A5032408626- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Renal and related cancers
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
- Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Ovarian function and disorders
University of Florence
2021-2024
Ospedale Annunziata di Cosenza
2023-2024
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
2020-2022
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2019
How is the semen quality of sexually active men following recovery from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection?Twenty-five percent with recent SARS-Cov-2 infections and proven healing were oligo-crypto-azoospermic, despite absence virus RNA in semen.The presence SARS-CoV-2 human its role contagion after disease 2019 (COVID-19) still unclear. So far, studies evaluating occurrence infected or recovered are scarce included a limited number participants.A...
Recently, 3D models (3DM) gained popularity in urology, especially nephron-sparing interventions (NSI). Up to now, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques alone does not allow us obtain a 3DM adequate plan robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Integration AI with computer vision algorithms seems promising as it allows speed up process. Herein, we present realized integration and approach (CVA), displaying utility AI-based Hyper Accuracy Three-dimensional (HA3D®)...
There is evidence that, after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, male reproductive function and semen quality may be damaged OBJECTIVES: To evaluate a panel of inflammatory mediators in patients recovered from disease 2019.Sexually active men with previous infection proven recovery 2019 were enrolled prospective cohort study. Clinical, uro-andrological data specimens prospectively collected. For previously hospitalized patients, on serum markers retrospectively...
Background: the aim of this study was to perform an Italian telematics survey analysis on changes in couples’ sex lives during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. Methods: a multicenter cross sectional conducted people sexually active and stable relationships for at least 6 months. To evaluate male female sexual dysfunctions, we used international index erectile function (IIEF-15) (FSFI), respectively; marital quality stability were evaluated by adjustment test (items 10–15);...
Transperineal interstitial laser ablation of the prostate (TPLA) has been shown to be a novel option for minimally invasive treatment benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Herein we provide an educational step-by-step overview our technique TPLA, focusing on standardization its surgical steps, logistical aspects performance in outpatient setting, as well early perioperative and functional outcomes. The procedure can performed clinic with patient lithotomic position. After local disinfection,...
Objective To date, several ultra-minimally-invasive surgical techniques are available for the treatment of male LUTS due to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Herein we report our preliminary experience with SoracteLite™ TPLA carefully selected patients BPO. Methods Data from all consecutive undergoing at institution between April 2021 and February 2022 were prospectively collected in a specific database. regarding functional sexual outcomes evaluated by validated questionnaires...
Partial nephrectomy (PN) is the primary surgical method for renal tumor treatment, typically involving clamping artery during removal, leading to warm ischemia and potential function impairment. Off-clamp approaches have been explored mitigate organ damage, yet few results emerged about possible effects on hemoglobin loss. Most evidence comes from retrospective studies using propensity score matching, known be sensitive PS model misspecification. The energy balancing weights (EBW) offers an...
Objective To evaluate the impact of preoperative markers systemic inflammation on complications and oncological outcomes in patients aged ≥75 years treated with radical cystectomy (RC) for urothelial bladder cancer (UBC).Patients methods The clinical data 694 open RC UBC at our institution between January 2008 December 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients <75 years, distant metastases, other-than-urothelial histological type, comorbidities that could affect inflammatory markers, who...
Abstract Background Type 5 phosphodiesterase ( PDE 5) expression in the normal and pathological prostate is controversial. Objectives This study aimed at identifying cell type/s, if any, expressing human healthy or sections order to further validate rationale of inhibitor 5i) treatment benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH ) their safety erectile dysfunction following cancer PC a) surgery. Materials methods By immunohistochemical analysis, we studied tissue microarrays containing obtained from...
Background: Phytotherapeutic agents aroused an increasing interest either as alternative or in addition to conventional therapy the management of BPH. The aim article was evaluate clinical and functional changes after add-on treatment with Serenoa repens associated Solanum lycopersicum, lycopene bromelain patients BPH presenting mild moderate LUTS previously treated only Alfuzosin over a 6–12 months period. Materials methods: Between January July 2019, symptomatic already on (Al) 10 mg for...
Background and Objectives: The incidence of urothelial cancer in males is higher than females; however, females have a risk recurrence progression. aim our study was to report the effect gender on oncological outcome advanced cancer. Materials Methods: In retrospective study, all patients had undergone primary surgical treatment for were affected by stage IV disease at time chemotherapy. Response therapy toxicity evaluated. Subgroups analyzed tumour presentation, first- second-line response,...
Objectives: The incidence of prostate cancer in renal transplant recipients (RTRs) is increasing, but few data are available the literature. In this study, we reviewed 25-year experience management after kidney transplantation at Florence Transplant Centre. Methods: We retrospectively from 617 RTR male patients who underwent our institute between July 1996 and September 2016. Data regarding demographics, transplantation, immunosuppressive treatment were analyzed. probability death was...
Abstract Background The presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human semen and its role virus contagion quality after recovery from disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still unclear. Recent reports evidence that, SARS-CoV-2 infection, male reproductive function may be damaged. Aim To evaluate the parameters inflammation sexually active men following infection at 1 month 3 months follow-up second negative nasopharyngeal swab. Materials methods A prospective...