Publications by authors named "C M Bravi"
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- Southern Africa has a long history of human habitation, with diverse immigration affecting the original KhoeSan populations over thousands of years, leading to their decline or admixture, primarily involving KhoeSan women.
- The study analyzed mitochondrial DNA from 247 South African individuals focused on groups with historical ties to KhoeSan populations to evaluate genetic diversity and connectivity among these groups.
- Results showed 142 distinct haplotypes, predominantly haplogroup L0, especially within admixed populations, indicating significant population structure and limitations in using mtDNA analysis for forensic purposes due to observed regional variations and matrilocal patterns.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to report the first cases of surgical staging for apparently early-stage endometrial cancer performed using the Versius® next-generation robotic surgical system (Cambridge Medical Robots [CMR] Surgical, Cambridge, UK).
Design: The study used a prospective case series. Participants/Materials: Women who underwent surgical staging, including total hysterectomy, bilateral adnexectomy, and sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy, for apparently early-stage endometrial cancer using the Versius® next-generation robotic surgical system (CMR Surgical, Cambridge, UK) were included.
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- The study aimed to assess the outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) with intracorporeal orthotopic neobladder in women with bladder cancer, specifically focusing on functionality, cancer results, and complications.
- The research involved 146 female patients, revealing that about half underwent pelvic organ-preserving procedures, achieving overall daytime and nighttime continence rates of 54% and 53%.
- The findings concluded that RARC with orthotopic neobladder offers good functional outcomes, with pelvic organ preservation improving urinary continence while maintaining cancer safety.
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- In a study of 4011 patients who had unilateral cT1a-b renal mass treated with partial nephrectomy, researchers aimed to explore how a surgeon's experience affects surgical outcomes, specifically acute kidney injury (AKI) and kidney function a year post-surgery.
- Previously, it was known that complications and ischemia times improved with surgeon experience, but there was limited data on long-term kidney function.
- The findings revealed no significant association between surgical experience and AKI or recovery of kidney function in either laparoscopic or robot-assisted techniques, suggesting other factors may play a more crucial role in these outcomes.