Short and long-term outcomes of arterial and caval replacement during postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in metastatic testicular cancer

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Short and long-term outcomes of arterial and caval replacement during postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in metastatic testicular cancer

Highlights • The overall survival rate for patients undergoing PC-RPLND with resection of the aorta, IVC, and/or iliac artery is 45% at 2 years. • Among 41 men undergoing complex…

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Natural history of PIRADS-2 lesions on serial multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging: Real-life data from an Academic Center

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Natural history of PIRADS-2 lesions on serial multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging: Real-life data from an Academic Center

Highlights • Serial mpMRI scans revealed upgrade to PIRADS≥3 in 31.4≥ cases with a PIRADS-2 index lesion. • A PSA increase of ≥25% during follow-up was the only predictor of…

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Intraoperative margin assessment with near real time pathology during partial gland ablation of prostate cancer: A feasibility study

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Intraoperative margin assessment with near real time pathology during partial gland ablation of prostate cancer: A feasibility study

Highlights • Stimulated Raman histology can be interpreted by humans and artificial intelligence. • Stimulated Raman histology can provide procedural tumoral mapping during cryosurgical ablation of prostate cancer. • Stimulated…

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Prevalence and management of castration-resistant prostate cancer of unknown metastatic status in the real-world setting: The AfroDiTA study

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Prevalence and management of castration-resistant prostate cancer of unknown metastatic status in the real-world setting: The AfroDiTA study

Highlights • Of PC patients on continuous ADT in Spain, 4.8% had CRPC with unknown metastatic status (MX). • Most CRPC-MX patients had not been treated with curative intent at…

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The learning curve for transperineal MRI/TRUS fusion prostate biopsy: A prospective evaluation of a stepwise approach

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on The learning curve for transperineal MRI/TRUS fusion prostate biopsy: A prospective evaluation of a stepwise approach

Highlights • MRI/TRUS fusion TP PBx clinically significant prostate cancer detection rates were consistent across the chronological quintiles. • Procedure time significantly reduced from a median of 46 to 19…

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Development and validation of a clinic-radiomics model based on intratumoral habitat imaging for progression-free survival prediction of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma: A multicenter study

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Development and validation of a clinic-radiomics model based on intratumoral habitat imaging for progression-free survival prediction of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma: A multicenter study

Highlights • The hybrid model designed in this study could serve as an alternative tool for noninvasive progression-free survival prediction of ccRCC patients. • The predictive performance of habitat imaging-based…

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Cost-effectiveness analysis of microwave ablation versus robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for patients with small renal masses in Australia

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Cost-effectiveness analysis of microwave ablation versus robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for patients with small renal masses in Australia

Abstract Objectives Microwave ablation (MWA) has gained attention as a minimally invasive and safe alternative to surgical intervention for patients with small renal masses; however, its cost-effectiveness in Australia remains…

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Total extra-peritoneal approach to radical cystectomy with ureterostomy: A novel technique for the elderly and frail

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Total extra-peritoneal approach to radical cystectomy with ureterostomy: A novel technique for the elderly and frail

Highlights • Standard transperitoneal procedure is associated with high complication rates. • Indications: elderly, frail, high risk patients. • Second primary in the bladder with solitary functioning kidney. • Complete…

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Trends in the use of immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection of bladder tumors

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Trends in the use of immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy following transurethral resection of bladder tumors

Highlights • Immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy is underutilized. • No demonstrated risk of complications exists following its use. • Elective surgery and shorter operative times are associated with higher utilization….

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