Motor Response Matters: Lead Placement and Urologic Efficacy Linked in Sacral Neuromodulation.

Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) motor response provoked during sacral neuromodulation (SNM) lead placement, determining its utility in improving therapy delivery.

Materials And Methods: A prospective pilot study (January 2018-September 2021) was performed including patients with overactive bladder or nonobstructive urinary retention-a very homogeneous group without any medical history interfering with bladder function-who underwent SNM. An external pulse generator was connected for three weeks.

Bladder perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm: Review on clinical features of this rare tumor.

Perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm (PEComa) is a rare mesenchymal tumor composed of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive perivascular epithelioid cells. They can arise in various localizations such as the bladder. A total of 36 case reports regarding bladder PEComa have been described in the literature.

The effect of tranexamic acid on perioperative blood loss in transurethral resection of the prostate: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Background: Bleeding and bleeding-related complications remain common after bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This may possibly lead to prolonged postoperative irrigation, catheterization, and hospital stay. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of high-dose tranexamic acid (TXA) on perioperative blood loss in patients treated with bipolar TURP for prostate sizes between 30 and 80 g.

Review of vasocutaneous fistulas and other rare complications after vasectomy.

Introduction: Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization. It is a very common procedure in daily urological practice with a low complication rate. Haematoma formation, wound infection, chronic scrotal pain, and spontaneous recanalization are well-known complications.

Can operator-controlled imaging reduce fluoroscopy time during flexible ureterorenoscopy?

Introduction: Fluoroscopy is routinely used during ureterorenoscopy. According to the 'As Low As Reasonably Achievable' (ALARA) principle, radiation exposure should be kept as low as reasonably achievable to decrease the risk of negative long-term effects of radiation for patients and medical staff. This study aims to assess if operator-controlled imaging during flexible ureterorenoscopy for nephrolithiasis could reduce fluoroscopy time when compared to radiographer-controlled imaging.

Coronary artery calcifications and diastolic dysfunction versus visceral fat area in type 1 diabetes: VISCERA study.

Aims: Type 1 diabetic patients (T1DM) experience a higher cardiovascular disease and mortality risk than controls. We investigated whether visceral adipose tissue (VAT) contributes to coronary artery calcifications (CAC) and cardiac dysfunction in T1DM.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 118 T1DM patients without a history of cardiovascular disease (men/women: 68/50, age 46±12years, HbA1c 7.

Localized prostate cancer and robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a retrospective, comparative study between pre- and post-operative Gleason scores.

Introduction: To compare the pre- and post-operative Gleason scores (GS) in patients with localized prostate cancer treated with robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Materials And Methods: A single center, retrospective comparison between pre- and post-operative GS. Age, prostate volume, PSA, number of biopsies, number of positive cores, biopsy GS, cTNM, final pathology GS and pTNM of 286 patients were retrieved.

Renal papillary necrosis in patients with sickle cell disease: How to recognize this 'forgotten' diagnosis.

Introduction: Renal papillary necrosis is not commonly seen in daily practice, but can have severe consequences when it is not diagnosed in time. It is known to be associated with sickle cell hemoglobinopathies; however a wide range of etiologies are possible, and it is therefore not the first diagnosis clinicians consider in patients with sickle cell disease who present with hematuria.

Methods: A literature search was performed to summarize the current knowledge about renal papillary necrosis associated with sickle cell disease.

U-Shape Kissing Chimney Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for a Traumatic Arch Rupture in a Polytraumatized Patient.

An 18-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital because of a high impact trauma. A computed tomography scan showed massive mediastinal bleeding due to a posteriorly located rupture of the aortic arch with formation of a pseudoaneurysm. Although urgent repair was indicated, open cardiac surgery was not feasible, as this would involve full heparinization in a patient with subarachnoid bleeding.