Publications by authors named "A Saita"
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- This study examines how the Mayo Adhesive Probability (MAP) score and body mass index (BMI) affect kidney function decline after patients undergo robotic assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN).
- A total of 258 patients were analyzed over a median follow-up of 33 months, revealing that a higher MAP score and increased BMI are correlated with a greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease stage 3 (CKD-S3).
- The findings suggest that higher MAP scores and obesity can negatively impact long-term kidney function, indicating a need for careful monitoring before surgery in at-risk patients.
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of high-resolution micro-ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy (TRBx) versus MRI/conventional transrectal ultrasound-guided transperineal biopsy (TPBx) in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa).
- Researchers analyzed data from 1,423 men who underwent prostate biopsies and found no significant difference in csPCa detection rates between the two methods (45% for TRBx and 51% for TPBx).
- The study identified key predictors for csPCa detection, including family history, age, positive digital rectal exam results, prostate-specific antigen density, and specific imaging scores, while noting limitations like the retrospective nature of the data analysis.
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- Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and microultrasound (micro-US) are both effective technologies for detecting significant prostate cancer, but they differ in their performance in biopsy-naïve patients with discordant lesions.
- In a study of 178 men, micro-US-guided targeted biopsy (micro-US-TBx) showed a higher detection rate for clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) compared to mpMRI-guided targeted biopsy (MTBx), with 20% vs. 16% respectively.
- The combination of mpMRI and micro-US improved detection rates for both clinically significant and clinically insignificant prostate cancer, indicating their synergistic value when used together.
Purpose: Iatrogenic ureteral strictures (US) after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis represent a significant healthcare concern. However, high-quality evidence on the risk factors associated with US is currently lacking. We aimed to develop a consensus statement addressing the definition, risk factors, and follow-up management of iatrogenic US after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Thulium fiber laser (TFL) emerged as a competitor of holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser for anatomic enucleation of the prostate (AEEP) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). The aim was to compare the surgical outcomes of Ho:YAG and TFL for AEEP.
Methods: A literature search was conducted to identify reports published from inception until January 2024.