Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation: The 8-year European Experience.

Background And Objective: Evidence regarding perioperative results and long-term functional outcomes of robotic-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) is limited. We evaluated perioperative surgical results and long-term functional outcomes of RAKT in patients receiving kidney transplants from living donors.

Methods: This retrospective analysis is based on a prospective multicenter cohort study conducted from July 2015 to October 2023 across ten European centers.

Implementation of a program to strengthen oral hygiene in patient with cleft deformities: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common congenital orofacial deformity, affecting 1/800 births. A thorough review of the literature has shown that children with cleft have poorer oral hygiene and dental health than other children, with higher levels of caries in both temporary and permanent teeth and poorer periodontal health. Cleft patients are treated by a multidisciplinary team that aims to provide comprehensive care from pre- or post-natal diagnosis to early adulthood and the end of growth.

Potential benefits of neoadjuvant radiotherapy prior to "en bloc" compartmental resection of pure retroperitoneal liposarcomas.

Retroperitoneal liposarcomas(RPL) are rare malignant tumors, accounting for approximately 15% of soft tissue sarcomas and 0.07-0.2% of all cancers.

Impact of Hypothermic Perfusion on Immune Responses and Sterile Inflammation in a Preclinical Model of Pancreatic Transplantation.

Background: In organ transplantation, cold ischemia is associated with sterile inflammation that subsequently conditions adaptive immunity directed against the grafts during revascularization. This inflammation is responsible for venous thrombosis, which is the main postoperative complication affecting graft function. Our aim was to investigate the modulation of immune responses and endothelial function of pancreatic grafts during cold ischemia using different preservation modalities.

Pancreas Preservation: Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion to Improve Graft Reperfusion.

Background: The clinical standard for pancreas preservation for transplantation is static cold storage (SCS). Oxygenation during preservation has been shown to be advantageous in clinical studies. This study evaluates the efficiency of different oxygenation modalities during hypothermic pancreas preservation.

Cortex kidney tissue partial oxygen pressure depends on percentage of active oxygenation during oxygenated hypothermic machine perfusion.

Background: Preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the advantages of oxygenated hypothermic machine perfusion (HMPO) during kidney preservation. However, the optimal oxygenation levels during HMPO remain undetermined. The aim of this study was to compare different levels of oxygenation (0%, 21%, 50%, and 100%) during 22 h of active oxygenated HMP (HMPO) using oxygen preloading by bubbling oxygenation in the preservation solution and continuous surface oxygenation during MP in a porcine DCD model.

Equimolar oxygen-nitrous oxide (EMONO) in dental pediatric care: which patients achieve therapeutic effects? A French national exploratory prospective observational multicenter study.

Purpose: Equimolar oxygen-nitrous oxide mixture (EMONO) is considered as a reference for dental care in children. Completion of dental treatment has usually been used as a criterion to assess EMONO treatment. However, other patient-reported outcomes are needed.

Welcome to the operating theatre! Introductory bootcamp in operating theatre specialities for medical students.

Introduction: Since the early 2000's, the appeal of certain operating room specialties has decreasedamong medical school graduate students. The recent reform of the second and third cycles of medical studies in France provides an opportunity to set up teaching programs around operating room specialties. We have organised a teaching unit which is part of the final year of medical studies.

Decoding YouTube: An In-depth Analysis of Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Videos and Their Implications for Patient Education.

Background And Objective: YouTube is an open online video platform that both patients and health care professionals use to access information. Our aim was to evaluate the quality of videos related to living-donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) on YouTube.

Methods: Research was conducted using the keywords "living donor kidney transplant" and "kidney transplant".

Analyzing the Influence of Video Game and Music Engagement on Technical Skills Acquisition in Dental Students in Preclinical Phase: Protocol for a Prospective, Controlled, Longitudinal Study.

Background: The practice of dental surgery requires a few different skills, including mental rotation of an object, precision of movement with good hand-eye coordination, and speed of technical movement. Learning these different skills begins during the preclinical phase of dental student training. Moreover, playing a musical instrument or video game seems to promote the early development of these skills.

Simultaneous liver-kidney transplantation: future perspective.

Background: The aims of this narrative review were (i) to describe the current indications of SLKT, (ii) to report evolution of SLKT activity, (iii) to report the outcomes of SLKT, (iv) to explain the immune-protective effect of liver transplant on kidney transplant, (v) to explain the interest of delay kidney transplantation, using hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP), (vi) to report kidney after liver transplantation (KALT) indications and (vii) to describe the value of the increase in the use of extended criteria donors (ECD) and particular controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) transplant, thanks to the development of new organ preservation strategies.

Method: Electronic databases were screened using the keywords "Simultaneous", "Combined", "kidney transplantation" and "liver transplantation". The methodological and clinical heterogeneity of the included studies meant that meta-analysis was inappropriate.

Sexual and couple outcomes of vasectomy: Results of a French questionnaire survey.

Introduction: Vasectomy is a permanent contraceptive method that is increasingly appealing to French men with diverse patient profiles. An important question is the impact on sexual life. We aimed to specify the profile of men seeking vasectomy and its impact on their lives.

Can CT or MRI volumetry substitute scintigraphy in living kidney donor evaluation? A systematic review.

Background: Current potential living kidney donor's assessment includes functional and anatomical evaluation. Scintigraphy is recommended in some cases and some centers include this test in the donor's protocol. Recent studies advocate for the avoidance of this test as CT or MRI volumetry showed to accurately assess donor's renal function.

A systematic review of kidney transplantation outcomes in patients with end-stage renal disease due to childhood lower urinary tract malformations.

Purpose: Patients with lower urinary tract malformations (LUTM) were suspended from kidney transplantation (KT) programs in the past due to various concerns. Consequently, only a limited number of studies have explored this topic at hand. In this study, our objective was to perform a systematic review (SR) to evaluate the current evidence regarding KT outcomes as well as patient survival (PS), postoperative complications and urinary tract infections (UTI) in individuals with childhood LUTM.

Prediction models for postoperative renal function after living donor nephrectomy: a systematic review.

Introduction: Living-donor nephrectomy (LDN) is the most valuable source of organs for kidney transplantation worldwide. The current preoperative evaluation of a potential living donor candidate does not take into account formal estimation of postoperative renal function decline after surgery using validated prediction models. The aim of this study was to summarize the available models to predict the mid- to long-term renal function following LDN, aiming to support both clinicians and patients during the decision-making process.

BK Viremia and Viruria Does Not Depend on the Type of Double-J Stent Used During Kidney Transplantation.

Objectives: BK virus is a major cause of chronic renal allograft failure.Transplant ureteral stent use has been reported as a risk factorfor BK virus infection. Recently, the use of a new type of ureteral stent (Magnetic Black Star) was reported in kidney transplant recipients.

Orthotopic Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Results.

Background And Objective: Orthotopic kidney transplantation (KT) has been proposed as an option for patients ineligible for heterotopic KT. In this scenario, orthotopic robot-assisted KT (oRAKT) represents a novel, minimally invasive alternative to the open approach. Here we describe the largest oRAKT series of patients, with a focus on the surgical technique, perioperative surgical outcomes, and functional results.

Young urologists and kidney transplantation training: A survey designed by the French Transplantation Committee of the French Association of Urology (CTAFU) and the French Association of Urologists in training (AFUF).

Objective: In France, kidney transplantations (KT) are mainly performed by urologist. Young urologists and residents are involved in this activity mostly performed in emergency. How do they feel about KT training? Is KT an attractive part of the urologist activity?

Methods: This survey has been designed in the form of a questionnaire by the French Committee of Kidney Transplantation (CTAFU) and the French Association of Urologists in training (AFUF).