Publications by authors named "J Halpern"
Introduction Low testosterone (T) is linked with frailty, which predicts poor postoperative recovery across many surgical procedures. Therefore, low T may impact perioperative outcomes for surgical patients. We sought to characterize the association between low T, frailty, and perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and laser photovaporization of the prostate (PVP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To spare important anatomical structures from damage during treatment of cystic odontogenic lesions, decompression has become a conservative alternative to enucleation. Marsupialization, in combination with the use of a custom-made decompression prosthesis, is an effective method of inducing reduction and bony infill of cystic lesions of the jaw.
Methods: In this case series and review of the literature, we describe three patients with odontogenic cysts of the mandible who were treated with custom-made decompression obturator prostheses (DOP) at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Dental Service.
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses the prevalence of hypogonadism in men undergoing partial nephrectomy and explores its connection to frailty and postoperative outcomes.
- Among 9,105 men, 8.9% were found to be hypogonadal, showing that they were more frail than their counterparts, but there was no significant difference in hospital stay or complications following surgery.
- Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) was linked to a reduced risk of emergency department visits in high-risk frail men, highlighting the importance of assessing frailty and potentially screening for testosterone levels in patients facing this surgery.