Publications by authors named "Antonio Carlos L Pompeo"
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents.
Materials And Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4 months of COVID-19. We also assessed health-related and behavior changes, rate of infection by SARS-CoV-2, deployment to the front line of COVID-19, residents' concerns, and access to personal protective equipment (PPE).
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical practice, income, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urologists during the month of April 2020.
Materials And Methods: A 39-question, web-based survey was sent to all urologist members of the Brazilian Society of Urology. We assessed socio-demographic, professional, health and behavior parameters.
Aim: To evaluate percutaneous cryotherapy as a primary treatment option for prostate cancer, comparing different risk groups.
Patients And Methods: Forty-seven prostate cryoablation procedures were performed on 44 patients. Patients median age was 70.
Purpose: To evaluate percutaneous cryotherapy as a primary treatment option for high-risk prostate cancer patients.
Patients And Methods: From October 2000 to February 2005, 21 high-risk (Gleason e.8 and/or PSA > 10 and/or stage > T2a) prostate cancer patients underwent 24 percutaneous prostate cryoablation procedures.