A5038120868- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Genital Health and Disease
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Renal and related cancers
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2003-2025
Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste
2014-2025
University of Trieste
2016-2025
Ospedale di Cattinara
2015-2024
Fatebenefratelli Hospital
2015-2024
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2004-2024
Parthenope University of Naples
2010-2023
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
2023
University of Florence
2023
University of Pisa
2023
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and the disease it causes, 2019 (COVID-19) is generating a rapid tragic health emergency in Italy due to need provide assistance an overwhelming number of infected patients and, at same time, treat all non-deferrable oncological benign conditions. A panel Italian urologists has agreed on possible strategies for reorganization urological routine practice set recommendations that should facilitate process rescheduling both surgical outpatient...
In the global emergency scenario caused by COVID-19 pandemic, Urology residents' training might be critically affected. To provide insights on this issue, a 25-item online Survey was sent to all Italian residents one month after first case of in Italy, evaluate their routine involvement "clinical" (on-call duty, outpatient visits, diagnostic procedures) and "surgical" (endoscopic, open minimally invasive surgery) activities before during period. Overall, 351 577 (60.8%) completed Survey....
This study assesses knowledge, attitudes, and behavioural intention towards human papillomavirus (HPV) infection vaccination in a random sample of 1348 adolescents young women aged 14–24 years Italy. A self-administered anonymous questionnaire covered demographics; knowledge about HPV infection, cervical cancer, vaccine; the perceived risk for contracting and/or developing benefits to prevent willingness receive an vaccine. Only 23.3% have heard that is genital mucosa cancer. Those older,...
The public health emergency caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a significant reallocation of resources with consequent reorganization clinical activities also several urological centers. A panel Italian urologists agreed on set recommendations pathways pre-, intra- and post-operative care for patients undergoing urgent procedures or non-deferrable oncological interventions during COVID-19 pandemic. Simplification diagnostic staging pathway to be...
Varicocele is a common problem among infertile men. repair (VR) frequently performed to improve semen parameters and the chances of pregnancy. However, there lack consensus about diagnosis, indications for VR its outcomes. The aim this study was explore global practice patterns on management varicocele in context male infertility.Sixty practicing urologists/andrologists from 23 countries contributed 382 multiple-choice-questions pertaining management. These were condensed into an online...
Background: Healthcare professionals play a key role in tobacco use prevention because they are considered as model by patients. This multicenter study was aimed to evaluate smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes towards among Italian hospital professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional carried out using questionnaire administered healthcare seven hospitals, investigate personal occupational data, knowledge, attitudes, job setting, clinical activities, habits pattern for current smokers....
A correct approach to recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) is an important pillar of antimicrobial stewardship. We aim define Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for predicting the clinical efficacy empiric treatment in women with rUTIs.We extracted and microbiological data from 1043 women. trained ANN on 725 patients validated it 318.The showed a sensitivity 87.8% specificity 97.3% empirical therapy. The previous use fluoroquinolones (HR = 4.23; p 0.008) cephalosporins 2.81; 0.003) as...
Summary Several intralesional therapeutic protocols have been proposed for the treatment of Peyronie's disease. Among all, hyaluronic acid ( HA ) and verapamil differently tested. We aimed to evaluate efficacy ILVI compared with in patients early onset disease PD ). This is a multi‐centre prospective double‐arm, randomized, double‐blinded study comparing vs. after 12‐weeks. Sexually active men, older than 18 years affected by acute phase were eligible this study. Patients randomly divided...
We evaluated possible factors predicting testicular cancer in patients undergoing testis sparing surgery.We retrospectively analyzed the records of all who underwent surgery for a small mass at total 5 centers. All with 1 solitary lesion 2 cm or less on preoperative ultrasound were enrolled study. Testis consisted tumor enucleation frozen section examination. Immediate radical orchiectomy was performed cases malignancy examination but otherwise testes spared. Univariate and multivariate...
To determine the feasibility and efficacy of transarterial embolization (TAE) in haemorrhagic urological emergencies, to assess perioperative morbidity, effect timing intervention on requirement for blood transfusion, long-term follow-up.Between October 1997 March 2009, 44 patients (30 men 14 women; mean age 79 years, range 51-95) with intractable haematuria secondary advanced pelvic tumour arising from or invading bladder, underwent internal iliac TAE. Twenty-four had transitional carcinoma...
Hyaluronic acid has been shown to be efficacious in decreasing scar formation, inflammation, and oxidative stress.To assess the efficacy of intralesional injection hyaluronic patients affected by Peyronie's disease.In this prospective, single-arm, self-controlled, interventional, multicenter pilot study, 65 underwent a 10-week cycle weekly intraplaque injections with (0.8% highly purified sodium salt 16 mg/2 mL; Sinovial, IBSA, Lodi, Italy). Patients were re-evaluated 2 months after end...