Search Results - "Fabio Vicentini"
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A comprehensive literature-based equation to compare cost-effectiveness of a flexible ureteroscopy program with single-use versus reusable devices
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-08-2019)“…ABSTRACT Purpose to critically review all literature concerning the cost-effectiveness of flexible ureteroscopy comparing single-use with reusable scopes…”
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Tranexamic acid in patients with complex stones undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a randomised, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled trial
Published in BJU international (01-01-2022)“…Objectives To assess the efficacy and safety of single‐dose tranexamic acid on the blood transfusion rate and outcomes of patients with complex kidney stones…”
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Impact of Either Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg Positioning for Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published in The Journal of urology (30-09-2024)“…Urologists encounter multiple challenges in managing ureteral stones with ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. This meta-analysis assesses the effectiveness of…”
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In Vitro Evaluation of Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes: A Practical Comparison for a Patient-Centered Approach
Published in Journal of endourology (01-03-2018)“…To compare the manufacturing and in vitro performance characteristics of two single-use flexible ureteroscopes with a permanent optical flexible ureteroscope…”
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Ureteroscopy vs laparoscopic ureterolithotomy for large proximal ureteric stone: a randomised trial
Published in BJU international (01-11-2024)“…Objective To compare the outcomes of retrograde flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) with retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (RLU) for large proximal…”
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Utility of the Guy's Stone Score Based on Computed Tomographic Scan Findings for Predicting Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Outcomes
Published in Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) (01-06-2014)“…Objective To evaluate the ability of the Guy's stone score (GS) to predict the success rates and complications on the basis of the computed tomographic (CT)…”
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One week pre-operative oral antibiotics for percutaneous nephrolithotomy reduce risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-04-2023)“…The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the efficacy of extended dose of preoperative antibiotics to reduce infectious risk in patients undergoing…”
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Supine versus Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Complex Stones: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Published in The Journal of urology (01-03-2022)“…High-quality evidence comparing supine to prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the treatment of complex stones is lacking. This study aimed to compare…”
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Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous nephrolithotomy and risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-03-2024)“…The aim of this study is to perform a high-quality meta-analysis using only randomized controlled trials (RCT) to better define the role of postoperative…”
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Flexible Ureteroscopic Guided Laparoscopic Ureteroplasty For The Treatment Of Ureteral Stricture
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-08-2024)“…Ureteral stricture is often a consequence of urolithiasis or previous endourological procedures (1-3). Precisely delineating the stricture zone…”
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Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery: best practices and future perspectives
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-11-2024)“…Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery (ECIRS) has emerged as a promising technique for the management of large and complex kidney stones, potentially offering…”
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Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of 10–20 mm lower pole renal stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in World journal of urology (01-10-2020)“…Purpose To compare the efficacy and safety of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) versus retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for treatment of…”
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Intraoperative computed tomography for detection of residual stones in endourology procedures: systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-05-2024)“…ABSTRACT Background: Success rates in endourological procedures, notably percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and ureteroscopy (URS), have demonstrated…”
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Impact of Renal Anatomy on Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcomes for Lower Pole Kidney Stones: Results of a Prospective Multifactorial Analysis Controlled by Computerized Tomography
Published in The Journal of urology (01-06-2015)“…Purpose We evaluated which variables impact fragmentation and clearance of lower pole calculi after shock wave lithotripsy. Materials and Methods We…”
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The impact of COVID-19 in medical practice. A review focused on Urology
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-03-2021)“…COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly spreading virus that is changing the World and the way doctors are practicing medicine. The huge number of patients searching…”
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Treatment of renal lower pole stones: an update
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The Effect of Topography on Long-Term Spontaneous Development of Soil and Woody Cover on Graded and Untreated Overburden
Published in Forests (01-05-2020)“…We studied the development of soil and soil fauna, as well as selected vegetation parameters important for litter input into soil, in two chronosequences of…”
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Renal Stone Features Are More Important Than Renal Anatomy to Predict Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcomes: Results from a Prospective Study with CT Follow-Up
Published in Journal of endourology (01-01-2020)“…Lower pole kidney stones have been associated with poor shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) outcomes because of its location. However, the real impact of collecting…”
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with spinal cord injury: should all these patients be automatically assigned a Guy’s stone score of 4?
Published in World journal of urology (01-06-2021)“…Purpose To assess the complication and stone-free rates of PCNL in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to evaluate whether this population should be…”
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Prone split-leg endoscopic-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: the surgeons perspective with A Gopro® view
Published in International Brazilian Journal of Urology (01-05-2021)“…ABSTRACT Introduction: To demonstrate the entire surgeon's point of view of a prone split-leg (PSL) endoscopic guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (ePCNL)…”
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