Publications by authors named "P Moscatiello"

Introduction: Recurrent priapism is a rare variant of ischemic priapism that involves recurrent erections typically lasting less than 4 h. The primary goal of treatment is to prevent future episodes, with options ranging from pharmacological treatments to various surgeries.

Case Presentation: A 38-year-old man experienced multiple episodes of priapism that were refractory to angioembolization of an arteriocavernous fistula and oral treatment with Cetirizine and Bicalutamide.

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  • Partial nephrectomy is the recommended treatment for kidney tumors smaller than 7 cm, and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique offering benefits for complex cases.
  • A study analyzed 94 patients who underwent robotic partial nephrectomies from November 2012 to December 2022, examining various factors like patient demographics, tumor size, surgical time, and complications.
  • Results showed a median follow-up of 25.3 months, with a low complication rate (19.2%) and effective tumor removal, making robotic surgery a safe choice for treating solid kidney masses.
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The treatment of male severe stress incontinence (MUI) after surgery is the implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS). Traditionally you need two incisions: perineal and inguinal. Our objetive is present a series of patients treated with the Zephyr 375 EUA implant through a single perineal incision.

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Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition with high prevalence in elderly women. With increasing life expectancy and a desire for improved quality of life, a rise in the frequency of surgical treatments for these women is anticipated. The aim is to compare complication, success, and satisfaction rates among elderly patients (aged >70 years) in comparison to younger women undergoing robotic sacrocolpopexy, thereby assessing the safety and efficacy of this surgery in this group of patients.

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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) has a general incidence of > 10% in the female population of the Western world. The pessary is a silicone device, inserted into the vagina to provide support to the pelvic organs. It is used as a conservative treatment to improve prolapse symptoms.

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