Publications by authors named "Luca Micai"
Introduction & Objectives: To evaluate ureteral stent removal (SR) using a grasper-integrated disposable flexible cystoscope (giFC-Isiris ®, Coloplast ®) after kidney transplantation (KT), with a focus on feasibility, safety, patient experience, and costs.
Material And Methods: All consecutive KT undergoing SR through giFC were prospectively enrolled from January 2020 to June 2023. Patient characteristics, KT and SR details, urine culture results, antimicrobial prescriptions, and the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI) within 1 month were recorded.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to compare stent-related symptoms in patients with double J (DJ) stents who switch to pigtail suture stents (PSS) after ureteroscopy (URS), using the Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ).
- A total of 93 patients were evaluated through USSQ at three different time points: after DJ, after switching to PSS, and after PSS removal, focusing on urinary symptom scores and pain levels.
- Results showed significant improvements in urinary symptoms and reduced pain levels for patients after switching to PSS, suggesting that this option could better alleviate stent-related symptoms in patients post-URS.
Background: In our study, we aimed to test the efficacy and safety of Trans-Perineal Laser Ablation of the prostate (TPLA®) in the surgical treatment of high-risk Benign Prostatic Obstruction (BPO) patients.
Methods: We defined a high-risk BPO patient as an elderly man affected by severe comorbidities, among which coagulation issues due to pre-existent medications or diseases. From October 2020 to June 2022, we prospectively enrolled high-risk patients affected by a moderate to severe and/or complicated BPO condition.