Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common urologic disease among elderly men. The diagnosis of BPH is usually driven by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 532-nm GreenLight HPS laser (PVP) vs 980-nm diode laser vaporization of the prostate (DVP) in treating patients with lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Nuclear grades are proved to be one of the most significant prognostic factors for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Radiomics nomogram is a widely used noninvasive tool that could predict tumor phenotypes.
To examine frailty and comorbidity as predictors of outcome of nephron sparing surgery (NSS) and as decision tools for identifying candidates for active surveillance (AS) or tumor ablation (TA). Frailty and comorbidity were assessed using the modified frailty index of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging (11-CSHA) and the age-adjusted Charlson-Comorbidity Index (aaCCI) as […]
Cells are continuously subjected to DNA damaging agents. DNA damages are repaired by one of the many pathways guarding genomic integrity. When one or several DNA damage pathways are rendered inefficient, cells can accumulate mutations, which modify normal cellular pathways, favoring abnormal cell growth.
Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are the most common cancers in men aged 15-39 years, and are divided into two major groups, seminomas and non-seminomas. Novel treatment options are required for these patients, to limit side effects of chemotherapy.
Verrucous carcinoma, a rare low-grade well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, is known for its favorable biological behavior and lack of metastatic potential. However, aggressive resection is problematic in terms of compromised function and aesthetics.
No approved medical therapies prevent progression of low-grade prostate cancer (PCa). Rapamycin inhibits cell proliferation and augments immune responses, producing an antitumor effect. Encapsulated rapamycin (eRapa) incorporates rapamycin into a pH-sensitive polymer, ensuring consistent dosing.
To assess the impact of metformin on biochemical failure (BF) in localized prostate cancers (PC) treated with radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiation therapy (RT). 1,449 patients undergoing RP (n=1338, 92.
The aim of this study is to analyse the long-term outcomes of SNS at a reference centre in both idiopathic and neurogenic pelvic floor disorders. Retrospective observational study analysing the records of 106 tested patients in our department from December 1999 to January 2017.
