Publications by authors named "M Przydacz"
Aims: To assess the outcomes of robotic surgery for patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctions (NLUTD).
Materials And Methods: Studies evaluating the outcomes (efficacy and safety) of robot-assisted ileal conduit creation or artificial urinary sphincter (R-AUS) implantation or augmentation cystoplasty or continent urinary diversion creation in patients with NLUTD were included. The search strategy and studies selection were performed on Medline, Embase and Cochrane using the PICOS method according to the PRISMA statement (PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022333157).
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- Surgery is the standard treatment for primary renal cell carcinoma (RCC), but stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is being explored as an alternative, particularly for patients who cannot or choose not to undergo surgery.
- A systematic review of 13 studies showed that SBRT resulted in high local control (98% at one year) and overall survival rates (95% at one year), with low rates of serious adverse events (3%).
- However, the studies had limitations such as short follow-up periods and inconsistent reporting of kidney function, indicating that more research is needed to evaluate its long-term effectiveness.
Introduction: Detrusor muscle weakness is commonly noted on urodynamics in patients with refractory voiding difficulty. No approved therapies have been proven to augment the strength of a detrusor voiding contraction.
Methods: This subject was discussed by a think-tank at the International Consultation on Incontinence- Research Society (ICI-RS) meeting held in Bristol, June 2024.
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- Detrusor muscle weakness is a common problem that makes it hard for people to urinate, and there's no proven way yet to make the muscle stronger.
- Experts discussed this issue at a meeting in Bristol and looked at various treatments like electrical stimulation, surgery for bladder problems, and ways to help with constipation.
- Although some treatments may help patients feel better, there's not enough strong evidence showing they actually make the detrusor muscle stronger, so more research is needed.
Background And Objective: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder (OAB) intimately affect the psychological wellbeing and mental health of men. However, to date, the association of aggression with LUTS and OAB has not been investigated. To address this knowledge gap, we evaluated the association of aggression with LUTS and OAB in a large representative cohort of men at the population level.
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