European urology focus
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European urology focus · Mar 2018
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Results in a Marginal Kidney Transplant Programme.
Hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) of deceased donor kidneys is associated with a better outcome than static cold storage, predominantly in marginal donors. Nevertheless, there is little evidence supporting whether graft centre of origin and donor category impact HMP results. ⋯ Currently, the number of donors is insufficient to meet the demand for renal grafts. Expanded criteria for donation after brain death and donation after circulatory death (DCD) programmes have been developed as strategies to minimise this problem. Hypothermic machine perfusion has previously demonstrated its usefulness in expanded criteria donation and DCD preservation. DCD type and donor age increase the risk of graft loss.
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European urology focus · Mar 2018
Meta AnalysisManagement of Localised Prostate Cancer in Kidney Transplant Patients: A Systematic Review from the EAU Guidelines on Renal Transplantation Panel.
Cancer development after kidney transplant (KT) has become a major problem, and currently, it is one of the primary causes of death in this population. Urological cancers after KT such as prostate cancer (PCa) have also increased, partly due to the increasing age of recipients and prolonged survival. PCa is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, accounting for 15% of all cancers. Managing localised PCa after KT remains challenging because of treating an immunosuppressed patient with a kidney graft in the pelvic cavity. Several papers reporting PCa treatment after KT have been published. Merging all the available data and summarising most important evidence could be useful for scientific community involved in this issue. ⋯ Localised PCa after KT seems to have similar oncological outcomes after curative treatments than in general population, with surgery being the most common option for treatment.
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European urology focus · Mar 2018
Urology Residency Training in Italy: Results of the First National Survey.
Numerous surveys have been performed to determine the competence and the confidence of residents. However, there is no data available on the condition of Italian residents in urology. ⋯ In this web-based survey, Italian residents in urology showed limited scientific productivity and low involvement in surgical procedures. Satisfaction for urology specialty remains high, demonstrating continuous interest in this field of study from residents.
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European urology focus · Jan 2018
Multicenter StudyDelaying Surgical Treatment of Penile Fracture Results in Poor Functional Outcomes: Results from a Large Retrospective Multicenter European Study.
Penile fracture is a rare clinical entity that represents a urologic emergency. It involves traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa due to twisting or bending of the penile shaft during erection. ⋯ We looked at sexual outcomes following the repair of penile fracture in a large European population. We found that outcomes worsened if surgical repair was delayed.
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European urology focus · Oct 2017
Review Meta AnalysisA Quality Assessment of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Sexual Function in Neurologic Patients Using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments Checklist: A Systematic Review.
Impaired sexual function has a significant effect on quality of life. Various patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are available to evaluate sexual function. The quality of the PROMs to be used for neurologic patients remains unknown. ⋯ A quality assessment of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for sexual function in neurologic patients was made. The evidence found for good PROMs was limited. Studies with high methodological quality are needed to improve the quality of PROMs to evaluate sexual function in neurologic patients.