SAITTA G.

Introduction We present a technical variation of robot-assisted pyeloplasty (RAP) using the Contour™ stent that allows a minimal incision of the retroperitoneum. Material and methods The main difference from the standard robot-assisted pyeloplasty (RAP) is the preventive retrograde insertion of a Contour™ stent, which is a single J stent...

Purpose: HoLEP represents an excellent treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recently, 'en bloc' techniques resulting in improved visualization, shorter surgical times, and easier recognition of the dissection plane have been described. In this paper we describe the 'En bloc' HoLEP technique with early apical release. Materials and...

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess immediate and midterm outcomes for urgent/emergent and elective patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) treated with the first commercially available "off-the-shelf" multibranched endograft for endovascular aneurysm repair, with a single-step or a staged surgical approach....