Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: A Single-Center Experience and a Narrative Review of Recent Evidence.

Radical cystectomy represents one of the most challenging surgical procedures, exhibiting a high morbidity rate. The transition to minimally invasive surgery in the field has been steep, due to either the technical complexity and prior concerns of atypical recurrences and/or peritoneal spread. More recently, a larger series of RCTs has proven the oncological safety of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC).

Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832): His Contribution to the History of Surgery.

Background: Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832) is generally remembered for his discoveries in the field of anatomy, but he also provided some important contributions to the history of surgery.

Methods: We analyzed main treatises written by Scarpa, highlighting how he contributed to the development of modern surgery.

Results: Scarpa made great innovations in three branches of surgery: abdominal surgery (hernia), orthopedics (clubfoot) and vascular surgery (aneurism).

Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Management of Postprostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Context: Erectile dysfunction (ED) following radical prostatectomy is a concern for patients and their partners. Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) can potentially enhance tissue repair and regeneration. The aim of the current study was to systematically review the literature to assess the role of LI-ESWT in the management of patients with postprostatectomy ED.