Publications by authors named "Erika Ikezoe"
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- Transverse testicular ectopia is an unusual condition where both testes are found on the same side of the scrotum, which was diagnosed in a 35-year-old man's right inguinal mass.
- Imaging revealed a normal testis on the right and a 58 mm mass in the right inguinal region, leading to the discovery of the left testicular tumor, requiring a left orchiectomy.
- The patient was later diagnosed with seminoma and experienced lymph node metastasis, but responded well to chemotherapy, highlighting the importance of recognizing this condition for effective treatment.
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- The hinotori surgical robot system (HSRS) is Japan's first robotic system for radical prostatectomy, and this study evaluates its early surgical outcomes and the learning curve of two surgeons transitioning from the da Vinci surgical robot system (d-RARP) to HSRS.
- A total of 97 patients were analyzed, with results showing that HSRS achieved similar surgical outcomes to d-RARP, completing all procedures without significant complications.
- The study found that the experience with d-RARP positively influenced surgeons’ performance with HSRS, as evidenced by differences in operation times during their initial cases.
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- The introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors transformed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) from a deadly disease into a manageable condition, allowing patients to live with a near-normal life expectancy.
- A 64-year-old male with a history of CML who achieved long-term remission underwent a successful living donor kidney transplant due to chronic kidney disease caused by diabetic nephropathy.
- Post-transplant, the patient maintained good kidney function and continued to be CML-free for 26 months without the need for imatinib, suggesting CML in sustained remission may be considered safe for kidney transplantation.
Background: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is associated with several cardiovascular disorders, including aortic dissection, which preferentially occurs at the thoracic or abdominal level. Because there are few case reports describing surgical repair for aortic dissection followed by renal transplantation in patients with ADPKD, kidney transplantation performed after repair for aortic dissection remains challenging.
Case Presentation: A 34-year-old Japanese man with end-stage renal disease secondary to ADPKD underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated acute type B aortic dissection 12 months earlier.
Background: Aortoiliac lesions can influence the results of kidney transplantation and increase technical difficulties during surgery. Aortic dissection (AD) is a rare and infrequently reported event before transplantation, whereas immediate optimal perfusion is paramount for kidney transplantation. Thus, adequate blood flow imposed by the flow from the true lumen must be considered when choosing a target inflow vessel.
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