FABIO CARVALHO VICENTINI
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
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- The skin-to-calyx distance measured by renal ct scan and ultrasound(2014) SHAN, Chen Jen; MAZZUCCHI, Eduardo; PAYAO, Fabio; GOMES, Andrea Cavalanti; BARONI, Ronaldo Hueb; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar; VICENTINI, Fabio Carvalho; SROUGI, MiguelPurpose: We developed a stereotactic device to guide the puncture for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, which uses the distance from the target calyx to its perpendicular point on skin (SCD) to calculate the needle's entry angle. This study seeks to validate the use of measurements obtained by ultrasound (US) and computerized tomography (CT) for needle's entry angle calculation and to study factors that may interfere in this procedure. Materials and Methods: Height, weight, abdominal circumference, CT of the urinary tract in dorsal decubitus (DD) and ventral decubitus (VD), and US of the kidneys in VD were obtained from thirty-five renal calculi patients. SCD obtained were compared and correlated with body-mass index (BMI). Results: BMI was 28.66 +/- 4.6 Kg/m(2). SCD on CT in DD was 8.40 +/- 2.06cm, in VD was 8.32 +/- 1.95cm, in US was 6.74 +/- 1.68cm. SCD measured by US and CT were statistically different (p < 0.001), whereas between CT in DD and VD were not. SCD of the lower calyx presented moderate correlation with BMI. Conclusion: SCD obtained by CT in ventral and dorsal decubitus may be used for calculation of the needle's entry angle. SCD obtained by US cannot be used. A rule for the correlation between BMI and the SCD could not be determined.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with solitary kidney: a critical outcome analysis(2015) TORRICELLI, Fabio C. M.; PADOVANI, Guilherme P.; MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; REIS, Sabrina T.; SROUGI, Miguel; MAZZUCCHI, EduardoPurpose: To describe our experience with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with solitary kidneys and analyze factors that can impact on intra-operative bleeding and postoperative complications. Materials and Methods: We reviewed our stone database searching for patients with solitary kidney who underwent PCNL from Jan-05 through Oct-13. Demographic data, stone characteristics, and intra-and postoperative outcomes were recorded. Spearman correlation was performed to assess which variables could impact on bleeding and surgical complications. Linear and logistic regressions were also performed. Results: Twenty-seven patients were enrolled in this study. The mean age and BMI were 45.6 years and 28.8Kg/m(2), respectively; 45% of cases were classified as Guys 3 (partial staghorn or multiple stones) or 4 (complete staghorn) - complex cases. Stone-free rate was 67%. Eight (29.6%) patients had postoperative complications (five of them were Clavien 2 and three were Clavien 3). On univariate analysis only number of tracts was associated with increased bleeding (p=0.033) and only operative time was associated with a higher complication rate (p=0.044). Linear regression confirmed number of access tracts as significantly related to bleeding (6.3, 95% CI 2.2-10.4; p=0.005), whereas logistic regression showed no correlation between variables in study and complications. Conclusions: PCNL in solitary kidneys provides a good stone-free rate with a low rate of significant complications. Multiple access tracts are associated with increased bleeding.
- One week pre-operative oral antibiotics for percutaneous nephrolithotomy reduce risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis(2023) DANILOVIC, Alexandre; TALIZIN, Thalita Bento; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; BATAGELLO, Carlos; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; NAHAS, Willaim C.; MAZZUCCHI, EduardoPurpose: The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the efficacy of extended dose of preoperative antibiotics to reduce infectious risk in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).Materials and Methods: A literature search for prospective case-control studies or randomized controlled trials was done. PICO framework was used.Population: adult patients that underwent to PCNL; Intervention: extended dose preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis before PCNL; Control: short dose preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis befo-re PCNL; and Outcome: systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or sepsis, fe-ver after PCNL and positive intraoperative urine and stone culture. This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO database under the number: CRD42022359589.Results: Three RCT and two prospective studies (475 patients) were included. SIRS/ sepsis outcome was retrieved from all studies included. Seven days preoperative oral antibiotics for PCNL was a protective factor for developing SIRS/sepsis (OR 0.366, 95% CI 0.234 -0.527, p < 0.001). There was no statistical association between seven-day use of antibiotics and fever (OR 0.592, 95% CI 0.147 - 2.388, p = 0.462). Patients who received seven days preoperative antibiotics had lower positive intraoperative urine culture (OR 0.284, 95% CI 0.120 - 0.674, p = 0.004) and stone culture (OR 0.351, 95% CI 0.185 - 0.663, p = 0.001) than the control group.Conclusion: one week of prophylactic oral antibiotics based on local bacterial sensi-tivity pattern plus a dose of intravenous antibiotics at the time of surgery in patients undergoing PCNL reduces the risk of infection.
- Comparative study of percutaneous nephrolithotomy performed in the traditional prone position and in three different supine positions(2019) MELO, Petronio Augustode de Souza; VICENTINI, Fabio Carvalho; PERRELLA, Rodrigo; MURTA, Claudio Bovolenta; CLARO, Joaquim Francisco de AlmeidaPurpose: To compare the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) performed in the prone position (PRON) and in three variations of the supine position. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of patients that underwent PCNL at our institution from June 2011 to October 2016 in PRON and in three variations of the supine position: complete supine (COMPSUP), original Valdivia (VALD), and Galdakao - modified Valdivia (GALD). All patients had a complete pre - operative evaluation, including computed tomography (CT). Success was defined as the absence of residual fragments larger than 4 mm on the first post - operative day CT. Results: We analyzed 393 PCNLs: 100 in COMPSUP, 94 in VALD, 100 in GALD, and 99 in PRON. The overall success rate was 50.9% and was similar among groups (p = 0.428). There were no differences between groups in the number of punctures, stone free rate, frequency of blood transfusions, drop in hemoglobin level, length of hospital stay, and severe complications (Clavien >= 3). COMPSUP had a significantly lower operative time than the other positions. COMPSUP had lower fluoroscopy time than VALD. Conclusion: Patient positioning in PCNL does not seem to impact the rates of success or severe complications. However, COMPSUP is associated with a shorter surgical time than the other positions.
- Single-use flexible ureteroscopes: update and perspective in developing countries. A narrative review(2022) MAZZUCCHI, Eduardo; MARCHINI, Giovanni Scala; BERTO, Fernanda Christina Gabrigna; DENSTEDT, John; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; VICENTINI, Fabio Carvalho; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; BATTAGELLO, Carlos Alfredo; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, William CarlosFlexible ureteroscopy is a well-established method for treatment of urinary stones but flexible ureteroscopes are expensive and fragile devices with a very limited lifetime. Since 2006 with the advent of digital flexible ureteroscopes a great evolution has occurred. The first single-use flexible ureteroscope was launched in 2011 and new models are coming to the market. The aim of this article is to review the characteristics of these devices, compare their results with the reusable devices and evaluate the cost-benefits of adopting single-use flexible ureteroscopes in developing countries. Materials and Methods: an extensive review of articles listed at PubMed and published between 2000 and 2021 was performed. Results: Single-use flexible ureteroscopes have a shaft with 65 to 68cm length and weight between 119 and 277g. Their deflection goes up to 300 degrees. Their stone-free rates vary between 60 and 95% which is comparable to reusable scopes and operative times ranges from 54 to 86 minutes which are lower when compared to reusable flexible scopes. Their costs vary between 800 and 3180 US dollars. Conclusion: single-use flexible ureteroscopes are lighter and have superior quality of image when compared to fiberoptic ones. There are no definite data showing a higher stone-free rate or less complications with the use of single-use flexible ureteroscopes. Each institution must perform a cost-benefit analysis before making the decision of adopting or not such devices depending on the local circumstances.
- Current trends of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a developing country(2018) BATAGELLO, Carlos A.; VICENTINI, Fabio Carvalho; MARCHINI, Giovanni Scala; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, Willian Carlos; MAZZUCCHI, EduardoIntroduction: To present the current practice patterns on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in a developing country. Materials and Methods: A survey was offered to Brazilian urologists during the II International Endourology Symposium held in Sao Paulo, in 2015. The first seven questions were related to demographic data while the 20 remaining were directed to urologists who performed PCNL. Results: From 250 participants, 100 replied to the survey, 81% performed PCNL and 60.4% of performers had been in practice for less than 15 years. Eighty-one percent were trained in the prone position and 64% in supine. PCNL was learned during the residency in 66.7% and 2.5% had fellowship training. Prone position was the preferred decubitus for simple or complex calculi, though for obese patients there was no difference. Younger surgeons prefer supine while older surgeons prefer prone. The access was obtained by the surgeon in all cases, 96.3% use fluoroscopy and 3.7% prefer ultrasonography. Forty-seven percent use ultrasonic lithotripters and 4.1% laser. For kidney drainage, 71.6% place a nephrostomy tube. Double J stent is left in 77%. The postoperative image method was CT for 50%. Colonic injury was reported by 25%, predominantly in the senior group without statistically difference between positions. Conclusions: From a selected group of urologists, we observe that Brazilian urologists usually gain their own access for PCNL guided by fluoroscopy. They predominantly prefer the prone position, use fascial dilators, ultrasonic lithotripters and place a nephrostomy tube when exiting the kidney. Fellowship programs, ultrasonography, flexible nephoscopy and tubeless procedures could be encouraged.
- In the era of flexible ureteroscopy is there still a place for Shock-wave lithotripsy? Opinion: NO(2015) VICENTINI, Fabio C.
- Differences in the percutaneous nephrolithotomy practice patterns among Latin American urologists with and without endourology training(2018) MANZO, Braulio O.; LOZADA, Edgar; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; SANCHEZ, Francisco Javier; MANZO, GildardoPurpose: Although the worldwide percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) practice patterns determined via a survey sent to members of the Endourological Society have been published, differences in PCNL practice patterns among Latin American urologists based on endourological or lithiasis training have not been published. To determine the PCNL practice patterns among Latin American urologists with and without training in endourology. Materials and Methods: The SurveyMonkeys (R) web platform was used to develop a 27-item survey on PCNL for the treatment of renal stones, and the survey was sent via e-mail and other electronic media to 2000 urologists from 15 Latin American countries. Endourology-trained (group 1) and nontrained urologists (group 2) were analyzed. The group results were compared using the chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests. SPSS version 20 for Windows was used for all analyses. Results: A total of 331 urologists responded to the survey (rate of 16.55 %): 221 (66.7 %) in group 1 and 110 (33.2%) in group 2). In groups 1 and 2, 91.9% and 63.2% performed PCNL, respectively; 85.1% and 58.5% used preoperative tomography, respectively; 12.7% and 4.7% used preoperative nephrolitometry nomograms, respectively; 45.2% and 32.1% used endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery, respectively; 68.3% and 38.7% used multiple percutaneous tract realization, respectively; and 19.9% and 5.7% used minimally invasive PCNL, respectively (all p=0.0005). Conclusions: Statistically significant differences were observed in PCNL practice patterns of Latin American urologists with and without training in endourology. Specific training in endourology significantly influence the practice patterns of Latin American urologists.
- The urologist's role in the fight of COVID-19 pandemic: mandatory mindset shift on the frontline(2020) ISCAIFE, Alexandre; MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; SROUGI, Victor; TORRICELLI, Fabio C. M.; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; MACHADO, Marcos; HISANO, Marcelo; TISEO, Bruno C.; BISSOLI, Julio C.; COCUZZA, Marcello; HALLAK, Jorge; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, William C.
- The impact of COVID-19 in medical practice. A review focused on Urology(2021) MAZZUCCHI, Eduardo; TORRICELLI, Fabio C. M.; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; BATAGELLO, Carlos A.; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, William C.COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly spreading virus that is changing the World and the way doctors are practicing medicine. The huge number of patients searching for medical care and needing intensive care beds led the health care system to a burnout status especially in places where the care system was already overloaded. In this setting, and also clue to the absence of a specific treatment for the disease, health authorities had to opt for recommending or imposing social distancing to relieve the health system and reduce deaths. All other medical specialties non directly related to the treatment of COVID-19 had to interrupt or strongly reduce their activities in order to give room to seriously ill patients, since no one knows so far the real extent of the virus damage on human body and the consequences of doing non deferrable procedures in this pandemic era. Despite not been a urological disease, the urologist needs to be updated on how to deal with these patients and how to take care of himself and of the medical team he works with. The aim of this article is to review briefly some practical aspects of COVID-19 and its implications in the urological practice in our country.
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