Transurethral microwave thermotherapy: from evidence-based medicine to clinical practiceStavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Greece
Curr Opin Urol 17:12-6. 2007
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Analgesia during extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: fentanyl citrate versus parecoxib sodiumIraklis C Mitsogiannis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece
J Endourol 22:623-6. 2008
..The aim of the study was to compare the analgesic effect of a cyclooxygenase-2-specific inhibitor (parecoxib sodium) with that of our standard method of analgesia (fentanyl citrate) in patients who needed pain relief when undergoing SWL...
- Translation of benign prostatic hyperplasia guidelines into clinical practice
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Curr Opin Urol 18:56-60. 2008
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- Male lower urinary tract symptoms: how do symptoms guide our choice of treatment?
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Curr Opin Urol 19:49-54. 2009
..The present article investigates how symptoms can guide our initial therapeutic approach to male LUTS and provides the recent data on the current treatment options...
- Critical review of lasers in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
BJU Int 107:1030-43. 2011
..HoLEP is the most rigorously analysed laser technique with durable efficacy for any prostate size and low early and late morbidity. PVP has grown in acceptance and popularity but long-term results from high quality studies are pending...
- Epidemiologic trends indicate the prevalence of obesity will rise globally
Stavros Gravas
University Hospital of Larissa, Greece
Eur Urol 52:204-5. 2007
- The use of tamsulozin as adjunctive treatment after ESWL in patients with distal ureteral stone: do we really need it? Results from a randomised study
S Gravas
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Urol Res 35:231-5. 2007
..In contrast, a significantly reduced need for analgesics was found...
- Durability of 30-minute high-energy transurethral microwave therapy for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a study of 213 patients with and without urinary retention
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Urology 69:854-8. 2007
..To evaluate the durability of transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) Prostasoft 3.5 for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia treated with the 30-minute protocol...
- Juvenile granulosa cell tumor of the epididymis
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens Hygeia, Athens, Greece
Urol Int 78:278-9. 2007
..We report the first case of a juvenile granulosa cell tumor of the epididymis in a young man. Clinical and histological findings are presented and the clinical significance of the case is discussed...
Current status of 5alpha-reductase inhibitors in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms and BPHStavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, 6 8, Feidiou Street, 41221 Larissa, Greece
World J Urol 28:9-15. 2010
..This article reviews the current status of therapy with 5alpha-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs), namely fiasteride and dutasteride, for men with LUTS and BPH...
- Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy and garlic consumption: a lesson to learn
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, Medical School, University of Thessalia, Feidiou 6 8, 412 21, Larissa, Greece
Urol Res 38:61-3. 2010
..It is suggested that herbal medications should be discontinued up to 15 days prior to urologic surgery or SWL to minimise the risk of complications...
- Seeking evidence that cell kill guided thermotherapy gives results not inferior to those of transurethral prostate resection: results of a pooled analysis of 3 studies of feedback transurethral microwave thermotherapy
Stavros Gravas
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens Hygeia Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece
J Urol 174:1002-6; discussion 1006. 2005
..We compared ProstaLund Feedback Treatment (PLFT) to transurethral prostate resection (TURP) in terms of efficacy and safety in a pooled analysis of 3 clinical studies with 1-year followup...
- Urinary basic fibroblast growth factor in bladder cancer patients. Histopathological correlation and clinical potential
S Gravas
Department of Urology, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
Urol Int 73:173-7. 2004
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- Focal therapy for prostate cancer: patient selection and evaluation
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 12:77-86. 2012
..In addition, the rationales, merits and limitations of the available methods for the assessment of potential candidates, the evaluation of treatment efficacy and follow-up of these patients are discussed...
- Feasibility and efficacy of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy using a new modified lateral position for the treatment of renal stones in obese patients
Anastasios Karatzas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Mezourlo, 41110 Larissa, Greece
Urol Res 40:355-9. 2012
..In addition, it is faster than in the supine position since it overcomes technical difficulties. Further studies with a large number of patients are required to support our findings...
- Medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral stones
Vassilios Tzortzis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece
Drugs 69:677-92. 2009
..NSAIDs and anticholinergics have not shown efficacy as single agents or in combination with alpha-blockers or nifedipine. Corticosteroids may provide a small additive effect when combined with either alpha-blockers or nifedipine...
- Advances in ultrasound technology in oncologic urology
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, School of Medicine, Feidiou 6 8, 412 21 Larissa, Greece
Urol Clin North Am 36:133-45, vii. 2009
..This article focuses on the potential clinical applications of recent advances in US technology in oncologic urology...
- Genetic polymorphisms in the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) gene and prostate cancer risk in Caucasian men
Anastasios Karatzas
University of Thessaly, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Mezourlo, Larissa, Greece
Cancer Epidemiol 34:345-9. 2010
..The aim of our study was to investigate the possible correlation between UGT1A1 promoter gene polymorphisms and prostate cancer risk...
- Is there a learning curve for photodynamic diagnosis of bladder cancer with hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride?
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Can J Urol 19:6269-73. 2012
..To assess the learning curve for fluorescence cystoscopy using hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride (HAL) in patients with bladder cancer...
- Oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors alleviate recurrent priapism complicating thalassemia intermedia: a case report
Vassilios Tzortzis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Mezourlo, Larissa, Greece
J Sex Med 6:2068-71. 2009
..Elucidation of the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms and application of new effective prophylactic treatments are needed...
- Impact of stapling devices on radical cystectomy: comparative study between low- and high-volume surgeons
Vassilios Tzortzis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece
Urology 71:337-40. 2008
..To compare effectiveness in terms of blood loss and operative time of stapling devices among surgeons with different levels of surgical volume...
- Systemic therapy of metastatic bladder cancer in the molecular era: current status and future promise
Ioannis Zachos
University of Thessalia, Department of Urology, Larissa, Greece
Expert Opin Investig Drugs 19:875-87. 2010
..Despite the initial high response rate, the vast majority of patients eventually progress and succumb to their disease, urging the need for development of novel therapies...
- Endobronchial metastasis from prostate cancer
Irini Gerogianni
Respiratory Medicine Department, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Int Urol Nephrol 40:961-4. 2008
..The current report also emphasises the need for a multidisciplinary approach for cases of endobronchial metastases, with the collaboration of pneumologists, urologists, pathologists and oncologists...
- Forgotten, encrusted ureteral stents: a challenging problem with an endourologic solution
Evangelos Aravantinos
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
J Endourol 20:1045-9. 2006
..Imaging evaluation and documentation of negative urine culture are imperative prior to any attempt to remove the stent...
- Bladder stone formation after a tension-free vaginal tape procedure: report on two cases
Vassilios Tzortzis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece
Urol Int 79:181-2; discussion 183. 2007
..The stones together with the intravesical portion of the slings were removed using a suprapubic approach. High clinical suspicion of bladder complications is necessary when evaluating patients with urinary symptoms after a TVT operation...
- Postoperative infection rates in low risk patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy with and without antibiotic prophylaxis: a matched case control study
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
J Urol 188:843-7. 2012
..We examined the effects of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy with negative preoperative urine cultures...
- Primary renal epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Foteini Karasavvidou
Department of Pathology, University Hospital, Larissa, Greece
Onkologie 32:203-5. 2009
..Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EH) is a rare vascular neoplasm with an unpredictable malignant potential that has been described mainly in soft tissue, liver, and lung...
- Feasibility of percutaneous nephrolithotomy under assisted local anaesthesia: a prospective study on selected patients with upper urinary tract obstruction
Evangelos Aravantinos
Department of Urology, University Hospital of Larissa, Feidiou 6 8, 412 21 Larissa, Greece
Eur Urol 51:224-7; discussion 228. 2007
..To evaluate the feasibility of performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) under local anaesthesia in selected patients...
- Training in ureteroscopy: a critical appraisal of the literature
Andreas Skolarikos
Athens Medical School, Second Department of Urology, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens, Greece
BJU Int 108:798-805; discussion 805. 2011
..Careful curriculum design in high-volume stone centres may be the key to optimizing URS training...
- Is focal therapy an alternative to active surveillance?
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
J Endourol 24:855-60. 2010
..The rationales, merits, and limitations of both active surveillance and focal therapy are highlighted in this article...
- Sexual dysfunction in newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis women
Vassilios Tzortzis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece
Mult Scler 14:561-3. 2008
..The aim of the study was to evaluate female sexuality in a selective population of newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) women...
- Investigational therapies targeted to the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Stavros Gravas
University of Thessalia, Department of Urology, Larissa, Greece
Expert Opin Investig Drugs 22:357-68. 2013
..At the moment, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors are claiming their position in the armamentarium of BPH treatment...
- Intraurethral lubricants: a critical literature review and recommendations
Vassilios Tzortzis
Department of Urology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece
J Endourol 23:821-6. 2009
..The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the characteristics of the intraurethral gels, to assess the effectiveness, and to define evidence-based indications for their use...
- Application of external microwave thermotherapy in urology: past, present, and future
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
J Endourol 17:659-66. 2003
..The applications of microwave thermotherapy in other urologic diseases are also presented in this review...
- Thermotherapy and thermoablation for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, UMC St Radboud, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Curr Opin Urol 13:45-9. 2003
..However, there is always room for improvement, so further research on therapeutic protocols, treatment monitoring and selection criteria are to be welcomed...
- The use of endoluminal ultrasonography for preventing significant bleeding during endopyelotomy: evaluation of helical computed tomography vs endoluminal ultrasonography for detecting crossing vessels
Ad J M Hendrikx
Urology, Catharina Hospital, Postbus 1350, 5602 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
BJU Int 97:786-9. 2006
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- Efficacy and safety of intraprostatic temperature-controlled microwave thermotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: results of a prospective, open-label, single-center study with 1-year follow-up
Stavros Gravas
Department of Urology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
J Endourol 17:425-30. 2003
..3%), but the number of patients with ejaculation decreased (from 78% to 51.4%). CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that PLFT is an effective and safe treatment for most patients with BPH...
- Transurethral microwave thermotherapy: the gold standard for minimally invasive therapies for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Jean J M C H de la Rosette
Department of Urology, University Medical Center St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
J Endourol 17:245-51. 2003
..The relation of TUMT to medical management and TURP also is addressed...
