Publications by authors named "Filippo Varlese"
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- - Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer worldwide, and its incidence is on the rise, with radical cystectomy and urinary diversion being standard treatments for muscle-invasive cases.
- - Urinary diversions are classified into two main types: non-continent (like cutaneous ureterostomy and ileal conduit) and continent, which can include options that require catheterization or allow for normal voiding.
- - The review covers the technical details of various urinary diversion techniques, providing a thorough overview of the alternatives available after radical cystectomy.
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains a formidable diagnostic challenge, especially in the context of small renal masses. The quest for non-invasive screening tools and biomarkers has steered research towards liquid biopsy, focusing on microRNAs (miRNAs), exosomes, and circulating tumor cells (CTCs). MiRNAs, small non-coding RNAs, exhibit notable dysregulation in RCC, offering promising avenues for diagnosis and prognosis.
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- Kidney transplant recipients and those on the waiting list face a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to their immunosuppressive status, compounded by other health issues like obesity and diabetes.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly decreased kidney transplant procedures globally, as hospitals prioritize COVID-19 cases and patients are hesitant to seek care due to increased infection risks.
- The review highlights the negative impact of SARS-CoV-2 on kidney health and the challenges it poses to the kidney transplant system overall.