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Kaufmann B, Pellegrino P, Zuluaga L, Ben-David R, Müntener M, Keller EX, Spanaus K, von Eckardstein A, Gorin MA, Poyet C. Interassay Variability and Clinical Implications of Five Different Prostate-specific Antigen Assays. EUR UROL SUPPL 2024; 63:4-12. [PMID: 38558765 PMCID: PMC10981008 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2024.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background and objective Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) remains a critical marker for prostate cancer (PCa) detection and monitoring. Recognising historical variability in PSA assays and the evolution of assay technology and calibration, this study aims to reassess interassay variability using the latest generation of five assays in a contemporary cohort of men undergoing prostate biopsy. Methods Five different commercially available PSA assays were tested in a blood sample of 76 men before undergoing a prostate biopsy. Total PSA (tPSA) and free-to-total PSA ratio (%fPSA) were compared across assays, using Roche (Basel, Switzerland) as the benchmark, and correlated with biopsy outcome to analyse the impact on PCa diagnosis. The statistical analysis included Passing-Bablok regression and Bland-Altman plots, with a p value threshold of <0.05 for significance. Key findings and limitations Among the 76 men, 28 (36.8%) were diagnosed with significant PCa (defined as International Society of Urological Pathology grade ≥2). A high correlation was observed between tPSA and %fPSA values among the different PSA assays tested (r2 ≥ 0.9). The Passing-Bablok analysis showed that tPSA results varied substantially among the assays, with slopes ranging between 0.78 and 1.04. Compared with the tPSA of Roche, tPSA values were on average 20.7% lower by Beckman (Oststeinbeck, Germany), 15.2% lower by Abbott (Chicago, IL, USA), 6.1% lower by Diasorin (Saluggia, Italy), and 9.6% higher by Brahms (Hennigsdorf, Germany; p < 0.001 for all). The %fPSA values by Abbott and Brahms were higher at 15.7% and 10.6%, respectively (p < 0.001), while the Beckman and Diasorin values had minimal differences of -0.3% and 2.3%, respectively (p > 0.05). The variability across assays would have resulted in discrepancies in both the sensitivity and the specificity for tPSA and %fPSA by at least 14%, depending on the cut-offs applied. Conclusions and clinical implications Despite the use of the latest PSA assays, relevant variability of tPSA and %fPSA results can be observed among different assays. There is an urgent need for standardised calibration methods and greater awareness among practitioners concerning interassay variability. Clinicians should acknowledge that clinically relevant thresholds may depend on the specific PSA assay and that ideally the same assay is applied over time for better clinical decision-making. Patient summary Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a critical marker for prostate cancer (PCa) detection and monitoring. However, significant variations were observed in the results of the latest PSA assays. Thus, standardised calibration methods and greater awareness among practitioners concerning interassay variability are needed.
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- Basil Kaufmann
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Municipal Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Zuluaga L, Rich JM, Gupta R, Pedraza A, Ucpinar B, Okhawere KE, Saini I, Dwivedi P, Patel D, Zaytoun O, Menon M, Tewari A, Badani KK. AI-powered real-time annotations during urologic surgery: The future of training and quality metrics. Urol Oncol 2024; 42:57-66. [PMID: 38142209 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Real-time artificial intelligence (AI) annotation of the surgical field has the potential to automatically extract information from surgical videos, helping to create a robust surgical atlas. This content can be used for surgical education and qualitative initiatives. We demonstrate the first use of AI in urologic robotic surgery to capture live surgical video and annotate key surgical steps and safety milestones in real-time. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA While AI models possess the capability to generate automated annotations based on a collection of video images, the real-time implementation of such technology in urological robotic surgery to aid surgeon and training staff it is still pending to be studied. METHODS We conducted an educational symposium, which broadcasted 2 live procedures, a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and a robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). A surgical AI platform system (Theator, Palo Alto, CA) generated real-time annotations and identified operative safety milestones. This was achieved through trained algorithms, conventional video recognition, and novel Video Transfer Network technology which captures clips in full context, enabling automatic recognition and surgical mapping in real-time. RESULTS Real-time AI annotations for procedure #1, RARP, are found in Table 1. The safety milestone annotations included the apical safety maneuver and deliberate views of structures such as the external iliac vessels and the obturator nerve. Real-time AI annotations for procedure #2, RAPN, are found in Table 1. Safety milestones included deliberate views of structures such as the gonadal vessels and the ureter. AI annotated surgical events included intraoperative ultrasound, temporary clip application and removal, hemostatic powder application, and notable hemorrhage. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, surgical intelligence successfully showcased real-time AI annotations of 2 separate urologic robotic procedures during a live telecast. These annotations may provide the technological framework for send automatic notifications to clinical or operational stakeholders. This technology is a first step in real-time intraoperative decision support, leveraging big data to improve the quality of surgical care, potentially improve surgical outcomes, and support training and education.
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- Laura Zuluaga
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY.
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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Zuluaga L, Rich JM, Razdan S, Ucpinar B, Okhawere KE, Saini I, Badani KK. Robotic nephroureterectomy supplanting open and laparoscopic approach for upper tract urothelial carcinoma management: a narrative review. Transl Androl Urol 2023; 12:1740-1752. [PMID: 38106688 PMCID: PMC10719770 DOI: 10.21037/tau-23-73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Background and Objective The use of robotic surgery for managing upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) has increased significantly over the years. Minimally invasive techniques (MIS) are now used for approximately half of all robot-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (RAL-NU) performed in the USA. However, there are currently no specific management guidelines that recommend the use of a robotic approach, and the available literature on this topic is limited. For this reason, we reviewed the history and current literature regarding this technique. Methods We searched Web of Science and PubMed for articles between 1934 to 2023 using 20 different search terms and combinations. We restricted our selection to only publications in English language. Key Content and Findings Comparative retrospective studies between techniques [open nephroureterectomy (ONU), laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU), and RAL-NU] and case series of surgical groups, mostly at short- and mid-term follow-up, were included. Conclusions Robotic surgery for UTUC is on the rise and is predicted to become the preferred method for nephroureterectomy. A comparison of RAL-NU to LNU and ONU shows several advantages, including less blood loss, pain, and hospital stay, as well as a quicker recovery time. The safety and effectiveness of robotic surgery for lymphadenectomy also supports its use in RAL-NU. As more medical facilities adopt the technique and further studies support its benefits, it is likely that robotic surgery will become the preferred method for NU.
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Rich JM, Okhawere KE, Nguyen C, Ucpinar B, Zuluaga L, Razdan S, Saini I, Tuna Beksac A, Nguyen J, Calvo RS, Ahmed M, Mehrazin R, Abaza R, Stifelman MD, Kaouk J, Crivellaro S, Badani KK. Transperitoneal Versus Retroperitoneal Single-port Robotic-assisted Partial Nephrectomy: An Analysis from the Single Port Advanced Research Consortium. Eur Urol Focus 2023; 9:1059-1064. [PMID: 37394396 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the surgical management of kidney tumors, such as in multiport technology, single-port (SP) robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) can be performed using the transperitoneal (TP) or retroperitoneal (RP) approach. However, there is a dearth of literature on the efficacy and safety of either approach for SP RAPN. OBJECTIVE To compare the peri- and postoperative outcomes of the TP and RP approaches for SP RAPN. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This is a retrospective cohort study using data from the Single Port Advanced Research Consortium (SPARC) database of five institutions. All patients underwent SP RAPN for a renal mass between 2019 and 2022. INTERVENTION TP versus RP SP RAPN. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Baseline characteristics, and peri- and postoperative outcomes were compared between both the approaches using χ2 test, Fisher exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Student t test. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS A total of 219 patients (121 [55.25%] TP, 98 [44.75%] RP) were included in the study. Of them, 115 (51.51%) were male, and the mean age was 60 ± 11 yr. RP had a significantly higher proportion of posterior tumors (54 [55.10%] RP vs 28 [23.14%] TP, p < 0.001), while other baseline characteristics were comparable between both the approaches. There was no statistically significant difference in ischemia time (18 ± 9 vs 18 ± 11 min, p = 0.898), operative time (147 ± 67 vs 146 ± 70 min, p = 0.925), estimated blood loss (p = 0.167), length of stay (1.06 ± 2.25 vs 1.33 ± 1.05 d, p = 0.270), overall complications (5 [5.10%] vs 7 [5.79%]), and major complication rate (2 [2.04%] vs 2 [1.65%], p = 1.000). No difference was observed in positive surgical margin rate (p = 0.472) or delta eGFR at median 6-mo follow-up (p = 0.273). Limitations include retrospective design and no long-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS With proper patient selection based on patient and tumor characteristics, surgeons can opt for either the TP or the RP approach for SP RAPN, and maintain satisfactory outcomes. PATIENT SUMMARY The use of a single port (SP) is a novel technology for performing robotic surgery. Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is a surgery to remove a portion of the kidney due to kidney cancer. Depending on patient characteristics and surgeons' preference, SP can be performed via two approaches for RAPN: through the abdomen or through the space behind the abdominal cavity. We compared outcomes between these two approaches for patients receiving SP RAPN, finding that they were comparable. We conclude that with proper patient selection based on patient and tumor characteristics, surgeons can opt for either the TP or the RP approach for SP RAPN, and maintain satisfactory outcomes.
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- Jordan M Rich
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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Okhawere KE, Milky G, Razdan S, Shih IF, Li Y, Zuluaga L, Badani KK. One-year healthcare costs after robotic-assisted and laparoscopic partial and radical nephrectomy: a cohort study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1099. [PMID: 37838666 PMCID: PMC10576279 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10111-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Despite the wide-spread adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), the cost-benefit implications for partial (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) versus laparoscopic surgery (Lap) is not well established. We sought to examine the trend of adoption and 1-year healthcare expenditure of PN and RN, and compare 1-year expenditures of RAS versus Lap for PN and RN. PATIENTS AND METHODS This cohort study used the MerativeTM MarketScan® Databases between 2013 and 2020. A total of 5,353 patients with kidney cancer undergoing PN (2,980, 55.7%) or RN (2,373, 44.3%). We compared open-conversion, length of stay (LOS), index expenditure, 1-year healthcare expenditure and utilization, and missed work-days between RAS and Lap for PN and RN. RESULTS Adoption of PN increased overtime (47.0% to 55.8%), mainly driven by robotic PN increase. Among PN, RAS had lower open-conversion, shorter LOS and lower index expenditure than Lap. Among RN, RAS had shorter LOS, and similar open-conversion and index expenditures. During 1-year post-discharge, RAS had lower hospital outpatient visits (IRR = 0.92, 95% CI = 0.85, 0.99, p = 0.029) and office-based visits (IRR = 0.91, 95% CI = 0.86, 0.96, p = 0.002) for PN, translating to a 1-day less (95% CI = 0.25, 1.75, p = 0.008) missed from work for RAS. Following RN, RAS had lower 1-year readmission than Lap (O.R = 0.72, 95% CI = 0.55, 0.94, p = 0.018). RAS and Lap had comparable 1-year post-discharge expenditures for both PN (mean difference, MD = -$475, 95% CI = -$4362, $3412, p = 0.810) and RN (MD = -$4,204, 95% CI = -$13,837, $5430, p = 0.404). CONCLUSION At index surgery, RAS was associated with shorter LOS for both PN and RN, and lower open-conversion and expenditures for PN. RAS and Lap had comparable 1-year total expenditures, despite lower healthcare visits for RAS.
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- Kennedy E Okhawere
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6Th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6Th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Intuitive Surgical, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- Intuitive Surgical, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6Th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6Th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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Chen TY, Mihalopoulos M, Zuluaga L, Rich J, Ganta T, Mehrazin R, Tsao CK, Tewari A, Gonzalez-Kozlova E, Badani K, Dogra N, Kyprianou N. Clinical Significance of Extracellular Vesicles in Prostate and Renal Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14713. [PMID: 37834162 PMCID: PMC10573190 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs)-including apoptotic bodies, microvesicles, and exosomes-are released by almost all cell types and contain molecular footprints from their cell of origin, including lipids, proteins, metabolites, RNA, and DNA. They have been successfully isolated from blood, urine, semen, and other body fluids. In this review, we discuss the current understanding of the predictive value of EVs in prostate and renal cancer. We also describe the findings supporting the use of EVs from liquid biopsies in stratifying high-risk prostate/kidney cancer and advanced disease, such as castration-resistant (CRPC) and neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) as well as metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Assays based on EVs isolated from urine and blood have the potential to serve as highly sensitive diagnostic studies as well as predictive measures of tumor recurrence in patients with prostate and renal cancers. Overall, we discuss the biogenesis, isolation, liquid-biopsy, and therapeutic applications of EVs in CRPC, NEPC, and RCC.
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- Tzu-Yi Chen
- Department of Pathology & Cell Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (T.-Y.C.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.M.); (L.Z.); (J.R.); (R.M.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.M.); (L.Z.); (J.R.); (R.M.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.M.); (L.Z.); (J.R.); (R.M.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (T.G.); (C.-K.T.)
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.M.); (L.Z.); (J.R.); (R.M.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (T.G.); (C.-K.T.)
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- Department of Pathology & Cell Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (T.-Y.C.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.M.); (L.Z.); (J.R.); (R.M.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Pathology & Cell Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (T.-Y.C.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.M.); (L.Z.); (J.R.); (R.M.); (K.B.)
- The Tisch Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai Health, New York, NY 10029, USA
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Okhawere KE, Rich JM, Beksac AT, Zuluaga L, Saini I, Ucpinar B, Levieddin J, Joel IT, Deluxe A, Stifelman MD, Crivellaro S, Abaza R, Eun DD, Bhandari A, Hemal AK, Porter J, Mansour A, Pierorazio PM, Zaytoun O, Badani KK. Transperitoneal Versus Retroperitoneal Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy in Patients with Obesity. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:835-840. [PMID: 37339434 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Introduction: We aim to compare transperitoneal (TP) and retroperitoneal (RP) robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) in obese patients. Obesity and RP fat can complicate RPN, especially in the RP approach where working space is limited. Materials and Methods: Using a multi-institutional database, we analyzed 468 obese patients undergoing RPN for a renal mass (86 [18.38%] RP, 382 [81.62%] TP). Obesity was defined as body mass index ≥30 kg/m2*. A 1:1 propensity score matching was performed adjusting for age, previous abdominal surgery, tumor size, R.E.N.A.L nephrometry score, tumor location, surgical date, and participating centers. Baseline characteristics and perioperative and postoperative data were compared. Results: In the propensity score-matched cohort, 79 (50%) TP patients were matched with 79 (50%) RP patients. The RP group had more posterior tumors (67 [84.81%], RP versus 23 [29.11%], TP; P < .001), while the other baseline characteristics were comparable. Warm ischemia time (interquartile range; 15 [10, 12], RP versus 14 [10, 17] minutes, TP; P = .216), operative time (129 [116, 165], RP versus 130 [95, 180] minutes, TP; P = .687), estimated blood loss (50 [50, 100], RP versus 75 [50, 150] mL, TP; P = .129), length of stay (1 [1, 1], RP versus 1 [1, 2] day, TP; P = .319), and major complication rate (1 [1.27%], RP versus 3 [3.80%], TP; P = .620) were similar. No significant difference was observed in positive surgical margin rate and delta estimated glomerular filtration at follow-up. Conclusion: TP and RP RPN yielded similar perioperative and postoperative outcomes in obese patients. Obesity should not be a factor in determining optimal approach for RPN.
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- Kennedy E Okhawere
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Urology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Urology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Urology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Ucpinar B, Rich JM, Okhawere KE, Razdan S, Zaytoun O, Zuluaga L, Saini I, Stifelman MD, Abaza R, Eun DD, Bhandari A, Hemal AK, Porter J, Crivellero S, Mansour A, Pierorazio PM, Badani KK. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex renal tumors: Analysis of a large multi-institutional database. Urol Oncol 2023:S1078-1439(23)00189-8. [PMID: 37316415 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Highly complex renal masses pose a challenge to urologic surgeons' ability to perform robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN). Given the increased utilization of the robotic approach for small renal masses, we sought to characterize the outcomes and determine the safety and feasibility of RPN for complex renal masses from our large multi-institutional cohort. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry Scores ≥10 who underwent RPN in our multi-institutional cohort (N = 372). Baseline demographic, clinical and tumor related characteristics were evaluated with the primary endpoint of trifecta achievement (defined as negative surgical margin, no major complications, and warm ischemia time ≤25 min). Relationships between variables were assessed using the chi-square test of independence, Fisher exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal Wallis test. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the relationship between baseline characteristics and trifecta achievement. RESULTS Of 372 patients in the study, mean age was 58 years, and median BMI was 30.49 kg/m2. The median tumor size was 4.3 cm (3.0-5.9 cm). Most of the patients had R.E.N.A.L. scores of 10 (n = 253; 67.01%). Overall, trifecta was achieved in 72.04% of patients. Stratifying intraoperative and postoperative outcomes by R.E.N.A.L. scores, there was no significant difference in trifecta achievement, operative time, warm ischemia time (WIT), open conversion, major complication, or positive margin rates. Length of hospital stay was significantly longer for higher R.E.N.A.L. scores (median days 2 vs. 1, P = 0.012). Multivariate analyses for factors associated with trifecta achievement concluded that age and baseline eGFR were independently associated with trifecta achievement. CONCLUSION RPN is a safe and reproducible procedure for complex tumors with R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry scores ≥10. Our results suggest excellent rates of trifecta achievement and short-term functional outcomes when performed by experienced surgeons. Long-term oncological and functional evaluation are needed to further support this conclusion.
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- Burak Ucpinar
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, Central Ohio Urology Group, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Urology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Urology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Urology, Swedish Urology, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Zuluaga L, Caicedo JI, Mogollón MP, Santander J, Bravo-Balado A, Trujillo CG, Diaz Ritter C, Rondón M, Plata M. Anxiety and depression in association with lower urinary tract symptoms: results from the COBaLT study. World J Urol 2023; 41:1381-1388. [PMID: 36961525 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04351-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Depression and anxiety have been associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in several studies. In our population, the prevalence of LUTS is high, consequently, it is essential and an objective of this study, to determine the association between anxiety, depression, and LUTS in a large Hispanic population. METHODS A sub-analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study to estimate LUTS prevalence in the Colombian population was performed (COBaLT study) (Plata et al. in Neurourol Urodyn 38:200-207, 2018). The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to evaluate mental health. Logistic regression was carried out to estimate the association of depression and anxiety with different LUTS. Variables that proved statistically significant (p < 0.05) were included in a multivariate model. RESULTS A total of 1060 individuals were assessed. The prevalence of anxiety in women and men was 17.1% and 6.7%, respectively. Depression in women and men was 20.1% and 9.4%, respectively. An association was found between anxiety and overactive bladder (OAB) without urinary incontinence (OR = 3.7) and moderate or severe LUTS in men (OR = 3.8). In women, anxiety was associated with nocturia (OR = 4.2) and stress urinary incontinence (OR = 2.4). For depression, an association was found between sexual dysfunction (OR = 4.3) and moderate or severe LUTS (OR = 4.0) in men; while in women it was associated with stress urinary incontinence (OR = 2.3), the sensation of incomplete emptying (OR = 1.7) and decreased frequency of sexual activity (OR = 1.8). CONCLUSIONS The associations found are consistent with other reports. It is essential to inquire about possible symptoms related to the mental sphere in the urology consultation to make appropriate referrals and subsequent management.
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- Laura Zuluaga
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia.
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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Okhawere KE, Grauer R, Zuluaga L, Meilika KN, Ucpinar B, Beksac AT, Razdan S, Saini I, Abramowitz C, Abaza R, Eun DD, Bhandari A, Hemal AK, Porter J, Stifelman MD, Menon M, Badani KK. Operative and oncological outcomes of salvage robotic radical and partial nephrectomy: a multicenter experience. J Robot Surg 2023:10.1007/s11701-023-01538-6. [PMID: 36928751 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01538-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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We aim to describe the perioperative and oncological outcomes for salvage robotic partial nephrectomy (sRPN) and salvage robotic radical nephrectomy (sRRN). Using a prospectively maintained multi-institutional database, we compared baseline clinical characteristics and perioperative and postoperative outcomes, including pathological stage, tumor histology, operative time, ischemia time, estimated blood loss (EBL), length of stay (LOS), postoperative complication rate, recurrence rate, and mortality. We identified a total of 58 patients who had undergone robotic salvage surgery for a recurrent renal mass, of which 22 (38%) had sRRN and 36 (62%) had sRPN. Ischemia time for sRPN was 14 min. The median EBL was 100 mL in both groups (p = 0.581). One intraoperative complication occurred during sRRN, while three occurred during sRPN cases (p = 1.000). The median LOS was 2 days for sRRN and 1 day for sRPN (p = 0.039). Postoperatively, one major complication occurred after sRRN and two after sRPN (p = 1.000). The recurrence reported after sRRN was 5% and 3% after sRPN. Among the patients who underwent sRRN, the two most prevalent stages were pT1a (27%) and pT3a (27%). Similarly, the two most prevalent stages in sRPN patients were pT1a (69%) and pT3a (6%). sRRN and sRPN have similar operative and perioperative outcomes. sRPN is a safe and feasible procedure when performed by experienced surgeons. Future studies on large cohorts are essential to better characterize the importance and benefit of salvage partial nephrectomies.
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- Kennedy E Okhawere
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, Dublin, OH, USA
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- Department of Urology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Urology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, USA
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Swedish Urology, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1425 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York City, NY, 10029, USA.
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Daza J, Salomé B, Okhawere K, Bane O, Meilika KN, Korn TG, Qi J, Xe H, Patel M, Brody R, Kim-Schulze S, Sfakianos JP, Lewis S, Rich JM, Zuluaga L, Badani KK, Horowitz A. Urine supernatant reveals a signature that predicts survival in clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. BJU Int 2023. [PMID: 36797809 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To profile the cell-free urine supernatant and plasma of a small cohort of clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) patients by measuring the relative concentrations of 92 proteins related to inflammation. Using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), we then performed a targeted mRNA analysis of genes encoding the above proteins and defined their effects on overall survival (OS). SUBJECTS/PATIENTS AND METHODS Samples were collected prospectively from ccRCC patients. A multiplex proximity extension assay was used to measure the concentrations of 92 inflammation-related proteins in cell-free urine supernatants and plasma. Transcriptomic and clinical information from ccRCC patients was obtained from TCGA. Unsupervised clustering and differential protein expression analyses were performed on protein concentration data. Targeted mRNA analysis on genes encoding significant differentially expressed proteins was performed using TCGA. Backward stepwise regression analyses were used to build a nomogram. The performance of the nomogram and clinical benefit was assessed by discrimination and calibration, and a decision curve analysis, respectively. RESULTS Unsupervised clustering analysis revealed inflammatory signatures in the cell-free urine supernatant of ccRCC patients. Backward stepwise regressions using TCGA data identified transcriptomic risk factors and risk groups associated with OS. A nomogram to predict 2-year and 5-year OS was developed using these risk factors. The decision curve analysis showed that our model was associated with a net benefit improvement compared to the treat-all/none strategies. CONCLUSION We defined four novel biomarkers using proteomic and transcriptomic data that distinguish severity of prognosis in ccRCC. We showed that these biomarkers can be used in a model to predict 2-year and 5-year OS in ccRCC across different tumour stages. This type of analysis, if validated in the future, provides non-invasive prognostic information that could inform either management or surveillance strategies for patients.
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- Jorge Daza
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Plata M, Santander J, Zuluaga L, Torres-Sandoval C, Valencia S, Azuero J, Trujillo CG. Hydrophilic versus non-hydrophilic catheters for clean intermittent catheterization: a meta-analysis to determine their capacity in reducing urinary tract infections. World J Urol 2023; 41:491-499. [PMID: 36547679 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-022-04235-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTI), urethral trauma, urethral stenosis, hematuria, and pain. The first catheters were developed of polyvinyl carbon (PVC). Several types of catheters have been developed to reduce these complications, such as those with hydrophilic coating. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrophilic coated catheters compared to uncoated catheters on the rate of UTI in patients using CIC. METHODOLOGY A systematic literature search was performed in OVID, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and CENTRAL databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or randomized crossover trials comparing UTI and hematuria rates in patients using hydrophilic vs. non-hydrophilic catheters for CIC were identified. The selected trials were evaluated for risk of bias using the "Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2)." The results were expressed as a risk ratio (RR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI), under a random-effects model. Data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.4 software. RESULTS Nine studies with a total of 525 patients in CIC were analyzed. Overall, the use of hydrophilic catheters had a lower risk of UTIs compared to uncoated catheters (RR = 0.78; 95% CI 0.62-0.97; I2 = 37%). Five of the studies include patients > 18 years, showing a reduction of UTIs with the use of hydrophilic catheters (RR = 0.83; 95% CI 0.74-0.93; I2 = 0%). There was no difference in UTI development when comparing single-use uncoated vs hydrophilic catheters. However, heterogeneity was high (RR = 0.77; 95% CI 0.59-1.00; I2 = 57%). Regarding hematuria risk reduction, we were unable to identify differences between the use of hydrophilic catheters compared to uncoated catheters (RR = 1.02; 95% CI 0.66-1.60). CONCLUSION We found a risk reduction of UTIs associated with using hydrophilic catheters in adults, with low heterogeneity. Regarding hematuria, significant differences were not proved. We do not find a significant difference in UTI risk reduction in the pediatric population. Urethral trauma presence could not be meta-analyzed due to a lack of information reported.
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- Mauricio Plata
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, 110111, Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, 110111, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
- Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, 110111, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, 110111, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, 110111, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, Piso 3, 110111, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Pedraza AM, Parekh S, Joshi H, Grauer R, Wagaskar V, Zuluaga L, Gupta R, Barthe F, Nasri J, Pandav K, Patel D, Gorin MA, Menon M, Tewari AK. Side-specific, Microultrasound-based Nomogram for the Prediction of Extracapsular Extension in Prostate Cancer. EUR UROL SUPPL 2022; 48:72-81. [PMID: 36743400 PMCID: PMC9895764 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Prediction of extracapsular extension (ECE) is essential to achieve a balance between oncologic resection and neural tissue preservation. Microultrasound (MUS) is an attractive alternative to multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in the staging scenario. Objective To create a side-specific nomogram integrating clinicopathologic parameters and MUS findings to predict ipsilateral ECE and guide nerve sparing. Design setting and participants Prospective data were collected from consecutive patients who underwent robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy from June 2021 to May 2022 and had preoperative MUS and mpMRI. A total of 391 patients and 612 lobes were included in the analysis. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis ECE on surgical pathology was the primary outcome. Multivariate regression analyses were carried out to identify predictors for ECE. The resultant multivariable model's performance was visualized using the receiver-operating characteristic curve. A nomogram was developed based on the coefficients of the logit function for the MUS-based model. A decision curve analysis (DCA) was performed to assess clinical utility. Results and limitations The areas under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUCs) of the MUS-based model were 81.4% and 80.9% (95% confidence interval [CI] 75.6, 84.6) after internal validation. The AUC of the mpMRI-model was also 80.9% (95% CI 77.2, 85.7). The DCA demonstrated the net clinical benefit of the MUS-based nomogram and its superiority compared with MUS and MRI alone for detecting ECE. Limitations of our study included its sample size and moderate inter-reader agreement. Conclusions We developed a side-specific nomogram to predict ECE based on clinicopathologic variables and MUS findings. Its performance was comparable with that of a mpMRI-based model. External validation and prospective trials are required to corroborate our results. Patient summary The integration of clinical parameters and microultrasound can predict extracapsular extension with similar results to models based on magnetic resonance imaging findings. This can be useful for tailoring the preservation of nerves during surgery.
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- Adriana M. Pedraza
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA.,Corresponding authors at: Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY 10029, USA. Tel. +1 2122416500
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA.,Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA.,Corresponding authors at: Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY 10029, USA. Tel. +1 2122416500
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Restrepo A, Montoya N, Zuluaga L. Typologies of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Five Latin-American Countries: A Latent Class Analysis. Int J Public Health 2022; 67:1604000. [PMID: 36059584 PMCID: PMC9437212 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2022.1604000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives: To estimate typologies of Intimate Partner Violence against women in some Latin-American countries. Methods: Multistage sampling survey included women aged 15 to 49 (n = 63,321). Latent class analysis was estimated, including psychological, physical, and sexual violence and control. Results: The three-class model had a better fit. 1) The high-level IPV class (23%) comprised those suffering high levels of violence. They had higher education and wealth index, lived in urban settings, and their husbands used alcohol more. 2) The middle-level IPV class (45%) suffered high levels of control but low levels of other violence. They justified IPV more than other classes and this group had a high proportion of women without education. 3) Women in the non-IPV class (32%) did not report IPV. Conclusion: Three typologies of IPV were found: high-level, middle-level, and non-IPV. Policies should create screening, early prevention strategies, and programs based on these typologies. The high-level IPV group can benefit from intense legal and mental health interventions, including alcohol reduction and women’s empowerment. The middle-level IPV group could benefit from interventions to reduce violence justification and increase women’s education.
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- Alexandra Restrepo
- Epidemiology Research Group, School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- *Correspondence: Alexandra Restrepo,
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- Statistical Applications and Public health Group, School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Plata M, Zuluaga L, Santander J, Salazar M, Castaño JC, Benavides-MartÍnez JA, Garzón DL, Schlesinger R, Serrano B, Echeverry M, Silva JM, Varela D, Carvajal A, Azuero J. Performance of the artificial urinary sphincter implantation in men with urinary incontinence: Results from a contemporary long-term real-world nationwide analysis. Neurourol Urodyn 2022; 41:1573-1581. [PMID: 35866192 DOI: 10.1002/nau.25002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is one of the most effective surgical treatments for male urinary incontinence regardless of its severity. Current knowledge comes from high-volume centers, but little is known about the performance of this surgery from community practices. This study aims to report contemporary AUS performance in a nationwide observational study in Colombia. METHODS Male patients who underwent AUS surgery with AMS 800™ between 2000 and 2020 in more than 17 centers and four cities were identified. Pre, intra, and postoperative characteristics were evaluated, mainly addressing patient reported outcomes measurements in the postoperative period. Retrospective and prospective data collection and descriptive analysis were completed. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to determine AUS survival rate. RESULTS Out of an initial 667 cases, a total of 215 patients met inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included. Mean age was 67 ± 9.4 years, and mean follow-up was 6.0 ± 4.4 years with maximum range of 14 years. The etiology of urinary incontinence was prostate cancer surgery in 141 (81%) of the cases. The rest of the cases were related to benign prostatic disease or spinal cord injury. It is noteworthy that out of 115 patients, only 59 (51.3%) reported previous formal pelvic floor rehabilitation. Subjective severity of urinary incontinence determined by a visual analog scale showed a decrease in 4.5 points after sphincter implantation. Sphincter removal was required in 50 (23.2%) cases. The main reasons for implant removal were urethral erosion and infection. The sphincter survival rate at 2, 5, 8, 10, and 14 years was 76%, 70%, 60%, 57%, and 17%, respectively. Of the subjects at the last follow-up with the device still in place, 80.7% defined their urinary condition as "does not cause or causes minor discomfort," and 99% would recommend the device to a friend or relative in the same condition. CONCLUSIONS This series from a community-based practice shows the lack of adherence to clinical practice guidelines and the lack of standardized data collection. In contrast, this study provides real-world data on explantation and revision rates, allows physicians to inform patients and to have clear metrics for a shared decision-making process before the procedure.
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- Mauricio Plata
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Clínica FOSCAL, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Clínica FOSCAL, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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Fernandez N, Zuluaga L, Paris G, Norato MJ, Silva JM, Pérez J. Gender Dysphoria Publication Trends: A Bibliometric Analysis between 1900 and 2018. Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Objective Research on gender dysphoria (GD) has been growing over the last decades with increasing interest in understanding and characterizing the causal relationships between psychological, genetics, hormonal, and sociocultural factors. Changes and acceptance of this condition as non-pathologic have led to significant changes in general perspective and its management over time. Our objective is to carry out a bibliometric analysis to know the publication trends and quality of evidence related to gender dysphoria.
Methods A systematic search and critical review of the literature was carried out between January 1900 and December 2018 to perform a bibliometric analysis. Research was done in the following databases: OVID, PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. The medical subject headings (MeSh) terms used were: gender dysphoria; and surgery and psychology. The results were plotted using the VOSviewer version 1.6.8. Statistical analyses were performed with the IBM SPSS, Version 25.0.
Results A total of 1,239 manuscripts were identified, out of which 1,041 were selected. The average number of cited times per year per manuscript is 1.84 (interquartile range [IQR] 0-2.33). The average impact index was 47.8 (IQR 20-111.6). The median of total citations per manuscript was 3 (IQR 0-33.1), and the highest number of citations per manuscript was 484. Most publications focus on the psychological aspects of GD, and there is a significant amount of manuscripts related to social and anthropological issues. Most articles have a low level of scientific evidence.
Conclusion There is a great amount of published literature on GD; however, there is a significant level of disagreement in many respects on this topic. Regarding surgical gender-affirmation, there is a lack of information supported by high level of evidence to uphold the emerging expansion of medical practices.
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- Nicolas Fernandez
- Division of Urology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Urology Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Urology Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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Cornejo J, Cornejo-Aguilar JA, Vargas M, Helguero CG, Milanezi de Andrade R, Torres-Montoya S, Asensio-Salazar J, Rivero Calle A, Martínez Santos J, Damon A, Quiñones-Hinojosa A, Quintero-Consuegra MD, Umaña JP, Gallo-Bernal S, Briceño M, Tripodi P, Sebastian R, Perales-Villarroel P, De la Cruz-Ku G, Mckenzie T, Arruarana VS, Ji J, Zuluaga L, Haehn DA, Paoli A, Villa JC, Martinez R, Gonzalez C, Grossmann RJ, Escalona G, Cinelli I, Russomano T. Anatomical Engineering and 3D Printing for Surgery and Medical Devices: International Review and Future Exponential Innovations. Biomed Res Int 2022; 2022:6797745. [PMID: 35372574 PMCID: PMC8970887 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6797745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Three-dimensional printing (3DP) has recently gained importance in the medical industry, especially in surgical specialties. It uses different techniques and materials based on patients' needs, which allows bioprofessionals to design and develop unique pieces using medical imaging provided by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Therefore, the Department of Biology and Medicine and the Department of Physics and Engineering, at the Bioastronautics and Space Mechatronics Research Group, have managed and supervised an international cooperation study, in order to present a general review of the innovative surgical applications, focused on anatomical systems, such as the nervous and craniofacial system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, genitourinary system, and musculoskeletal system. Finally, the integration with augmented, mixed, virtual reality is analyzed to show the advantages of personalized treatments, taking into account the improvements for preoperative, intraoperative planning, and medical training. Also, this article explores the creation of devices and tools for space surgery to get better outcomes under changing gravity conditions.
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- José Cornejo
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, La Molina, Lima 15024, Peru
- Department of Medicine and Biology & Department of Physics and Engineering, Bioastronautics and Space Mechatronics Research Group, Lima 15024, Peru
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- Robotics and Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, FL, USA
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Instituto de Cardiología-Fundación Cardioinfantil, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Villamedic Group, Lima, Peru
- Clínica Internacional, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Surgery, Northwest Hospital, Randallstown, MD, USA
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- Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia
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- Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Institut of Image-Guided Surgery (IHU-Strasbourg), Strasbourg, France
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- Experimental Surgery and Simulation Center, Department of Digestive Surgery, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Aerospace Human Factors Association, Aerospace Medical Association, VA, USA
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Santander J, Plata M, Zuluaga L, Azuero J, Daza F, Trujillo CG, Caicedo JI, Rondón M. What is the real burden of the overactive bladder? Results from a national prevalence study. Neurourol Urodyn 2022; 41:926-934. [PMID: 35233807 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of overactive bladder determining patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) and potential risk factors. METHODS A cross-sectional population-based study to estimate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) prevalence in the Colombian population was performed (COBaLT study). Overactive bladder (OAB) was assessed using 2002 International Continence Society definitions and the Report on the Terminology for Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. PROMS were included to evaluate participant's perceptions of health-related quality of life (QoL). Spanish validated questionnaires were used, including the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder (ICIQ-OAB) and Patient Perception of Bladder Condition (PPBC) scale. RESULTS A total of 1060 individuals were assessed. The mean age of participants was 42.2 years, and most participants were Hispanic (93.15%). The overall prevalence of OAB syndrome was 31.70%, and it was more frequently reported in women than in men (39.25% vs. 24.15%). Most participants with OAB did not perceive their symptoms as bothersome. The most bothersome symptom, associated with moderate/severe impact in QoL was urinary urgency. According to the PPBC questionnaire 75.6% of the participants reported that their bladder condition does not cause any problem, while 11.% reported moderate to severe bother. The multivariable model showed high blood pressure and anxiety were associated with OAB in men. In females, depression, obstructive sleep apnea, IBS, and pelvic organ prolapse were associated with OAB syndrome. CONCLUSIONS Using the symptomatic definition of OAB can overestimate the real impact and burden of the condition, and treatment should be targeted to those symptomatic patients with QoL impairment as they would benefit from further management. The questionnaires seem to overestimate the condition, since we assessed it from a PROMS perspective there is not such a marked QoL impact.
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- Jessica Santander
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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Moreno-Bencardino C, Zuluaga L, Perez J, Cespedes C, Forero C, Fernandez N. Gender Dysphoria in the Pediatric Population: Initial Experience of a Transdisciplinary Group. Rev Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Introduction Although there is an increasing experience in the management of transgender individuals, this has not been thoroughly explored in children. The need to establish a comprehensive and transdisciplinary management is of critical importance. In order to solve this issue, we want to report the results of a cohort of individuals with gender dysphoria (GD) seen by our transdisciplinary group from a social and clinical and health access perspective.
Methods A 10-year retrospective case series of all patients that had been seen by our transdisciplinary team was reviewed. The main demographic characteristics were described, as well as impact variables in terms of diagnosis and treatment of these individuals. A social description of each individual was described. Frequency, distribution, and central tendency measures were evaluated for data presentation. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 24.0 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY) software was used.
Results Four cases of GD were included. Three had male to female dysphoria and one female to male. The median reported age of GD awareness was 6 years old (between 4 and 8 years old), and the median time between GD awareness and the 1st medical evaluation was 7 years for all individuals. The median age at gender role expression was 12 years old (between 10 and 14 years old). All patients had already assumed their experienced gender role before the 1st evaluation by our group. The median age at the 1st evaluation by our group was 13 years old (between 10 and 16 years old); three of the patients were evaluated after initiation of puberty. In the present study, individuals with GD demonstrated having health care access barriers for their transition process. Referral times are high, and individuals with GD are cared after pubertal development, which is related to suboptimal outcomes. The spectrum of GD is broad, and management must be individualized according to expectations.
Conclusion Individuals with GD face multiple access barriers that limit their possibility of being seen by a transdisciplinary team. This reflects in longer waiting times that negatively impact medical management. Gender dysphoria is a wide spectrum, and individuals should be evaluated individually by a transdisciplinary team.
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- Camila Moreno-Bencardino
- Division of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Urology Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Division of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
- Urology Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Division, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Division, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Division of Urology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Fernandez N, Zuluaga L, Perez MF, Perez J, Cespedes C, Forero C, Orjuela C, Suarez F. Interpretación medicolegal para el abordaje de individuos con desórdenes del desarrollo sexual en Colombia. Rev Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Objetivo Los desórdenes del desarrollo sexual (DDSs) son un grupo de condiciones médicas cuyo manejo implica un enfoque transdisciplinario. En la legislación colombiana, no existe una regulación específica en materia de intervenciones médicas en individuos con DDSs. La Corte Constitucional Colombiana se ha encargado de proferir sentencias, en las cuales se han establecido unos lineamientos y parámetros para el manejo jurídico de los casos de ambigüedad genital.Teniendo en cuenta lo anterior, nos proponemos en este artículo exponer y analizar, desde la visión de un grupo transdisciplinario, las sentencias más relevantes que han sido proferidas por la Corte Constitucional Colombiana.
Métodos Se realizó una revisión narrativa en las bases de datos de la Corte Constitucional y de la literatura legal. Se recopilaron todas las sentencias disponibles, y se evaluaron lo casos clínicos identificados por el grupo transdisciplinario de DDSs del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio. Finalmente, los autores generaron por consenso un texto de discusión, como guía para los lectores, luego de analizar cada una de las sentencias y los casos presentados.
Resultados Se identificaron 9 sentencias y los antecedentes que llevaron a la elaboración de cada una de ellas. Los nueve casos presentados contienen conceptos importantes para la articulación por parte del grupo transdisciplinario, tales como, autonomía, consentimiento sustituto y asistido, e indicación médica del tratamiento. Se excluyeron las sentencias T-692/99 y la T-918/2012, dado que daban información duplicada con referencia a sentencias incluidas en este documento.
Conclusión La Corte Constitucional Colombiana ha proferido sentencias en las cuales no se ha contado con la participación de grupos de expertos. La terminología usada no describe apropiadamente el lenguaje técnico que se aplica al manejo de nuestros pacientes. Para el abordaje de individuos con DDSs, resulta muy importante conocer la relevancia de las sentencias basadas en un análisis individual de cada caso.
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- Nicolas Fernandez
- Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, United States
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- Department of Urology, Fundacion Santa Fe De Bogota, Andes University, Bogota, Colombia
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- Comité de Ética en Investigación con Seres Humanos, Riesgo y fractura S. A., Cayre, Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Fundacion Santa Fe De Bogota, Andes University, Bogota, Colombia
- Division of Urology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Pediatric Urology, Universidad Nacional, Bogota, Colombia
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- Instituto de Genetica Humana, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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Caicedo Cardenas J, Santander J, Plata Salazar M, Trujillo Ordoñez C, Medina Marquez C, Zuluaga L. Strategies to optimize cost effectiveness of robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in Emerging economies. Is not impossible. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)02227-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Trujillo CG, Zuluaga L, Plata M, Caicedo JI, Bravo-Balado A, Barco C, Rondón M. Changing paradigms: Green laser vaporization for prostates over 80 ml. A comparative study. J Endourol 2021; 35:1665-1670. [PMID: 34167334 DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.1085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and big prostates are common. Photovaporization of the prostate (PVP) with Greenlight™ laser 180 W XPS, is considered a standard therapy for prostates smaller than 80 mL and an alternative for the treatment of bigger ones in selected cases. The aim of this study is to evaluate efficacy, safety and functional outcomes of PVP among patients with prostates over and under 80 mL. METHODS A cohort of 840 patients with BPE who underwent PVP with Greenlight™ laser between 2012-2019 in a single center was evaluated. Groups were stratified according to prostate volume, to less and greater than 80 mL(Groups 1 and 2 respectively). The primary outcomes were efficacy (PSA drop, improvement of IPSS and quality of life) and variables regarding safety of the procedure. Peri and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Complications were assessed according to Clavien-Dindo classification. Overall patient satisfaction was evaluated with visual analogue scale. RESULTS Preoperative variables showed no statistical difference among groups. Mean follow up was 47 [IQR=26-70]months. Longer operative time and a higher energy use was seen in bigger prostates(p<0.001). Efficacy was similar between groups, with a reduction of ≥4 points in IPSS score in 83.1% and 89.5% in Groups 1 and 2(p=0.053), PSA drop was 1±2.6 and 1.7±4.7 (p=0.32). Group 2 had a higher conversion rate(0.3 vs. 4.9 %, p<0.001) and higher blood transfusion rate(0 vs. 2.4 %, p<0.001). There were no differences in hospital stay, catheterization time, urethral stricture or retreatment rates. CONCLUSIONS GreenLight PVP is a safe and effective procedure in prostates ≥80 mL. It shows the same advantages demonstrated for those under that volume, particularly short hospital stay and catheterization time. Surgeons experience is important to avoid complications, such as conversion and transfusion. PVP should be considered a first line alternative for the treatment of bigger prostates.
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- Carlos Gustavo Trujillo
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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Azuero J, Santander J, Trujillo CG, Caicedo JI, Zuluaga L, Becerra AM, Daza F, Rondón M, Plata M. Potential associations of adult nocturia. Results from a national prevalence study. Neurourol Urodyn 2021; 40:819-828. [PMID: 33550620 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIM To determine the prevalence of nocturia and associated risk factors in the Colombian population aged ≥18 years old. METHODS This is a cross-sectional population-based study conducted in 1060 participants in Colombia. Nocturia was assessed with the Spanish version of the ICIQ-OAB, using the ICS terminology. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate nocturia prevalence. Logistic regression analysis was carried out to determine the association of nocturia with predefined variables. RESULTS The prevalence of nocturia was 55.9% and it was more common in women than men (53.96% vs. 46.04%; p = .004). At least three episodes of nocturia were observed in 20.37% of the participants who had a severe alteration in their quality of life (p < .01). The bivariate model showed an association between nocturia and obesity (odds ratio [OR], 1.69; 90% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22-2.34), diabetes mellitus (OR, 2.99; 90% CI: 1.86-4.83), high blood pressure (OR, 2.04; 90% CI: 1.52-2.72), cardiovascular disease (OR, 1.75; 90% CI: 1.08 - 2.83), depression (OR, 1.89; 90% CI: 1.23-2.89), obstructive sleep apnea (OR, 1.70; 90% CI: 1.17 - 2.46), and childhood enuresis (OR, 1.45; 90% CI: 1.04-2.02). The multivariate model showed an association with obesity (OR, 2.0; 95% CI: 1.14 - 3.51) in women, as well as age ≥ 65 years (OR, 3.18; 95% CI: 1.26 - 8.02) and erectile dysfunction (OR, 3.44; 95% CI: 1.21 - 9.72) in men. Childhood enuresis was significantly associated with nocturia in both genders (OR, 1.61; 95% CI: 1.09 - 2.40 in women and OR, 1.66; 95% CI: 1.09-2.52 in men). CONCLUSION There is a significant prevalence of nocturia in our population and a clear association with impaired quality of life. We consider important to inquire about history of childhood enuresis to define the risk of presenting nocturia in adulthood. Nocturia was associated with multiple comorbidities. Obesity and erectile dysfunction play an important role as modifiable risk factor.
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- Julian Azuero
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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Robledo D, Zuluaga L, Bravo-Balado A, Domínguez C, Trujillo CG, Caicedo JI, Rondón M, Azuero J, Plata M. Present value of the Urethral mobility test as a tool to assess Stress urinary incontinence due to Intrinsic sphincteric deficiency. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20993. [PMID: 33268806 PMCID: PMC7710709 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77493-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Q-tip test offers a simple approach for identifying urethral hypermobility. Considering surgical treatment, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) must be classified and the contribution of intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) and/or urethral hypermobility must be determine. We believe there's a correlation between abdominal leak point pressure (ALPP) and urethral mobility degree, and the aim of this study is to explore it using Q-tip. We conducted a prospective study, between years 2014 and 2016. Females over 18 years presenting with signs and symptoms of SUI according to the 2002 ICS Standardization of Terminology were included. Assessment was made with the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF), the Q-tip test and invasive urodynamics. Urethral mobility (UM) and ALPP were analyzed. We built two composite variables based on reported risk factors for ISD, defined as composite variable A (equal to a Q-tip test < 30° AND ICIQ-SF ≥ 10 points) and composite variable B (equal to low urethral mobility AND/OR hypoestrogenism AND/OR history of radiotherapy AND/OR previous pelvic surgery). Correlation analyzes were made according to the type of variable. A total of 221 patients were included. Incontinence was rated as moderate and severe by 65.3% and 6.8%, respectively. The analysis showed a 61.75%, 51.61% and 70.6% agreement between ALPP and UM, ALPP and composite variable A and ALPP and composite variable B respectively. Correlation and concordances were low (r = 0.155, r_s = − 0.053 and r_s = − 0.008), (rho_c = 0.036, k = 0.116 and k = 0.016). Neither the degree of UM, nor the composite variables, correlate or agree with urethral function tests in UDS, suggesting that the ALPP cannot be predicted using the Q-tip test or the ICIQ-SF for classifying patients with SUI.
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- Daniela Robledo
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Carrera 7 No. 118-09, Unidad Renal, piso 3, 110111, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia.
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Chavarriaga J, Barco-Castillo C, Santander J, Zuluaga L, Medina C, Trujillo C, Plata M, Caicedo JI. Predicting the Probability of Lymph Node Involvement with Prostate Cancer Nomograms: Can We Trust the Prediction Models? Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Prediction of lymph node involvement (LNI) is of paramount importance for patients with prostate cancer (PCa) undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP). Multiple statistical models predicting LNI have been developed to support clinical decision-making regarding the need of extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND). Our aim is to evaluate the prediction ability of the best-performing prediction tools for LNI in PCa in a Latin-American population.
Methods Clinicopathological data of 830 patients with PCa who underwent RP and ePLND between 2007 and 2018 was obtained. Only data from patients who had ≥ 10 lymph nodes (LNs) harvested were included (n = 576 patients). Four prediction models were validated using this cohort: The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) web calculator, Briganti v.2017, Yale formula and Partin tables v.2016. The performance of the prediction tools was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC).
Results The median age was 61 years old (interquartile range [IQR] 56–66), the median Prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 6,81 ng/mL (IQR 4,8–10,1) and the median of LNs harvested was 17 (IQR 13–23), and LNI was identified in 53 patients (9.3%). Predictions from the 2017 Briganti nomogram AUC (0.85) and the Yale formula AUC (0.85) were the most accurate; MSKCC and 2016 Partin tables AUC were both 0,84.
Conclusion There was no significant difference in the performance of the four validated prediction tools in a Latin-American population compared with the European or North American patients in whom these tools have been validated. Among the 4 models, the Briganti v.2017 and Yale formula yielded the best results, but the AUC overlapped with the other validated models.
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- Julian Chavarriaga
- Division of Urology, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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Barco-Castillo C, Plata M, Zuluaga L, Serrano A, Gómez A, Santander J, Caicedo JI, Azuero J, Echeverry M, Trujillo CG. Obesity as a risk factor for poor outcomes after sling surgery in women with stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurourol Urodyn 2020; 39:2153-2160. [PMID: 32794648 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Obesity is one of the main risk factors for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and has also been associated with worse surgical outcomes. However, the literature is heterogeneous and inconclusive. The goal of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate cure rates and perioperative complications in obese women. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search of OVID, MEDNAR, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and CENTRAL databases was conducted. Randomized controlled trials comparing cure rates and failure of treatment in normal and obese patients, who underwent mid-urethral sling surgery, were identified. A systematic review of subjective and objective cure rates, and complications was performed. Meta-analyses of dichotomous data under the random-effects model were applied using Review Manager 5.3. Nonrandomized comparative studies and gray literature were excluded. RESULTS A total of 219 studies were identified. Four randomized controlled trials were included for evaluation. The risk of bias evaluation was performed according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. One study was excluded due to missing data on the outcomes. Patients were stratified according to their body mass index as obese (>30 kg/m2 ) and nonobese (<30 kg/m2 ). Complications could not be meta-analyzed. The meta-analysis of subjective (risk ratio [RR] = 1.69 [95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.32-2.16]) and objective (RR = 1.62 [95% CI: 1.26-2.07]) cure rates disfavored obese women. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis shows that obesity is a risk factor for the nonsuccessful treatment of SUI with tension-free mid-urethral sling. Differences in regards to the surgical approach and its association with obesity could not be established with the current evidence.
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- Catalina Barco-Castillo
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia.,School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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Barco-Castillo C, Plata M, Zuluaga L, Santander J, Trujillo CG, Caicedo JI, Serrano A, Fernández N, Azuero J. Functional outcomes and safety of GreenLight photovaporization of the prostate in the high-risk patient with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 39:303-309. [PMID: 31677209 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIMS Photovaporization of the prostate (PVP) with GreenLight Laser is a surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms. It is considered safe in elderly patients with comorbidities, however, the evidence is inconclusive. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety outcomes of PVP according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASAPS). METHODS A cohort of 675 patients who underwent PVP between 2012 and 2018 was evaluated. Patients were classified according to their ASAPS as low (I and II) and high risk (III and IV). Surgical characteristics and improvement of symptoms and Quality of Life (QoL) were evaluated. RESULTS The median age of high-risk group was higher than low-risk group. The high-risk group had more history of anticoagulation, antiaggregation, urinary catheterization, urinary retention and urethral stricture. Longer times of hospitalization (23.7 [interquartile range {IQR} = 18.9-41.35] vs 21.8 hours [IQR = 18.7-26.6], P = .008) and catheterization (19.55 [IQR = 15.6-35.57] vs 17.67 hours [IQR = 14.76-22.5], P = .004) were found in the high-risk group. Conversion and bleeding control were not different between groups. In the follow-up, improvement of International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) and QoL was significant in all patients when compared before and after surgery scores (P < .001). There were no difference between groups for QoL, however, IPSS was lower for the low-risk group (8 [IQR = 4-14.5] vs 5 [2-12], P = .001). CONCLUSION PVP with GreenLight Laser is a safe and efficient procedure for all patients despite their comorbidities, with comparable middle-term outcomes which makes it a standard treatment for the entire aging population, improving their QoL.
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- Catalina Barco-Castillo
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá D.C, Colombia
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Medina CA, Zuluaga L, Plata M. 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use in Patients With Prostate Cancer. JAMA Intern Med 2019; 179:1439. [PMID: 31589257 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.3623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Camilo A Medina
- Department of Urology, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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Barco-Castillo C, Santander J, Bravo-Balado A, Zuluaga L, López R, Trujillo CG, Caicedo JI, Serrano A, Plata M. Dystrophic Calcification of the Bladder after Photovaporization of the Prostate with GreenLightTM Laser 180 W: A Case Report. Urol Int 2019; 103:491-493. [PMID: 31216554 DOI: 10.1159/000501048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A 69-year-old patient who underwent photovaporization of the prostate (PVP) with GreenLightTM Laser presented chronic abdominal pain, in the following and after 7 months, an abdominal MRI showed a bladder mass and the cystoscopy revealed an 8 cm of diameter grayish mass of the anterior wall and the dome. Malignancy, infectious, and granulomatous diseases were ruled out. Biopsy showed necrotic tissue and dystrophic calcification (DC) with crystals and Gram-positive cocci, so a transurethral resection was intended failed due to the mass hard consistency and size. The patient was taken to partial cystectomy and the pain resolved. DC is defined as inappropriate deposits of calcium phosphate salts in previously damaged tissue by different forms of trauma: burns, radiotherapy, and surgery. We suggest the DC process is linked to a previous thermal lesion of the bladder during PVP and believe future studies of association can be relevant.
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- Catalina Barco-Castillo
- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogotá, Colombia,
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Pires A, Morato J, Peixoto H, Botero V, Zuluaga L, Figueroa A. Sustainability Assessment of indicators for integrated water resources management. Sci Total Environ 2017; 578:139-147. [PMID: 27838052 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.10.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 10/28/2016] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The scientific community strongly recommends the adoption of indicators for the evaluation and monitoring of progress towards sustainable development. Furthermore, international organizations consider that indicators are powerful decision-making tools. Nevertheless, the quality and reliability of the indicators depends on the application of adequate and appropriate criteria to assess them. The general objective of this study was to evaluate how indicators related to water use and management perform against a set of sustainability criteria. Our research identified 170 indicators related to water use and management. These indicators were assessed by an international panel of experts that evaluated whether they fulfil the four sustainability criteria: social, economic, environmental, and institutional. We employed an evaluation matrix that classified all indicators according to the DPSIR (Driving Forces, Pressures, States, Impacts and Responses) framework. A pilot study served to test and approve the research methodology before carrying out the full implementation. The findings of the study show that 24 indicators comply with the majority of the sustainability criteria; 59 indicators are bi-dimensional (meaning that they comply with two sustainability criteria); 86 are one-dimensional indicators (fulfilling just one of the four sustainability criteria) and one indicator do not fulfil any of the sustainability criteria.
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- A Pires
- UNESCO Chair on Sustainability, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
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- UNESCO Chair on Sustainability, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Earth Science Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Environmental and Earth Science Institute, National University of Colombia, Medellin, Colombia
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- Environmental and Earth Science Institute, National University of Colombia, Medellin, Colombia
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- Environmental Studies Group, Cauca University, Popayan, Colombia
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Pabón A, Mesa A, Zuluaga L, Echeverri F, Blair S. Quantitative Study of Structure-Activity Relationship (Q.S.A.R.) of Antimalarial Compounds Isolated from Solanum nudum and Derivatives Synthesis. Int J Infect Dis 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.1041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Arcos-Burgos M, Palacio LG, Sánchez JL, Jiménez ME, Mora O, Zuluaga L, Uribe CS, López-Gartner G, Jiménez I. [Genetic anticipation in idiopathic epilepsies]. Rev Neurol 1999; 29:597-9. [PMID: 10599103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In extended and multigenerational pedigrees, the idiopathic epilepsy phenotype shows an extreme variability. OBJECTIVE The range of idiopathic epilepsy onset age in multigenerational pedigrees was studied in order to determine if genetic anticipation play a role in the heredity of Idiopathic Epilepsies. PATIENTS AND METHODS We compare the seizures onset age among relative-pairs of (parents-children, grandfathers-grandsons and nephew uncles). The mean onset age was compared using the Wilcoxon sign-rank paired-sample non-parametrical test to determine whether or not significant differences over > 0 exist, which refutes the null hypothesis of not anticipation. 84 pairs of relatives were taken from 72 extended multigenerational pedigrees. RESULTS The onset age of idiopathic epilepsy of the pairs showed a difference significantly > 0, which confirm the existence of intergenerational differences. This difference has a tendency to decrease in age which each successive generation. This difference occur in all relative pairs and therefore contradicts the ascertainment bias described by Penrose. CONCLUSIONS The results outline the existence of unstable mutations (those produced by a nucleotidic variable number of tandem repeats) as a probable explanation of the susceptibility to develop some forms of idiopathic epilepsy.
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- M Arcos-Burgos
- Instituto Neurológico de Antioquia, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
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Mora O, Jiménez I, Palacio LG, Jiménez M, Sánchez JL, Zuluaga L, Uribe CS, Isaza R, Muñoz A, Arcos-Burgos M. [Mode of inheritance of idiopathic generalized non-myoclonic epilepsy in families investigated by studying members with idiopathic epilepsy with tonic-clonic crises on waking. Antioquia, Colombia]. Rev Neurol 1999; 28:768-71. [PMID: 10363319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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In attempt to identify the possible role of mayor genes, multifactorial inheritance, and cohort effects in the susceptibility to idiopathic epilepsy with generalized tonic clonic seizures of the awakening type (GTCS), complex segregation analysis was performed in 196 nuclear families ascertained through affected with probands with idiopathic epilepsy with GTCS belonging to the Paisa community of Antioquia (Colombia). Models postulating no transmission, single mayor locus (dominant and recessive) only, and multifactorial component only, were rejected. The models postulating no polygenic component to transmission, and no transmission of the major effect were also rejected. Thus far, complex segregation analysis suggested that a major autosomal codominant allele together with a multifactorial component (mixed model) best explains clustering of idiopathic epilepsy with GTCS in families of the Paisa community. The deficit of transmission of heterozygotes (0.17) is compatible with the existence of epistasis acting on a major gene whose frequency was estimated to be 0.0211. Its transmission variance accounts for 81% of the susceptibility to idiopathic epilepsy with GTCS. The complementary variance (19%) is due to polygenic component.
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- O Mora
- Instituto Neurológico de Antioquia, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Sánchez JL, Jiménez I, Palacio LG, Jiménez M, Mora O, Zuluaga L, Uribe CS, Isaza R, Villa A, Blanco R, Arcos-Burgos M. [Comparison of the multifactorial model as a hereditary mechanism of non-myoclonic generalized idiopathic epilepsy and partial idiopathic epilepsy]. Rev Neurol 1998; 26:739-44. [PMID: 9634657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE AND METHODS An experimental study about the predictions from the multifactorial threshold model created by Falconer is presented, assuming that this model may explain the genetic mechanisms underlying the family aggregation of idiopathic epilepsies. RESULTS We failed to confirm the following predictions from the falconer model: decreased prevalence of disease in relatives, proportional to decreased family links, and the order of birth effect. An heredity greater than 100% was calculated which is concordant with the presence of at least a locus with a major gen affect. CONCLUSION Our results reject the multifactorial threshold effect and suggest the presence of a major gen or Mendelian effect. An analysis of complex segregation is suggested for future studies.
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- J L Sánchez
- Instituto Neurológico de Antioquia, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Columbia
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Uribe CS, Jiménez I, Mora MO, Arana A, Sánchez JL, Zuluaga L, Muñoz A, Tobón J, Cardona EA, Buriticá OF, Villa LA. [Epidemiology of cerebrovascular diseases in Sabaneta, Colombia (1992-1993)]. Rev Neurol 1997; 25:1008-12. [PMID: 9280623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES In Columbia the epidemiology of cerebrovascular illness (ECV) is unknown. For this reason a study was made to determine the prevalence, incidence and annual mortality, and to identify the different types of ECV and the demographic characteristics of the population. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the urban area of Sabaneta, Columbia 13,588 door to door interviews were carried out among the inhabitants. A cutoff study carried out between April and June 1992 showed the prevalence of ECV. One year follow-up of persons without ECV between June 1992 and June 1993, enabled the incidence and annual mortality to be evaluated. A structured interview was used to identify the demographic characteristics of the population and classify people as healthy or as possibly having ECV. The latter were examined by neurologists to confirm or rule out the presence of ECV and to determine the type of ECV involved. Of the total urban population, 76.9% agreed to participate in the study. During the follow-up year, 8.4% were lost trace of. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of ECV was 559.3/ 100,000 inhabitants, increasing with age (15). In the 15-40 year old group, the incidence of ECV was 44 times higher in women than in men. The annual incidence rate was 88.9/100,000 inhabitants: thromboembolic disease was the most frequent. Of a total of 87 cases of ECV, 12 (13.98%) died of various causes during the year in which they were being observed. The annual mortality rate for ECV was 16.2/100,000 inhabitants, all being primary cases.
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- C S Uribe
- Universidad de Antioquia, Instituto Neurológico de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Jiménez I, Mora O, Jiménez M, Zuluaga L, Isaza R, Sánchez JL, Uribe CS, Blanco R, Arcos-Burgos M. Complex segregation analysis of non-myoclonic idiopathic generalized epilepsy in families ascertained from probands affected with idiopathic epilepsy with tonic-clonic seizures in Antioquia, Colombia. Hum Genet 1996; 98:214-8. [PMID: 8698346 DOI: 10.1007/s004390050194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In an attempt to identify the possible role of major genes, multifactorial inheritance, and cohort effects in the susceptibility to idiopathic epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures of the awakening type (GTCS), complex segregation analysis was performed in 196 nuclear families ascertained through affected probands with idiopathic epilepsy with GTCS belonging to the Paisa community of Antioquia (Colombia). Models postulating no transmission, single major locus (dominant and recessive) only, and multifactorial component only, were rejected. Since the codominant single major locus model could not be rejected and models that assign no major locus to transmission, no polygenic component to transmission, and no transmission of the major effect were rejected, complex segregation analysis suggested that a major autosomal codominant allele together with a multifactorial component (mixed model) best explained clustering of idiopathic epilepsy with GTCS in families of the Paisa community. The deficit of transmission of heterozygotes (0.17) is compatible with the existence of epistasis acting on a major gene whose frequency was estimated to be 0.0211. Its transmission variance accounts for 81% of the susceptibility to idiopathic epilepsy with GTCS. The complementary variance (19%) is due to the polygenic component.
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- I Jiménez
- Departamento de Biologia Celular y Genética, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Zuluaga L, Betancur C, Abaunza M, Londoño J. [Survey of knowledge on tuberculosis. Northeastern sector of Medellín, Colombia]. Bol Oficina Sanit Panam 1991; 111:414-22. [PMID: 1837719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In 1988, 2,287 persons were interviewed in order to evaluate the knowledge about tuberculosis and the instruction given on the subject among the population aged 15 and over in the northeastern commune of Medellín. Interviews were conducted by nurses who had been trained in tuberculosis and in community education and communication. On the basis of a pilot interview, the survey was adapted to the language level of the studied population. Results indicate that those persons with the fewest years of schooling, those between 15 and 24 years of age, and those over 50 years old have the least knowledge about the disease. The population receives information on tuberculosis through friends (15.8%) and health institutions (9.6%). Individuals with respiratory disease (tuberculosis patients and persons with a cough lasting two or more weeks and testing negative for bacilli) received more information through health institutions, and healthy persons received more through schools.
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- L Zuluaga
- Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Enfermería, Medellín, Colombia
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Zuluaga L, Betancur C, Abaunza M, Londoño J. [Prevalence of tuberculosis and respiratory disease in persons older than 15 years of age in the northeastern sector of Medellín, Colombia]. Bol Oficina Sanit Panam 1991; 111:406-13. [PMID: 1837718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A survey was conducted in 1988 to estimate the prevalence of tuberculosis and respiratory disease (cases of tuberculosis and patients with respiratory symptoms who tested negative for the presence of bacilli) in persons over the age of 15 and of low socioeconomic status in the northeastern commune of Medellín. A cluster sample was selected and 3,731 adults were interviewed. The interviews were carried out in the interviewees' homes. For those patients classified as having respiratory symptoms (two weeks with cough, without considering other symptoms), samples of sputum were taken and a series of three examinations for bacilli were performed in order to confirm the diagnosis. When the interviewee could not be located, the material for collection of samples was delivered to family members. The prevalence of tuberculosis was estimated to be 2.68 per 1,000 population, and that of respiratory disease, 70 per 1,000 population. Of those who initiated treatment, 37.5% abandoned it. The prevalence of respiratory disease was higher among persons who did their cooking and sleeping in the same room, those living in poorly ventilated and overcrowded dwellings, and those with the fewest years of schooling.
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- L Zuluaga
- Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Enfermería, Medellín, Colombia
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