Detection Rate of Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen Tracers for Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography in Prostate Cancer Biochemical Recurrence: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Restaging of prostate cancer in patients with biochemical recurrence after radical treatment remains a challenging clinical scenario as current imaging modalities are suboptimal. To date, prostate specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computerized tomography seems to represent a very promising diagnostic tool in this setting. Therefore, we evaluated the detection rate of several positron emission tomography/computerized tomography prostate specific membrane antigen based tracers in the restaging of prostate cancer in patients with biochemical recurrence.

Outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumors: A multicenter analysis.

Introduction: Multicenter retrospective analysis of robotic partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumors (i.e. 3 points for the 'E' domain of the R.

Transperitoneal vs retroperitoneal minimally invasive partial nephrectomy: comparison of perioperative outcomes and functional follow-up in a large multi-institutional cohort (The RECORD 2 Project).

Background: Aim of this study was to evaluate and compare perioperative outcomes of transperitoneal (TP) and retroperitoneal (TR) approaches in a multi-institutional cohort of minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MI-PN).

Material And Methods: All consecutive patients undergone MI-PN for clinical T1 renal tumors at 26 Italian centers (RECORd2 project) between 01/2013 and 12/2016 were evaluated, collecting the pre-, intra-, and postoperative data. The patients were then stratified according to the surgical approach, TP or RP.

Urinary and sexual function after treatment with temporary implantable nitinol device (iTind) in men with LUTS: 6-month interim results of the MT-06-study.

Purpose: To evaluate the functional outcomes as they relate to the preservation of urinary continence and sexual function after treatment with the temporarily implanted nitinol device (iTind; Medi-Tate Ltd, Israel); a novel minimally invasive treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: Men with symptomatic BPH (IPSS ≥ 10, Q < 12 ml/s, and prostate volume (PV) < 120 ml) were invited to participate in this single-arm, prospective multicenter study (MT06). Patients were not washed out of BPH medications before the procedure.

Assessment of other-cause mortality in localized renal cell carcinoma patients within 15 years: A population-based analysis.

Background And Objective: Five-year other cause mortality (OCM) after nephrectomy for non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) should be marginal in properly selected surgical candidates. We examined 5-year OCM rates as a quality of care indicator for patient selection.

Materials And Methods: Within the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (1997-2011), we identified 59267 RCC patients treated with either radical (n = 27 804, 46.

Perioperative and Mid-term Oncological and Functional Outcomes After Partial Nephrectomy for Complex (PADUA Score ≥10) Renal Tumors: A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study (the RECORD2 Project).

Background: Partial nephrectomy (PN) for complex renal masses has a non-negligible risk of perioperative complications. Furthermore, late functional and oncological outcomes of patients submitted to these challenging surgeries still remain to be determined.

Objectives: To report the perioperative and mid-term oncological and functional outcomes of PN for complex masses (Preoperative Aspects and Dimensions Used for an Anatomical [PADUA] score≥10) in a large multicenter prospective observational study.

Ureteral location is associated with survival outcomes in upper tract urothelial carcinoma: A population-based analysis.

Objectives: To evaluate the prognostic value of tumor location in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma.

Methods: Within the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Incidence Database, 6619 upper tract urothelial carcinoma cases were identified, including 3719 confined to the renal pelvis and 2971 to the ureter. Predictors of surgical technique (kidney sparing surgery versus radical nephroureterectomy), as well as 2- and 5-year cancer-specific survival and overall survival were evaluated.

Minimally invasive strategies for the treatment of prostate cancer recurrence after radiation therapy: a systematic review.

Introduction: The aim of this review was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the role of minimally invasive salvage modalities in radio-recurrent prostate cancer and the associated clinical outcomes and toxicity profiles.

Evidence Acquisition: A systematic review of the current literature was conducted through the Medline and NCBI PubMed, Scopus databases in January 2020. All papers published after 2000, concerning studies conducted on humans for radio-recurrent prostate cancer were considered for the review.

Contemporary Techniques of Prostate Dissection for Robot-assisted Prostatectomy.

Background: Over the years, several techniques for performing robot-assisted prostatectomy have been implemented in an effort to achieve optimal oncological and functional outcomes.

Objective: To provide an evidence-based description and video-based illustration of currently available dissection techniques for robotic prostatectomy.

Design, Setting, And Participants: A literature search was performed to retrieve articles describing different surgical approaches and techniques for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and to analyze data supporting their use.

Triggers for delayed intervention in patients with small renal masses undergoing active surveillance: a systematic review.

Introduction: Patients with small renal masses (SRM) can be exposed to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. As such, active surveillance (AS) is recommended by all Guidelines for selected patients. However, it remains underutilized.

Head to Head Impact of Margin, Ischemia, Complications, Score Versus a Novel Trifecta Score on Oncologic and Functional Outcomes After Robotic-assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Results of a Multicenter Series.

Background: There is a paucity of data describing the ability of margin, ischemia, complications, score (MIC) and trifecta in predicting long-term outcomes of robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN).

Objective: To compare a novel trifecta (negative margins, no significant complications, and perioperative estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] decrease ≤30%) versus standard MIC as predictors of oncologic and functional results in a large series of RAPNs.

Design, Setting, And Participants: Between 2009 and 2019, a multicenter dataset was queried for patients with nonmetastatic renal masses who underwent RAPN at eight participating institutions.

Minimally Invasive Partial Versus Total Adrenalectomy for the Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism: Results of a Multicenter Series According to the PASO Criteria.

Background: Determination of success after adrenal-sparing surgery for primary aldosteronism (PA) is limited by the lack of standardized definitions of outcomes.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive partial adrenalectomy (MIPA) for PA by comparing perioperative and functional outcomes with minimally invasive total adrenalectomy (MITA) according to the Primary Aldosteronism Surgical Outcome (PASO) criteria.

Design, Setting, And Participants: Between March 2011 and April 2020, a multicenter adrenalectomy dataset was queried for "unilateral adrenal mass, PA, MIPA (n = 29), or MITA (n = 61)"at four participating Institutions.

Toward Individualized Approaches to Partial Nephrectomy: Assessing the Correlation Between Ischemia Time and Patient Health Status (RECORD2 Project).

Background: Ischemia time during partial nephrectomy (PN) is among the greatest determinants of acute kidney injury (AKI). Whether this association is affected by the preoperative risk of AKI has never been investigated.

Objective: To assess the effect of the interaction between the preoperative risk of AKI and ischemia time on the probability of AKI during PN.

Oligometastatic adrenocortical carcinoma: the role of image-guided thermal ablation.

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of image-guided ablation of liver and lung metastases from adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC).

Methods: Patients with oligometastatic ACC (liver and lung metastases) who underwent image-guided ablation were retrospectively included in the study. Complete ablation (CA) at the first contrast-enhanced CT control, local tumor progression (LTP), local tumor progression-free survival (LTPFS), liver disease-free survival (LDFS), and overall survival (OS) were evaluated.

Telehealth in Urology: A Systematic Review of the Literature. How Much Can Telemedicine Be Useful During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Context: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused increased interest in the application of telehealth to provide care without exposing patients and physicians to the risk of contagion. The urological literature on the topic is sparse.

Objective: To perform a systematic review of the literature and evaluate all the available studies on urological applications of telehealth.

Upstaging to pT3a in Patients Undergoing Partial or Radical Nephrectomy for cT1 Renal Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Outcomes and Predictive Factors.

Context: Predictors of upstaging from cT1 to pT3a renal masses are poorly inquired, and this remains an area of controversial findings.

Objective: To evaluate predictors and outcomes of upstaging from cT1 to pT3a in patients undergoing surgical removal of a renal tumor.

Evidence Acquisition: A systematic literature search was performed to identify relevant articles using three electronic engines (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science).

Forecasting the Future of Urology Practice: A Comprehensive Review of the Recommendations by International and European Associations on Priority Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Context: The unprecedented health care scenario caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has revolutionized urology practice worldwide.

Objective: To review the recommendations by the international and European national urological associations/societies (UASs) on prioritization strategies for both oncological and nononcological procedures released during the current emergency scenario.

Evidence Acquisition: Each UAS official website was searched between April 8 and 18, 2020, to retrieve any document, publication, or position paper on prioritization strategies regarding both diagnostic and therapeutic urological procedures, and any recommendations on the use of telemedicine and minimally invasive surgery.

Risk of Virus Contamination Through Surgical Smoke During Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature on a Neglected Issue Revived in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era.

Context: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic raised concerns about the safety of laparoscopy due to the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) diffusion in surgical smoke. Although no case of SARS-CoV-2 contagion related to surgical smoke has been reported, several international surgical societies recommended caution or even discouraged the use of a laparoscopic approach.

Objective: To evaluate the risk of virus spread due to surgical smoke during surgical procedures.

Conservative management of urinary incontinence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Introduction: Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is getting more and more popular becoming the most common radical prostatectomy technique. Unfortunately, a not negligible proportion of patients in whom RARP is performed experience urinary incontinence. We aimed to systematically review the current literature evidence on urinary incontinence conservative treatment after RARP.