Publications by authors named "C G Stief"
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a promising modality for differentiating benign and malignant lesions in various organs, including the testis. Testicular tumors, common in young men, are often treated with radical orchiectomy, which can have significant consequences. This study aimed to analyze CEUS parameters and their association with malignant testicular tumors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigher intraoperative opioid doses may be associated with worse long-term oncological outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer. We aimed to evaluate the impact of higher doses of intraoperative opioids and type of anesthesia on biochemical recurrence (BCR) and mortality after RP in a high-volume tertiary center. All patients underwent RP at our center between 2015 and 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Prostate cancer (PC) and its treatment are often associated with side effects such as fatigue, muscle loss, and diminished quality of life (QoL). Physical exercise, particularly resistance training (RT) and aerobic training (AT), has been suggested as a strategy to mitigate these effects. However, the comparative efficacy of RT, AT, and combined RT/AT on QoL, body composition, physical fitness, and laboratory markers in PC patients is still insufficiently understood.
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- The study focuses on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and the rising interest in phytomedicines as alternatives to traditional medications, especially with limited efficacy of current treatments.
- A survey conducted with 300 patients revealed that a significant portion (41%) of those on medication for LUTS were also using phytomedicines, which showed good tolerability despite lower efficacy ratings.
- Patients expressed a desire for insurance coverage for phytomedicines, highlighting a shift toward individualized treatment options and the importance of patient empowerment in the decision-making process.
Introduction: Ureteral access sheaths (UAS) are widely used in the endoscopic treatment of urolithiasis. In modern medicine, radiation exposure from diagnostics and therapy is increasing; however, the impact of UAS on procedure duration, fluoroscopy time, and radiation exposure is still uncertain.
Methods: This retrospective study included 1,026 patients who received ureterorenoscopic treatment for urolithiasis between 2016 and 2018 at a large academic center.