Andrea Salonia

Summary

Affiliation: San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Country: Italy

Publications

  1. ncbi Medical therapy for premature ejaculation
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, , 20132 Milan, Italy
    Lancet 368:894-6. 2006
  2. ncbi Preoperative sex steroids are significant predictors of early biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 31:275-80. 2013
  3. ncbi Delay in seeking medical help in patients with new-onset erectile dysfunction remained high over and despite the PDE5 era--an ecological study
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 9:3239-46. 2012
  4. ncbi Serum sex steroids depict a nonlinear u-shaped association with high-risk prostate cancer at radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Clin Cancer Res 18:3648-57. 2012
  5. ncbi Is erectile dysfunction a reliable proxy of general male health status? The case for the International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function domain
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 9:2708-15. 2012
  6. ncbi Prevention and management of postprostatectomy sexual dysfunctions. Part 1: choosing the right patient at the right time for the right surgery
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 62:261-72. 2012
  7. ncbi Preoperative circulating sex hormones are not predictors of positive surgical margins at open radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 30:533-9. 2012
  8. ncbi Are Caucasian-European men delaying fatherhood? Results of a 7 year observational study of infertile couples with male factor infertility
    A Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Int J Androl 35:125-32. 2012
  9. ncbi Sex hormone-binding globulin is a significant predictor of extracapsular extension in men undergoing radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 107:1243-9. 2011
  10. ncbi General versus spinal anesthesia with different forms of sedation in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Int J Urol 13:1185-90. 2006

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Publications116 found, 100 shown here

  1. ncbi Medical therapy for premature ejaculation
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, , 20132 Milan, Italy
    Lancet 368:894-6. 2006
  2. ncbi Preoperative sex steroids are significant predictors of early biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 31:275-80. 2013
    ..We sought the association of preoperative serum total testosterone (tT), hypogonadism, 17β estradiol (E2), and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) with early biochemical recurrence (BCR) after radical prostatectomy (RP)...
  3. ncbi Delay in seeking medical help in patients with new-onset erectile dysfunction remained high over and despite the PDE5 era--an ecological study
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 9:3239-46. 2012
    ..It is common knowledge among researchers that erectile dysfunction (ED) is an important sentinel marker of cardiovascular and overall men's health...
  4. ncbi Serum sex steroids depict a nonlinear u-shaped association with high-risk prostate cancer at radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Clin Cancer Res 18:3648-57. 2012
    ....
  5. ncbi Is erectile dysfunction a reliable proxy of general male health status? The case for the International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function domain
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 9:2708-15. 2012
    ..Erectile dysfunction (ED) has emerged progressively as a sentinel marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The correlation between ED and the burden arising from multiple comorbid conditions has been incompletely analyzed...
  6. ncbi Prevention and management of postprostatectomy sexual dysfunctions. Part 1: choosing the right patient at the right time for the right surgery
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 62:261-72. 2012
    ..Sexual dysfunction is common in patients following radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer (PCa)...
  7. ncbi Preoperative circulating sex hormones are not predictors of positive surgical margins at open radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 30:533-9. 2012
    ....
  8. ncbi Are Caucasian-European men delaying fatherhood? Results of a 7 year observational study of infertile couples with male factor infertility
    A Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Int J Androl 35:125-32. 2012
    ..These results showed a significant shift towards advanced paternal age, but a non-significant increase of maternal age at first presentation among Caucasian-European infertile couples with MFI over a short time frame...
  9. ncbi Sex hormone-binding globulin is a significant predictor of extracapsular extension in men undergoing radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 107:1243-9. 2011
    ..Moreover, a clinical cut-off for circulating SHBG allows using this easily quantifiable molecule as a novel clinical parameter in PCa patients...
  10. ncbi General versus spinal anesthesia with different forms of sedation in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Int J Urol 13:1185-90. 2006
    ....
  11. ncbi Bone metastases are infrequent in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: analysis of their clinical and pathologic features
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Urology 68:362-6. 2006
    ..To investigate the clinical and pathologic characteristics of patients with bone metastases identified at the time of newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma at biopsy...
  12. ncbi Menstrual cycle-related changes in plasma oxytocin are relevant to normal sexual function in healthy women
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Horm Behav 47:164-9. 2005
    ..Moreover, plasma OT levels significantly relates to the genital lubrication in both women taking and not taking oral contraceptive pill apparently confirming its role in peripheral activation of sexual function...
  13. ncbi Holmium laser enucleation versus open prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: an inpatient cost analysis
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Urology 68:302-6. 2006
    ..To compare the cost of open transvesical prostatectomy (OP) with that of holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) in the treatment of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia...
  14. ncbi Circulating estradiol, but not testosterone, is a significant predictor of high-grade prostate cancer in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Cancer 117:5029-38. 2011
    ....
  15. ncbi Sexual function and endocrine profile in fertile women with type 1 diabetes
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
    Diabetes Care 29:312-6. 2006
    ....
  16. ncbi Chocolate and women's sexual health: An intriguing correlation
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaelle, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 3:476-82. 2006
    ..Historically chocolate has been reported to exert several effects on human sexuality, mainly acting as an effective aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire, and improving sexual pleasure...
  17. ncbi Preoperative hypogonadism is not an independent predictor of high-risk disease in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Cancer 117:3953-62. 2011
    ....
  18. ncbi Comparison of the effect of sildenafil and apomorphine SL on nocturnal erections in healthy volunteers: a placebo-controlled study
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 47:524-9; discussion 529. 2005
    ..To compare the effects of sildenafil and sublingual (sl) apomorphine on nocturnal erections...
  19. ncbi Pfannenstiel versus vertical laparotomy in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy with spinal anesthesia: results of a prospective, randomized trial
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 47:202-8. 2005
    ....
  20. ncbi Women's sexual dysfunction: a review of the "surgical landscape"
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 50:44-52. 2006
    ..To assess the impact of urogynaecologic surgery for stress urinary incontinence, oncologic pelvic surgery, and hysterectomy on women's overall sexual health...
  21. ncbi The role of the urologist in the management of female sexual dysfunctions
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita, Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    Curr Opin Urol 14:389-93. 2004
    ..The present minireview is aimed at investigating the association between female sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence or lower urinary tract symptoms, two of the most frequently encountered urological disorders...
  22. ncbi Sex hormone-binding globulin: a novel marker for nodal metastases prediction in prostate cancer patients undergoing extended pelvic lymph node dissection
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Urology 73:850-5. 2009
    ..To examine the association between sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and lymph node invasion (LNI) in patients treated with radical retropubic prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND)...
  23. ncbi Are infertile men less healthy than fertile men? Results of a prospective case-control survey
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 56:1025-31. 2009
    ..An association between either subfertility or infertility and an elevated risk of certain male cancers has been previously reported. Nothing is known about abnormalities in infertility and general health conditions...
  24. ncbi Does educational status affect a patient's behavior toward erectile dysfunction?
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 5:1941-8. 2008
    ....
  25. ncbi Acceptance of and discontinuation rate from erectile dysfunction oral treatment in patients following bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 53:564-70. 2008
    ..Assess acceptance of and discontinuation rate from erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in patients after bilateral nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy (BNSRRP)...
  26. ncbi Is sperm banking of interest to patients with nongerm cell urological cancer before potentially fertility damaging treatments?
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Urol 182:1101-7. 2009
    ..We assessed the opinions of patients with nongerm cell urological cancer on sperm banking before undergoing surgical or nonsurgical therapy that could potentially endanger subsequent fertility...
  27. ncbi Performance characteristics of computed tomography in detecting lymph node metastases in contemporary patients with prostate cancer treated with extended pelvic lymph node dissection
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 61:1132-8. 2012
    ..All previous studies addressing the ability of CT scan to predict lymph node invasion (LNI) were based on historical patients treated with limited pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND)...
  28. ncbi Long-term follow-up of patients with prostate cancer and nodal metastases treated by pelvic lymphadenectomy and radical prostatectomy: the positive impact of adjuvant radiotherapy
    Luigi F Da Pozzo
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 55:1003-11. 2009
    ..However, no study has ever tested the role of adjuvant RT in node-positive patients after radical prostatectomy (RP)...
  29. ncbi When to perform bone scan in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: external validation of the currently available guidelines and proposal of a novel risk stratification tool
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 57:551-8. 2010
    ..However, the guidelines recommendations have not yet been externally validated...
  30. ncbi Indications for pelvic nodal treatment in prostate cancer should change. Validation of the Roach formula in a large extended nodal dissection series
    Firas Abdollah
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 83:624-9. 2012
    ..We hypothesized that the Roach formula is still an accurate tool for LNI predictions if an extended PLND (ePLND) is performed...
  31. ncbi Assessing the risk of lymph node invasion in patients with intermediate risk prostate cancer treated with extended pelvic lymph node dissection. A novel prediction tool
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
    Prostate 72:499-506. 2012
    ..Controversy exists regarding the need for extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) in patients with intermediate risk prostate cancer (PCa)...
  32. ncbi Testing the most stringent criteria for selection of candidates for active surveillance in patients with low-risk prostate cancer
    Nazareno Suardi
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milano, Italy
    BJU Int 105:1548-52. 2010
    ..To test the ability of two of the most stringent criteria used to identify patients with low-risk prostate cancer suitable for active surveillance (AS) to correctly exclude patients with unfavourable prostate cancer characteristics...
  33. ncbi Predicting erectile function recovery after bilateral nerve sparing radical prostatectomy: a proposal of a novel preoperative risk stratification
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 7:2521-31. 2010
    ..No multivariable model is currently available for the prediction of erectile function (EF) recovery after bilateral nerve sparing radical prostatectomy (BNSRP)...
  34. ncbi General versus spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study
    Andrea Salonia
    Department ofUrology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Urology 64:95-100. 2004
    ..Moreover, SpA results in less intraoperative blood loss, less postoperative pain, and a faster postoperative recovery than GA...
  35. ncbi Choosing the best candidates for penile rehabilitation after bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy
    Alberto Briganti
    Urological Research Institute, Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 9:608-17. 2012
    ..Controversy exists regarding the ideal candidates for penile rehabilitation after bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy (BNSRP)...
  36. ncbi Remembered International Index of Erectile Function domain scores are not accurate in assessing preoperative potency in candidates for bilateral nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Università Vita Salute San Raffaele Urology, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 5:677-83. 2008
    ..Most reports include only a retrospective chart review, and there is a question of whether such data are accurate...
  37. ncbi Emerging oral drugs for erectile dysfunction
    Alberto Briganti
    Cattedra di Urologia, University Vita e Salute-San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 9:179-89. 2004
    ..For the purpose of this review, clinical and pharmacological analysis focuses on the recent advances in the field of oral therapy, including PDE5 inhibitors and sublingual apomorphine...
  38. ncbi Improving the preservation of the urethral sphincter and neurovascular bundles during open radical retropubic prostatectomy
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, Universita Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 48:938-45. 2005
    ..To describe a technique for open nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy...
  39. ncbi Validation of a nomogram predicting the probability of lymph node invasion based on the extent of pelvic lymphadenectomy in patients with clinically localized prostate cancer
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 98:788-93. 2006
    ..The risk of LNI increases linearly, and is proportional to the number of nodes removed and examined. The effect of the increased probability of LNI is weighted more heavily in men with more advanced clinical stage and grade...
  40. ncbi Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate versus open prostatectomy for prostates >70 g: 24-month follow-up
    Richard Naspro
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 50:563-8. 2006
    ....
  41. ncbi Percentage of positive biopsy cores can improve the ability to predict lymph node invasion in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 51:1573-81. 2007
    ..We hypothesized that the information stemming from biopsy cores can enhance the ability to predict the rate of lymph node invasion (LNI) at radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) in men subjected to extended pelvic lymphadenectomy (ePLND)...
  42. ncbi Preserved postoperative penile size correlates well with maintained erectile function after bilateral nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 52:702-7. 2007
    ..We hypothesised that postoperative penile size correlates to erectile function following bilateral nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy (BNSRRP)...
  43. ncbi The role of transrectal saturation biopsy in tumour localization: pathological correlation after retropubic radical prostatectomy and implication for focal ablative therapy
    Firas Abdollah
    Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Universita Vita Salute, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 108:366-71. 2011
    ..To evaluate the accuracy of an initial 24-core prostate biopsy scheme (PBx24) in predicting unilateral prostate cancer (PCa) in radical prostatectomy (RP) specimens...
  44. ncbi Menstrual cycle-related changes in circulating androgens in healthy women with self-reported normal sexual function
    Andrea Salonia
    Università Vita Salute San Raffaele Urology, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 5:854-63. 2008
    ....
  45. ncbi Prediction of functional outcomes after nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: results of conditional survival analyses
    Firas Abdollah
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 62:42-52. 2012
    ..This effect, known as conditional survival, has not yet been assessed...
  46. ncbi Unilateral positive biopsies in low risk prostate cancer patients diagnosed with extended transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy schemes do not predict unilateral prostate cancer at radical prostatectomy
    Andrea Gallina
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 110:E64-8. 2012
    ..To date, there is no way of correctly identifying patients who will harbour unilateral prostate cancer based on routinely available variables...
  47. ncbi Vardenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: a critical review of the literature based on personal clinical experience
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 6020132 Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 47:612-21. 2005
    ..To critically review the literature on vardenafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction while integrating the clinical findings with the personal experience of the authors...
  48. ncbi Radical prostatectomy for incidental (stage T1a-T1b) prostate cancer: analysis of predictors for residual disease and biochemical recurrence
    Umberto Capitanio
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 54:118-25. 2008
    ..Controversies exist about the most appropriate management for patients with incidental prostate cancer after surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)...
  49. ncbi Drug Insight: oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction
    Alberto Briganti
    , Milan, Italy
    Nat Clin Pract Urol 2:239-47. 2005
    ....
  50. ncbi Anatomical radical retropubic prostatectomy in patients with a preexisting three-piece inflatable prosthesis: a series of case reports
    Federico Deho'
    Vita Salute University, Department of Urology, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 6:578-83. 2009
    ..Only few reports addressed the outcome of patients submitted to anatomical radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) with an indwelling inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP)...
  51. ncbi Prevention and management of postprostatectomy sexual dysfunctions part 2: recovery and preservation of erectile function, sexual desire, and orgasmic function
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 62:273-86. 2012
    ..Sexual dysfunction is common in patients who undergo radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer (PCa)...
  52. ncbi Radical prostatectomy after previous prostate surgery: clinical and functional outcomes
    Renzo Colombo
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    J Urol 176:2459-63; discussion 2463. 2006
    ..This increased acceptance opens concerns about oncological and functional outcomes...
  53. ncbi Erectile function outcome after bilateral nerve sparing radical prostatectomy: which patients may be left untreated?
    Andrea Gallina
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 9:903-8. 2012
    ....
  54. ncbi Prediction of sexual function after radical prostatectomy
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Cancer 115:3150-9. 2009
    ..To address this objective, accurate tools for predicting the likelihood of complete functional recovery after surgery are needed. Cancer 2009;115(13 suppl):3150-9. (c) 2009 American Cancer Society...
  55. ncbi There is no way to identify patients who will harbor small volume, unilateral prostate cancer at final pathology. implications for focal therapies
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, VitaSalute University, San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    Prostate 72:925-30. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to assess the clinical characteristics of the potentially ideal candidates for focal therapy, that is, patients with unilateral, small volume (namely, pT2a) prostate cancer (PCa) at radical prostatectomy (RP)...
  56. ncbi Updated nomogram predicting lymph node invasion in patients with prostate cancer undergoing extended pelvic lymph node dissection: the essential importance of percentage of positive cores
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 61:480-7. 2012
    ..Few predictive models aimed at predicting the presence of lymph node invasion (LNI) in patients with prostate cancer (PCa) treated with extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) are available to date...
  57. ncbi Age-adjusted validation of the most stringent criteria for active surveillance in low-risk prostate cancer patients
    Nazareno Suardi
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Cancer 118:973-80. 2012
    ....
  58. ncbi Baseline potency in candidates for bilateral nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 50:360-5. 2006
    ..The preoperative use of validated questionnaire may help to identify patients who can actually expect to regain potency following a BNSRRP...
  59. ncbi When should we expect no residual tumor (pT0) once we submit incidental T1a-b prostate cancers to radical prostatectomy?
    Umberto Capitanio
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Int J Urol 18:148-53. 2011
    ..We aimed to fill this gap by developing a user-friendly flowchart to assist urologists when incidental PCa is diagnosed and a clinical decision is required...
  60. ncbi Management of erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy in 2007
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Vita Salute University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 25:143-8. 2007
    ..In this context, pharmacological prophylaxis may potentially have a significant expanding role in future strategies aimed at preserving post-operative erectile function...
  61. ncbi What is the definition of a satisfactory erectile function after bilateral nerve sparing radical prostatectomy?
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Urological Research Institute, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 8:1210-7. 2011
    ..Different cut-offs of the erectile function (EF) domain of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) have been used as definition of postoperative EF recovery...
  62. ncbi Systematic assessment of the ability of the number and percentage of positive biopsy cores to predict pathologic stage and biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 52:733-43. 2007
    ..To test this hypothesis, we examined radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) data from three centers on two continents...
  63. ncbi Complications and other surgical outcomes associated with extended pelvic lymphadenectomy in men with localized prostate cancer
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 50:1006-13. 2006
    ..These detriments need to be taken into account when the staging benefit associated with ePLND is considered...
  64. ncbi Impact of surgical volume on the rate of lymph node metastases in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection for clinically localized prostate cancer
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 54:794-802. 2008
    ..Previous trials have shown that the number of procedures done by a single surgeon, that is, surgical volume (SV), is associated with several outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP)...
  65. ncbi A nomogram is more accurate than a regression tree in predicting lymph node invasion in prostate cancer
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 101:556-60. 2008
    ....
  66. ncbi Preoperative erectile function represents a significant predictor of postoperative urinary continence recovery in patients treated with bilateral nerve sparing radical prostatectomy
    Giorgio Gandaglia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Urol 187:569-74. 2012
    ..We tested the hypothesis that baseline erectile and urinary function predicts urinary continence recovery after bilateral nerve sparing radical prostatectomy...
  67. ncbi Lymphatic spread of nodal metastases in high-risk prostate cancer: The ascending pathway from the pelvis to the retroperitoneum
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Prostate 72:186-92. 2012
    ....
  68. ncbi Unsuccessful investigation of preoperative sexual health issues in the prostate cancer "couple": results of a real-life psychometric survey at a major tertiary academic center
    Andrea Salonia
    University Vita Salute San Raffaele Department of Urology, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 6:3347-55. 2009
    ..Investigating preoperative sexual function of patients with prostate cancer (PCa) and their partners is needed for realistic functional outcome analyses after radical prostatectomy (RP)...
  69. ncbi Combination of adjuvant hormonal and radiation therapy significantly prolongs survival of patients with pT2-4 pN+ prostate cancer: results of a matched analysis
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 59:832-40. 2011
    ..Previous prospective randomised trials have shown a positive impact of adjuvant radiation therapy (RT) in patients with locally advanced prostate cancer. However, none of these trials included patients with lymph node invasion (LNI)...
  70. ncbi Critical assessment of ideal nodal yield at pelvic lymphadenectomy to accurately diagnose prostate cancer nodal metastasis in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Urology 69:147-51. 2007
    ..To study the relation between the number of removed and examined lymph nodes at pelvic lymph node dissection and the rate of lymph node invasion (LNI)...
  71. ncbi Clinical update on phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, , Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 23:374-84. 2005
    ..The second section summarizes data regarding efficacy and safety of the three drugs in treating ED in the general population as well as in selected patient categories...
  72. ncbi A nomogram for staging of exclusive nonobturator lymph node metastases in men with localized prostate cancer
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 51:112-9; discussion 119-20. 2007
    ..We explored the rate of exclusive NOLNI and developed a nomogram to predict it...
  73. ncbi Acceptance of and discontinuation rate from paroxetine treatment in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 6:2868-77. 2009
    ..Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the most widely used agents for delaying ejaculation in patients with premature ejaculation (PE)...
  74. ncbi How can we predict lymphorrhoea and clinically significant lymphocoeles after radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy? Clinical implications
    Umberto Capitanio
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 107:1095-101. 2011
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  75. ncbi Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate and holmium laser ablation of the prostate: indications and outcome
    Nazareno Suardi
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Curr Opin Urol 19:38-43. 2009
    ..The aim of this review is to critically analyze currently available evidence-based reports regarding HoLEP, with particular interest in long-term follow-up results...
  76. ncbi Validation of a nomogram predicting the probability of lymph node invasion among patients undergoing radical prostatectomy and an extended pelvic lymphadenectomy
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 49:1019-26; discussion 1026-7. 2006
    ..CONCLUSIONS: A nomogram based on pre-treatment PSA, clinical stage and biopsy Gleason sum can highly accurately predict LNI at ePLND...
  77. ncbi Nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy in patients previously submitted to holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic enlargement
    Nazareno Suardi
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 53:1180-5. 2008
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  78. ncbi Surgery and erectile dysfunction
    Andrea Gallina
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy
    Arch Esp Urol 63:640-8. 2010
    ..The present article focuses on the short and long term outcomes of pelvic surgery in terms of erectile dysfunction...
  79. ncbi Sexual dysfunction is common in women with lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary incontinence: results of a cross-sectional study
    Andrea Salonia
    Divisione di Urologia, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milano, Italy
    Eur Urol 45:642-8; discussion 648. 2004
    ..Investigation of female sexuality is suggested for these patients...
  80. ncbi Urodynamics after TURP and HoLEP in urodynamically obstructed patients: are there any differences at 1 year of follow-up?
    Lorenzo Rigatti
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Urology 67:1193-8. 2006
    ..To compare urodynamic findings after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia-related bladder outlet obstruction...
  81. ncbi Topical prilocaine-lidocaine cream combined with peripheral nerve block improves pain control in prostatic biopsy: results from a prospective randomized trial
    Marco Raber
    Istituto Scientifico Ospedale San Raffaele, Universita Vita Salute, Cattedra di Urologia, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 53:967-73. 2008
    ..To compare pain control results between periprostatic nerve block alone and combined with topical prilocaine-lidocaine cream as local anesthesia of prostate biopsy...
  82. ncbi Impact on sexual function of holmium laser enucleation versus transurethral resection of the prostate: results of a prospective, 2-center, randomized trial
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, , Milan, Italy
    J Urol 175:1817-21. 2006
    ..This was caused by retrograde ejaculation. Marginal, nonsignificant erectile function improvement was reported after surgery in the 2 groups...
  83. ncbi Safety and tolerability of oral erectile dysfunction treatments in the elderly
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, , Milan, Italy
    Drugs Aging 22:323-38. 2005
    ..The most important conclusion of the paper is that the high efficacy, reliability, safety and tolerability of oral ED treatments makes them appropriate first-line therapies for elderly patients with ED...
  84. ncbi A comparative review of apomorphine formulations for erectile dysfunction : recommendations for use in the elderly
    Alberto Briganti
    Department of Urology, , Milan, Italy
    Drugs Aging 23:309-19. 2006
    ..However, in clinical practice, older patients with multiple vascular risk factors and systematic vascular damage show poor overall response to apomorphine SL for the treatment of ED...
  85. ncbi Overall clinical outcomes after nerve and seminal sparing radical cystectomy for the treatment of organ confined bladder cancer
    Renzo Colombo
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    J Urol 171:1819-22; discussion 1822. 2004
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  86. ncbi Update of the minimally invasive therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia
    Richard Naspro
    Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute-San Raffaele, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Curr Opin Urol 15:49-53. 2005
    ..More randomized comparisons correctly conducted need to be undertaken before an accurate general picture is available for the urologist...
  87. ncbi Predictors of prostate cancer after initial diagnosis of atypical small acinar proliferation at 10 to 12 core biopsies
    Vincenzo Scattoni
    Department of Urology, Vita Salute University, School of Medicine, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
    Urology 66:1043-7. 2005
    ..To evaluate the factors that predict prostate cancer detection by means of 10 to 12 core repeat biopsies in patients with atypical small acinar proliferation (ASAP) results on initial biopsy...
  88. ncbi Dorsal onlay graft urethroplasty using penile skin or buccal mucosa for repair of bulbar urethral stricture: results of a prospective single center study
    Marco Raber
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 48:1013-7. 2005
    ..Nevertheless, with extended follow-up, the use of PS seems to be associated with a higher failure rate...
  89. ncbi [11C]choline positron emission tomography/computerized tomography to restage prostate cancer cases with biochemical failure after radical prostatectomy and no disease evidence on conventional imaging
    Giampiero Giovacchini
    Center for Molecular Bioimaging, University of Milano Bicocca, Milan, Italy
    J Urol 184:938-43. 2010
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  90. ncbi Quantitative sensory testing of peripheral thresholds in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation: a case-controlled study
    Andrea Salonia
    University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Department of Urology, Milan, Italy
    J Sex Med 6:1755-62. 2009
    ..The main functional factors related to lifelong premature ejaculation (PE) etiology have been suggested to be penile hypersensitivity, greater cortical penile representation, and disturbance of central serotoninergic neurotransmission...
  91. ncbi The use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, , Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    Curr Opin Urol 14:357-9. 2004
  92. ncbi Leydig cell tumour of the testis: presentation, therapy, long-term follow-up and the role of organ-sparing surgery in a single-institution experience
    Nazareno Suardi
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 103:197-200. 2009
    ..To report our single-centre experience of patients with Leydig cell tumour (LCT) of the testis, which represents the most frequent interstitial neoplasm of the testis, and for which the natural history and therapy are debated...
  93. ncbi Hypofractionated adjuvant radiotherapy with helical tomotherapy after radical prostatectomy: planning data and toxicity results of a Phase I-II study
    Cesare Cozzarini
    Department of Radiotherapy, and Scientifc Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Radiother Oncol 88:26-33. 2008
    ..To report on planning and toxicity findings of hypofractionated adjuvant radiotherapy with helical Tomotherapy (HTT) after radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate carcinoma (pCa)...
  94. ncbi Penile implants in the era of oral drug treatment for erectile dysfunction
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    BJU Int 94:745-51. 2004
  95. ncbi Erectile dysfunction prevalence, time of onset and association with risk factors in 300 consecutive patients with acute chest pain and angiographically documented coronary artery disease
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, University Vita e Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina, 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 44:360-4; discussion 364-5. 2003
    ..The aim of this study was to assess erectile dysfunction prevalence, time of onset and association with risk factors in patients with acute chest pain and angiographically documented coronary artery disease...
  96. ncbi Detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer: what's new
    Vincenzo Scattoni
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Arch Ital Urol Androl 77:173-9. 2005
    ..We reviewed all the recent literature on the detection of clinically meaningful prostate cancer...
  97. ncbi The ageing male and erectile dysfunction
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, University of Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    World J Urol 20:28-35. 2002
    ..An extensive discussion of the various therapeutic options should follow in order to allow the patient to identify the most suitable alternative. Oral drug therapy represents a safe and efficacious option for most elderly patients...
  98. ncbi Vestibular flap urethroplasty for strictures of the female urethra. Impact on symptoms and flow patterns
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, University Vita e Salute, Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Urol Int 69:12-6. 2002
    ..To assess the impact on subjective symptoms and flow patterns of a new surgical technique designed to correct strictures of the female distal urethra and urethral meatus...
  99. ncbi Brain activation patterns during video sexual stimulation following the administration of apomorphine: results of a placebo-controlled study
    Francesco Montorsi
    Department of Urology, University Vita e Salute San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
    Eur Urol 43:405-11. 2003
    ..To evaluate the in vivo effect of apomorphine sublingual versus placebo on cortical and subcortical brain activation during video sexual stimulation...
  100. ncbi Sildenafil in erectile dysfunction: a critical review
    Andrea Salonia
    Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
    Curr Med Res Opin 19:241-62. 2003
    ..The review ends with several considerations regarding the direct and/or indirect impact of sildenafil over quality of life and quality of partnership...
  101. ncbi Multicentric study comparing intravesical chemotherapy alone and with local microwave hyperthermia for prophylaxis of recurrence of superficial transitional cell carcinoma
    Renzo Colombo
    Department of Urology, University Vita Salute, San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
    J Clin Oncol 21:4270-6. 2003
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