Publications by authors named "Agustin Fraile"

Purpose: To evaluate Hugo RAS against the Da Vinci system for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) in prostate cancer treatment.

Methods: We compared outcomes of 150 patients with prostate cancer undergoing RARP with either Hugo or Da Vinci systems. Our analysis included operative, postoperative, pathological, and functional outcomes.

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We aimed to evaluate the oncological and functional outcomes of organ-sparing surgery for testicular germ cell tumors, a procedure that seeks to strike a balance between effective cancer control and organ preservation, in the treatment of testicular tumors. We aimed to discuss the surgical technique and complications, and determine the appropriate candidate selection for this approach. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on organ-sparing surgery for testicular tumors.

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Background: Lichen sclerosus (LS) is one of causes of male urethral stricture, mainly penile or anterior urethra, and frequently associated with phimosis. This disease involves penile skin and surrounding tissues, which might affect long-term graft survival after a substitution urethroplasty. The aim of this study is to assess LS impact on urethral grafts, comparing outcomes in the LS group versus idiopathic urethral stricture.

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Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic which has affected Spain since the beginning of 2020 compels us to determine recomendations for the practice of Andrology in present times.

Materials And Methods: A web search is carried out in English and Spanish and a joint proposal is defined by experts in Andrology from different regions of Spain.

Results: Most diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Andrology can be safey postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new penile traction device (PTD), 'Penimaster PRO', in a group of patients with stable Peyronie's disease (PD) compared with a non-intervention group in a multicentre study.

Material And Methods: A total of 93 patients with chronic stable PD (without erectile dysfunction, with no significant pain, and with a unidirectional curvature of at least 45° being stable for > 3 months) were recruited and followed for a 12-week period. Of these patients, 47 were randomly assigned to the Penimaster PRO group (PG) and 46 to the non-intervention group (NIG).

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