Disparities in Oncologic Surgery

Robotics in uro-oncologic surgery

In urology, the main use for the robotic technique has been in radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Robotic surgery for other organs, such as the kidneys and bladder, has been less explored. However, partial nephrectomy or radical nephroureterectomy can be difficult for inexperienced laparoscopic surgeons. The advent of the da Vinci robot, with multijointed endowristed instruments and ste...

Abdominal Advanced Oncologic Surgery

Urological involvements in pelvic oncologic surgery

Materials and methods First Group: 10 Patients (aged 35-66) operated of Anterior Rectal Resection + Aortic/Caval Lymphadenectomy examined 15 days after the surgical procedure and followed up along 4 years. The conclusion was that rectal surgery is invariably followed by urological/sexual complications. Second Group: 5 Patients (aged 25-71) operated of Anterior Rectal Resection without lymphaden...

Actual trends in palliative oncologic surgery

Materials and methods Data from the literature were revised, focusing our attention on published reviews on surgical and endoscopic palliation for oesophagus, colon-rectum and pancreatic-biliary cancers. We also obtained the data from the registries of our hospital on these very diagnoses. Finally, we requested the number of metallic stents sold in Italy and in Europe to one of the main manufac...

Oncologic Surgery to the Ciliary Region.

Dermatologic surgery for tumors affecting only the ciliary region is not very common and it can sometimes be difficult to find published descriptions that deal specifically with surgery to this area. However, reconstruction of the ciliary region is very important, not only because this region is necessary to protect the eye, but also because its position and continuity are of great importance i...