Publications by authors named "T Gutschi"
Objective: To evaluate whether biopsy cores taken via a transrectal approach from the anterior apical region of the prostate in a repeat-biopsy population can result in an increased overall cancer detection rate and in more accurate assessment of the Gleason score.
Patients And Methods: The study was a prospective, randomised (end-fire vs side-fire ultrasound probe) evaluation of 288 men by repeat transrectal saturation biopsy with 28 cores taken from the transition zone, base, mid-lobar, anterior and the anterior apical region located ventro-laterally to the urethra of the peripheral zone.
Results: The overall prostate cancer detection rate was 44.
Aims: To investigate the potential prognostic impact of the lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR) in a large European cohort of patients with localised upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). The LMR as an indicator of systemic inflammatory response has been shown to represent a potential prognostic factor in various types of human cancers. Up to date, the prognostic significance of the LMR in UTUC has not been evaluated.
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- New imaging techniques have been developed to enhance the diagnosis and staging of early-stage prostate cancer (PCa), including traditional transrectal ultrasound and newer methods like real-time elastography and multiparametric MRI.
- While conventional ultrasound aids in guiding biopsies, contrast-enhanced ultrasound shows mixed results in detecting cancer, and computer-based analysis of ultrasound signals has proven effective for patients with prior biopsies.
- Despite some promising findings, there is currently no consensus on the routine use of these advanced imaging techniques, highlighting the need for more extensive prospective studies.
The influence of overweight and obesity on sperm quality and reproductive hormone levels is under discussion. The aim of the present retrospective study was to evaluate the influence of body mass index (BMI) on sperm quality and reproductive hormones. We analysed semen samples and serum levels of FSH, LH, T and PRL of a total of 2110 men attending our andrology unit from 1994 to 2010 due to infertility work-up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of the present retrospective study was to report our experience concerning the effects of cell phone usage on semen parameters. We examined 2110 men attending our infertility clinic from 1993 to October 2007. Semen analysis was performed in all patients.
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