FABIO CESAR MIRANDA TORRICELLI
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
LIM/55 - Laboratório de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/55 - Laboratório de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Versus Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (vol 67, pg 125, 2015)(2016) DE, Shuba; AUTORINO, Riccardo; KIM, Fernando J.; ZARGAR, Homayoun; LAYDNER, Humberto; BALSAMO, Raffaele; TORRICELLI, Fabio C.; PALMA, Carmine Di; MOLINA, Wilson R.; MONGA, Manoj; SIO, Marco De
- Predicting Urinary Stone Composition Based on Single-energy Noncontrast Computed Tomography: The Challenge of Cystine(2014) TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; MARCHINI, Giovanni Scala; DE, Shubha; YAMACAKE, Kleiton G. R.; MAZZUCCHI, Eduardo; MONGA, ManojOBJECTIVE To study several measurements from a single-energy noncontrast computed tomography (NCCT) that may distinguish calcium oxalate, uric acid, and cystine stones. METHODS Patients with pure urinary stones who had at least 1 single-energy NCCT before the stone composition analysis from January 2008 to December 2012 were enrolled in this study. The analyzed data comprised stone size, volume, core Hounsfield unit (HU), periphery HU, absolute and relative HU differences between core and periphery, and HU density. After these measurements, an NCCT bone window was subjectively evaluated to study the homogeneity of each stone from core to periphery. The Spearman correlation test was used to determine the correlation between HU values and stone size and volume for each group. RESULTS A total of 113 patients were found with pure urinary stones who also had a corresponding NCCT. There were 36, 47, and 30 patients in the calcium oxalate, uric acid, and cystine groups, respectively. The core HU, periphery HU, absolute and relative HU differences, and HU density were significantly different among the 3 groups (P <. 001). Stone size and volume had a positive correlation with core and periphery HUs only for calcium oxalate and cystine stones. The subjective evaluation of the urinary calculi revealed a different pattern for each stone composition. CONCLUSION Single-energy NCCT may predict calcium oxalate stones with a high degree of accuracy. There is an overlap in radiographic profiles of cystine and uric acid stones, making a definitive differentiation more challenging. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc.
- Low Dose Fluoroscopy During Ureteroscopy Does Not Compromise Surgical Outcomes(2019) DANILOVIC, Alexandre; NUNES, Eduardo; LIPKIN, Michael E.; FERREIRA, Thiago; TORRICELLI, Fabio C. M.; MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, William C.; MAZZUCCHI, EduardoObjective: To evaluate whether reducing the dose of fluoroscopy to 1/4 of standard dose during unilateral ureteroscopy for ureteral stone treatment would impact in a reduction of total radiation emitted and whether this strategy would impact operation time, stone-free rate, and complication rate. Methods: From August 2016 to August 2017, patients over 18 years submitted to ureteroscopy for ureteral stone between 5 and 20 mm were prospectively randomized for 1/4 dose reduction or standard dose fluoroscopy. Patients with abnormal urinary anatomy such as horseshoe kidney, pelvic kidney, or duplex system were excluded from the study. Results: Ninety-four patients were enrolled. The fluoroscopic dose reduction strategy to 1/4 of the standard dose was able to significantly reduce the cumulative radiation emitted by C-arm fluoroscopy and the dose area product (3.6 +/- 4.5 mGy vs 16.2 +/- 19.3 mGy, p = 0.0001 and 0.23 +/- 0.52 mcGycm(2) vs 1.15 +/- 2.74 mcGycm(2), p = 0.02, respectively). Fluoroscopy time was similar between groups (74.5 +/- 84.8 seconds vs 88.3 +/- 90 seconds, p = 0.44). There was no need to increase the fluoroscopy dose during any of the procedures. Surgical outcomes were not affected by fluoroscopic dose reduction strategy. Conclusion: Low dose fluoroscopy reduces the emitted radiation during ureteroscopy without compromising surgical outcomes.
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Versus Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis(2015) DE, Shuba; AUTORINO, Riccardo; KIM, Fernando J.; ZARGAR, Homayoun; LAYDNER, Humberto; BALSAMO, Raffaele; TORRICELLI, Fabio C.; PALMA, Carmine Di; MOLINA, Wilson R.; MONGA, Manoj; SIO, Marco DeContext: Recent advances in technology have led to the implementation of mini- and micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) as well as retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in the management of kidney stones. Objective: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing RIRS with PCNL techniques for the treatment of kidney stones. Evidence acquisition: A systematic literature review was performed in March 2014 using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify relevant studies. Article selection proceeded according to the search strategy based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis criteria. A subgroup analysis was performed comparing standard PCNL and minimally invasive percutaneous procedures (MIPPs) including mini-PCNL and micro-PCNL with RIRS, separately. Evidence synthesis: Two randomised and eight nonrandomised studies were analysed. PCNL techniques provided a significantly higher stone-free rate (weighted mean difference [WMD]: 2.19; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.53-3.13; p < 0.00001) but also higher complication rates (odds ratio [OR]: 1.61; 95% CI, 1.11-2.35; p < 0.01) and a larger postoperative decrease in haemoglobin levels (WMD: 0.87; 95% CI, 0.51-1.22; p < 0.00001). In contrast, RIRS led to a shorter hospital stay (WMD: 1.28; 95% CI, 0.79-1.77; p < 0.0001). At subgroup analysis, RIRS provided a significantly higher stone-free rate than MIPPs (WMD: 1.70; 95% CI, 1.07-2.70; p = 0.03) but less than standard PCNL (OR: 4.32; 95% CI, 1.99-9.37; p = 0.0002). Hospital stay was shorter for RIRS compared with both MIPPs (WMD: 1.11; 95% CI, 0.39-1.83; p = 0.003) and standard PCNL (WMD: 1.84 d; 95% CI, 0.64-3.04; p = 0.003). Conclusions: PCNL is associated with higher stone-free rates at the expense of higher complication rates, blood loss, and admission times. Standard PCNL offers stone-free rates superior to those of RIRS, whereas RIRS provides higher stone free rates than MIPPs. Given the added morbidity and lower efficacy of MIPPs, RIRS should be considered standard therapy for stones <2 cm until appropriate randomised studies are performed. When flexible instruments are not available, standard PCNL should be considered due to the lower efficacy of MIPPs. Patient summary: We searched the literature for studies comparing new minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of kidney stones. The analysis of 10 available studies shows that treatment can be tailored to the patient by balancing the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
article 18 Citação(ões) na Scopus Ureteroscopy for management of stone disease: an up to date on surgical technique and disposable devices(2016) TORRICELLI, Fabio C. M.; MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; PEDRO, Renato N.; MONGA, ManojThe surgical management of urinary stone disease developed substantially over the past decades and advanced minimally invasive techniques have been successfully introduced into clinical practice. Retrograde ureteroscopy and ureterorrenoscopy have become the first-line option for treatment of ureteral and renal stones worldwide with high success rates allied with a low morbidity profile. In this review, we will discuss some key points in ureteroscopy for stone disease, such as the access to upper urinary tract, including balloon and catheter dilation; how to choose and use some disposable devices (hydrophilic versus PTFE guide wires, ureteral catheters, and laser fiber setting); and lastly present and compare different techniques for kidney or ureteral stone treatment (dusting versus basketing).- Development and Initial Validation of a Scoring System to Diagnose Testicular Torsion in Children(2013) BARBOSA, Joao A.; TISEO, Bruno Camargo; BARAYAN, Ghassan A.; ROSMAN, Brian M.; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; PASSEROTTI, Carlo C.; SROUGI, Miguel; RETIK, Alan B.; NGUYEN, Hiep T.Purpose: Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency requiring prompt intervention. Although clinical diagnosis is recommended, scrotal ultrasound is frequently ordered, delaying treatment. We created a scoring system to diagnose testicular torsion, decreasing the indication for ultrasound. Materials and Methods: We prospectively evaluated 338 patients with acute scrotum, of whom 51 had testicular torsion. Physical examination was performed by a urologist, and all patients underwent scrotal ultrasound. Univariate analysis and logistic regression were performed, and a scoring system for risk stratification of torsion was created. Retrospective validation was performed with 2 independent data sets. Results: The scoring system consisted of testicular swelling (2 points), hard testicle (2), absent cremasteric reflex (1), nausea/vomiting (1) and high riding testis (1). Cutoffs for low and high risk were 2 and 5 points, respectively. Ultrasound would be indicated only for the intermediate risk group. In the prospective data set 69% of patients had low, 19% intermediate and 11.5% high risk. Negative and positive predictive values were 100% for cutoffs of 2 and 5, respectively (specificity 81%, sensitivity 76%). Retrospective validation in 1 data set showed 66% of patients at low, 16% intermediate and 17% high risk. Negative and positive predictive values for cutoffs of 2 and 5 were 100% (specificity 97%, sensitivity 54%). The second retrospective data set included only torsion cases, none of which was misdiagnosed by the scoring system. Conclusions: This scoring system can potentially diagnose or rule out testicular torsion in 80% of cases, with high positive and negative predictive values for selected cutoffs. Ultrasound orders would be decreased to 20% of acute scrotum cases. Prospective validation of this scoring system is necessary.
- Robot - assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in testicular tumor(2017) TORRICELLI, Fabio C. M.; JARDIM, Denis; GUGLIELMETTI, Giuliano B.; PATEL, Vipul; COELHO, Rafael F.
article 3 Citação(ões) na Scopus Endoscopic guided PCNL in the prone split-leg position versus supine PCNL: a comparative analysis stratified by Guy's stone score(2019) BATAGELLO, Carlos A.; SANTOS, Hugo D. Barone dos; NGUYEN, Andrew H.; ALSHARA, Luay; LI, Jianbo; MARCHINI, Giovanni Scala; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; PEREIRA, Jessica Goulart; ROSE, Emily; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, Willian C.; MAZZUCCHI, Eduardo; MONGA, ManojIntroduction: The optimal patient positioning for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) based on the complexity of stone burden is not yet defined. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the intraoperative parameters, effectiveness and complications of patients undergoing PCNL between the endoscopic-guided prone split-leg PCNL (ePSL) and the supine PCNL by stratifying patients according to Guy's stone score (GSS). Materials and methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients undergoing PCNL at two high-volume tertiary referral centers. At one center, patients underwent PCNL using the ePSL technique, while at the second center, patients underwent PCNL in supine. Patient demographics and stone characteristics, operative details, complications and effectiveness were compared between groups. The impact of obesity was also investigated. Results: Of 830 subjects, a total of 449 (54%) underwent PCNL in ePSL and 381 (46%) in supine. The ePSL group had a greater mean age and body mass index. No statistical differences were found in gender, serum chemistry and Charlson comorbidity index. After stratifying patients by GSS, the differences in baseline stone burden between PSL and supine lost significance and both groups could be compared. Complications were not statistically different between both groups. Univariate analysis demonstrated that multiple tracts and lower pole access were more prevalent in supine. In addition, for GSS1-3, ePSL was correlated with reduced operative time, radiation exposure, length of hospital stay and need for secondary procedure. Multivariate analysis correlated ePSL with lower radiation exposure and need for secondary procedures (p = 0.01). In comparison to the whole trial population, the same tendencies were appreciated for obese cohort. Conclusions: This is the first report focusing on the performance differences between ePSL and supine PCNL stratified by GSS. Both techniques are safe, with a low rate of complications. For GSS1-3, ePSL reduces radiation exposure and requires less need for both multiple access and secondary procedure.- A comprehensive literature-based equation to compare cost-effectiveness of a flexible ureteroscopy program with single-use versus reusable devices(2019) MARCHINI, Giovanni S.; TORRICELLI, Fabio C.; BATAGELLO, Carlos A.; MONGA, Manoj; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, William C.; MAZZUCCHI, EduardoPurpose: to critically review all literature concerning the cost-effectiveness of flexible ureteroscopy comparing single-use with reusable scopes. Materials and Methods: A systematic online literature review was performed in PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar databases. All factors potentially affecting surgical costs or clinical outcomes were considered. Prospective assessments, case control and case series studies were included. Results: 741 studies were found. Of those, 18 were duplicated and 77 were not related to urology procedures. Of the remaining 646 studies, 59 were considered of relevance and selected for further analysis. Stone free and complication rates were similar between single-use and reusable scopes. Operative time was in average 20% shorter with digital scopes, single-use or not. Reusable digital scopes seem to last longer than optic ones, though scope longevity is very variable worldwide. New scopes usually last four times more than refurbished ones and single-use ureterorenoscopes have good resilience throughout long cases. Longer scope longevity is achieved with Cidex and if a dedicated nurse takes care of the sterilization process. The main surgical factors that negatively impact device longevity are lower pole pathologies, large stone burden and non-use of a ureteral access sheath. We have built a comprehensive financial cost-effective decision model to flexible ureteroscope acquisition. Conclusions: The cost-effectiveness of a flexible ureteroscopy program is dependent of several aspects. We have developed a equation to allow a literature-based and adaptable decision model to every interested stakeholder. Disposable devices are already a reality and will progressively become the standard as manufacturing price falls.
- In Vitro Evaluation of Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes: A Practical Comparison for a Patient-Centered Approach(2018) MARCHINI, Giovanni Scala; BATAGELLO, Carlos A.; MONGA, Manoj; TORRICELLI, Fabio Cesar Miranda; VICENTINI, Fabio C.; DANILOVIC, Alexandre; SROUGI, Miguel; NAHAS, Willian C.; MAZZUCCHI, EduardoObjective: To compare the manufacturing and in vitro performance characteristics of two single-use flexible ureteroscopes with a permanent optical flexible ureteroscope. Materials and Methods: Two single-use flexible ureteroscopes, LithoVue (Boston Scientific) and Pusen (1rs. generation; Zhuhai Pusen Medical Technology Company Limited, China), were tested and compared with a permanent Flex-X-2 ureteroscope (Karl Storz, Germany) in terms of technical characteristics, optics, deflection mechanism, and additional parameters which could potentially affect surgical technique. Results: Pusen was the lightest ureteroscope while the LithoVue had the longest working length. LithoVue had a higher resolution power than the other two ureteroscopes at all distances tested (p<0.001). Pusen showed higher resolution than Flex-X-2 (p<0.01). Field of view was wider for LithoVue (87 degrees), followed by Flex-X-2 (85 degrees) and Pusen (75 degrees). Color representation was superior for Flex-X-2 than LithoVue and then Pusen. LithoVue outperformed Pusen and Flex-X-2 for all settings with instruments in terms of deflection loss (p<0.01). Pusen had the highest irrigation flow (52mL/min) with an empty working channel (p<0.01). LithoVue and Pusen showed similar flow rates with a 200m (21mL/min) and 365m laser fiber (7mL/min) and 1.3F basket (18mL/min), being superior to Flex-X-2 (p<0.01). With the 1.9F basket, LithoVue had superior flow rate (7mL/min) than Pusen (3.5mL/min) and Flex-X-2 (4mL/min; p=0.01). Conclusion: LithoVue outperformed the other ureteroscopes in terms of optical resolution, field of view, deflection capacity, and irrigation flow with larger instruments. Pusen is the lighter scope and showed better results in terms of irrigation when no instruments are in place. Flex-X-2 was superior in terms of color representation.