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(1) Background: Somatic and germline alterations can be commonly found in prostate cancer (PCa) patients. The aim of our present study was to perform a comprehensive review of the current literature in order to examine the impact of BRCA mutations in the context of PCa as well as their significance as genetic biomarkers. (2) Methods: A narrative re...
(1) Background: Following radical prostatectomy (RP), the absence of a demonstrable tumor on the specimen of a previously histologically proven malignancy is known as the pT0 stage. The aim of our present study is to perform a narrative review of current literature in order to determine the frequency and oncological outcomes in patients with pT0 di...
The need to create a staging tool that combines high accuracy with low morbidity has shifted the prostate cancer (PCa) research on the field of selective sentinel lymph node (SN) biopsy (SNB). Intraoperative SN detection can be performed with colloidal particles (radiocolloids), magnetic particles, or small organic dyes (indocyanine green or fluore...
The first critical step to be taken when biochemical recurrence (BCR) is diagnosed remains the differentiation between local recurrence and metastatic disease. This chapter examines the role of MRI in recurrent Prostate Cancer.
Purpose of Review
To review the methods of improving surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes in women with bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy.
Recent Findings
Οrthotopic urinary diversion (ONB) is a safe option for well-selected women as it combines high rates of daytime and nighttime continence with exceptional oncologic outcom...
Introduction:
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is increasingly used for the surgical management of renal masses. Aim of this study was to analyze the available literature regarding the outcomes of RAPN compared to those of open partial nephrectomy (OPN).
Evidence acquisition:
A literature search was performed up to October 2018 using Pu...
Introduction:
The extent of lymph node dissection (LND) and its potential survival benefit are still a matter of debate. Aim of our review was to summarize the latest literature data regarding the surgical templates, the potential oncological benefits, the functional outcomes and the complications of extended lymph node dissection (eLND) during ro...
