Urology

KUB-UNet: Segmentation of Organs of Urinary System from a KUB X-ray Image.

PURPOSE: The alarming increase in diseases of urinary system is a cause of concern for the populace and health experts. The traditional techniques used for the diagnosis of these diseases are inconvenient for patients, require high cost, and additional waiting time for generating the reports. The objective of this research is to utilize the proven potential of Artificial Intelligence for organ seg...

Free-hand, transrectal ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the retroprostatic space during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Impact on the learning curve.

BACKGROUND: Aim of the current study is to describe our technique of hydrodissection (HD) of the retroprostatic space (RPS) performed between the Denonvillier's fascia (DF) and prostatic capsule (PC) and to evaluate its impact on the outcomes of nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (nsRALP) during the learning-curve period.

The Surgical Learning Curve for Biochemical Recurrence After Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy.

BACKGROUND: Improved cancer control with increasing surgical experience-the learning curve-was demonstrated for open and laparoscopic prostatectomy. I...

A commentary on "Robot-assisted kidney transplantation as a minimally invasive approach for kidney transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analyses" [Int. J. Surg. 99 (2022) 106264].

Use of SVM-based ensemble feature selection method for gene expression data analysis.

Gene selection is one of the key steps for gene expression data analysis. An SVM-based ensemble feature selection method is proposed in this paper. Fi...

The Effect of Salvage Radiation Therapy on Survival, Functional Outcomes, and Quality of Life in Men with Persistent Prostate-specific Antigen After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Which Patient Benefits More?

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of salvage radiation therapy (sRT) on survival, functional outcomes, and quality of life in ...

The 'prostate-muscle index': a simple pelvic cavity measurement predicting estimated blood loss and console time in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

This study was to show the impact of 'prostate-muscle index (PMI)', which we developed as a novel pelvic cavity measurement, in patients undergoing ro...

Deep Learning Automation of Kidney, Liver, and Spleen Segmentation for Organ Volume Measurements in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Organ volume measurements are a key metric for managing ADPKD (the most common inherited renal disease). However, measuring organ volumes is tedious a...

Development and clinical applicability of MRI-based 3D prostate models in the planning of nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

The interpretation of conventional MRI may be limited by the two-dimensional presentation of the images. To develop patient-specific MRI prostate-base...

Robot-assisted vs ultrasonography-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block vs local anaesthesia in urology: results of the UROTAP randomized trial.

OBJECTIVES: To prospectively analyse robotically administered transperitoneal transversus abdominis plane (robot-assisted transversus abdominis plane ...

Beyond Efficiency: Surface Electromyography Enables Further Insights into the Surgical Movements of Urologists.

Surgical skill evaluation while performing minimally invasive surgeries is a highly complex task. It is important to objectively assess an individual...

Robot-assisted transperitoneal reconstruction of a retrocaval ureter: A report of two cases.

A retrocaval ureter (RCU) is a rare cause of congenital ureteral obstruction that often requires surgical repair. We report two cases of RCU in adults...

Development and Validation of a Deep Learning System for Sound-based Prediction of Urinary Flow.

BACKGROUND: Uroflowmetry remains an important tool for the assessment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but accuracy can be limite...

A commentary on "Robot-assisted kidney transplantation as a minimally invasive approach for kidney transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analyses" [Int. J. Surg. 99 (2022) 106264].

Evaluating tubulointerstitial compartments in renal biopsy specimens using a deep learning-based approach for classifying normal and abnormal tubules.

Renal pathology is essential for diagnosing and assessing the severity and prognosis of kidney diseases. Deep learning-based approaches have developed...

Application of Improved Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Telesurgery with 5G Technology in Urology.

The demand for telesurgery is rising rapidly, but robust evidence regarding the feasibility of its application in urology is still rare. From March to...

Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology: A Critical Appraisal of the GECI and SIVI Consensus of European Experts.

This study aimed to create a consensus statement on the indications, applications, and limitations of robotics in pediatric urology. After a panel a...

Research on water seepage detection technology of tunnel asphalt pavement based on deep learning and digital image processing.

To improve the safety of road tunnel pavement, the research established road tunnel pavement water seepage recognition models based on deep learning t...

The impact of 3D models on positive surgical margins after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the role of 3D models on positive surgical margin rate (PSM) rate in patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy ...

Deep learning-based microarray cancer classification and ensemble gene selection approach.

Malignancies and diseases of various genetic origins can be diagnosed and classified with microarray data. There are many obstacles to overcome due to...