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Sambri A, Fiore M, Rottoli M, Bianchi G, Pignatti M, Bortoli M, Ercolino A, Ancetti S, Perrone AM, De Iaco P, Cipriani R, Brunocilla E, Donati DM, Gargiulo M, Poggioli G, De Paolis M. A Planned Multidisciplinary Surgical Approach to Treat Primary Pelvic Malignancies. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:1106-1115. [PMID: 36661733 PMCID: PMC9857743 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The pelvic anatomy poses great challenges to orthopedic surgeons. Sarcomas are often large in size and typically enclosed in the narrow confines of the pelvis with the close proximity of vital structures. The aim of this study is to report a systematic planned multidisciplinary surgical approach to treat pelvic sarcomas. Seventeen patients affected by bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the pelvis, treated using a planned multidisciplinary surgical approach, combining the expertise of orthopedic oncology and other surgeons (colleagues from urology, vascular surgery, abdominal surgery, gynecology and plastic surgery), were included. Seven patients were treated with hindquarter amputation; 10 patients underwent excision of the tumor. Reconstruction of bone defects was conducted in six patients with a custom-made 3D-printed pelvic prosthesis. Thirteen patients experienced at least one complication. Well-organized multidisciplinary collaborations between each subspecialty are the cornerstone for the management of patients affected by pelvic sarcomas, which should be conducted in specialized centers. A multidisciplinary surgical approach is of paramount importance in order to obtain the best successful surgical results and adequate margins for achieving acceptable outcomes.
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- Andrea Sambri
- Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncoloy Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncoloy Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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Li X, Wang P, Liu Y, Liu C. Minimally invasive surgical treatment on delayed uretero-vaginal fistula. BMC Urol 2018; 18:96. [PMID: 30373586 PMCID: PMC6206918 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-018-0410-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the procedure of endoscopic surgery for ureterovaginal fistula (UVF) and its clinical efficacy. Materials and methods A retrospective analysis of 46 patients needing treatment for UVF with endourology technology was conducted (all patients had unilateral ureteric injury, 27 left and 19 right). Transurethral retrograde ureteric stenting or realignment retrograde/antegrade approach stenting was used to treat the fistula, and the relation between treatment and prognosis was analyzed. Results One case failed, the patient undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy instead. Success was achieved in 45 cases, and urinary leakage was stopped 48 h after surgery. Of the 45 patients operated on, 16 had their double-J stents removed after 3–6 months, and 29 needed replacement every 6–12 months. In a postoperative follow-up of 6–36 months, 10 patients had recurrent stenosis needing ureteroscopic endoureterotomy or reexpansion with a balloon. No other complications occurred. Conclusions Endoscopic surgery is an effective technology in the treatment of UVF, with the advantages of being effective, reliable, less invasive, and readily accepted by patients.
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- Xinying Li
- Department of Urology, The Fourth Hospital of China Medical University, 4 Chongshan Road, Shenyang, 110032, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fourth Hospital of China Medical University, 4 Chongshan Road, Shenyang, 110032, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fourth Hospital of China Medical University, 4 Chongshan Road, Shenyang, 110032, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fourth Hospital of China Medical University, 4 Chongshan Road, Shenyang, 110032, China.
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Interpositional Nerve Grafting of the Prostatic Plexus after Radical Prostatectomy. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2015; 3:e452. [PMID: 26301141 PMCID: PMC4527626 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: Injury to the prostatic plexus may occur during radical prostatectomy even with the use of minimally invasive techniques. Reconstruction of these nerves by interpositional nerve grafting can be performed to reduce morbidity. Although the feasibility of nerve reconstruction has been shown, long-term functional outcomes are mixed, and the role of nerve grafting in these patients remains unclear. Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 38 consecutive patients who underwent immediate unilateral or bilateral nerve reconstruction after open prostatectomy. Additionally, 53 control patients who underwent unilateral, bilateral, or non–nerve-sparing open prostatectomy without nerve grafting were reviewed. Outcomes included rates of urinary continence, erections sufficient for sexual intercourse, and ability to have spontaneous erections. Analysis was performed by stratifying patients by D’Amico score and laterality of nerve involvement. Results: Unilateral nerve grafting conferred no significant benefit compared with unilateral nerve-sparing prostatectomy. Bilateral nerve-sparing patients demonstrated superior functional outcomes compared with bilateral non–nerve-sparing patients, whereas bilateral nerve-grafting patients displayed a trend toward functional improvement. With increasing D’Amico score, there was a trend toward worsening urinary continence and erectile function regardless of nerve-grafting status. Conclusions: In the era of robotic prostatectomy, interpositional nerve reconstruction is not a routine practice. However, the substantial morbidity experienced in patients with bilateral nerve resections remains unacceptable, and therefore, nerve grafting may still improve functional outcomes in these patients. Further investigation is needed to improve the potential of bilateral nerve grafting after non–nerve-sparing prostatectomy.
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Li JCM, Chong CCN, Ng SSM, Yiu RYC, Lee JFY, Leung KL. En bloc urinary bladder resection for locally advanced colorectal cancer: a 17-year experience. Int J Colorectal Dis 2011; 26:1169-76. [PMID: 21526373 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-011-1210-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES En bloc bladder resection is often required for treating colorectal cancer with suspected urinary bladder invasion. Our aim was to review our institutional experience in en bloc resection of locally advanced colorectal cancer involving the urinary bladder over a period of 17 years. METHODS The hospital records of 72 patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer who underwent en bloc urinary bladder resection at our institution between July 1987 and December 2004 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical and oncologic outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS The mean duration of follow-up was 64.3 months. Genuine tumor invasion into the urinary bladder was confirmed in 34 patients (47%) by histopathology. Forty patients (56%) underwent primary closure of the urinary bladder, while 32 patients (44%) required various kinds of urologic reconstructive procedures. Operative mortality occurred in four patients (6%). The overall postoperative morbidity rate was significantly higher in patients undergoing urologic reconstruction (81% vs. 45%, p = 0.002) when compared to that in patients undergoing primary closure. This was mostly attributable to significantly higher rates of urinary anastomotic leak (21.9% vs. 0%, p = 0.002) and urinary tract infection (50% vs. 18%, p = 0.003) in the urologic reconstruction group. For the 57 patients (79%) who underwent curative resection, the 5-year overall survival rate was 59%, and the local recurrence at 5 years was 15%. Both parameters were not significantly affected by the presence of pathologic bladder invasion or the extent of surgical procedures. CONCLUSIONS En bloc bladder resection for locally advanced colorectal cancer involving the urinary bladder can produce reasonable long-term local control and patient survival.
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- Jimmy C M Li
- Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Michaelson MD, Cotter SE, Gargollo PC, Zietman AL, Dahl DM, Smith MR. Management of complications of prostate cancer treatment. CA Cancer J Clin 2008; 58:196-213. [PMID: 18502900 PMCID: PMC2900775 DOI: 10.3322/ca.2008.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed noncutaneous cancer in men in the United States. Treatment of men with prostate cancer commonly involves surgical, radiation, or hormone therapy. Most men with prostate cancer live for many years after diagnosis and may never suffer morbidity or mortality attributable to prostate cancer. The short-term and long-term adverse consequences of therapy are, therefore, of great importance. Adverse effects of radical prostatectomy include immediate postoperative complications and long-term urinary and sexual complications. External beam or interstitial radiation therapy in men with localized prostate cancer may lead to urinary, gastrointestinal, and sexual complications. Improvements in surgical and radiation techniques have reduced the incidence of many of these complications. Hormone treatment typically consists of androgen deprivation therapy, and consequences of such therapy may include vasomotor flushing, anemia, and bone density loss. Numerous clinical trials have studied the role of bone antiresorptive therapy for prevention of bone density loss and fractures. Other long-term consequences of androgen deprivation therapy may include adverse body composition changes and increased risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Ongoing and planned clinical trials will continue to address strategies to prevent treatment-related side effects and improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer.
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- M Dror Michaelson
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Zorlu G, Erman Akar M, Seker Ari E, Kukul E. Ureterovesical junctional stenosis: a rarity. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2005; 120:235. [PMID: 15925063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2004.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2004] [Revised: 09/01/2004] [Accepted: 11/23/2004] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Involvement of the urinary tract by colorectal cancer is sufficiently rare to be encountered by an individual surgeon on an infrequent basis. The aim of this review is to highlight technical and oncologic issues that should be considered when dealing with complex colorectal cancer that involves the urinary tract. METHODS The relevant literature from 1975 to 2001 was identified using the MEDLINE database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and reviewed. Because of the diversity of forms of presentation of urologic involvement, few randomized, controlled trials are available, with most evidence derived from retrospective studies. RESULTS Three distinct clinical situations in which the urinary tract may be affected by colorectal cancer were identified: involvement by primary colorectal cancer, involvement by recurrent cancer, and unexpected intraoperative findings of urinary tract involvement. Management strategies to identify and treat locally advanced primary or recurrent colorectal cancer involving the urinary tract improve survival with acceptable morbidity and mortality. Careful preoperative assessment of all patients with colorectal cancer will reduce unexpected identification of urinary tract invasion at the time of surgery. In patients in whom cure is not possible, endourologic techniques combined with judicious surgical resection can provide high-quality palliation. Optimal care of many of these conditions is facilitated by specialist urologic advice. CONCLUSIONS The wide spectrum of possible urinary tract involvement by colorectal cancer requires individual patient-specific and disease-specific consideration. The literature offers important guidelines that aid decision making and improve management of these challenging problems.
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- Deborah A McNamara
- Department of Surgery, University College Dublin, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Abdominal and pelvic injuries are often associated with devastating lower urinary tract injuries. The literature is replete with studies involving male lower urinary tract trauma, however the diagnosis and management of similar injuries in women is not as well covered. In this article we will review recent advances in the diagnosis and management of female lower urinary tract trauma. RECENT FINDINGS The recent literature emphasizes the importance of diagnosing and managing female lower urinary tract injuries, both of the bladder and the urethra, caused by blunt or penetrating trauma to the lower abdomen, pelvis and perineum. Successful management of these injuries is based upon accurate diagnosis, recognition of associated injuries, and prompt treatment. Diagnosis and treatment of female bladder perforation have been well established. Reports of female urethral injuries are scarce, however, and subsequently the management is not standardized. SUMMARY High suspicion, accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are key for the successful management of female lower urinary tract injuries associated with lower abdominal, pelvic and perineal trauma. A standardized algorithm for management of female urethral injuries would be helpful.
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Jensen PT, Klee MC, Groenvold M. Validation of a questionnaire for self-rating of urological and gynaecological morbidity after treatment of gynaecological cancer. Radiother Oncol 2002; 65:29-38. [PMID: 12413672 DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(02)00263-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Patient self-assessment of symptom severity provides clinicians and researchers with important information. It is crucial to evaluate the validity of a self-assessment questionnaire in the context of its intended use. The objective of this study was to evaluate the validity of the uro-gynaecological questionnaire (UGQ), a new instrument for patient self-assessment of urological-, genital-, menopausal-, and pain symptomatology in gynaecological cancer patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The UGQ was developed after literature review, patient- and expert interviews and pilot testing. From February 1992 to October 1992, 88 gynaecological cancer patients were invited to participate in a validation study after the initiation of their primary radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The method of validation investigated whether patients and researchers interpreted the items of the questionnaire in the same way. The patient's written response before interview was compared with an observer rating of the patient's open-ended audio-taped responses to the same questionnaire, administered as an interview. Qualitative recordings by the observer were made to describe potential misinterpretations. RESULTS The agreement between the patient's and the observer's ratings was high: the median overall agreement was 0.91 (range 0.71-1.00) and the median kappa was 0.88 (range 0.45-1.00). The quantitative and the qualitative results identified a few minor validity problems; especially, the issue of selective reporting, i.e. some patients only reporting those symptoms they considered relevant for the study, which may lead to systematic errors. CONCLUSIONS The results strongly suggest that patients interpret the UGQ items as intended, i.e. they are valid. The UGQ is recommended for patient self-assessment of uro-gynaecological morbidity in gynaecological cancer patients.
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- Pernille Tine Jensen
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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Laparoscopy has become more widely used in urological practice, both for upper and lower urinary tracts. Improvements in instrumentation, and in surgeons' skills and experience have broadened the applications of laparoscopy. In particular, indications for laparoscopy in urological pelvic oncology have emerged as possible but still theoretical alternatives to conventional surgery. The development of the laparoscopic approach is still under close evaluation. Beyond these 'conventional' forms of laparoscopy, potential technical applications of computer assistance provide a glimpse of what could become the surgery of tomorrow.
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- B Guillonneau
- Department of Urology, Montsouris Institute, Paris, France.
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Neurologic erectile dysfunction presents a diagnostic and treatment challenge to the internist and urologist. Multiple chronic disease modalities and traumatic etiologies exist. Education regarding these conditions and a detailed and thorough history and office work-up are the best resources for the clinician. Treatment can follow the model of proceeding from the least to most invasive procedure (process of care), taking into account patient and partner satisfaction. Because the psychology of grief and loss may enter into treatment of some neurologic conditions (e.g., erectile dysfunction after radical retropubic prostatectomy, spinal cord injury, or chronic diseases), a whole-patient approach encompassing psychotherapy is warranted.
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- A Nehra
- Department of Urology, Mayo Medical School, and Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
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