Publications by authors named "Yaiza Yanez-Castillo"

Background: Devices that increase the penetrance of intravesical chemotherapeutics are emerging as alternatives to classical Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) treatment.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of mitomycin C applied with the electromotive drug delivery device (MMC-EMDA) versus BCG in patients with intermediate and high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) without carcinoma in situ (CIS).

Methods: Prospective non-randomized study in which 47 patients received MMC-EMDA (40 mg of MMC diluted in 50 mg of distilled water at 20 mA for 30 min.

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Introduction: Intravesical treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) aims to reduce recurrences and stop progression. Hyperthermia-enhanced chemotherapy with devices like COMBAT BRS, Unithermia, and BR-TRG-I is a promising alternative to conventional Bacillus de Calmette Guerin (BCG) therapy.

Objective: To systematically review the efficacy of hyperthermia generated by conduction devices in the treatment of NMIBC.

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Purpose: This study aims to establish the ability of the Uroflex® external artificial sphincter to reduce the severity of male urinary incontinence and improve the quality of life of patients with male urinary incontinence.

Methods: A pre-post pilot study was carried out on a sample of 30 patients with male urinary incontinence. Tolerability and satisfaction were assessed by comparing the results of the Pad test, and EQ-5D and KHQ questionnaires before and after 3 months of using Uroflex®.

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Purpose: Our study aims to determine whether there are differences in the degree of detection of prostate cancer (PCa) and CsPCa between fusion prostate biopsy (FPB), cognitive biopsy (PCB), and randomized, systematic biopsy (SB).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out of 195 patients with suspected PCa at the San Cecilio University Clinical Hospital in Granada who underwent a prostate biopsy between January and December 2021. Patients were divided into three groups: group 1, patients undergoing FPB transperineally with ultrasound BK 3000 (N = 87); group 2, PCB (N = 59) transperineally; and group 3, transrectal SB (N = 49), the latter two, with an ultrasound BK Specto.

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Our objective was to improve the results of extracorporeal shock waves lithotripsy using hydroxycitric acid (HCA) like adjuvant therapy. Double blind randomized clinical trial using hydroxycitric acid versus placebo (ID NCT05525130). Multicenter study of adjuvant exposure to a food supplement with hydroxycitric acid (HCA), vs.

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Background: Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) maintenance therapy is the standard adjuvant treatment of high- and intermediate-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, the problems of shortages and the adverse effects, both local and systemic, that it causes lead to the search for alternatives with devices that improve the penetration of intravesical chemotherapeutics.

Materials And Methods: Prospective observational study was conducted from August 2018 to August 2022.

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Background: Devices that increase the penetration of intravesical chemotherapeutic agents have been developed as alternatives to the use of bacillus Calmette-Guérin, in short supply at a time of increasing global incidence of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). We performed a prospective observational study to compare 2 of these devices in the treatment of patients with high- and intermediate-risk NMIBC. The primary endpoint was the recurrence-free rate.

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Introduction: Platelet rich plasma is a product obtained from vein whole blood sample, with a high concentration of growth factors, which have been reported to be beneficial for tissue regeneration. In the last few years, several assays that pretend to demonstrate the efficacy of platelet rich plasma in many disciplines, including urology, have been published.

Aim And Methods: The aim of this assay is to develop a bibliographic review of the publications available about platelet rich plasma and urology.

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Background: Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is characterized by a high rate of recurrence and progression, despite surgery and adjuvant therapies.

Objective: To analyze the published results on the effectiveness of mitomycin C (MMC) applied with an electromotive drug administration device (EMDA) in the treatment of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder tumors.

Method: A systematic review was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar search platforms.

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Objective: The World Health Organizationdeclared a pandemic status due to the COVID-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus SARS-Cov-2 in March 2020. This caused high health pressure that hashad an impact on the Spanish National Health System and Granada has been one of the most affected provincesnationwide. The high healthcare pressure derived from it has had an impact on the National Health System throughout the Spanish territory, with Granada beingone of the most affected provinces nation wide.

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