Publications by authors named "A C Saouli"

Introduction: Penile amputation is an unusual situation reported globally as isolated cases and small series. It constitutes a urological emergency which requires microsurgical skills for the repair of the penis. We present a case of a penile amputation and discuss the management of this challenging condition.

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The aim of this study was to systematically review the current evidence regarding the oncological and functional outcomes of salvage radical prostatectomy (sRP) for recurrent prostate cancer. A systematic review was conducted throughout September 2022 using the PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Embase databases. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed to identify eligible studies.

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Context: There is a growing interest about the role of radical prostatectomy (RP) in local cancer control in oligometastatic prostate cancer (PCa).

Purpose: To evaluate the oncological and functional outcomes of RP in the management of oligometastatic PCa through a systematic review.

Methods: A systematic review search was performed and the following bibliographic databases were accessed: PubMed, Scopus, Embase and the Cochrane central register of controlled trials were searched from January 2000 to November 2022.

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Background: Total laparoscopic nephrectomy has become the standard method for the removal of diseased kidneys.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the LigaSure vessel closure system during laparoscopic nephrectomy.

Methods: From January 2018 to June 2018, the LigaSure device was used in 5 patients undergoing laparoscopic nephrectomy for non functional kidney.

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As a toxic metal, hexavalent chromium (CrVI) has effects on both the reproductive and endocrine systems. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) against the toxicity of chromium on the placenta in pregnant Wistar albino rats. Thirty pregnant Wistar rats were divided into control and four treated groups, receiving subcutaneously (s.

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