, Giovanni
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PROSTATE diseases ,PROSTATE surgery ,SEXUAL intercourse ,OLDER patients - Published
- 2024
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17. Safety and Efficacy of a Modified Technique of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
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Cochetti, Giovanni, Del Zingaro, Michele, Panciarola, Mattia, Paladini, Alessio, Guiggi, Paolo, Ciarletti, Sara, Nogara, Andrea, Turco, Morena, Marsico, Matteo, Felici, Graziano, Maiolino, Giuseppe, Gaudio, Gianluca, Mearini, Ettore, and Mylonas, George
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DRUG efficacy ,BENIGN prostatic hyperplasia ,SURGICAL enucleation ,HOLMIUM ,TRANSURETHRAL prostatectomy ,PELVIC floor - Abstract
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a valid alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate and open simple prostatectomy for the treatment of a larger prostate, demonstrating comparable efficacy and lower morbidity. One of the most bothersome symptoms after HoLEP is urinary incontinence (UI), which is present in almost 20% of patients, with a recovery rate of over 80% at 3 months. A relevant risk factor linked to UI is the damage of the external sphincter during the enucleation of adenoma tissue close to it. In our modified HoLEP technique named Cap HoLEP, we preserve the anterior prostate portion proximal to the external sphincter. This cap of adenoma could reduce mechanical stress and laser energy widespread on the sphincter, acting as a protective barrier. The aim of this study was to describe the Cap HoLEP technique and to evaluate its safety and efficacy by assessing peri-operative and functional outcomes. We enrolled all patients who consecutively underwent Cap HoLEP from December 2017 to October 2019 in our hospital. Baseline characteristics; the International Prostate Symptom Score; uroflow findings; intraoperative data, intraoperative, and postoperative complications; and UI were all assessed. The median operative time was 122 min with 138 kJ of laser energy delivered. Median ∆Hb was 0.8 gr/dL. Seven low-grade complications were recorded. At 1 month, 34.8% of patients presented UI, 16.7% urge incontinence, 13.6% stress incontinence, and 4.5% mixed incontinence. At 3 months, UI showed a significant improvement, decreasing to 12.1%. At 6 and 12 months, UI was 7.6% and 3%, respectively. Our modified HoLEP technique is safe and effective, allowing significant improvement in the postoperative UI rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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18. New Evolution of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: A Single Center Experience with PERUSIA Technique.
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Cochetti, Giovanni, Del Zingaro, Michele, Ciarletti, Sara, Paladini, Alessio, Felici, Graziano, Stivalini, Davide, Cellini, Valerio, and Mearini, Ettore
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PROSTATECTOMY ,SURGICAL site ,PROSTATE cancer patients ,ARTIFICIAL sphincters ,ROBOTICS ,SURGICAL robots ,LIFE expectancy - Abstract
Radical prostatectomy (RP) is the standard surgical treatment of organ-confined prostate cancer in patients with a life expectancy of at least 10 years. In a recent prospective study, we described the PERUSIA (Posterior, Extraperitoneal, Robotic, Under Santorini, Intrafascial, Anterograde) technique, which is an extraperitoneal full nerve sparing robotic RP, showing its feasibility and safety. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the peri-operative, oncologic, and functional outcomes of the PERUSIA technique. We retrospectively analyzed the data of 454 robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies (RARP) performed using the PERUSIA technique from January 2012 to October 2019. We evaluated perioperative outcomes (operative time, estimated blood loss, catheterization time, complication rate, length of stay), oncological (positive surgical margins and biochemical recurrence), and functional outcomes in terms of urinary continence and sexual potency. The overall complication rate was 16%, positive surgical margins were 8.1%, and biochemical recurrence occurred in 8.6% at median follow-up of 47 months. Urinary continence was achieved in 69% of cases the day after the removal of the catheter, in 92% at 3 months, and in 97% at 12 months after surgery. The average rate of sexual potency was 72% and 82% respectively 3 and 12 months after surgery. Our findings show that the PERUSIA technique is a safe extraperitoneal approach to perform a full nerve sparing technique providing exciting functional outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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19. SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENTS
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De Vermandois Jar, Gubbiotti, M, Salvini, E, Boni, A, Turco, M, Paladini, Alessio, Porena, M, and Giannantoni, A
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multiple sclerosis - Published
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20. EFFECTS OF BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A ON THE CELL GROWTH OF NORMAL HUMAN PROSTATE EPITHELIAL CELLS
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Gubbiotti, Marilena, Salvini, Eleonora, Boni, Andrea, Turco, Morena, Paladini, Alessio, and Giannantoni, Antonella
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Botulinum toxin type A - Published
- 2016
21. Robotic treatment of giant adrenal myelolipoma: A case report and review of the literature.
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Cochetti, Giovanni, Paladini, Alessio, Boni, Andrea, Silvi, Elisa, Tiezzi, Alberto, De Vermandois, Jacopo Adolfo Rossi, and Mearini, Ettore
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BLOOD loss estimation , *LITERATURE reviews , *SURGICAL complications , *SURGICAL robots , *MAGNETIC resonance imaging - Abstract
Adrenal myelolipoma is a rare mesenchymal tumour with benign biological behaviour that is mainly composed of mature adipose and myeloid tissue. Both sexes are equally affected, most commonly between the fifth and seventh decades of life. The diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma is mostly incidental. Although it may occasionally be associated with necrosis, rupture and haemorrhage, causing abdominal pain, this tumour is usually asymptomatic. Consequently, management is conservative, while surgical treatment is reserved for symptomatic cases, or for masses growing quickly or to a size >6 cm. Giant myelolipomas (sized >10 cm) are rare. Open radical adrenalectomy is the standard treatment for giant myelolipomas, while the minimally invasive approach has been used in only few cases. We herein report the case of a patient with a giant adrenal myelolipoma who underwent robotic partial adrenalectomy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest giant adrenal myelolipoma treated with robotic surgery reported in the literature to date. A 55-year-old male patient underwent an abdominal computed tomography scan during follow-up after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer Gleason Score 6 (ISUP 1) due to biochemical recurrence. The examination revealed a right hypodense adrenal mass, sized 16×13 cm. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of characteristics suggestive of a myelolipoma. The patient did not report any symptoms. Due to the benign characteristics of the mass, robotic partial adrenalectomy and enucleation of the mass were performed. The operative time and estimated blood loss were 205 min and 100 ml, respectively. No intra- or postoperative complications occurred. The patient was mobilized on the first postoperative day and the time to flatus was 36 h; the length of hospitalization was 4 days. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma, sized 18×11.5×6 cm. No tumour recurrence occurred over a follow-up period of 12 months. In conclusion, robotic surgery allows performing partial adrenalectomy with a lower risk of bleeding and with preservation of healthy adrenal tissue, which is of paramount importance for the patient as it reduces recovery time and the need for medical substitution therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
22. Evaluation of surgical site infection in mini-invasive urological surgery.
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Rossi de Vermandois, Jacopo Adolfo, Cochetti, Giovanni, Zingaro, Michele Del, Santoro, Alberto, Panciarola, Mattia, Boni, Andrea, Marsico, Matteo, Gaudio, Gianluca, Paladini, Alessio, Guiggi, Paolo, Cirocchi, Roberto, and Mearini, Ettore
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Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is the most frequent source of infection in surgical patients and the second most frequent cause of hospital-acquired infection. The primary aim of this prospective study was to compare SSI occurrences between minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and open urological surgery. Secondly, perioperative outcomes were evaluated in two different approaches. A consecutive group of 60 patients undergoing urological surgery were prospectively enrolled in a single high-volume center between May and October 2018. We included procedures that were performed by minimally invasive or traditional techniques. We evaluated and compared the incidence of SSI and perioperative outcomes in terms of intraoperative bleeding, post-operative complications, postoperative pain, patient satisfaction with the analgesic treatment, time to flatus, time of oral intake and mobilization, and length of hospital stay. The two groups were homogeneous with regard to demographic data. Superficial incisional SSIs were diagnosed in 10% of cases (3/30) in the second group and 0% in the first (p<0.05); space/organ SSIs developed in 4 patients, which were diagnosed by ultrasound scan and confirmed by abdominal CT: 1 patient (3.3%) in group 1 showed an infected lymphocele, whereas 1 case of infected lymphocele and 2 cases of pelvic abscess were detected in group 2 (10%, p<0.05). All the perioperative outcomes as well as were overall complication rate favored MIS (p<0.05). The use of minimally invasive techniques in urological surgery reduced the risk of SSI by comparison with a traditional approach. In addition, MIS was associated with better perioperative outcomes and a lower overall complication rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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23. Validation in an Independent Cohort of MiR-122, MiR-1271, and MiR-15b as Urinary Biomarkers for the Potential Early Diagnosis of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma.
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Cochetti, Giovanni, Cari, Luigi, Maulà, Vincenza, Cagnani, Rosy, Paladini, Alessio, Del Zingaro, Michele, Nocentini, Giuseppe, and Mearini, Ettore
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RENAL cell carcinoma ,REVERSE transcriptase polymerase chain reaction ,MICRORNA ,CANCER patients ,TUMOR markers ,SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) ,POLYMERASE chain reaction ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,EARLY diagnosis ,ALGORITHMS - Abstract
Simple Summary: The survival of patients with the most common type of kidney cancer (called Clear cell renal cell carcinoma—ccRCC) would dramatically improve if it was diagnosed earlier. Early diagnosis can be achieved using imaging techniques, but they are too expensive and therefore cannot be used to screen the population at risk for ccRCC. A few months ago, we published a study that evaluated the amount of certain small RNAs present in urine and showed that they are present at different levels in the urine of ccRCC patients vs. healthy subjects, and based on this discrepancy, we developed an algorithm that can anticipate the presence of kidney cancer. Such studies, however, can suffer from a technical bias called overfitting, such that the method may seem predictive even when it is not. In the present study, we sought to address this possibility and evaluate the amount of the same small RNAs in the urine of an independent cohort. As a result, we demonstrate that the previously developed algorithm has a sensitivity of 96% and specificity of 65%, thus validating this technique for potential application in the early diagnosis of ccRCC with a noninvasive assay. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common type of renal cell carcinoma, and the absence of symptoms in the early stages makes metastasis more likely and reduces survival. To aid in the early diagnosis of ccRCC, we recently developed a method based on urinary miR-122-5p, miR-1271-5p, and miR-15b-5p levels and three controls. The study here presented aimed to validate the previously published method through its application on an independent cohort. The expression of miRNAs in urine specimens from 28 ccRCC patients and 28 healthy subjects (HSs) of the same sex and age was evaluated by RT-qPCR. Statistical analyses were performed, including the preparation of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The mean ccRCC diameter in ccRCC patients was 4.2 ± 2.4 mm. Urinary miRNA levels were higher in patients than in HSs. The data were processed using the previously developed algorithm (7p-urinary score), and the area under the curve (AUC) of the algorithm's ROC curve was 0.81 (p-value = 0.0003), with a sensitivity of 96% and specificity of 65%. Therefore, the 7p-urinary score is a potential tool for the early diagnosis of ccRCC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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24. Role of miRNAs in prostate cancer: Do we really know everything?
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Cochetti, Giovanni, Rossi de Vermandois, Jacopo Adolfo, Maulà, Vincenza, Giulietti, Matteo, Cecati, Monia, Del Zingaro, Michele, Cagnani, Rosy, Suvieri, Chiara, Paladini, Alessio, and Mearini, Ettore
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PROSTATE cancer , *MICRORNA , *GENETIC regulation , *NON-coding RNA , *RNA , *CELL physiology , *APOPTOSIS , *METASTASIS , *PROSTATE tumors - Abstract
Many different genetic alterations, as well as complex epigenetic interactions, are the basis of the genesis and progression of prostate cancer (CaP). This is the reason why until now the molecular pathways related to development of this cancer were only partly known, and even less those that determine aggressive or indolent tumour behaviour. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) represent a class of about 22 nucleotides long, small non-coding RNAs, which are involved in gene expression regulation at the post-transcriptional level. MiRNAs play a crucial role in regulating several biological functions and preserving homeostasis, as they carry out a wide modulatory activity on various molecular signalling pathways. MiRNA genes are placed in cancer-related genomic regions or in fragile sites, and they have been proven to be involved in the main steps of carcinogenesis as oncogenes or oncosuppressors in many types of cancer, including CaP. We performed a narrative review to describe the relationship between miRNAs and the crucial steps of development and progression of CaP. The aims of this study were to improve the knowledge regarding the mechanisms underlying miRNA expression and their target genes, and to contribute to understanding the relationship between miRNA expression profiles and CaP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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25. Diagnostic performance of the Bladder EpiCheck methylation test and photodynamic diagnosis-guided cystoscopy in the surveillance of high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: A single centre, prospective, blinded clinical trial.
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Cochetti, Giovanni, Rossi de Vermandois, Jacopo Adolfo, Maulà, Vincenza, Cari, Luigi, Cagnani, Rosy, Suvieri, Chiara, Balducci, Pierfrancesco Maria, Paladini, Alessio, Del Zingaro, Michele, Nocentini, Giuseppe, and Mearini, Ettore
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CANCER invasiveness , *BLADDER cancer , *CYSTOSCOPY , *BLIND experiment , *RECEIVER operating characteristic curves , *BLADDER , *CLINICAL trials , *CANCER relapse , *NON-muscle invasive bladder cancer , *METHYLATION , *LONGITUDINAL method - Abstract
Purpose: Currently, bladder cancer (BC) surveillance consists of periodic white light cystoscopy and urinary cytology (UC). However, both diagnostic tools have limitations. Therefore, to improve the management of recurrent BC, novel, innovative diagnostic tests are needed. The primary aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic performance of Bladder EpiCheck (BE) and photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) guided cystoscopy in the surveillance of high-risk BC. A secondary aim was to compare Bladder EpiCheck (BE) and PDD-guided cystoscopy findings with whose of UC to design a diagnostic algorithm that facilitates clinical decision making. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a prospective, blinded, single-arm, single-visit cohort study. All patients were under surveillance for high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and underwent cystoscopy with PDD and a BE test. Those who received a histological diagnosis were used as a reference population. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of BE, PDD-guided cystoscopy, and UC for identifying biopsy-confirmed BC lesions. The diagnostic power of the test was assessed by determining the area under the curve (AUC).Results: Forty patients were enrolled. For BE, the AUC was 0.95, and BC recurrence was detected at a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 90.9%. For PDD, the AUC was 0.51, with a sensitivity and specificity of 61% and 41%, respectively. BE was combined with UC to create a decision-making algorithm capable of reducing the number of follow-up cystoscopies needed.Conclusion: BE is a very accurate diagnostic tool that has the potential to be useful in the surveillance of high-risk BC patients. Especially when combined with UC, it may be used to reduce the number of cystoscopies needed throughout follow-up. Conversely, the use of PDD as a diagnostic tool in such patients should be reconsidered. However, due to the small sample size of this study, a larger prospective clinical trial should be performed to confirm findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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26. Robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal reconstruction of urinary diversion by mechanical stapler: prospective evaluation of early and late complications.
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Cochetti G, Paladini A, Del Zingaro M, Ciarletti S, Pastore F, Massa G, De Angelis L, and Mearini E
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Introduction: Radical cystectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection is the gold standard treatment for non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer and high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. For years, the traditional open surgery approach was the only viable option. The widespread of robotic surgery led to its employment also in radical cystectomy to reduce complication rates and improve functional outcomes. Regardless of the type of approach, radical cystectomy is a procedure with high morbidity and not negligible mortality. Data available in the literature show how the use of staplers can offer valid functional outcomes, with an acceptable rate of complications shortening the operative time. The aim of our study was to describe the perioperative outcomes and complications associated with robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) with intracorporeal urinary diversion (ICUD) using a mechanical stapler., Material and Methods: From January 2015 to May 2021, we enrolled patients who underwent RARC with pelvic node dissection and stapled ICUD (ileal conduit or ileal Y-shaped neobladder according to the Perugia ileal neobladder) in our high-volume center. Demographic features, perioperative outcomes and early (≤30 days) and late (>90 days) post-operative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo classification, were recorded for each patient. We also analyzed the potential linear correlation between demographic, pre-operative as well as operative features and the risk of post-operative complications., Results: Overall, 112 patients who underwent RARC with ICUD were included with a minimum follow-up of 12 months. Intracorporeal Perugia ileal neobladder was performed in 74.1% of cases while ileal conduit was performed in 25.9%. The mean operative time, estimated intraoperative blood loss, and LOS were 289.1 ± 59.7 min, 390.6 ± 186.2 ml, and 17.5 ± 9.8 days, respectively. Early minor and major complications accounted for 26.7% and 10.8%, respectively. Overall late complications were 40.2%. The late most common complications were hydronephrosis (11.6%) and urinary tract infections (20.5%). Stone reservoir formation occurred in 2.7% of patients. Major complications occurred in 5.4%. In the sub-analysis, the mean operative time and the estimated blood loss improved significantly from the first 56 procedures to the last ones., Conclusion: RARC with ICUD performed by mechanical stapler is a safe and effective technique. Stapled Y-shaped neobladder did not increase the complication rate., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (© 2023 Cochetti, Paladini, Del Zingaro, Ciarletti, Pastore, Massa, De Angelis and Mearini.)
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27. Complications of extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in high-risk prostate cancer: A single high-volume center experience.
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Paladini A, Cochetti G, Felici G, Russo M, Saqer E, Cari L, Bordini S, and Mearini E
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Introduction: The role of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) has been debated over the years, but it appears safe and effective in selected patients. While the outcomes of transperitoneal RARP for high-risk PCa have been already widely investigated, data on the extraperitoneal approach are scarcely available. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate intra- and postoperative complications in a series of patients with high-risk PCa treated by extraperitoneal RARP (eRARP) and pelvic lymph node dissection. The secondary aim is to report oncological and functional outcomes., Methods: Data of patients who underwent eRARP for high-risk PCa were prospectively collected from January 2013 to September 2021. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded, as also perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were classified by employing Intraoperative Adverse Incident Classification by the European Association of Urology and the Clavien-Dindo classification, respectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate a potential association between clinical and pathological features and the risk of complications., Results: A total of 108 patients were included. The mean operative time and estimated blood loss were 183.5 ± 44 min and 115.2 ± 72.4 mL, respectively. Only two intraoperative complications were recorded, both grade 3. Early complications were recorded in 15 patients, of which 14 were of minor grade, and 1 was grade IIIa. Late complications were diagnosed in four patients, all of grade III. Body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m
2 , Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) > 20 ng/mL, PSA density >0.15 ng/mL2 , and pN1 significantly correlated with a higher rate of overall postoperative complications. Moreover, BMI >30 kg/m2 , PSA >20 ng/mL, and pN1 significantly correlated with a higher rate of early complications, while PSA >20 ng/mL, prostate volume <30 mL, and pT3 were significantly associated with a higher risk of late complications. In multivariate regression analysis, PSA >20 ng/mL significantly correlated with overall postoperative complications, while PSA > 20 and pN1 correlated with early complications. Urinary continence and sexual potency were restored in 49.1%, 66.7%, and 79.6% of patients and in 19.1%, 29.9%, and 36.2% of patients at 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively., Conclusions: eRARP with pelvic lymph node dissection in patients with high-risk PCa is a feasible and safe technique, resulting in only a few intra- and postoperative complications, mostly of low grade., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (© 2023 Paladini, Cochetti, Felici, Russo, Saqer, Cari, Bordini and Mearini.)- Published
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28. Holmium:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Genital and urethral Warts: Multicentre Prospective Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy.
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Del Zingaro M, Cochetti G, Zucchi A, Paladini A, Rossi De Vermandois JA, Ciarletti S, Felici G, Maiolino G, Renzetti R, Gaudio G, and Mearini E
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Introduction: Genital condylomatosis is a highly contagious disease caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The aim of this prospective multicentre study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Holmium:YAG (yttrium-aluminium-garnet) laser in the treatment of genital and intra-urethral warts; the secondary aim was to assess the patients' postoperative satisfaction and cosmetic results. Methods: From December 2016 to March 2019, patients with genital warts were prospectively enrolled in three hospitals. The inclusion criteria were male gender, age over 18 years-old and treatment-naïve. External and urethral genitalia warts were treated by the Holmium YAG laser. The follow-up analysis consisted of physical examination, flexible urethro-cystoscopy in case of meatal lesions, and administration of Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI) and Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) questionnaires at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery and subsequently yearly. Results: Sixty patients were enrolled. The single treatment was effective in 57/60 patients (95%). At a mean follow-up of 26 months, recurrences occurred in 8 patients (13.3%). No peri- or post-operative complication occurred. An improvement in pre-operative condition was highlighted with PGI-I and DLQI questionnaires. Conclusion: Our prospective multicentre study showed that holmium laser surgery seems to be a safe and effective treatment for external genital and urethral warts. Good dermatological outcomes aid to further improve patient satisfaction., (Copyright © 2021 J Lasers Med Sci.)
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29. Combined Robotic Surgery for Double Renal Masses and Prostate Cancer: Myth or Reality?
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Cochetti G, Cocca D, Maddonni S, Paladini A, Sarti E, Stivalini D, and Mearini E
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- Aged, Humans, Hypertension, Kidney Neoplasms surgery, Laparoscopy methods, Male, Nephrectomy methods, Prostatectomy methods, Prostatic Neoplasms surgery, Robotic Surgical Procedures methods, Kidney Neoplasms diagnosis, Prostatic Neoplasms diagnosis, Robotic Surgical Procedures trends
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With the widespread use of imaging modalities performed for the staging of prostate cancer, the incidental detection of synchronous tumors is increasing in frequency. Robotic surgery represents a technical evolution in the treatment of solid tumors of the urinary tract, and it can be a valid option in the case of multi-organ involvement. We reported a case of synchronous prostate cancer and bifocal renal carcinoma in a 66-year-old male. We performed the first case of a combined upper- and lower-tract robotic surgery for a double-left-partial nephrectomy associated with radical prostatectomy by the transperitoneal approach. A comprehensive literature review in this field has also been carried out. Total operative time was 265 min. Renal hypotension time was 25 min. Blood loss was 250 mL. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course. No recurrence occurred after 12 months. In the literature, 10 cases of robotic, radical, or partial nephrectomy and simultaneous radical prostatectomy have been described. Robotic surgery provides less invasiveness than open surgery with comparable oncological efficacy, overcoming the limitations of the traditional laparoscopy. During robotic combined surgery for synchronous tumors, the planning of the trocars' positioning is crucial to obtain good surgical results, reducing the abdominal trauma, the convalescence, and the length of hospitalization with a consequent cost reduction. Rare complications can be related to prolonged pneumoperitoneum. Simultaneous robotic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy appears to be a safe and feasible surgical option in patients with synchronous prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma.
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30. Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery for Stone Formation After Previous Laparoscopic and Open Renal Surgery.
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Turco M, Guiggi P, Tiezzi A, Boni A, Paladini A, Mearini E, and Cochetti G
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Background: Nonabsorbable sutures used during renal surgery represent a known substratum for stone growth. We hereby describe two cases of nephrolithiasis secondary to permanent suture material, originally placed during conservative renal surgical procedures and afterward migrated into the caliceal system, managed with endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) with subsequent complete renal clearance. Case Presentation: Case 1 . A 54-year-old male, with history of laparoscopic excision of a left parapelvic cyst, presenting with left inferior caliceal stone. Case 2 . A 79-year-old female, who underwent open enucleation of a left renal pelvis tumor 15 years before. She presented with bilateral lithiasis, including a staghorn stone in the left renal pelvis. Both patients underwent left ECIRS by two surgeons, revealing the presence of suture devices, which were completely removed. Abdominal CT at 1 month after surgery did not show residual lithiasic fragments in both cases. Conclusion: To prevent the risk of stone formation, it is mandatory to use nonabsorbable suture agents sparingly during conservative renal surgery and furthermore to remove all foreign material from the collecting system because they have the potential for calculi growth. In this sense, ECIRS technique may also avoid further open or minimally invasive surgery and the use of suture instruments., Competing Interests: No competing financial interests exist., (Copyright 2020, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.)
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31. Robotic conservative treatment for prostatourethrorectal fistula: original technique step by step.
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Del Zingaro M, Cochetti G, Gaudio G, Tiezzi A, Paladini A, de Vermandois JAR, and Mearini E
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- Aged, Cystoscopy, Fistula etiology, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Male, Robotics, Conservative Treatment methods, Fistula diagnostic imaging, Fistula surgery, Robotic Surgical Procedures
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Competing Interests: None declared.
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