Objective: To further evaluate extra-tunical grafting (ETG), a relatively new surgical option to treat corporal indentation in those with Peyronie's disease without buckling or hinge effect, we report our experience, patient satisfaction, and surgical outcomes.
Methods: Retrospective review of patients following ETG, including pre-operative deformity, type of graft, graft location (under or over Buck fascia), patient characteristics, and satisfaction. Overall cosmetic satisfaction with deformity correction between patients undergoing 2 different ETG locations and 3 different types of grafts, as well as perceived bother of graft visibility and palpability were assessed.
Introduction: Male circumcision is one of the most frequently performed and debated urological procedures due to its possible implications for sexual health.
Objectives: The objective of this article is to review the literature on male circumcision and reconcile the scientific evidence to improve the quality of care, patient education, and clinician decision-making regarding the effects on sexual function of this procedure.
Methods: A review of the published literature regarding male circumcision was performed on PubMed.
Purpose Of Review: Numerous innovations have been made since the first inflatable penile prosthesis was introduced in 1973-not just of the implant apparatus itself, but crucially also in the surgical instruments used for prosthetic surgery. Starting with Dr. Furlow's revolutionary inserter tool, advancements were quickly made in dilators, retractors, and cavernotomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of The Review: Genital mutilation in males can range from minor injuries (cuts from a blade) to severe urological emergencies (testicular or penile amputation). Due to the rarity of these events, there is a lack of extensive reports, as most of the available literature is regarding single cases. Genital mutilation has been associated with psychotic and non-psychotic causes, psychiatric conditions, drug consumption, sexual practices, or even cultural or religious beliefs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Extended reality-assisted urologic surgery (XRAS) is a novel technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on the physician's field to integrate common elements of the surgical process in more advanced detail. An extended reality (XR) interface is generated using optical head-mounted display (OHMD) devices.
Aim: To present the first case of HoloLens-assisted complex penile revision surgery.
Context: Some patients diagnosed with small renal solid masses or complex cystic lesions may benefit from active surveillance (AS) instead of immediate treatment.
Aims: Report our series of patients undergoing AS for small renal solid and complex cystic lesions, and compare growth rates and outcomes between both types of lesions.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective review AS database for renal lesions was conducted.
Introduction: With increasing survival from bladder cancer, quality of life, should be one of the main goals following radical cystectomy and bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). This techniqueis associated with significant morbidity, which may have a critical effect on quality of life. Concerns about functional outcomes, such as continence, potency, and sexual function in women, play a role in decision making for urologists and younger patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Anti CTLA-4, anti PD-L1 and anti PD-1immune check point inhibitors (ICI) down regulate natural inhibitory pathways of the immune system, in turn increasing tumour surveillance and elimination. Cancer treatment through immune regulation has revolutionised many cancer therapies. However, these new treatments have also brought unique immune related adverse events (irAEs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The use of organ sparing strategies to treat penile cancer (PC) is currently supported by evidence that has indicated the safety, efficacy and benefit of this surgery. However, radical penectomy still represents up to 15-20% of primary tumor treatments in PC patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate efficacy in terms of overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of radical penectomy in PC patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The incidence of ureteral damage during abdominal surgery is <1%. Repair of these lesions can be performed immediately when the injury is detected or deferred when it has been missed.
Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed ureteral injuries that required surgical repair and were made during gynaecological and general surgery procedures between the years 2004 and 2016.
There are multiple definitions of high risk prostate cancer and each definition is associated with a different prognosis. Men classified as having high-risk disease warrant treatment because durable outcomes can be achieved. Radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy and androgen deprivation therapy play pivotal roles in the management of men with high-risk disease, and potentially in men with metastatic disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: We aimed to evaluate adherence to the EAU guidelines (GL) on penile cancer (PC) with regard to primary surgical treatment and management of lymph nodes and to estimate the influence of adherence to GL on clinical outcome.
Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective multicenter study (PEnile Cancer ADherence study, PECAD Study) on PC patients treated at 12 European and American centers between 2010 and 2016. Adherence to the EAU GL on the surgical management of the primary penile tumor and lymphadenectomy was evaluated.
Chronic mountain sickness (CMS) results from chronic hypoxia. It is unclear why certain highlanders develop CMS. We hypothesized that modest increases in fetal hemoglobin (HbF) are associated with lower CMS severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInsulinoma is a rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor that is usually described as benign, sporadic, and very small (<2 cm). However, there have been rare case reports of insulinoma presenting as a giant tumor. We describe 3 cases of giant insulinomas, all of which developed liver metastases.
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