New species of the wasp-mimic Parahephaestion Melzer, 1930 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), from Minas Gerais, Brazil, with new records.

A new species, Parahephaestion mimicus sp. nov., is described.

Brazilian fauna of Cerambycidae (Coleoptera): description of a new species and new records.

The publication date of one of the works by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat is corrected. New records are provided for the following species and, in some cases, also with taxonomical notes: Cosmoplatidius lycoides (Gurin-Mneville, 1844); Eburodacrys notula Gounelle, 1909; Paranyssicus conspicillatus (Erichson, 1847); Argyrodines aurivillii (Gounelle, 1905); Hemilissa cornuta Bates, 1870; Isthmiade ichneumoniformis Bates, 1870; Chevrolatella tripunctata (Chevrolat, 1863); Oxymerus basalis (Dalman, 1823); Tropidion flechtmanni Santos-Silva, Nascimento & Biffi, 2019; Atrypanius remissus (Erichson, 1847); Nyssodrysternum amparense (Melzer, 1934); Nyssodrysternum rubiginosum Monn, 1975; Aegoschema moniliferum (White, 1855); Hippopsis quinquelineata Aurivillius, 1920; Callia fulvocincta Bates, 1866; Drycothaea angustifrons (Breuning, 1943); Drycothaea anteochracea (Breuning, 1974); Allocarterica buquetii (Thomson, 1860); Aerenea sulcicollis sulcicollis Melzer, 1932; Desmiphora (Desmiphora) lenkoi (Lane, 1959); Cacostola zanoa Dillon & Dillon, 1946; Sternycha diasi Martins & Galileo, 1990; and Anobrium punctatum Galileo & Martins, 2002. Correction of the Brazilian state of the type locality or previous records of the following species is provided: Chrysoprasis hypocrita Erichson, 1847; Coccoderus longespinicornis Fuchs, 1964; Compsibidion fairmairei (Thomson, 1865); Cycnidolon obliquum Martins, 1969; Dioridium hirsutum Zajciw, 1961; Eburodacrys rubicunda Monn & Martins, 1992; Engyum aurantium Martins, 1970; Oxymerus basalis (Dalman, 1823); Pachypeza phegea Dillon & Dillon, 1945; Aerenea brunnea Thomson, 1868.

First record of Cnemidochroma phyllopus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the province of Corrientes, Argentina and potential distribution in the southern part of South America.

Cnemidochroma Schmidt, 1924, a small genus of the tribe Callichromatini endemic in South America, comprises six species of which the only one recorded in Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil is C. phyllopus (Gurin-Mneville, 1844). The aim of this study was to estimate potential suitable areas for C.

Updated checklist of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea) from Mexico.

The knowledge of the family Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) from Mexico is updated based on the literature where records of species from Mexico have been published. In addition, Callimoxys sanguinicollis (Olivier, 1800), Laticranium mandibulareLane 1959, Bellamira scalaris(Say, 1826), and Strangalia opleri Linsley Chemsak, 1976 are recorded as new records for the country. A total of 1,836 species (including subspecies), 503 genera, 81 tribes, and seven subfamilies are recorded from Mexico.

Sawtooth patterns in flexural force curves of structural biological materials are not signatures of toughness enhancement: Part I.

Layered architectures are prevalent in tough biological composites, such as nacre and bone. Another example of a biological composite with layered architecture is the skeletal elements-called spicules-from the sponge Euplectella aspergillum. Based on the similarities between the architectures, it has been speculated that the spicules are also tough.

Impact of obesity on male urethral sling outcomes.

Background: The impact of obesity on AdVance male urethral sling outcomes has been poorly evaluated. Anecdotally, male urethral sling placement can be more challenging due to body habitus in obese patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on surgical complexity using operative time as a surrogate and secondarily to evaluate the impact on postoperative pad use.

Robotic and open partial nephrectomy for intermediate and high complexity tumors: a matched-pairs comparison of surgical outcomes at a single institution.

To compare peri-operative factors and renal function following open partial nephrectomy (OPN) and robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) for intermediate and high complexity tumors when controlling for tumor and patient complexity. A retrospective review of 222 patients undergoing partial nephrectomy was performed. Patients with intermediate (nephrometry score NS 7-9) or high (NS 10-12) complexity tumors were matched 2:1 for RPN:OPN using NS, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), and BMI.

Surgical management and outcomes of adult acquired buried penis with and without lichen sclerosus: a comparative analysis.

Purpose: Adult acquired buried penis (AABP) can present with concomitant Lichen Sclerosus (LS), a chronic dermatosis that may affect surgical outcomes. Our aim was to evaluate outcomes of patients undergoing AABP repair with and without LS.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed for AABP repair patients at a single institution from 1/1991 to 12/2017.

Lamellar architectures in stiff biomaterials may not always be templates for enhancing toughness in composites.

The layered architecture of stiff biological materials often endows them with surprisingly high fracture toughness in spite of their brittle ceramic constituents. Understanding the link between organic-inorganic layered architectures and toughness could help to identify new ways to improve the toughness of biomimetic engineering composites. We study the cylindrically layered architecture found in the spicules of the marine sponge Euplectella aspergillum.

Use of flexible cystoscopy at time of artificial urinary sphincter placement.

Introduction: Artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) are used to treat significant urinary incontinence. Flexible cystoscopy at the time of AUS placement provides relevant intraoperative feedback including confirmation that the AUS is functioning, visualization of coaptation, and evaluation for urethral injury. Current guidelines for placement of an AUS do not include flexible cystoscopy.

Plasmacytoid/diffuse urothelial carcinoma: a single-institution immunohistochemical and molecular study of 69 patients.

Accurate diagnosis of plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma (PUC) is important given its poor prognosis and frequent presentation at high stage. We aim to assess the clinicopathological features, molecular aberrations, and follow-up data in a series of PUC cases from a single tertiary cancer center. Seventy-two urinary bladder, ureteral, and renal pelvic specimens with urothelial carcinoma with plasmacytoid differentiation were identified.

An Uncommon Case of a Traumatic Corporal Cutaneous Fistula.

Penetrating perineal trauma is an unusual urologic injury. Even less common is a delayed presentation. Herein we present the case of a patient with delayed development of a corporal cutaneous fistula 3 months following perineal trauma.

The Use of Full Thickness Skin Graft Phalloplasty During Adult Acquired Buried Penis Repair.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of full thickness penile skin grafting (FTSG) for phalloplasty during acquired buried penis repair.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing complex genital reconstruction for buried penis between January 2013 and April 2018 was performed. Patients undergoing FTSG were identified.

Epidural Analgesia Decreases Narcotic Requirements in Patients with Low Level Spina Bifida Undergoing Urological Laparotomy for Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel.

Purpose: Concerns regarding anatomical anomalies and worsening neurological symptoms have prevented widespread use of epidural catheters in patients with low level spina bifida. We hypothesize that thoracic epidural placement in the T9 to T10 interspace is safe and decreases narcotic requirements following major open lower urinary tract reconstruction in patients with low level spina bifida.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed consecutive patients with low level spina bifida who underwent lower urinary tract reconstruction and received epidurals for postoperative pain control.

Use of rectal mucosal grafts in substitution urethroplasty: an early series.

Background: To evaluate the feasibility of use of rectal mucosal grafts for augmentation urethroplasty.

Methods: A series of five patients who underwent rectal mucosal graft urethroplasty for urethral stricture disease were identified. Descriptive statistics were used to describe these patients.

A novel technique for direct visualization of reservoir placement for penoscrotal inflatable penile prostheses using a single incision.

Introduction: We aim to present a modified technique and outcomes of a novel method allowing for direct visualization of the reservoir placement during a penoscrotal inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP).

Methods: Out of165 patients who underwent IPP placement from August 2012 to March 2015, 157 underwent a modified technique and comprised the cohort of this study. A Deaver's retractor was placed lateral to the penis and over the pubic bone to allow for direct visualization of the tissues overlying the lower abdomen.

A novel preoperative model to predict 90-day surgical mortality in patients considered for renal cell carcinoma surgery.

Introduction: Surgical benefits for renal cell carcinoma must be weighed against competing causes of mortality, especially in the elderly patient population. We used a large cancer registry to evaluate the impact of patient and cancer-specific factors on 90-day mortality (90DM). A nomogram to predict the odds of short-term mortality was created.

Long term outcomes in the use of ileal ureter for radiation-induced ureteral strictures.

Purpose: Radiation-induced ureteral stricture disease poses significant surgical challenges. Ureteral substitution with ileum has long been a versatile option for reconstruction. We evaluated outcomes in patients undergoing ileal ureter replacement for ureteral reconstruction due to radiation-induced ureteral stricture versus other causes.

Assessing Cost of Robotic Utilization in Partial Nephrectomy with Increasing Utilization.

Purpose: To evaluate trends in utilization of robotic assistance in partial nephrectomy (PN) and assess the association between cost and utilization.

Patients And Methods: Using the 2009-2012 Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, we identified all adult (>17 years) patients undergoing PN for localized primary renal malignancy. Coding for robotic assistance (17.

Prospective multicenter study on robot-assisted laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation (RALUR-EV): Outcomes and complications.

Background: Robot-assisted laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation (RALUR-EV) is a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. We have previously reported retrospective outcomes from our study group, and herein provide an updated prospective analysis with a focus on success rate, surgical technique, and complications among surgeons who have overcome the initial learning curve.

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of RALUR-EV in children, among experienced surgeons.