Publications by authors named "E Emiliani"
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- The study aimed to develop a machine-learning model to predict the risk of sepsis following retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones, including data from 1,552 patients across 16 centers.* -
- Inclusion criteria for patients were specified, and certain conditions like concomitant ureteral stones were excluded, with antibiotic treatments used where applicable.* -
- The Random Forest algorithm outperformed other machine-learning models, achieving high precision, recall, and accuracy, and a web-based version of the predictive tool is available for use in clinical settings.*
First clinical evaluation of a flexible digital ureteroscope with direct in scope suctioning system (Pusen DISS 7.5Ch): prospective multicentric feasibility study.
Carlotta Nedbal Steffi Kar Kei Yuen Mahir Akram Etienne Xavier Keller Begoña Ballesta Martínez Esteban Emiliani
World J Urol
October 2024
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- A new digital single-use flexible ureteroscope, the Pusen direct in scope suction (DISS) 7.5Fr, was evaluated in a study across six medical centers for parameters like manoeuvrability, visibility, and efficiency during laser lithotripsy for kidney stones.
- The study included 57 patients with a majority undergoing pre-stenting; results showed a high satisfaction rate among surgeons, with an initial stone free rate of 84.21% and quality parameters rated positively on a Likert scale.
- The Pusen DISS scope demonstrated overall good performance and satisfaction, prompting all participating surgeons to express a willingness to use it in future procedures, indicating potential benefits for future
Purpose: Traditionally, bilateral urolithiasis treatment involved staged interventions due to safety concerns. Recent studies have shown that same-sitting bilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery (SSB-RIRS) is effective, with acceptable complication rates. However, there's no clear data on the optimum laser for the procedure.
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- Social media is integral to modern life, influencing interactions between patients and urologists, offering both educational and communication opportunities.
- While patients can benefit from support networks, the accuracy of online health information is often questionable, raising concerns about misinformation.
- For urologists, social media can enhance networking and research but also poses risks, such as mental health impacts and ethical issues regarding patient privacy and consent.