Abstract Purpose: To analyze the use of this sponge in pediatric patients undergoing split-liver transplantation. Methods: Retrospective study, including 35 pediatric patients undergoing split-liver transplantation, divided into two groups according to the use of the sponge: 18 patients in Group A (n...
Fibrinógeno/uso terapéutico,
Hemostasis Quirúrgica/métodos,
Hemostáticos/uso terapéutico,
Trasplante de Hígado/métodos,
Tapones Quirúrgicos de Gaza,
Trombina/uso terapéutico,
Pérdida de Sangre Quirúrgica/prevención & control,
Transfusión de Eritrocitos,
Hepatectomía/métodos,
Hígado/cirugía,
Trasplante de Hígado/efectos adversos,
Reoperación,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Herida Quirúrgica/tratamiento farmacológico,
Resultado del Tratamiento
ABSTRACT Background In order to induce a potent cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response in dendritic cell (DC)-based immunotherapy for bladder cancer, various tumor antigens can be loaded onto DCs. Objective The aim of this study was to establish a method of immunotherapy for male patients with non-mus...
Diferenciación Celular/inmunología,
Línea Celular Tumoral,
Citocinas/uso terapéutico,
Células Dendríticas/inmunología,
Inmunoterapia/efectos adversos,
Inmunoterapia/métodos,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Linfocitos T Citotóxicos/inmunología,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria/inmunología,
Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria/terapia
ABSTRACT Introduction CROES-Clavien system (CCS) for grading complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a step towards standardization of outcomes. We categorized complications based on CCS and predicted risk factors across the entire cohort and individually for pediatric (P: ≤18 yea...
Factores de Edad,
Cálculos Renales/cirugía,
Tiempo de Internación,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Nefrostomía Percutánea/efectos adversos,
Nefrostomía Percutánea/estadística & datos numéricos,
Tempo Operativo,
Posicionamiento del Paciente,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias,
Posición Prona,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Factores de Riesgo,
Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad,
Resultado del Tratamiento
ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate quality of life (QoL) after post-prostatectomy intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in the "adjuvant" setting starting within 4 months of radical prostatectomy for adverse features; and "salvage" setting for a PSA≥0.2ng/mL. Materials and Methods Retrospectiv...
Terapia Combinada,
Marcadores Fiduciales,
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Prostatectomía/psicología,
Neoplasias de la Próstata/psicología,
Neoplasias de la Próstata/radioterapia,
Neoplasias de la Próstata/cirugía,
Calidad de Vida/psicología,
Radioterapia Guiada por Imagen,
Radioterapia de Intensidad Modulada,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Terapia Recuperativa,
Resultado del Tratamiento
ABSTRACT We describe the use of the Uro Dyna-CT, an imaging system used in the operating room that produces real-time three-dimensional (3D) imaging and cross-sectional image reconstructions similar to an intraoperative computerized tomography, during a percutaneous nephrolithotomy and a contralateral fl...
ABSTRACT Objectives Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is now a commonly performed procedure in most of renal transplantation centers. However, the suitability of laparoscopy for donors with abnormal venous anatomy is still a subject of debate. Materials and methods Between August 2007 and August 2014, 2...
Creatinina/sangre,
Trasplante de Riñón/métodos,
Riñón/irrigación sanguínea,
Laparoscopía/métodos,
Donadores Vivos,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Nefrectomía/efectos adversos,
Nefrectomía/métodos,
Tempo Operativo,
Venas Renales/anomalías,
Venas Renales/diagnóstico por imagen,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Recolección de Tejidos y Órganos/métodos,
Tomografía Computarizada Espiral,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Isquemia Tibia
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the the effect of body mass index (BMI) on PNL results and complications with a large number of patients. Materials and Methods A total of 958 patients were included in the study, who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy in our clinic between 2008 and 2015. Patients we...
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Cálculos Renales/cirugía,
Tiempo de Internación,
Litotricia/métodos,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Nefrostomía Percutánea/efectos adversos,
Nefrostomía Percutánea/estadística & datos numéricos,
Obesidad/complicaciones,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Resultado del Tratamiento
ABSTRACT Purpose To assess the response in spinal cord injured patients alternatively treated with different types and dosages of Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) over 15 years. Material and methods Patients who underwent first BoNT/A from 1999-2001 and practiced intermittent catheterization were...
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the predictive value of the distance from skin to calyx (SCD) on the outcome and complication rates of patients undergoing mPNL. Materials and Methods Patient's charts, who had undergone mPNL between June 2012 and June 2015, were analyzed retrospectively. Patients who h...
Cálculos Renales/diagnóstico por imagen,
Cálculos Renales/cirugía,
Cálices Renales/diagnóstico por imagen,
Litotricia/métodos,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Nefrostomía Percutánea/efectos adversos,
Tempo Operativo,
Pronóstico,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Piel/anatomía & histología,
Piel/diagnóstico por imagen,
Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X,
Resultado del Tratamiento
ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel penile circumcision suturing devices PCSD and Shang ring (SR) for circumcision in an adult population. Materials and Methods A total of 124 outpatients were randomly assigned to receive PCSD (n=62) or SR (n=62). Patient characterist...
