Publications by authors named "A Zisman"
Kidney stone prevalence is rapidly increasing worldwide, and decreasing stone growth and recurrence is critical to reducing morbidity. Preventative approaches vary with kidney stone type, so knowledge of stone composition and a thorough history and metabolic evaluation are necessary to individualize therapy. The cases presented herein highlight treatment strategies for the most common stone types seen in clinical practice with practical pearls for the nephrologist.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To summarize our experience in the management of congenital anomalies in the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) in adults.
Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of all adult patients who underwent primary surgical intervention for CAKUT between 1998 and 2021.
Results: The study included 102 patients with a median age of 25 (interquartile range, 23-36.
Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and obstructive megaureter (OM) utilizing various laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches.
Materials And Methods: Retrospective review of all pediatric laparoscopic and robot-assisted cases for lower ureter pathology was performed between 2016-2022 in 13 academic centers worldwide. Five surgical approaches were assessed: LEUR, LVCUR, LDECUR, RALUR, and RADECUR.
Article Synopsis
- Hypospadias is a condition affecting penile development, and the main aim of its surgery is to ensure both normal appearance and function of the penis, measured by complications and cosmetic outcomes.
- The study analyzed 126 boys who underwent hypospadias repair, focusing on factors like the severity of the condition and initial evaluation scores (HOPE and GMS), to predict cosmetic results six months post-surgery.
- Results showed that 81% of participants achieved optimal cosmetic results (HOPE score ≥ 57), highlighting the effectiveness of the tubularized incised plate urethroplasty technique used in these repairs.