Publications by authors named "Umberto V Maestroni"
Article Synopsis
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in urology aims to enhance diagnostic processes and improve prognosis for patients, particularly those with urolithiasis who are at risk for serious infections.
- A systematic scoping review was conducted to evaluate existing literature on AI applications for predicting infectious complications in urolithiasis, yielding nine relevant studies from an initial search of 467 articles, primarily published between 2021 and 2023.
- The reviewed studies showed promising results, with AI models like random forests and neural networks demonstrating superior performance in predicting infections compared to traditional methods, although further research and validation are necessary before widespread clinical implementation.
Article Synopsis
- This study used the Delphi method to gather expert opinions on unresolved issues in lower urinary tract infections (UTIs), focusing on recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women, and catheter-associated UTIs in adults.
- A panel of 37 experts participated in multiple consensus phases, achieving agreement on 12 out of 13 key topics related to the diagnosis and prevention of these UTIs.
- The findings highlight the need for more research on non-antibiotic preventive measures for UTIs, as antibiotic resistance continues to be a significant concern in treatment strategies.
Background: Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is coming up as a superior imaging tool for prostate cancer (PCa). However, its use in primary staging is still debated. The aim of this study was to assess accuracy of 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT in staging patients with intermediate and high risk PCa candidates to radical prostatectomy managed in the Prostate Cancer Unit of our institution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The major strengths of surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with laser are reduced morbidity compared to endoscopic resection. No studies analysed the different risk of intra/peri-operative events between patients undergoing Thulium and GreenLight procedures.
Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 100 consecutive cases undergoing GreenLight vaporization and Thulium procedures performed during the learning curve of two expert endoscopic surgeons.
Objectives: To test reproducibility and predictive value of a simplified score for assessment of extraprostatic tumor extension (sEPE grade).
Methods: Sixty-five patients (mean age ± SD, 67 years ± 6.3) treated with radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer who underwent 1.
To assess the change of storage symptoms (SS) and their impact on quality of life in men undergoing thulium:YAG laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH patients requiring surgery were prospectively evaluated (April 2019-October 2020). Inclusion criteria: International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥8, maximum urinary flow rate ≤15 mL/s, and urinary retention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Colovesical fistulas (CVFs) account for approximately 95% enterovesical fistulas (EVFs). About 2/3 CVF cases are diverticular in origin. It mainly presents with urological signs such as pneumaturia and fecaluria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In the last years due to miniaturization of endoscopic instruments and percutaneous surgery, endourology has become very popular in paediatric urinary stone managment. We reported our single-centre experience in retrograde endoscopic procedures in children. Results and complications of URS/RIRS are discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of D-Mannose, ElliroseTM and Lactobacillus Plantarum in treatment of urinary tract recurrent infections (rUTIs): A survey of urologists knowledge about its clinical application.
Acta Biomed
March 2020
Background And Aim Of The Work: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are widespread disease and almost half of all women will experience at least one episode of cystitis during their life. Aim of this study was to review the evidence of literature about the therapeutic and preventive effects of a product containing D-Mannose, ElliroseTM and Lactobacollus Plantarum on patients' symptoms, quality of life and recurrence of UTIs and to investigate the practicing urologists' knowledge about the clinical application of this product.
Materials: We administrated an investigational survey about clinical use of a phytotherapeutic product made of D-Mannose, ElliroseTM and Lactobacollus Plantarum to 12 residents in Urology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and to 32 urologists working in the provinces of Modena, Reggio Emilia and Parma.