Publications by authors named "R Cicchetti"
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- Robotic surgery has shifted urology towards minimally invasive techniques, significantly benefiting procedures like radical prostatectomy.
- A review of literature on robotic platforms reveals that while the DaVinci system is predominant, new alternatives are emerging, but comprehensive comparisons are rare.
- The role of artificial intelligence in robotic surgery is growing, suggesting that more research is needed to fully understand its impact and future developments in urology.
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- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) consists of various subtypes with unique genetic changes, requiring tailored treatment approaches for each.
- A detailed review was performed of English language articles on the molecular mechanisms of kidney cancer, excluding non-original studies.
- Hereditary kidney cancer accounts for 5-8% of cases, linked to specific syndromes with genetic mutations that lead to tumor development and related symptoms, emphasizing the importance of understanding these mechanisms for early diagnosis and treatment options.
Introduction: Acquired bladder diverticula (BD) are associated with bladder outlet obstruction. The aim of our study is to analyse the improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients who underwent robot-assisted bladder diverticulectomy (RABD) combined with transurethral prostatectomy (TURP).
Material And Methods: A prospectively single-centre, single surgeon cohort of four patients with posterolateral BD due to bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) undergoing RABD combined with TURP between 2018 and 2023 was analysed.
Bladder paraganglioma is a rare neuroendocrine neoplasm, either functional or non-functional, arising from the urinary bladder. Functional variants present with catecholamine-related symptoms, while non-functional variants pose diagnostic challenges, mimicking urothelial carcinoma. Misdiagnosis risks underscore the importance of accurate identification for appropriate patient management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKidney stone disease (KSD) is one of the most common urological diseases. The incidence of kidney stones has increased dramatically in the last few decades. Kidney stones are mineral deposits in the calyces or the pelvis, free or attached to the renal papillae.
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