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Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy learning curve for experienced laparoscopic surgeons: does it really exist?

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) is a minimally invasive procedure that could have a reduced learning curve for unfamiliar laparoscopic surgeon. However, there are no consensuses regarding the impact of previous laparoscopic experience on the learning curve of RALP. We ...

Use of preoperative embolization prior to transplant nephrectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction After a failed transplant, management of a non-functional graft with pain or recurrent infections can be challenging. Transplant nephrectomy (TN) can be a morbid procedure with the potential for significant blood loss. Embolization of the renal artery alone has been proposed as a ...

Effect of alpha1-blockers on stentless ureteroscopic lithotripsy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the clinical efficiency of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists on stentless ureteroscopic lithotripsy treating uncomplicated lower ureteral stones. Materials and Methods From January 2007 to January 2013, 84 patients who have uncomplicated lower ureteral stones treated by ure...

Nutritional assessment as predictor of complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

ABSTRACT Introduction: Nutritional support is pivotal in patients submitted to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Nutritional status has been associated with time of engraftment and infection rates. In order to evaluate the association between nutritional parameters and clinical outcomes after tra...

Apendicectomía laparoscópica versus clásica en pacientes obesos

Rev. chil. cir; 68 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy may have advantages over the open surgical technique in obese patients. Aim: To compare the results and complications of open and laparoscopic appendectomy in obese patients. material and methods: Patients consulting for acute appendicitis with a body mass i...

Comparison between open and laparoscopic elective cholecystectomy in elderly, in a teaching hospital

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 43 (1), 2016
Objective: to analyze the differences in mortality rates, length of hospital stay, time of surgery and the conversion rate between elective open cholecystectomies (OC) and laparoscopic ones (LC) in elderly patients. Methods : we evaluated medical records of patients 65 years of age or older undergoing ...

Caracterización sociodemográfica, psicopatológica y terapéutica en la primera década de servicio (1958-1968) del Hospital Psiquiátrico San Isidro del Valle del Cauca

Rev. colomb. psiquiatr; 45 (1), 2016
Objetivo: Analizar las características sociodemográficas, la psicopatología y la terapéutica en la primera década de servicio (1958-1968) del Hospital Psiquiátrico San Isidro del Valle del Cauca. Métodos: Inscrito en la «perspectiva interna» de «historia de la psiquiatría», estudio descriptiv...

Influência da alimentação e nutrição do recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso a partir do segundo semestre de vida

Introdução:O leite materno(LM)é o primeiro alimento do recém-nascido(RN), sendo de grande importância para o seu desenvolvimento por se adequar totalmente as suas necessidades,sendo capaz de nutrir,de modo adequado,as crianças nos primeiros seis meses de vida.Nos recém-nascidos prematuros (RNPT) o...

Comparison of totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stones: a randomized, clinical trial

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (4), 2016
This study aimed to compare the totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy techniques regarding their rates of success and complications in patients with kidney stones. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups. Forty-four patients (24 men; mean age: 50.40...

Clinical applications of retrograde autologous priming in cardiopulmonary bypass in pediatric cardiac surgery

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (5), 2016
Retrograde autologous priming (RAP) has been routinely applied in cardiac pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). However, this technique is performed in pediatric patients weighing more than 20 kg, and research about its application in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg is still scarce. This st...