Publications by authors named "Cesar Rojas-Cruz"
Small renal masses (SRM) are a heterogeneous group of tumors with varying metastatic potential. The increasing use and improvement in the quality of abdominal imaging have led to an increasingly earlier diagnosis of incidental SRM, which are asymptomatic and confined to the organ. Despite these advances in imaging and the growing use of renal tumor biopsies, preoperative diagnosis of malignancy remains difficult.
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- * A survey created by Global Andrology Forum experts was disseminated online, collecting responses from 479 ED specialists across 62 countries, leading to insights on the most commonly used RT methods.
- * Results indicate that RT is becoming more popular, especially among middle-aged patients with mild-to-moderate ED, but the lack of robust evidence and guidelines highlights a need for further research in this area.
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- Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a prevalent and complex issue with varied treatment options and no definitive guidelines, leading to differing management practices internationally.
- A comprehensive survey with 336 responses from specialists in 49 countries explored current medical and surgical strategies for NOA, analyzing results against existing guidelines and offering expert recommendations.
- Key findings included diverse approaches to hormonal therapy, significant variation in sperm retrieval success rates, and differing protocols around varicocele repair and follicle-stimulating hormone cutoff levels for sperm retrieval.
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- * Conducted from July to September 2022, a questionnaire gathered responses from 367 doctors in 49 countries, focusing on how they diagnose NOA through methods like hormone tests and genetic analyses.
- * The survey identified that while many practices align with guidelines, significant differences in approaches were found, underscoring the need for standardized, evidence-based international guidelines for NOA evaluation.
Treatments for benign and malignant pathologies of the prostate can compromise urine control. Urinary incontinence (UI) affects the quality of life of patients and limits their ability to carry out usual activities. The degree of impact of UI is variable and the associated discomforts make patients seek treatment for it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Urinary incontinence is a significant health problem that can affect both women and men of all ages. It is not a life-threatening condition, but symptoms can have a strong impact on the physical, psychological and social well-being of those affected. Existing literature mainly reports on incontinent patients over 65 years of age.
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- The meta-analysis investigates the effects of varicocele repair on semen parameters in infertile males, combining data from diverse studies without language restrictions.
- A total of 351 studies were analyzed, revealing significant improvements in several semen parameters post-repair, including semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, motility, and morphology, while sperm vitality showed no improvement.
- This research is the largest of its kind and highlights the benefits of varicocele repair for male infertility, contributing valuable insights for clinical practice.
Most widespread three-component penile prosthesis models are 700CX™ and Titan ® . Our purpose is to assess patient and partner satisfaction after the first implant. This is a multicenter, retrospective, nonrandomized study in which all patients who met the inclusion criteria between 2009 and 2013 were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Sickle cell disease is one of the most common hereditary diseases, and migration trends and cross breeding have increased its incidence in Europe. While much has been published about the disease, there are few reviews in the literature dealing with its manifestations in the genitourinary system.
Methods: We conducted a comprehensive review, using as our main instrument the PubMed online database, on recent advances in knowledge of the pathophysiology and urological, nephrological, and andrological manifestations of the disease.
Objectives: Vasectomy is a surgical method of male contraception. Azoospermia is offered as result of the technique and this is not always attained, resulting in legal matters. The purpose of this study is to know the number of semen samples needed to discharge a patient after intervention.
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