ALBERTO AZOUBEL ANTUNES
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Departamento de Cirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina - Docente
LIM/55 - Laboratório de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Líder
LIM/55 - Laboratório de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Líder
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- Effects of Prostatic Artery Embolization on the Dynamic Component of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia as Assessed by Ultrasound Elastography: A Pilot Series(2019) ASSIS, Andre Moreira de; MOREIRA, Airton Mota; CARNEVALE, Francisco Cesar; MARCELINO, Antonio Sergio Zafred; CERRI, Luciana Mendes de Oliveira; ANTUNES, Alberto Azoubel; SROUGI, Miguel; CERRI, Giovanni GuidoPurposeTo determine the effects of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) on prostaticelasticity as assessed by Ultrasound Elastography (US-E), as well as to describe the feasibility and role of US-E as a novel tool in both pre- and post-PAE evaluation.Materials and MethodsThis is a prospective, single-center investigation that included eight patients undergoing PAE for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) attributed to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Baseline and 3-month follow-up evaluations were performed and included prostate-specific antigen (PSA), uroflowmetry, pelvic magnetic resonance imaging and clinical assessment using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire and the IPSS-Quality of life (QoL) item. US-E with measurement of the prostatic Elastic Modulus (EM) was performed before PAE and at 1-month follow-up.ResultsAfter PAE, US-E showed a significant reduction of prostatic EM as assessed in kPa (33.14 vs. 47.24, -29.8%, p=0.002) and in m/s (3.75 vs. 4.63, -19.0%, p<0.001). Also, the transitional/peripheral zone ratio was significantly reduced by 45.36% (0.53 vs. 0.97, p<0.05). All eight patients presented with significant LUTS improvement after PAE (p<0.05 for IPSS, QoL, prostate volume, peak urinary flow rate and PSA).ConclusionsFindings described in this study suggest that PAE significantly reduces prostaticEM, leading to a positive effect on BPH dynamic component related to prostatic elasticity. Also, it features US-E as an additional tool for pre- and post-PAE evaluation, describing a novel indication for this technology.
- Quality of Life and Clinical Symptom Improvement Support Prostatic Artery Embolization for Patients with Acute Urinary Retention Caused by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(2013) CARNEVALE, Francisco C.; MOTTA-LEAL-FILHO, Joaquim M. da; ANTUNES, Alberto A.; BARONI, Ronaldo H.; MARCELINO, Antonio S. Z.; CERRI, Luciana M. O.; YOSHINAGA, Eduardo M.; CERRI, Giovanni G.; SROUGI, MiguelPurpose: To show that prostatic artery embolization (PAE) improves quality of life (QoL) and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with acute urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Materials and Methods: This was a single-center prospective study of PAE in 11 patients with BPH managed With indwelling. urinary catheters. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), ultrasound, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, QoL, and urodynamic tests were used. to assess outcomes. Prostate size ranged from 30 to 90 g, and embolizations were performed with 300-500-mu m Embosphere microspheres. Results: The rate of technical success (ie, bilateral PAE) was 75%, and the rate of clinical success (ie, catheter removal and symptom improvement) was 91% (10 of 11 patients). Postembolization syndrome manifested as mild pain in the perineum, retropubic area, and/or urethra. Ten of 11 patients urinated spontaneously after Foley catheter removal 4-25 days after PAE (mean, 12.1 d). No major complications Were observed. Follow-up ranged from 19 to 48 months. than asymptomatic patient, a discrete area of hypoperfusion: suggesting small ischemia of the bladder was observed on 30-day MR imaging follow-up, but the bladder was normal on 90-day MR imaging. After 1 year, mean prostate volume reduction was greater than 30%, symptoms were mild (mean IPSS, 2.8 +/- 2.1; P = .04),. no erectile dysfunction was observed, and QoL,improved significantly (mean , 0.4 +/- 0.5; P = .001) using the paired t test. Conclusions: Patients with severe symptoms and acute urinary retention caused by BPH can be treated Safely by PAE, which improves clinical symptoms and QoL.
- Prostate biopsy in patients with long-term use of indwelling bladder catheter: What is the rationale?(2012) ANTUNES, Alberto A.; BARBOSA, Joao Arthur B. A.; REIS, Sabrina T.; GUARIERO, Mary S.; FUKUSHIMA, Julia T.; DALL'OGLIO, Marcos F.; FREIRE, Geraldo de C.; LUCON, Antonio M.; LEITE, Katia R.; SROUGI, MiguelObjective: Acute urinary retention (AUR) is expected to occur in 2% to 39% men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. To date, no study has elucidated the effect of long-term use of indwelling bladder catheter on serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and on the incidence of prostate cancer (CaP). The aim of the present study is to analyze the incidence of CaP in patients with long-term use of indwelling bladder catheter and determine some practice patterns on this issue. Materials and methods: The study comprised a retrospective analysis of data from 1,651 patients who had undergone transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy from July 2004 to June 2009. Among these patients, 198 (12%) were using an indwelling bladder catheter during the biopsy for at least 1 month. The incidence of CaP was recorded according to total PSA levels. Other variables such patient age, free/total PSA rate, PSA density, prostate volume, and duration of catheter use was also analyzed. Men with a digital rectal examination suspicious for cancer were not considered for analysis. Results: Median patient age was 71 years (37 to 89 years). Overall, 25% of patients presented a CaP diagnosis. CaP incidence according to the PSA levels was 0%, 18.9%, 24.5%, and 40.6% for patients with PSA <= 4.0, 4.1-10.0, 10.1-20.0, and >20.0 ng/ml, respectively. When prostate volume was analyzed together, we demonstrated that only 1 (2.4%) patient with PSA below 10.0 ng/ml and prostate volume >60 g had CaP. Median total PSA, PSA density, and prostate volume were statistically different between patients with and without CaP. Conclusions: Prostate biopsy should not be indicated for all patients with diagnosis of BPH and AUR who present an elevated PSA level. Patients with PSA below 10.0 ng/ml, and prostate volume >60 g should only undergo biopsy in selected cases. Patients with PSA >20.0 ng/ml and a prostate volume <= 60 g are at higher risk of CaP diagnosis.
- Prostatic Tissue Elimination After Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE): A Report of Three Cases(2017) LEITE, Leandro Cardarelli; ASSIS, Andre Moreira de; MOREIRA, Airton Mota; HARWARD, Sardis Honoria; ANTUNES, Alberto Azoubel; CARNEVALE, Francisco CesarWe report three cases of spontaneous prostatic tissue elimination through the urethra while voiding following technically successful prostatic artery embolization (PAE) as a treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). All patients were embolized with 100- to 300-mu m microspheres alone or in combination with 300- to 500-mu m microspheres. During follow-up prior to eliminating the tissue fragments, the three patients all presented with intermittent periods of LUTS improvement and aggravation. After expelling the prostatic tissue between 1 and 5 months of follow-up, significant improvements in LUTS and urodynamic parameters were observed in all patients. Urethral obstruction after PAE caused by sloughing prostate tissue is a potential complication of the procedure and should be considered in patients with recurrent LUTS in order to avoid inappropriate management.
article 13 Citação(ões) na Scopus Socioeconomic status is an independent predictor of biochemical recurrence among patients with prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy(2011) SROUGI, Victor; ANTUNES, Alberto A.; REIS, Sabrina T.; DALL'OGLIO, Marcos F.; NESRALLAH, Adriano J.; LEITE, Ktia R. M.; SROUGI, MiguelPurpose: Socioeconomic status (SES) may influence cancer characteristics and behavior in several aspects. We analyzed PCa characteristics and behavior among low income uninsured men, and compare them to high income patients with health insurance in a developing country. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case-control study was performed on 934 patients with clinically localized PCa who underwent radical prostatectomy between March, 1999 and July, 2009. Patients were divided in two groups, according to their SES. In group 1 (n=380), all had low income, low educational levels and couldn't afford medical insurance. In group 2 (n=554), all had higher income, higher education and had medical insurance. Results: Patients from group 1 were older, had higher Gleason scores, higher rates of seminal vesicle and bladder neck involvement. The Kaplan Meier disease-free survival curve demonstrated that after a follow-up of four years, about 50% of uninsured patients had biochemical recurrence, versus 21% of insured patients (Log rank test: p < 0.001). A multivariate Cox regression analysis for the risk of disease recurrence demonstrated that only PSA levels, Gleason score, seminal vesicle involvement and SES were statistically significant variables. Patients with a low SES presented 1.8 times the risk of recurrence as compared to patients with a high SES. Conclusions: Patients with low SES were older, presented more aggressive PCa characteristics and a high rate of disease recurrence. A low SES constituted an independent predictor for disease recurrence.bookPart Hiperplasia benigna da próstata(2013) SROUGI, Miguel; ANTUNES, Alberto Azoubel; DALL'OGLIO, Marcos- Biochemical recurrence rates are similar for pT2-positive surgical margins and pT3a(2014) LEITE, Katia R. M.; HARTMANN, Carolina; REIS, Sabrina T.; VIANA, Nayara; DALL'OGLIO, Marcos F.; ST'ANNA, Alexandre C.; NESRALLAH, Adriano; NESRALLAH, Luciano; ANTUNES, Alberto A.; CAMARA-LOPES, Luiz H.; SROUGI, MiguelObjective: Histological details of positive surgical margins in radical prostatectomy specimens have been related to outcome after surgery in rare studies recently published. Our objective is to assess whether the status of surgical margins, the extent and the Gleason score of positive margins, and the extent of the extraprostatic extension are predictive of biochemical recurrence post-radical prostatectomy. Materials and Methods: Three hundred sixty-five radical prostatectomy specimens were analyzed. The length of the positive surgical margin and extraprostatic extension and the Gleason score of the margin were recorded. Statistical analyses examined the predictive value of these variables for biochemical recurrence. Results: 236 patients were stage pT2R0, 58 pT2R1, 25 pT3R0 and 46 pT3R1. Biochemical recurrence occurred in 11%, 31%, 20% and 45.7% of pT2R0, pT2R1, pT3R0 and pT3R1, respectively. The extent of the positive surgical margins and the Gleason score of the positive surgical margins were not associated with biochemical recurrence in univariate analysis in a mean follow up period of 35.9 months. In multivariate analyses, only the status of the surgical margins and the global Gleason score were associated with biochemical recurrence, with a risk of recurrence of 3.1 for positive surgical margins and of 3.8 for a Gleason score > 7. Conclusion: Positive surgical margin and the global Gleason score are significant risk factors for biochemical recurrence post-radical prostatectomy, regardless of the extent of the surgical margin, the extent of the extraprostatic extension, or the local Gleason score of the positive surgical margin or extraprostatic tissue. pT2R1 disease behaves as pT3R0 and should be treated similarly.
bookPart Retenção urinária aguda(2019) ISCAIFE, Alexandre; ANTUNES, Alberto Azoubel- Impact of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Use at the Time of Prostatic Artery Embolization for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction(2019) CARDARELLI-LEITE, Leandro; ASSIS, Andre M. de; MOREIRA, Airton M.; ANTUNES, Alberto A.; CERRI, Giovanni G.; SROUGI, Miguel; CARNEVALE, Francisco C.Purpose: To compare the 12-month post-prostatic artery embolization (PAE) clinical outcomes of patients who were and were not taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) at the time of PAE. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of patients who underwent PAE from 2010 to 2017 due to lower urinary tract symptoms, secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One hundred fifty-five patients were included and divided in 2 groups; these groups did not present statistically significant differences in their baseline characteristics-those taking 5ARIS (Y-5ARIs, n = 40) and those not taking 5ARIs (N-5ARIs, n = 115). International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), the sub-item Quality of Life (QoL), and the incidence of clinical failure were used as primary endpoints. Secondary endpoints included mean prostate volume reduction and mean peak flow rate (Q(max)) improvement. Clinical failure or recurrence was defined as absence of symptomatic improvement (IPSS >= 8 or QoL >= 3) or the need for invasive BPH treatment (PAE or transurethral resection of the prostate) during the 12-month follow-up period. Results: After 12-month follow-up, IPSS, QoL, and prostatic volume were significantly lower compared to baseline in both groups, and Q(max) showed a significant increase. No statistically significant differences were observed in outcomes between N-5ARIs and Y-5ARIs, and the clinical failure rate for both groups was approximately 20%. Conclusions: The use of 5ARIs did not show a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes of PAE, in either subjective (IPSS, QoL, and clinical failure) or objective (prostatic volume and Q(max)) parameters.